Author: Geek Planet

Back when I started testing tech, it felt like the big draw of each new premium phone was its new feature set – eventually that gave way to higher-res cameras, then faster charging, then other hardware specs being the main draw, but the Samsung Galaxy S26 series feels a return to the old way of doing things. Consisting of the Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra, the new trio of mobiles feels incredibly familiar – and that’s because they are. The S26 has mostly the same specs as the Galaxy S25, the S26 Plus is barely different to…

Android is officially rolling out one of its most significant AI upgrades yet, launching alongside the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Series and Google Pixel 10 lineup. The update brings deeper intelligence to visual search, introduces hands-free task automation through Gemini, and strengthens scam protection – all designed to make Android devices more proactive, helpful, and secure. This marks a clear shift in Android’s strategy: AI is no longer just assistive – it is becoming operational. Circle To Search becomes multi-layered and more powerful Since its debut, Circle to Search has allowed users to circle or scribble over objects on their…

If you thought rising RAM prices were tough on your wallet, storage might be the next tech category to feel the pinch. According to a recent report from Chosun Biz, major flash memory producers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are planning cuts to their NAND production in 2026, even as demand for storage continues to grow, particularly from AI and data center customers. That shift has sparked concern that SSD prices, already trending upward, could climb even further this year. NAND flash memory is a core ingredient in solid-state drives, USB flash drives, and other storage products. As such, tighter…

Digiday covers the latest from marketing and media at the annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. More from the series → Yet again, generative AI is likely to be center stage at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity from June 16 to 20 – a development that may be expected for some agency execs and exhausting to others.  “I wish there was a word counter that could somehow read the amount of times that AI gets mentioned at Cannes,” said Nick Miaritis, chief client officer at VaynerMedia, a creative and media agency. “I can’t even imagine that…

Samsung releases a new Ultra every year, and every year the same conversation happens. Is it worth it? What actually changed? The Galaxy S26 Ultra doesn’t reinvent anything — but it does come with a couple of upgrades that are harder to dismiss than usual. A world-first Privacy Display, a custom-tuned chipset, meaningfully wider camera apertures, and faster charging. Not a revolution, but enough of a shake-up that the comparison with the S25 Ultra is worth having properly. Price and availability The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts from $1,299.99 for the baseline 256GB variant. It is available to pre-order on the…

In a smartphone world often driven by megapixels, battery capacity, and raw performance benchmarks, one feature on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is quietly stealing the spotlight: Privacy Display. Designed to protect what’s on your screen from wandering eyes, it’s one of the most tangible advances in visual privacy we’ve seen from a major smartphone maker in years. Samsung didn’t make a huge splash about Privacy Display during the S26 Ultra launch – unlike its camera enhancements or AI boosts – but early impressions suggest it may be one of the most meaningful real-world additions to the handset. This feature…

Next week, thousands of marketers and ad execs are expected to once again brave the French Riviera’s heat, rosé-laden soirees and back-to-back meetings that make the annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity from June 16 to 20. The festival is as much about stamina as it is about lavish award ceremonies and late nights at the Gutter Bar. Between panels, late-night cocktails and endless networking, Cannes can get overwhelming.  On this episode of the Digiday Podcast, Cannes Lions veterans Jim Cooper, editor-in-chief, and Seb Joseph, executive editor of news, join Tim Peterson, Digiday’s executive editor of video and audio,…

Samsung took over San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts on February 25 for Galaxy Unpacked 2026 — and left little to the imagination. Three new phones, a new pair of earbuds, and a pile of AI features. Here’s the full breakdown. The Galaxy S26 series arrives with familiar naming The S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra all share a rounder, more cohesive design this year — which sounds minor until you remember the Ultra used to look like it came from a completely different product line. Pick one up, and you notice the difference straight away — it sits better…

Gamers and display enthusiasts can finally take the next step toward ultra-fast visuals. The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is now available for preorder, bringing one of the most talked-about gaming monitors of 2025 into the real world. The new ROG Swift OLED monitor was first teased last year and has since become something of a legend in enthusiast circles for its combination of Tandem OLED technology and astonishing refresh rates. At its core, this 27-inch QHD gaming monitor uses LG’s latest Tandem OLED panel, which unlocks a native 540Hz refresh rate at its 2560×1440 resolution. However, a special dual-mode…

With the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder in full swing, brands are getting in on the excitement.  Athletes and sporting events have become a major play for consumer brands trying to cut through the noise and stay relevant. Whether it’s through participating in memes, sponsoring athletes, or running promotions and giveaways, brands want to tap into adrenaline-filled moments. Case in point: the 2025 NBA playoffs and finals, in which both major companies like Chipotle as well as emerging brands like Lemon Perfect are capitalizing on the fans’ excitement.  Michelob Ultra, an official global partner of the NBA,…