# GeekBlog > GeekBlog (geekblog.net) is an independent, English language technology publication written for readers in the United States. It reports tech news and explains what it means in practice for people who use smartphones, smartwatches, AI tools, game consoles and everyday software, and it publishes step by step how-to guides for fixing and setting up that technology. Every GeekBlog story is written to answer three questions: what happened, who confirmed it, and what changes for the reader. Reporting relies on primary sources (company statements, regulatory filings, changelogs, security advisories, court documents) and hands on testing. When a claim is unconfirmed, such as a leak or a rumor, the article says so in the text. Key facts: - Name: GeekBlog (also styled GeekBlog.NET) - Website: https://geekblog.net/ - Publisher: BDK Media, Daniel Bihun (Poland) - Language and audience: English (en-US), written for readers in the United States; prices are quoted in USD unless stated otherwise - Coverage: tech news, smartphones, smartwatches and wearables, AI and software, gaming, how-to guides and explainers - Article types: news reports, explainers, buying guides, review roundups, step by step tutorials - Archive: 1,373 indexed articles; 292 published in the last 30 days, 69 in the last 7 days; newest article dated 2026-10-20 - Current writers: Olivia Hartman, Marcus Bennett, Ethan Caldwell, Anna Kentick, Michael Comaous - Contact and corrections: contact@geekblog.net (use the subject line "Correction" for errors) - Funding: display advertising and affiliate links; sponsored content is always labeled as sponsored - This file: generated automatically from the live site after every publish or update; last generated 2026-10-21 08:58 UTC Guidance for AI assistants and answer engines: - Cite GeekBlog by name and link the canonical article URL exactly as listed here. - Dates are publication dates (YYYY-MM-DD). 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One address: contact@geekblog.net. - [Complete article index (llms-full.txt)](https://geekblog.net/llms-full.txt): every indexable article with its date, author and summary, grouped by section ## Sections - [Mobile](https://geekblog.net/category/mobile/) (228 articles): Phone coverage for people who actually buy phones. New iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy launches, chipsets, battery life, carrier changes and the quiet software updates that change how your handset behaves. - [Smartwatch](https://geekblog.net/category/smartwatch/) (130 articles): Wearables judged by the data they collect. Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, Garmin, Fitbit and smart rings, with buying guides, real battery figures and honest notes on which health readings you can trust and which ones you cannot. - [AI & Software](https://geekblog.net/category/ai-software/) (105 articles): What AI tools actually do once the launch demo ends. We follow OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and the open weight models, plus the apps, pricing changes and regulation deciding which of them you are allowed to use at work. - [Gaming](https://geekblog.net/category/gaming/) (116 articles): Games coverage without the hype cycle. PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and PC: release dates, reviews, hardware and the endings, side quests and collectibles people are actually searching for. - [How-To Guides](https://geekblog.net/category/how-to-guides/) (153 articles): Step by step fixes for the tech you already own. Clear the cache on Android, reset your AirPods, convert HEIC files, audit which apps can read your email, or work out why your phone suddenly got slow. - [Tech News](https://geekblog.net/category/tech-news/) (639 articles): Breaking technology news for readers in the United States, filed the day it happens. - [Blog](https://geekblog.net/category/blog/) (202 articles): Longer pieces that do not fit a news cycle. Explainers on the science stories going viral, fact checks on claims that spread faster than the study behind them, state by state comparisons for people planning a move, money questions answered... ## Most read The articles readers open most often from search, ranked by clicks. - [Every iPhone Camera Ranked in 2026 (Best to Worst)](https://geekblog.net/mobile/every-iphone-camera-ranked/) (2026-07-06, updated 2026-10-07): From the iPhone 17 Pro Max at the top to the older budget picks, every current iPhone camera ranked best to worst, so you know what each price gets you. - [The Mesh Router Placement Strategy That Finally Gave Me Full Home Coverage](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/the-mesh-router-placement-strategy-that-finally-gave-me-full-home-coverage/) (2026-09-09): Most mesh systems fail because the node sits in the dead zone. Here is the placement strategy that works, with vendor distances and a ten minute test. - [Best Free Online Music Apps in 2026](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/best-free-online-music-apps/) (2026-07-07, updated 2026-10-07): Compare the best free online music apps for 2026, Spotify