Author: Geek Planet

Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft MSRP $629.90 “It’s not the best out there, but the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft grows on you until you don’t want to let go of it.” Pros Stunningly thin and stylish Fantastic note-taking experience Impressive battery mileage Responsive software with minimal lag Cons Lack of waterproofing Restrictive software experience Needs more stylus controls Pretty expensive for its cause Quick Take The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a new breed of e-readers from Amazon. Aside from being your reading companion, it also wants to double as your trusty note-taking device. And it does a terrific job at serving as…

Google Nano Banana was a hit sensation at its launch, with millions of users creating images using Google’s latest AI image generation service. One of our team members tested Nano Banana’s capabilities by creating social media posts, and the results were surprisingly good.  That said, like all other generative AI models, including ChatGPT, Nano Banana struggled with creating images containing text. The poor text rendering was always a dead giveaway that the images were generated by AI.  Google claims that it has solved this problem with its latest Nano Banana 2 engine. It delivers improved text rendering along with several…

Samsung‘s next flip-style foldable is shaping up as a careful update, which isn’t great news for anyone hoping the company would finally tackle one of the line’s most obvious weak spots. The latest leak points to the Galaxy Z Flip 8 sticking with 25W wired charging, a familiar limit that risks making the phone feel too safe in daily use. That tradeoff has followed the Flip series for years. Samsung has sold the appeal of a compact foldable design well, but buyers have often had to accept a few practical compromises in return, and battery convenience has stayed near the…

If you were hoping for a massive camera leap in the next iPhone, you may have to wait longer. According to prolific Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple has already tested a 200MP periscope telephoto camera for the iPhone. But actual adoption is still at least a couple of years away, with 2028 being the earliest realistic window (via MacRumors). Apple has previously prioritized optical flexibility and low-light performance over chasing raw resolution numbers. The iPhone 18 Pro, for instance, is expected to arrive with a 48MP main camera featuring variable aperture, plus a 48MP telephoto camera with a longer…

Motorola has a busy week ahead. The Edge 70 Pro is set to launch in India on April 22, but it looks like that’s not the only device worth watching. Prolific leaker Evan Blass has shared high-resolution render images of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, giving you an early look at the more premium sibling, the Edge 70 Pro+ in the lineup. The overall design won’t surprise you if you’ve seen other recent Motorola devices, as it closely follows the same aesthetic as the Edge 70 Fusion+ and Moto X70 Air Pro. What to expect from the Motorola Edge 70…

Microsoft just turned its AI assistant into someone who actually clocks in. Copilot Tasks, a research preview announced today, stops the chitchat and starts doing multi-step work while you focus on other things. No more generating text you still have to act on. This version books, cancels, unsubscribes, and tracks stuff across the web with its own browser. You describe what needs doing. It figures out the rest. The shift is simple but significant. Chatbots gave us answers. Copilot Tasks aims to give us completed items from the to-do list. Microsoft is letting a small group try it today, with…

Oppo has launched the Find X9 Ultra, and on the surface it looks like exactly the kind of phone you would expect an Ultra flagship to be in 2026. It has the huge high-end display, the newest Snapdragon chip, a massive battery, fast wired and wireless charging, strong durability ratings, and all the AI-flavored software extras that now come bundled with premium Android phones by default. In other words, the basics are covered, and then some. But where the Find X9 Ultra really sticks out is with the photography. Oppo isn’t playing the same camera game as everyone else. While…

Samsung is gearing up for a wider One UI 8.5 update release, which is set to bring some of the Galaxy S26‘s best AI features to older models. The company’s One UI 8.5 beta roll out will cover the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the Galaxy S25 FE. What to expect from One UI 8.5 The beta for One UI 8.5 was spotted with various features like Call Screening, which can answer unknown callers and show live transcripts on your phone. Samsung is even bringing…

Google Translate is getting better at the messy parts of language. A new update rolling out today uses Gemini AI to help you decode idioms, slang, and phrases that never translate cleanly. Instead of just swapping words, the app now shows you alternative ways to say things. It also explains the context behind them. The feature tackles a familiar frustration. If you’ve ever typed “It’s raining cats and dogs” into a translator and gotten gibberish, this update is for you. Google says the goal is to help you find the right phrasing. That applies whether you’re texting a friend or…

Samsung has given its Galaxy Enhance-X app a surprising makeover, and this one is not just about moving buttons around. As reported by Android Authority, Samsung has quietly released the Galaxy Enhance-X version 16.3.00.31, bringing a redesigned interface and a bunch of new editing features for photos, videos, and documents. This update is currently live, and listed on the Galaxy Store. With this update, Samsung is trying to turn Enhance-X app into something a lot more flexible than its previous iteration. What’s new with the Galaxy Enhance-X app? The biggest immediate change is the layout. Samsung has now split the…