Author: Geek Planet

Apple just dropped the latest beta build of iOS 26.3, introducing a new feature that allows users to limit how precisely carriers can track their location. In addition, the company has quietly released an update for a handful of older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models, delivering an important upgrade that could keep them out of the landfill a little longer. According to 9to5Mac, the company is rolling out iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a few legacy devices, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and the iPod touch…

Samsung has finally put a price tag and a confirmed US release date on its boldest phone yet, and the Galaxy Z TriFold might just be the most talked-about gadget of early 2026. After limited regional launches, Samsung has confirmed the TriFold will arrive in the United States on January 30, 2026, with a $2,899 price for the 16GB RAM, 512GB storage configuration. That makes it one of the most expensive phones you can buy, and it clearly leans into premium ambition over mass appeal. Why the Galaxy Z TriFold is Samsung’s boldest bet yet Samsung’s first tri-fold phone is…

It’s nearing that time of year again — the holiday season is approaching, and brands and retailers are preparing their end-of-year sales plans. Digiday+ Research examined which commerce channels are dominating their holiday strategies this year. We also looked at the discounts brands and retailers are offering and the revenue expectations that are guiding their marketing decisions during the essential fourth quarter. To do so, Digiday+ Research surveyed 68 brand and retailer professionals about their past and current use of sales channels during the holidays, their past and current holiday marketing tactics, as well as how their current holiday season…

For years, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has evolved from a consumer-electronics showcase to a global premier launchpad for chipmakers, turning the event into a key battleground for leadership in computing and AI hardware. The upcoming 2026 edition is expected to be no less.  AMD has confirmed that President and CEO, Dr. Lisa Su will deliver the opening keynote on January 5, outlining the company’s AI vision across cloud, enterprise, edge, and consumer devices. While we aren’t expecting any major announcements like a new GPU generation or a surprise Zen 6 tease (though we can still dream), expect some important…

Samsung is expected to unveil new Galaxy A series phones shortly after introducing its flagship Galaxy S26 lineup. Leaks around the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 have been picking up pace in recent weeks, and the latest one offers an early look at the design of the more premium model. Images of the Galaxy A57 in a purple colorway have surfaced in a TENAA regulatory listing, giving us a glimpse of Samsung’s next-gen mid-range phone. While the overall design closely resembles last year’s Galaxy A56, the new model appears to feature a noticeably slimmer profile. According to the listed specifications,…

Nike yesterday revealed that it expects $1.5 billion in gross incremental costs, on an annualized basis, because of tariffs. That’s a 50% increase from Nike’s last estimate, provided in June, of $1 billion. Meanwhile, Nike’s gross margin for its first fiscal quarter of 2026 decreased 320 basis points, in part due to “increased product costs, including new tariffs, and channel mix headwinds,” EVP and CFO Matthew Friend said on a call with analysts. Friend stated that Nike is revising its numbers because, since the company’s last earnings call, “new reciprocal tariff rates have been increased for certain countries.” “Given the…

OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5.2, the latest iteration of its flagship AI model series and its answer to Google’s Gemini 3. The new model is meant to be faster, smarter, and more helpful for the complex, real-world queries with improvements in reasoning and long-document processing. It is rolling out to ChatGPT’s paid subscribers as part of the Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise tiers, and developers via API. OpenAI provides GPT-5.2 in three models: GPT-5.2 Instant, GPT-5.2 Thinking, and GPT-5.2 Pro (is it just me, or does the naming sound similar to that of the Gemini models?). For everyday users, the…

CTV is officially in its “wait, what are we actually buying?” era.Years of euphoric growth has given way to a wave of hard questions from advertisers. They want to know who actually owns the inventory. Why the same impression is showing up across multiple buys. And just how many intermediaries are involved in getting one ad on a screen.  Traditionally, those answers came from the buy side – the demand-side platforms. Now, more buyers are pressing the sell-side instead.  “With the commercial deals we have with advertisers, we’re starting to see more demands over the transparency and the provenance of…

Before we get to this Monday’s Micro Softy, here are some distractions. Great analytical minds can reason around distractions and get to a problem’s solution. It Happens Every Spring is a fun 1949 movie that mixes baseball with science fiction. A scientist invents a formula that, when applied to an object, causes it to repel wood. So he rubs it on a baseball and becomes an all-star pitcher in the major leagues. He doesn’t throw hard, but that’s okay. When the batter swings his wooden bat, there is little or no contact. Fans and sports writers are amazed. “It Happens…

As AI evolves from simple automation to sophisticated autonomous agents, HR executives face one of the most significant workforce transformations in modern history. The challenge isn’t just understanding the technology — it’s navigating culture change, skills development and workforce planning when AI capabilities double every six months. Simon Brown, EY’s global learning and development leader, has spent nearly 2 years helping the firm’s 400,000 employees prepare for an AI-driven future. With his past experience as chief learning officer at Novartis and his work with Microsoft, Brown offers critical insights on positioning organizations for success in an autonomous AI world. What…