Author: Geek Planet

For years, screen time has been treated as the main culprit behind stress caused by smartphones. But new research suggests that we’ve been worrying about the wrong metric. A study from Aalto University found that frequent, fragmented phone use is the primary driver of information overload and not total screen time. So it’s not the hours that matter most, it’s how often you interrupt yourself. What’s the problem with checking your phone? The study tracked nearly 300 participants over several months, which combined usage data with self-reported mental strain. What stood out during this period wasn’t the heavy usage. Rather,…

In 2026, fast as well as reliable internet connectivity is a core requirement. Whether it is 4K streaming, gaming or setting up remote work meetings, all depend upon a stable internet connection that can easily handle multiple tasks. Though the same old traditional cable internet or fibre services still remain, having a wireless broadband can change the whole game; kudos to attractive high-speed internet deals that are flexible and easy to set up to start with. Whether it’s work from home, movie streaming or online gaming for you, the below HSI offers are actually worth considering. T-Mobile with Fastest 5G…

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. Continuing its push in the mid-range segment, the duo has a mix of familiar hardware and meaningful upgrades. Both devices stick to a tried-and-tested formula, while also refreshing some aspects like performance, camera improvements, and longevity, rather than any major changes. What’s new and improved? One of the biggest updates comes under the hood. The Galaxy A57 is now powered by the Exynos 1680 chipset, while the Galaxy A37 runs on the Exynos 1480 chip, giving a noticeable boost in performance and efficiency. These chips are built on a 4nm…

This article is republished from National Review’s The Corner, with the permission of the author. The first gender “detransitioner” medical-malpractice case to go to trial resulted in a $2 million dollar verdict against the medical professionals. These professionals have approved a double mastectomy for the plaintiff, Fox Varian, in 2019, when she was only 16. From the Epoch Times story: A jury on Jan. 30 found a psychologist and surgeon liable for malpractice after they supported and performed breast removal surgery on a 16-year-old girl who, at the time, identified as transgender. The jury found that in many respects the surgeon and psychologist had skipped important…

Changing habits among search engine users have begun to take a toll on the biggest players in the search space — namely Google.The tech giant still enjoys an enormous chunk of the search market — 89%, October through December in 2024, according to an estimate from Statcounter — but that’s the lowest its share has been in a decade. Because the tech giant has been synonymous with search, it’s the player with the most to lose, but advertisers need to find new productive ways to reach consumers too. Why does this matter for brands? Depending on your client category, search is…

If you were hoping that the next MacBook Neo would get a touchscreen upgrade, you might need to lower expectations. It seems that Apple hasn’t even decided whether touchscreen support will expand beyond the high-end MacBook Pro, which might be getting touch support later this year. What’s Apple planning then? While recent rumors were talking about a second-generation MacBook Neo with touchscreen support, Mark Gurman’s latest Power On report says otherwise. Gurman stated that he would be “shocked” if Apple brings touch support to the Neo within the next three years. He further adds that even if Apple expands touchscreen…

Apple is working on a major reboot for Siri that will make it compete with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. The company is testing both a standalone Siri app and a system-wide “Ask Siri” feature as part of a broader AI overhaul. The new version is expected to debut at WWDC on June 8 alongside iOS 27 and macOS 27. Apple’s goal is to turn Siri from a basic assistant into a deeply integrated AI agent that works across apps and understands your workflow. What changes is Apple making to the Siri app? According to a Bloomberg report, Apple…

Amazon’s influence is pulling streaming ad costs downward.Right now, ad buyers are paying around $40 to reach a thousand viewers on Prime Video, about the same as on Netflix. Whether that holds for the rest of the year is anyone’s guess, but Amazon’s impact on ad pricing is already undeniable. “Regarding video CPMs, the average for 2024 was close to $40 on Amazon Prime,” said Robert Kurtz, group vp of search media solutions at Basis Technologies. “This is comparable to Netflix, but Disney+ was a significant percentage higher than Amazon Prime.”  The same holds true for advertisers at digital ad…

Compact phones in the past came with an asterisk. You get the easier one-handed size, but you also have to accept a smaller battery, tighter thermals, and some other cutbacks that remind you why typical flagships keep getting bigger. That’s where the OnePlus 15T differentiates itself by packing a massive tablet-sized battery in a phone with a 6.32-inch display. It stands out from similarly sized phones like Samsung’s Galaxy S26 prioritize slimness over sheer battery capacity. But there’s a catch, and it has less to do with OnePlus and more to do with where the industry is heading. Small on…

The marketing playbook continues to be rewritten. In an increasingly fragmented cultural landscape, that reevaluation is coming to celebrity partnerships which has marketers rethinking who they partner with and how.Take Nike’s new partnership with Kim Kardashian, on a new women’s activewear brand called NikeSkims. The New York Times’ likened it to that of Michael Jordan and Nike, which long has been seen as the creme de la creme of brand partnerships and celebrity endorsements as it allowed Nike to not only enter a new market (basketball) but to cement its brand within culture. Could Kardashian’s shape wear brand be the…