Author: Geek Planet

Table of Contents Table of Contents What summarized notifications are supposed to do What summarized notifications are doing What can be done? With the launch of Apple Intelligence and iOS 18.1, Apple introduced summarized notifications to assist users in managing notification overload. These notifications group alerts and display only the essential details. However, the BBC has recently pointed out out that these notifications, particularly news alerts, do not consistently deliver accurate information. What summarized notifications are supposed to do In iOS 18.1 and later, instead of being overwhelmed with individual notifications, you can receive them bundled into a single, summarized…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Sleep apnea and other health features Less companion, more standalone Broader compatibility with other phones A bump-less sensor design A better charging case When can you expect the Galaxy Ring 2? One of my favorite devices launched in 2024 was the Samsung Galaxy Ring. It was first teased last January at the Galaxy S24 launch, and then Samsung gave us a sneak peek in February before launching it alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in July. My excitement for it had been building in the first half of the year, and the final product…

Just about a year ago, a startup named DoublePoint launched a gesture control app that lets smartwatch users control phones, tablets, and headsets, among other devices. The Apple Watch has finally received its own version. On the first day of CES 2025, Doublepoint is introducing the WowMouse app for Apple Watch, with a few algorithmic refinements in tow and a partnership with Bosch. The app’s Android version has already raked in over 100,000 downloads, says the company. The premise of WowMouse is rather simple. With an Apple Watch on your wrist, you can control your Mac with cursor and click…

In the world of wearables, it seems that smart rings have reached peak popularity in the last couple of years. Though the Oura Ring is still the gold standard, that’s not stopping competitors like Circular, which just announced its next-generation Circular Ring 2 at CES 2025. In 2024, our own Andy Boxall reviewed the original Circular Ring Slim, as well as a revised version that came out several months later. However, he wasn’t very impressed with the Circular Ring Slim, as it had several flaws and only got a 1.5/5 rating. Circular clearly had its work cut out for it,…

Withings’ futuristic Omnia mirror will tell you everything you need to know about your health and well-being, and probably some things you’d rather ignore right after the recent festive period, just by standing in front of it. It is aimed at cleverly bringing together its own data with information collected from Withings’ range of connected health devices, such as the Withings ScanWatch 2 smartwatch, to provide what it calls a “360-degree view of your vital indicators.” Omnia collates an impressive 60 different health and fitness parameters, with the 360-degree part of the explanation coming from scans performed by the connected…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Like nothing we’ve seen before Why Halliday’s glasses don’t have a camera A really unique take on AI Halliday AI Glasses price and availability The smart glasses of the future? Smart glasses and smart rings are two of the biggest current wearable tech trends, so it makes sense for there to be various new examples of both at CES 2025. What new product would be complete without a big dollop of AI inside? Newcomer Holidays has unexpectedly brought all three of these trends together into one fascinating product for the technology trade show, and…

The iPhone has a powerful camera built-in, but what if you could turn it into a proper digital camera that can keep you snapping Ansel Adams-worthy pictures all day long? Belkin’s newest accessory promises to do just that, and we really hope it works. The Stage Power Grip is a more ergonomically designed accessory that helps you take great shots while reducing shake, and it’s just been announced at CES 2025. Belkin hopes to release the Stage Power Grip sometime in May, but that date isn’t set in stone (nor is the price). It functions as both a button to…

United Airlines has today declared that it is speeding up the deployment of Starlink satellite infrastructure to offer in-flight Wi-Fi convenience. The company says testing will begin in February, and the first commercial flight with Starlink internet facility will roll off the tarmac this Spring. The United Embraer E-175 will be the first aircraft to get the perk, and it will be followed by the entire two-cabin regional fleet of aircraft by the end of 2025. The first commercial flyer with Starlink connectivity will also take off before the ongoing year comes to an end. Access will be given, free…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Feeding the 5,000+ passengers The infamous I-95 corridor Into the engine control room up to the bridge Bitten by the cruising bug Have you ever been on a cruise? I recently went on my first cruise, and it was on one of the biggest ships you’ll find. The Allure of the Seas — the second in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class and formerly the biggest cruise ship in the world — is effectively a floating town with a capacity for 5,400 passengers and 2,300 crew members. The experience aside, the cruise also offered an opportunity…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Performance without a tax Who needs a power bank? A sum total of terrific parts Dear brands, please pay attention to this! The curtain was about to fall for 2024, but before the year wrapped up for good, we got a glimpse of what is to come in 2025 for smartphone enthusiasts. So far, things look good. Batteries are getting bigger, the performance bar keeps rising, and cameras are leaning more into pro-grade and artistic wizardry. Yet, the rising costs are also a lingering concern. Of course, barely any innovation comes sans a handsome…