Author: Geek Planet

Nothing is shaking up its next smartphone launch with a splash of color, quite literally. The London-based consumer electronics company has revealed the upcoming Phone 4a in a completely unexpected pink finish (a first for the brand), and even though I’ve only seen it in videos and teasers, it looks gorgeous. The company previously teased the finish through promotional art and store displays, including London and Bengaluru (where Nothing recently inaugurated its latest store), building anticipation ahead of the official launch on March 5, 2026 (a day after the “special Apple experience” media briefing). A bold new color with the…

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is, and sitting atop the lineup is the all-new Galaxy S26 Ultra. It won’t make you gasp with excitement or throw your current phone out the window, but it will make you appreciate how Samsung has tightened every bolt it could find, while the asking price of $1,299 remains the same as its predecessor. First up, the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 7.9 mm side profile, making it even thinner than the 8.2 mm Galaxy S25 Ultra (not to mention it’s four grams lighter). The relatively rounder chassis houses a familiar 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x…

Whether it’s querying TikTok’s long-term plans for AI, clarity on its partner programs or the inside track on its product road map, marketers on the Croisette are gearing up to determine how the app will (or won’t) fit into their future plans. “The big thing to discuss is the future of TikTok and where they’re positioning themselves,” said Shamsul Chowdhury, global evp of social at Jellyfish, whose team at the festival will be meeting with the app.  Richard Raddon, co-founder and co-CEO of Zefr, is also meeting with TikTok in Cannes and agreed. “Brands don’t just want a view of…

Adobe Acrobat now has a new set of AI-powered features that can transform documents into presentations and even audio podcasts, making it easier to consume and repurpose information. These tools build on Acrobat’s existing AI Assistant, which was already capable of answering questions about documents, but now goes further by reshaping content into new formats. For users handling reports, research papers, or long PDFs, a new AI capability called ‘Generate’ can turn dense text into content that’s easier to scan, share, or listen to. Turning documents into podcasts and presentations One of the most eye-catching additions is the ability to…

Modular phones are having another moment, and this time, Tecno is jumping in with a surprisingly fun idea. The company teased a new modular concept built around a super-thin smartphone.  Instead of stuffing everything into one heavy slab-phone, Tecno wants you to start with a slim phone and snap on modules only when you need certain features. Think camera add-ons, battery boosts, and even future AI modules. We have been down this road before If this sounds familiar, that’s because we’ve been here before. Google’s Project Ara promised the ultimate customizable phone. It aimed to allow users to swap out…

The decision to leave was already on the table. For months, senior marketers at one of WPP’s clients had grown frustrated with the holding company’s pace of change. WPP had been trying – streamlining teams, fixing old systems, pushing for integration – but it wasn’t happening fast enough for the brand.Then came Mark Read’s exit. And suddenly, the decision didn’t feel inevitable. It felt worth reconsidering. “I’m not so certain we should be leaving WPP now, because I’m not convinced this is the end of an era – not yet anyway,” said  a senior marketer at the WPP client, who…

In an era where AI can generate a thousand design variations in seconds and supply chains can move faster than our own decision-making process, sustainability is no longer a luxury—it is a requirement for anyone trying to shop with intention. The transition from fast fashion to a more permanent wardrobe requires a shift in how we evaluate our purchases. Use this checklist to separate genuine sustainability from the noise of greenwashing before you reach the checkout page. Material Integrity The most basic indicator of a garment’s lifespan and environmental cost is its composition. In 2026, we are looking for materials…

As we move further into 2026, the age old debate of online versus offline shopping has shifted from a question of convenience to one of philosophy. We are no longer just choosing between a screen and a storefront. We are navigating an ecosystem where Artificial Intelligence anticipates our desires before we even feel them, and fast fashion brands churn out thousands of new designs daily. In this high speed environment, the boundary between what we actually need and what we are conditioned to want has become increasingly blurred. The modern consumer exists in a state of constant connectivity. For many,…

Remote IoT integration doesn’t usually struggle because sensors are flawed or cloud platforms can’t scale. It struggles when teams carry over terrestrial assumptions into constrained environments, where power, airtime cost and limited access change what good integration looks like. On paper, the roadmap to successful remote IoT looks straightforward. Install devices. Connect them. Stream data. Generate insight. Whether it’s monitoring infrastructure in rural areas, tracking equipment in oil fields, or managing assets offshore, the value proposition is clear. But once those devices are deployed in places that are difficult, expensive, or even dangerous to reach, small architectural assumptions turn into…

One of the world’s biggest companies and a major supplier of private 5G networks and infrastructure, NTT DATA, has deployed a private 5G network in 50 Cargill manufacturing and processing sites. Most of the sites are in the US, with additional deployments in Europe, and the company has stated it is planning more instances, due for completion in 2026. Private 5G uses dedicated mobile network infrastructure in a defined area like a factory or processing plant, with some installations consisting of discrete networks forming an organisation-wide private communications network. Operators deploy private 5G where wired networks are difficult to extend…