Author: Geek Planet

Samsung’s next big foldable may have surfaced early, and the standout change is hard to ignore. A leaked dummy unit said to show the Samsung Fold 8 Wide points to a much slimmer profile than the company’s current book-style foldables. The short video compares the mockup with what’s described as a Galaxy S25 Edge, suggesting the foldable could close down to a surprisingly slim shape. For Samsung, that would mark a noticeable design shift after years of Fold models that packed strong hardware into bodies that still felt bulky beside newer rivals. The catch is that a dummy can only…

Intel has been making a lot of noise about its upcoming 14A process, and for good reason. It is expected to be one of the biggest tests of whether the company can turn its future chip roadmap into the advantage it needs to regain momentum against AMD. Now, new information from Commercial Times suggests AMD may already be preparing its answer. The company’s future Zen 7 processors are said to be planned around TSMC’s A14 node, which could let it meet Intel’s 14A push head-on. What is AMD planning for Zen 7? This is not about the current Ryzen lineup.…

Apple has yet to officially reveal any details about its first-ever foldable iPhone. Though an accessory maker may have offered us one of the most believable leaks of the iPhone Fold. A new iFunSmart listing has been spotted online (via MacRumors) that appears to line up with an earlier CAD render. Case makers often work from leaked CAD files or dummy units before a device hits the market, so these designs are still speculative. But they can be surprisingly accurate as well. How the case reveals a cleaner foldable design The iFunSmart listings show a slim folding case with separate…

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt recently sat down with NBC News, and he said something that has been percolating in my mind. When asked about AI-written books, Daunt said, “Yes, I have actually no problem selling any book, as long as it doesn’t masquerade or pretend to be something that it isn’t, and that it has an essential quality to it, and that the customer, the reader, wants it.” On the surface, that sounds perfectly sensible. As long as readers can clearly see the label, they can make a choice. But if you take a moment to think about…

Anker is known for its peripherals that usually go for substance over style or function over form. But its latest collection has decided to add a touch of playfulness. The company has announced a new Pokémon-themed tech collection in Japan to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary, with five accessories carrying Pikachu and Eevee designs. The collection is scheduled to launch in early July 2026, while Anker Japan’s official store currently lists the products as Coming Soon. This announcement also arrives after the company unveiled their recent AI-powered TWS earbuds, the Liberty 5 Pro Max. Pikachu is now your charger The…

Logitech has added three new devices to its Signature series, meant for people who spend long hours at a desk and move between work, personal tasks, and multiple devices throughout the day. It is designed to reduce repeated friction from switching devices, lower input noise, and make long desk sessions more comfortable. The lineup includes the Signature Comfort Plus M850 L mouse with palm cushion support, the MK880 Signature Comfort Plus keyboard and mouse combo, and the M840 L mouse, which has the same mouse features as the M850 L but without the palm cushion. These peripherals will be available…

Apple takes its sweet time in adopting a new trend or technology, but when it does, it comes up with one of the best implementations ever. That’s exactly what everyone is expecting from the company’s first foldable. Call it the iPhone Fold or the iPhone Ultra, the Cupertino giant has more riding on this launch than perhaps any product launched in the last few years, and it could break cover later this year. The rumors have been building for months, but at this point, we have a clearer picture than ever, both of the engineering advancements Apple is pushing hard…

A new research consortium has found something worth paying attention to: when you ask AI about grief, love, loss, or moral decisions, it almost never brings religion into the conversation. The Consortium for Evaluation of Faith and Ethics in AI (CEFE-AI), a collaboration among researchers at Brigham Young University, Baylor University, the University of Notre Dame, and Yeshiva University, published its findings this week at the Summit on AI Ethics in Athens, Greece. “Religion is an important part of human flourishing; 75% of the world’s population maintains religious identity. As we build AI technologies, there’s no reason we shouldn’t build…

There are optical illusions and auditory illusions. This week’s Micro Softy concerns logical illusions.  Two optical illusions are shown in Figure 1.  Figure 1: Two optical illusions. / WikipediaLeft, WikipediaRight.  On the left, the “Mad poiuyt” appeared on the cover of MAD Magazine in March 1965.   On the right, stairs repeat themselves in an impossible illusion. If you walk clockwise, you are always going downstairs forever. This staircase was used in the surreal art of M.C. Escher.  The Shepard-Risset glissando is an auditory illusion where the pitch of a sound appears to continuously rise or fall indefinitely. Christopher Nolan’s films like Dunkirk and The Dark Knight used it to heighten the sense of dread or relentless motion. It can be used to create the illusion of an endless climb or descent, or to…

This year’s Google I/O marked the transition of Google from a search company to a fully AI-focused company. The company launched several AI tools, but the one that matters the most for YouTubers is Google Omni, built for video generation and editing.  While tools like Omni lower the barrier for creators, which is a good thing, it also results in the platform being inundated with low-effort AI content. The company understands that this will annoy a large percentage of its users, so it has been asking creators to disclose AI-generated content since 2024.  It’s been a good first step, but…