Author: Geek Planet

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE has now launched globally at Computex 2026. AMD first introduced the RDNA 4-based GPU in China in May 2025, so this is a wider rollout rather than a brand-new graphics card. It will be available from board partners starting June 2, in reference and overclocked versions, with a suggested retail price of $549. AMD is aiming this at 1440p gamers The RX 9070 GRE comes with 48 RDNA 4 compute units, 48 ray accelerators, 96 AI accelerators, and 3,072 stream processors. It has 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with up to 432GB/s…

Samsung Galaxy phones have had a lockdown mode for years. It’s a manual option tucked inside the power menu that disables fingerprint and face unlock and forces a PIN entry.  It is a useful last resort for situations where someone might force you to unlock your phone with your face or finger. The problem was that most people either didn’t know it existed or never used it in the first place. One UI 9 fixes that, and it does so by removing the choice entirely. What exactly changed in the power menu? Spotted by SammyFans and corroborated by members of…

Renaming files is one of those tasks that sounds trivial until you are staring at a folder full of documents or files called Document1, Scan_04182026, and FinalFINALv3. Microsoft is doing something about it. A new feature, called Copilot Suggested Rename, is on the Microsoft 365 roadmap. It is scheduled to roll out starting June 2026. The AI-powered OneDrive feature reads the content of your file and automatically recommends clear, descriptive file names, saving you time.  How does Copilot Suggested Rename actually work? The feature is built directly into the rename dialog inside OneDrive (on web).  When you go to rename…

Instagram has fixed a scary security flaw that allowed hackers to take over accounts using Meta’s own AI support chatbot. The issue came to light over the weekend, when multiple users on Reddit and X reported that their accounts had been compromised.  As reported by TechCrunch, security researcher Jane Wong was also among those affected. “The password got changed without my knowledge, and I was getting different password reset attempts throughout yesterday,” she said. “Quite concerning.” How did the hack work? A video posted on X showed the entire process, and it’s alarming in how simple it was. The hacker…

Do you ever feel a sense of despair at how boring and clone-like some people are? You probably experienced this with some dull family/extended-family members or old friends, as you sit alone sober in the kitchen at parties or get-togethers. Booze is a good antidote for this, as it stupefies the intellect, but not everyone drinks alcohol. I’m no intellectual snob, but I’ve often felt a bit like the late British historian and TV broadcaster, Kenneth Clarke, sitting at a table with TV celebs the Kardashian’s, as they celebrate Kim’s latest rear-end implants, although that is something Kenneth’s late sleazy…

Gaming PCs have become increasingly powerful over the years, but genuinely memorable designs are harder to come by. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Asus’ Republic of Gamers (ROG) is trying to change that with the new Edition 20 lineup — and at least on looks alone, it has succeeded. Leading the charge is the ROG G1000 Edition 20, a limited-edition prebuilt desktop that swaps the usual black-and-RGB gaming aesthetic for a striking gold-accented design. It feels less like a collector’s item built for enthusiasts who want their PC to be the centerpiece of the room. Every unit ships with its…

Amazon Prime Day is back, it is four days long again, and, for the first time in Prime Day’s history, it’s kicking off in June rather than July.  So, if you spent last summer waiting until mid-July to buy that thing at a discounted price, you now have about two fewer weeks to make up your mind. When does Prime Day 2026 sale begin? Prime Day 2026 runs June 23–26, kicking off at 12:01 a.m. PDT on June 23. That brings it roughly two weeks ahead of the Prime Day 2025 sale, which ran July 8–11.  Amazon has not explained…

This republished article first appeared in the National Review. After a bear was euthanized in California because she paw-swiped a human who owned a house under which the bruin and her cubs were living, there was a popular outcry. Now, a bill has been put in the hopper in the California State Senate promoting “coexistence” between people and wild animals. From S.B. 1135: It is the policy of the state that the management of wildlife shall include an emphasis on the coexistence of humans and wildlife through department-led efforts to reduce, minimize, and mitigate conflicts. These efforts shall also seek to align with…

Gaming monitors have spent years chasing one goal: higher refresh rates. Asus just pushed that race into new territory with what it calls the world’s first OLED monitor built specifically for esports players. Unveiled under the ROG banner, the new Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace combines a compact 24.5-inch panel with a staggering 540Hz refresh rate, bringing OLED’s rich visuals to a category that has traditionally favored speed over image quality. But that’s not the only unusual display Asus announced. The company also introduced a color ePaper monitor designed for productivity, reading, and low-fatigue viewing. It’s an odd pairing on paper,…

For years, smartphone brands have promised “DSLR-like” photography. Most improved image processing, added bigger sensors, or stacked more cameras onto the back. But the Vivo X300 Ultra takes a very different approach – it does not just want to mimic a camera, it wants to behave like one. From external telephoto lenses and physical camera controls to filter support and tripod mounting, Vivo’s latest Ultra flagship feels closer to a modular photography system than a traditional smartphone. The company is no longer simply chasing better smartphone photos; it is targeting creators who would normally carry a mirrorless camera in their…