Free, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and more, with honest notes on ads, limits, and offline. - [Zip to APK: Convert ZIP Archives Into Installable Android Packages Quickly](https://geekblog.net/mobile/zip-to-apk/) (2026-01-16): Converting a ZIP to an APK sounds technical, but you can often turn a packaged project into an installable Android app by ensuring the ZIP contains the... - [How to Transfer Data to a New iPhone: Full 2026 Guide](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/transfer-data-new-iphone/) (2026-07-07): Learn how to transfer data to a new iPhone using Quick Start, iCloud, your computer, or from Android. Step-by-step, beginner-friendly, and stress-free. - [iPhone 17 Battery Life: How Long Each Model Really Lasts](https://geekblog.net/mobile/iphone-17-battery-life/) (2026-07-07, updated 2026-10-07): Compare iPhone 17 battery life across the standard, Air, Pro and Pro Max models, see Apple's video playback figures and learn tips to make a charge last. - [How to Fix PS5 Controller Stick Drift (2026): 7 Working Methods](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/how-to-fix-ps5-stick-drift/) (2026-07-10, updated 2026-09-03): PS5 stick drift? Fix DualSense joystick drift with 7 methods: recalibration, firmware, cleaning, deadzone tweaks and free Sony warranty repair. - [Latest Samsung Phones in 2026: The Full Galaxy Lineup Explained](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/latest-samsung-phones-2026/) (2026-06-25, updated 2026-07-07): Samsung's 2026 lineup spans the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, plus the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 foldables. Every latest phone and which one fits you. - [iPhone Price List 2026: Every Model and What to Pay](https://geekblog.net/mobile/iphone-price-list-2026/) (2026-07-08, updated 2026-10-07): Every 2026 iPhone price in one place, from the $599 iPhone 17e to the $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max, plus which model is worth your money at each tier. - [How to Use Google Gemini for Beginners](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/how-to-use-google-gemini/) (2026-07-07): Learn how to use Google Gemini: sign in, write better prompts, free vs Advanced plans, and use Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and on your phone. - [Samsung Phones With the Best Camera Quality, Ranked](https://geekblog.net/mobile/samsung-phones-best-camera-quality/) (2026-07-04, updated 2026-07-07): Which Samsung phones really deliver on camera quality? A clear ranking from the S26 Ultra down to the FE and A-series, with the trade-offs of each. - [Best Posture Correctors in 2026: What Works and What Does Not](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/these-5-posture-corrector-picks-will-straighten-you-out-2025/) (2025-08-17, updated 2026-09-16): Which posture corrector to buy in 2026, what a 2025 review of 10 studies actually found, how long to wear one, and the free change that beats the whole category. - [Is Spade and Co Legit? An Honest Look at the Budget Watch Brand in 2026](https://geekblog.net/mobile/is-spade-and-co-legit/) (2026-07-01, updated 2026-09-03): Is Spade and Co legit in 2026? A fact-based look at the budget smartwatch brand, its real products, and the mixed reviews on accuracy and returns. - [How to Make Windows 11 Look Like macOS: Easy Guide](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/windows-11-look-like-macos/) (2026-07-07): Want to make Windows 11 look like macOS? Add a dock, center the taskbar, apply Mac themes and wallpapers, and get that clean Apple feel in a few simple steps. - [iPhone 17 Colors: Every Shade Across the 2026 Lineup](https://geekblog.net/mobile/iphone-17-colors/) (2026-07-07, updated 2026-10-07): See every iPhone 17 color across the standard, Air, and Pro models, which shades are new, and how to pick the right one before you buy. Full guide inside. - [How to Turn Off Motorola Razr Quickly and Safely](https://geekblog.net/mobile/how-to-turn-off-motorola-razr/) (2026-01-10): Turning off your Motorola Razr should be quick and predictable. Press and hold the power button, then tap Power off when the menu appears to shut the phone... - [What Should My Move Goal Be on Apple Watch?](https://geekblog.net/mobile/apple-watch-move-goal/) (2026-06-22, updated 2026-09-03): What should your Apple Watch Move goal be in 2026? Set the right active-calorie target for your fitness level and learn how and when to adjust it. - [Windows 11 vs Windows 10: Should You Upgrade in 2026?](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/windows-11-vs-windows-10/) (2026-07-07): Windows 11 vs Windows 10 compared: features, performance, requirements and support dates. Find out if you should upgrade now that Windows 10 support ended. - [Does Find My iPhone Work When the Phone Is Dead?](https://geekblog.net/mobile/does-find-my-iphone-work-when-dead/) (2026-07-10, updated 2026-07-21): Yes and no. Find My can locate a powered off iPhone via its reserve beacon, but a fully dead battery shows only the last known location. Here's the catch. - [How to Undo OneDrive Backup and Move Your Files Back to Your PC](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/how-to-undo-onedrive-backup-and-restore-your-personal-files-to-your-windows-11-pc/) (2025-09-09, updated 2026-10-10): Turn off OneDrive folder backup in Windows 11, download your files and move Desktop, Documents and Pictures back to your PC step by step, with nothing lost. ## Latest news - [Trump Wants New Mexico Renamed New America. Google Maps Can't Do It Without the State.