Author: Geek Planet

Intel’s next-gen CPUs are starting to look… kinda ridiculous. And in this case, that’s a good thing. A fresh Nova Lake leak has spilled a ton of details, and if even half of it holds up, Intel might be gearing up for a serious comeback in high-end desktop CPUs. Nova Lake leak shows Intel going all-in on cache The biggest headline here is cache. A lot of it. The leaked lineup, courtesy of reliable leaker Jaykihn on X, suggests Intel’s top-end Nova Lake chip could pack up to 288MB of total cache, which is actually more than what AMD currently…

German smartphone maker Volla has launched two new mid-range phones that go against the grain. The Volla Phone Plinius and Plinius Plus are built to last, ship without Google, and let you swap the battery yourself. That last part alone makes them stand out from almost every other smartphone on the market. Both phones share the same core design: a flat frame, slim bezels, and a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits of peak brightness. It even works with wet hands and gloves, which is a nice touch if you spend time outdoors.  Despite allowing…

Apple’s pricing strategy might be about to get… interesting again. Because after surprising everyone with the aggressively priced MacBook Neo, the company could be gearing up to pull a similar move with its next flagship iPhone. And this time, it’s the Pro models in focus. Apple reportedly going aggressive with iPhone 18 Pro pricing? A new report by analyst Jeff Pu suggests Apple is planning “aggressive pricing” for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, but not in the way most people expect. As reported by 9to5Mac, instead of a blanket price hike, the strategy may be more nuanced. The idea seems…

Microsoft is suddenly being a lot more generous with Windows laptops, and the timing is kind of hard not to notice. If you’re an eligible US college student, buying a Windows 11 PC can get you a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a custom Xbox Wireless Controller through Xbox Design Lab. This is the whole Microsoft package, with benefits adding up to $500 in value. This offer is running through June 30, 2026, or till supplies last. It is available through Microsoft, major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, and participating…

Motorola’s Edge 70 Pro has now made its global debut after launching in India last week. The hardware is impressive, though the first thing most people will probably notice is the way it looks. The phone has a slim quad-curved body, textured finishes, and Pantone-curated colors that give it a polished look. Motorola has also paired that styling with a very bright 5200 nits 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, which should make the phone easy to use outdoors. What makes the Edge 70 Pro look different? The design is the main talking point, with Motorola offering four distinct looks for the Edge…

Budget phones with a strong camera, a bright AMOLED display, and proper durability ratings are still uncommon. With the Moto G87, Motorola is trying to put all three into one affordable device. A 200MP main camera, 5000-nit AMOLED screen, and IP69 rating make it one of the most ambitious Moto G phones in recent years. Its launch also comes alongside Motorola’s higher-end devices, including the Razr Ultra 2026 and the brand’s first book-style foldable. Can a 200MP camera make the Moto G87 stand out? A 200MP main sensor leads the Moto G87’s camera setup, with optical image stabilization included. The…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXgboDb9ucE Last time, Bowman, who’d been absorbed into some sort of collective alien consciousness, visited Floyd and told him he and his crew needed to leave Jupiter in two days. So, Floyd goes and visits the Russians on their ship, which is against his government’s orders. Obviously, the captain of the ship doesn’t believe Floyd at first, but then something unexpected happens: the monolith disappears. The crew basically takes this as a sign, but they have one major problem. Earth is still too far out of range from them to have enough fuel for the return journey; that is, the Russian ship doesn’t…

AI chatbot platform Character.AI has introduced a new “Books” feature that allows users to step inside classic literature and interact with characters through roleplay. While the move expands the platform’s creative ambitions, it also arrives against a backdrop of mounting scrutiny over the real-world risks associated with AI chatbots. From Reading To Roleplay The new feature transforms public domain books into interactive experiences, letting users engage with stories like Alice in Wonderland or Pride and Prejudice as active participants rather than passive readers. Users can either follow the original narrative or deviate into alternate storylines, effectively turning literature into a…

Samsung’s zoom game was strong for years, and then, the competition caught up and even surpassed it. But rather than improving on the hardware it offers, the company might get rid of the problem outright. The latest Galaxy S27 Ultra leak hints that Samsung could simplify this setup by removing the tiny 3x telephoto sensor, effectively cutting out what the tipster describes as a weak link in the zoom chain. Why Samsung is rethinking its zoom lens Samsung is already considering a new rear camera arrangement to make room for built-in Qi2 magnetic wireless charging. As of right now, Galaxy…

In the past couple of months, Google has added a plethora of features to its Google Photos app, including new editing tools, AI enhancements, and more. Now, the tech giant has added a new AI-powered wardrobe feature that turns your existing photo library into a personal style guide. The feature uses AI to scan your Google Photos library and automatically builds a wardrobe collection from the clothes you wear in your photos. That means you will have your entire clothing collection as a digital wardrobe.  What can you do with it? Once your wardrobe is catalogued, you can filter your…