Author: Geek Planet

The new MacBook Neo is Apple’s first move in the budget laptop space, and for $599, it’s hard to argue with the value. But tucked into the fine print are a few quirks worth knowing before you pull the trigger. One of those quirks is that despite featuring two USB ports, only one of them supports output to an external display. Thankfully, Apple has also built in a solution that stops users from plugging the monitor into the wrong port. Two ports, but not equal The MacBook Neo’s two USB-C ports are not the same. The first port supports USB…

Smartphones pretending to be gaming machines isn’t new, but the Pixel 10 just did something that actually feels a bit wild. You can now run full-fledged Steam PC games on it. Offline. On a phone. And no, this isn’t cloud streaming or some remote desktop trick. This is proper local emulation, and for Pixel users, that’s a pretty big deal. Pixel 10 can now run Steam games (and finally, properly) The big unlock comes from GameNative 0.9.0, which adds initial support for the Pixel 10’s PowerVR GPU, something most Android PC emulators have historically ignored. Emulation on Android has long…

If you’ve ever wished to turn your research notes into something more visually appealing than slides, Google’s NotebookLM just made that a reality. The latest update for the research assistant upgrades its Video Overviews feature, allowing it to create “cinematic” videos based on your notes. When Google first debuted Video Overviews last year, the feature could only create basic narrated slideshows from your notes. With the new “Cinematic Video Overviews,” NotebookLM can now “create unique, immersive videos tailored to you.” Google says that this new functionality relies on a trio of advanced AI models, including Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro,…

Samsung is finally doing what it probably should’ve done years ago: killing its own Messages app. And while this might sound like just another app shutdown, this isn’t just a feature getting deprecated. It’s Samsung basically saying, “Yeah, just use Google’s app instead.” Samsung Messages is officially getting the boot Samsung has officially announced that its native Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026, with users being pushed toward Google Messages as the default replacement. Once the cutoff hits, Samsung Messages won’t function like a normal texting app anymore, and in most cases, users will need to switch if…

There’s finally some good artificial intelligence news for Windows users, and no, it’s not Microsoft forcing Copilot onto them whether they want it or not. Instead, it’s something developers might actually be excited to install. The good news is that OpenAI has officially launched the Codex app on Windows, and this isn’t just a port. It’s a proper, native Windows experience built from the ground up with developers in mind.  The Windows version also comes with platform-specific extras. There’s a dedicated WinUI skill in the skill gallery for Windows app developers. If you prefer working in Windows Subsystem for Linux,…

A growing number of bars and restaurants across the United States are embracing a phone-free experience, reflecting a broader cultural shift toward reducing screen time and encouraging real-world connection. From upscale supper clubs to neighborhood cocktail bars, establishments are introducing policies that either restrict phone usage or actively incentivize guests to put their devices away. At the heart of this trend is a rising awareness of the negative effects smartphones and social media can have on attention, memory, and interpersonal relationships. Studies continue to highlight how constant digital engagement impacts learning, socialization, and even self-esteem. With Americans reportedly checking their…

A Good Movie Destined to Fail This movie actually surprised me. On the whole, I would say it’s pretty good. However, it’s been buried in the annals of cinema, and I think I know why. 2010 is an attempt to make sense of the mystery behind 2001. The trouble is, 2010 didn’t understand its own audience. For the fans of 2001, the mystery is the point. And for those more devoted to secular causes, the concept of aliens as divine beings is the point. Any attempt to demystify or explain what the aliens were and what they were doing was…

Last year, AI clones of Bad Bunny and Drake flooded streaming platforms. Listeners couldn’t tell the real tracks from synthetic soundalikes. The music industry has been scrambling for answers ever since. Researchers at Binghamton University and the startup Cauth AI think they’ve found one. It’s called My Music My Choice, or MMMC, and it works differently from most copyright tools. Instead of catching fakes after they appear, this method lets artists poison their recordings before release. The audio reaches human ears just fine. But voice cloning models hear nothing but garbage. Here’s how the poisoning actually works The system targets…

Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone may finally be taking shape, with newly leaked renders offering the clearest look yet at what could be one of the company’s biggest design changes in years. The device, widely expected to be called the “iPhone Fold,” appears to adopt a book-style folding mechanism similar to existing foldables, opening into a larger, tablet-like display while retaining a smaller cover screen for regular use. The leaked CAD-based visuals suggest a familiar yet refined Apple approach The device is shown with flat edges, a clean rear panel, and a horizontal, pill-shaped dual-camera module reminiscent of recent Pro iPhones.…

Google is shaking up Play Store payments, and your wallet might feel the difference. The company announced major changes to its billing rules and fee structure, giving developers more flexibility and keeping less of their revenue. The thinking is pretty straightforward. When Google’s cut shrinks, developers have room to trim what you pay for in-app purchases, subscriptions, and games. And with new options to use their own payment systems, some developers could bypass Google’s fees entirely. Those savings might trickle down to you. The fee math that matters for your wallet Here’s where the numbers get interesting. For developers who…