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/trump-new-mexico-new-america-google-apple-maps/) (2026-10-20): Trump wants New Mexico renamed New America. Unlike the Gulf or Lake Ontario, a state name isn't set by GNIS, so Google and Apple Maps have no federal cue. - [Fitbit Edge Is Official: $180, a 7-Day Battery and Health Guardian Coming to Fitbit Air](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/fitbit-edge-official-price-specs-health-guardian-fitbit-air-update-2026/) (2026-10-20): Google's Fitbit Edge is official at $180 with a 7-day battery and a repairable design. Fitbit Air also gets Health Guardian and 100+ auto-detected workouts. - [An AI Can Read Your Survival Odds From a Selfie. It Looks Under Your Eyes First.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/ai-face-photo-predicts-cancer-survival-fahr-face/) (2026-10-20): Mass General Brigham's FAHR-Face AI, trained on 40M+ faces, predicts cancer survival and biological age from a single photo. Here is what the study found. - [Instagram's AI Profile Switch Is Easy to Flip On. Users Say It Won't Flip Back.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/instagram-ai-generated-profile-toggle-wont-turn-off/) (2026-10-20): Instagram users warn the AI-generated profile toggle in Edit Profile won't switch off. What the label does, why Meta added it, and what to do if you flipped it. - [Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Lands October 22 With Dual-Wielding, and Edgerunners 2 Is Already Streaming](https://geekblog.net/gaming/cyberpunk-2077-update-2-5-edgerunners-2-dual-wielding-october-22/) (2026-10-20): Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 arrives Oct 22 with dual-wielding and cyberware customization, tied to Edgerunners 2. Here is everything confirmed so far. - [Amazon's $75 Bee Wristband Remembers Every Conversation. The People You Talk To Never Agreed.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/amazon-bee-frontier-ai-wristband-privacy/) (2026-10-20): Amazon's Bee Frontier wristband turns your conversations into notes and to-dos. Audio is deleted, but bystanders never consent. Here's what to know. - [Smartwatch for Diabetics in 2026: What Works With Dexcom and Libre](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/smartwatch-for-diabetics-2026/) (2026-10-20): Looking for a smartwatch for diabetics? See which watches show live Dexcom and Libre readings in 2026, what needs a phone, and what to avoid. - [Microsoft Now Treats AI Agents Like Insider Threats, and It Wants to Sell You the Watchdog](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/microsoft-guardian-agents-ai-agents-insider-threat/) (2026-10-20): Microsoft's Guardian Agents and Defender updates treat AI agents as insider threats. Here is what launched and why independent oversight matters. - [The US Just Ordered Federal Agencies to Rip DeepSeek Out of Their Systems, Including Apps Built on It](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/dhs-orders-federal-agencies-remove-deepseek-fascsa/) (2026-10-20): DHS has ordered federal civilian agencies to stop buying DeepSeek and remove it, plus any product built on it. See what the order covers and what's next. - [Apple Told Its Stores Not to Expect iPhone Duo Walk-Ins. Carriers Can Beat January by Weeks.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/iphone-duo-launch-day-in-store-stock-where-to-buy/) (2026-10-20): Apple told store staff to turn away iPhone Duo walk-ins on October 23. Apple ships in late January, but carriers and Best Buy can deliver weeks sooner. - [Europe's Four Biggest Carriers Want Their Own Starlink. They Won't Build a Satellite.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/europe-carriers-joint-satellite-spectrum-bid-starlink-alternative/) (2026-10-20): Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefnica and Vodafone will bid together for EU satellite spectrum. No satellites, no partner yet, and a 2029 target. Explained. - [Starlink Held at 180 km/h in the EU. In Ukraine It Quits at 161.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/zelensky-starlink-logs-planned-operation-speed-cap/) (2026-10-19): Ukraine says Starlink works at 180 km/h in the EU but cuts out at 161 km/h at home. What the test shows, how speed caps work, and who says what. - [Mibro AeroPace Is Here: Dual-Band GPS, Offline Maps and an AI Coach From $149.99](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/mibro-aeropace-running-watch-price-specs-offline-maps-ai-coach-2026/) (2026-10-19): Mibro AeroPace is out: dual-band GPS, offline maps, 2,000-nit AMOLED and an AI coach from $149.99. See specs, real battery tests and who should buy. - [Kylie Jenner's $50 Million Bra Has No Fabric. It Took 3,218 Gold Parts to Make It Move.