Author: Geek Planet

Generative AI = copyright conundrum. Marketers must assess to what extent using generative AI tools can jeopardize their own copyrights and trademarks as well as whether doing so may put them in violation of others’ copyrights. It’s a lot to wrap one’s head around – which is what lawyers like Rob Driscoll are for. A partner at the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Driscoll joined the Digiday Podcast to draw some of the legal lines surrounding brands and generative AI (Editor’s note: This episode does not constitute legal advice). To be clear, those lines are far from clean and…

Motorola’s latest budget phone, the Moto G Power 2026, is now available in the US for $299.99 on the company’s website. Announced last month, this new model stands out with a bigger battery than last year’s model that can last up to 49 hours on a single charge. The Moto G Power 2026 features a 6.8-inch FHD+ display that refreshes at 120Hz, making it a solid option for budget-conscious mobile gamers. Under the hood, it packs MediaTek’s mid-range Dimensity 6300 chipset, so while it should handle everyday tasks smoothly, performance-heavy games may push it to its limits. The SoC is…

In the latest “every surface becomes shoppable” news, more platforms are inking deals and rolling out shoppable ad formats across the open web. As more media environments become points of purchase, attribution and measurement remain the thorn in the side of commerce execs. In early December, Pinterest announced a partnership with Walmart that allows Pinterest users to add recipe ingredients straight to their cart on Walmart.com to be picked up or delivered. Around the same time, Albertsons Media Collective, the grocery chain’s retail media network, rolled out similar offsite-to-cart tools. Its new “add-it” technology allows users to add products, recipes,…

Google’s Gemini market share is climbing quickly, and a new web-traffic snapshot suggests the fight for generative AI is starting to look less like a one-horse race. Analytics platform Similarweb says Gemini’s share of generative AI web traffic rose from 5.4% to 18.2% over the last 12 months. In the same window, ChatGPT’s share dropped from 87.2% to 68.0%, a 19-point slide. The story’s read is straightforward: early dominance is giving way to a market where people are spreading their usage, and the biggest platforms are starting to pull behavior in their direction. Gemini’s edge is being everywhere Gemini has…

Samsung is reportedly eyeing a late February launch for its next set of flagship phones in the Galaxy S26 series. So far, leaks have painted a rather modest picture of the upgrade situation for these upcoming phones. Now, a recent spotting on a certification database has seemingly confirmed rather disappointing news for the mid-tier Galaxy S26 Plus. The key takeaway  A Samsung smartphone carrying the SM-947B model identifier was recently spotted on the SGS database. Though the documents don’t show any pictures of the device or any other technical aspect, they confirm the battery capacity. And it’s not good news. …

Marketers who’ve sat through recent pitches say the difference is clear. The VIP packages, sold both directly to advertisers and through agencies, are built around spend thresholds. The more an advertiser commits, the more they unlock – credits, price discounts and access to higher tiers of creators. The specifics of those incentives and tiers, however, remain under wraps.  What stands out though is who YouTube is aiming these deals at. The pitch is landing squarely on TV advertisers – buyers used to making larger commitments in exchange for better access, sharper pricing and a more predictable schedule. Appropriately enough, YouTube…

The California-based consumer electronics accessories maker Belkin has revealed a slew of charging solutions at the CES 2026, targeting a broad consumer base. The lineup includes a Qi2-compatible wireless power bank, a 27,000 mAh power bank for your laptop, and a charging case for the new Nintendo Switch 2, among other products. First up, there’s the $99.99 Charging Case Pro for the Nintendo Switch 2, which features a 10,000 mAh battery (roughly twice the console’s built-in battery) that supports 30W charging. The case is available in three colors: Charcoal (my favorite), Green, and Sand. Qi2 wireless chargers, 27,000 mAh laptop…

OpenAI is still exploring “ChatGPT ads,” even after earlier signs it had cooled on the idea to keep improving response quality. The Information reports the company is considering sponsored content that could be prioritized so it shows up inside ChatGPT answers. That matters for one simple reason: if paid placements are surfaced in the same space as advice, it can shape what you click and buy. It also doesn’t mean ads are definitely coming. Companies test features constantly, and this is about concepts and mockups, not a launch. OpenAI also acknowledged the direction in a statement to The Information, saying…

Expect more AI-powered recommendations and personalization from Lowe’s next year as the home improvement retailer continues to hone its e-commerce strategy. Mylow, a shopping assistant powered by ChatGPT that launched in March, is already driving double the conversion rate for online shoppers compared to those who don’t use it. But looking ahead, Joe Cano, Lowe’s svp of digital commerce, said the company envisions doing more with AI-powered visualization to help people figure out what to buy — for example, what products they need to create a midcentury modern dream kitchen, or what furniture and fixtures would complete their country cottage office. “You’re going…

In January, Nick Pugh will take on a new role at Ebiquity, one that quietly reflects how unsettled the business of marketing has become.He will become the media management firm’s chief marketing effectiveness officer, assuming a global remit after several years as U.K. managing director and later overseeing Ebiquity’s EMEA markets. His latest move pulls him away from general management and back toward a discipline that, until recently, sat at the edges of marketing organizations. Now, it’s moving closer to the center.   In practical terms, Pugh’s job is about tapping into that shift. His focus will be on helping advertisers…