Author: Geek Planet

The year 2026 is going to be a stacked one for Apple’s portfolio, but one of the most eagerly-awaited products is the upcoming foldable iPhone. Heavily rumored to debut in the Fall season this year alongside the iPhone 18 series, it would mark the first time that Apple is entering the foldable phone segment, one where Samsung currently reigns supreme. A surprise shift But it seems Apple is working on an even more ambitious idea, one that is more pocketable, and possibly, more pocket-friendly, as well. We’re talking about a clamshell-style foldable iPhone, one that would challenge the likes of…

Ultrawide monitors are one of the easiest upgrades you can make if you want games to feel more immersive and your desktop to feel less cramped. The LG 34G630A-B UltraGear 34-inch curved gaming monitor hits that sweet spot, and it is currently on sale for $359.99, down from $499.99 on Amazon, a 28% discount on a very capable WQHD gaming display. What You’re Getting This is a 34-inch 21:9 curved WQHD panel with a 3440 x 1440 resolution, so you get a lot more horizontal real estate than a standard 16:9 screen. That extra width is great for racing games,…

Following years of explosive growth, the creator economy has become a foundational element in any marketing strategy, but is reaching an inflection point, according to seven influencer marketing experts. There are countless indicators that the creator economy is booming — from brands signing creator agencies of record to mergers and acquisitions. However, as influencer marketing spend increases, so too does scrutiny around costs, measurement and scale. “It’s more money, more problems,” said Gabe Gordon, co-founder of social shop Reach Agency. Gordon later added, “Creator marketing has come from afterthought to mainstage.”  And with the mainstage comes the spotlight. Here are…

When the RTX 5060 Ti first showed up, the performance was fine but the price wasn’t. You were paying close to upper midrange money for what was basically a very capable 1080p and entry-level 1440p GPU. At its original $469.99 list price, it was hard to recommend over slightly more expensive cards that delivered bigger gains. Now that this SFF-ready RTX 5060 Ti is down to $332.99 (a 29% cut), the value finally lines up with what the card actually does. At this price, it becomes a genuinely interesting pick for a budget or midrange gaming pc, especially if you’re…

The U.S. Open has long attracted commercial attention as brands seek to capitalize on the star power of tennis players like two-time champion Naomi Osaka or emerging contender Ben Shelton. But with attendance steadily growing, new initiatives and activations are putting the focus not solely on the athletes, but also on the fans — whether they’re there for the tennis, or for the vibes.  One of those brands putting the focus on fans is Dove. In its inaugural year as an official U.S. Open partner, the body-care brand teamed up with influencer Estefania Pessoa — better known by her moniker of Tefi…

Let’s be honest: for a long time, Siri has been the “dumbest” smart assistant in the room. We all have that shared experience of asking Siri a simple question, only to be met with “Here’s what I found on the web,” or worse, total misunderstanding. It has been years of incremental, barely-noticeable updates while competitors raced ahead. But if recent reports are accurate, Apple is finally ready to stop the bleeding and give Siri the brain transplant it desperately needs – and they are doing it with help from an unlikely source. The “Frenemy” Collaboration In a move that likely…

With Labor Day behind us, and Thanksgiving still 12 weeks away, the industry is headed for its most important quarter of 2025: the holidays. With the final stretch including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas as the nights get darker and days get colder, there’s nothing better than taking a cozy moment in front of the TV (or iPad — or however you watch or stream your shows), as a way to relax.  So as we head into 2025’s busiest period, top execs across platforms and agencies across the industry have picked out some attention-grabbing films and series that saw them…

If your audio still sounds like it’s coming from a laptop mic, this is your sign to step it up. The Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone is down to $84.97 on Amazon, a 39% cut from its usual $139.99 list price. For streamers, podcasters, and anyone who lives on Zoom or Discord, this is one of the easiest ways to sound instantly more professional without getting into mixers and XLR gear. What you’re getting The Blue Yeti is a USB plug-and-play mic, so setup is basically “plug it in and pick it in your audio settings.” It works…

Google’s Pixel phones have a handy scam call detection feature that works in the background during calls, alerting users in real time if a conversation shows signs of a potential scam. When triggered, it warns users with a notification, sound, and vibration, offering a timely nudge to hang up before any damage is done. So far, this feature has been exclusive to Pixel devices, but it could soon make its way to phones from other brands, starting with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series. Google debuted Scam Detection on the Pixel 9 series, and the feature is currently available on Pixel…

That summarizes the response to yesterday’s remedies ruling in Google’s antitrust trial, with reactions varying from vehement criticism to resignation.  In Justice Amit Mehta’s remedies judgment, which followed the 2024 ruling that Google’s search operations was a monopoly, Google avoided the worst-case scenario: a forced breakup. After all, the Justice Department’s earlier stated goal was the divestiture of its Android OS and Chrome browser. See below for an abridged rundown of the rulings.  No breakup The court rejected divestiture of Chrome or Android, calling it “overreach.” Impact: Regulators lose leverage; publishers/advertisers see no structural change in Google’s dominance. Data and syndication access…