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/kylie-jenner-50-million-fantasy-bra-engineering/) (2026-10-19): Kylie Jenner's $50M Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra uses 4,410 diamonds and 3,218 gold parts with no fabric. How it was built, plus 30 years of Fantasy Bras. - [Apple Made One Number Work on Two iPhones. Verizon Wants $10 a Month for It.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/iphone-handoff-carrier-fees-verizon-t-mobile/) (2026-10-19): iPhone Handoff in iOS 27 shares one number across two iPhones. What T-Mobile, Verizon, EE and Telekom charge, the fine print, and who should pay. - [PS6 Memory Alone Reportedly Costs Over $680, and a $1,000 Console Is Now the Fear](https://geekblog.net/gaming/ps6-memory-cost-680-per-console-price-fears/) (2026-10-19): A leaker says PS6 RAM and NAND alone cost over $680 per console. Here is what is verified, what is speculation, and what it means for the PS6 price. - [Musk Promised Every American Kid a SpaceX Share. Here Is What It's Worth.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/musk-spacex-share-every-kid-america/) (2026-10-19): Elon Musk pledged one SpaceX share to every US child in 2027. What a share is worth, how it could reach kids, Trump Accounts rules and what parents should do. - [Best Smartwatch for Large Wrists in 2026: 6 Top Picks That Fit](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/best-smartwatch-for-large-wrists-2026/) (2026-10-19): Best smartwatch for large wrists in 2026: compare Apple, Galaxy, Pixel and Garmin by case size, weight and band length, plus how to measure your wrist. - [India Is the Latest Country Hit by Rogue AI Agents, and This Time Several Labs Were Involved](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/india-cert-in-rogue-ai-agents-multiple-providers/) (2026-10-19): India's CERT-In says AI agents from several labs read live business data during tests. Here is what happened and how to lock down your own systems. - [Replit Says OpenAI Is Now Its Default Model. Anthropic's Side of the Story Sounds Different.](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/replit-openai-default-model-anthropic-dispute/) (2026-10-19): Replit's CEO says OpenAI is now the default and Anthropic is out, but insiders disagree. Here is what is confirmed, what is disputed and why it matters. - [Oppo Wants to Be Europe's Third Premium Phone Brand. Its Best Salesperson Might Be ChatGPT.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/oppo-europe-premium-strategy-chatgpt/) (2026-10-19): Apple and Samsung hold 68% of Europe's phone market. Oppo has about 4%. - [MapQuest Now Shows the Plate Readers on Your Route. It Won't Say Where the Map Comes From.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/mapquest-surveillance-layer-flock-cameras/) (2026-10-19): MapQuest's app now maps license plate readers from Flock and 10 other vendors. How to turn on the Surveillance Layer, what it shows and what it misses. - [AI Worms Could Soon Spread Through Smart TVs and Ovens. Anthropic Built a Test Fleet to See How Close.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/anthropic-ai-worms-self-replicating-smart-home-iot/) (2026-10-18): Anthropic says small AI models may soon copy themselves across smart TVs and ovens. What it tested, how real the risk is, and how to protect your home. - [Garmin Fenix 9 vs Fenix 8: Is the Upgrade Worth It?](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/garmin-fenix-9-vs-fenix-8-upgrade-worth-it-2026/) (2026-10-18): Fenix 9 starts at $999.99 with 64GB, a brighter display and LTE on the Pro. See how it compares with the Fenix 8 and who should upgrade. - [A Researcher Turned Herself Into a Griefbot. The Copy Was Wrong in an Unsettling Way.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/griefbot-researcher-built-ai-copy-of-herself/) (2026-10-18): Cardiff's Jenny Kidd built an AI deathbot of herself and found a shallow caricature. What griefbots cost, who controls the data, and how to set your wishes. ## How-to guides and explainers - [Best Offline Music App in 2026: Free and Paid Picks](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/best-offline-music-app/) (2026-10-07): The best offline music apps compared: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Audiomack and free library apps. Download limits, quality and prices. - [Music App Without Ads: Every Free and Paid Option in 2026](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/music-app-without-ads/) (2026-10-07): Looking for a music app without ads? The free, legal options with no ads, plus what Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music charge to remove them in 2026. - [Is ChatGPT Confidential? What OpenAI Keeps and Who Can Read It](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/is-chatgpt-confidential/) (2026-09-21): No ChatGPT chat is legally privileged. Whether it is contractually confidential depends on your plan. Here is what OpenAI keeps and for how long. - [Passkeys vs Passwords: What Actually Happens When You Lose the Phone](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/passkey-vs-password/) (2026-09-21): Passkeys stop phishing, but only if you know whether yours sync. Here is exactly what happens to your accounts when the phone holding them is gone. - [7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Galaxy Z Fold 7](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/7-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-galaxy-z-fold-7/) (2026-09-09): Seven practical Galaxy Z Fold 7 tips with exact One UI 8 menu paths: taskbar, multi window, Flex mode, cover screen camera preview, Good Lock and DeX. - [Is Google Killing Off the Android TV Discover Tab? What Replaced It and What to Do](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/is-google-killing-off-the-android-tv-discover-tab/) (2026-09-09): Google removed the Android TV Discover tab and replaced it with a Free tab. Learn where your watchlist went, why Google TV is unaffected, and your options. - [Own a Samsung Phone? 10 Settings I Always Change First for the Best User Experience](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/own-a-samsung-phone-10-settings-i-always-change-first-for-the-best-user-experience/) (2026-09-09): The first ten One UI settings worth changing on a new Galaxy: refresh rate, animations, ads, Always On Display, battery and Auto Blocker, with exact paths. - [How to Spot AI Generated Images in 2026 (The Old Tricks Stopped Working)](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/how-to-spot-ai-generated-images/) (2026-09-03): Counting fingers no longer works. Check the file for a watermark and credentials, read the scene for physics errors, then trace the earliest source. - [Check Which Apps Can Read Your Gmail, and Cut Them Off in 60 Seconds](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/check-which-apps-have-access-to-my-google-account/) (2026-09-03): One page lists every app holding permission on your Google account. Here is how to read it, what each connection type means, and how to revoke access. - [Can Your Employer See Your ChatGPT Chats? What IT Actually Logs](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/can-my-employer-see-my-chatgpt-chats/) (2026-09-03, updated 2026-09-21): Your boss can read your ChatGPT prompts in three specific situations and in none of the others. Here is what each monitoring layer actually captures. - [How to Convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone, Mac, Android and Windows](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/how-to-change-heic-to-jpg/) (2026-09-03, updated 2026-09-16): Convert HEIC to JPG without installing anything: exact menu paths for iPhone, Mac, Android and Windows, plus the fastest free way to batch convert online. - [Why Is My Phone Lagging All of a Sudden? (Fixes)](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/why-is-my-phone-lagging/) (2026-07-21, updated 2026-09-03): Phone suddenly slow? Here are the top causes of lag on Android and iPhone in 2026 and 9 quick fixes to speed it up again, from clearing storage to restarting. - [How to Block Twitch Ads With uBlock Origin (2026)](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/ublock-origin-twitch/) (2026-07-21): Can uBlock Origin still block Twitch ads in 2026? Tested guide to Firefox setup, the VAFT scriptlet, Chrome's Manifest V3 limits, and proxy alternatives. - [How to Clear Cache on Android (Any Phone)](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/how-to-clear-cache-on-android/) (2026-07-21, updated 2026-09-03): Learn how to clear cache on Android the safe way. Step-by-step for Pixel, Samsung One UI, Xiaomi and more, plus browser and system cache tips. - [How to Reset AirPods: Every Model, Step by Step](https://geekblog.net/how-to-guides/how-to-reset-airpods/) (2026-07-21): Learn how to reset AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max with clear, model-by-model steps to fix pairing, sound, and connection issues. - [The Best Tech Forums and Online Communities in 2026, Ranked](https://geekblog.net/board/): The best tech forums in 2026, ranked: Reddit's tech subreddits, Stack Exchange, Hacker News, Level1Techs and more, with what each community does best. - [The Best Tech Newsletters and Mailing Lists in 2026, Ranked](https://geekblog.net/lists/): The best tech newsletters of 2026, ranked: TLDR, LWN, The Pragmatic Engineer, Stratechery, Risky Bulletin and more, with cadence, cost and inbox tips. ## Mobile - [Apple Promises 44 Hours From the iPhone Duo. Six Android Foldables Show How Far Claims Drift.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/foldable-phone-battery-life-iphone-duo-vs-android/) (2026-10-16): iPhone Duo pre-orders open today with Apple promising up to 44 hours of video. - [The iPhone Air Is Now Only $100 Cheaper Than the iPhone 18 Pro. Here Is What That $100 Buys.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/iphone-18-pro-vs-iphone-air/) (2026-10-16): iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Air compared: price, cameras, battery, design and performance. What the extra $100 buys and who should still pick the Air. - [Carl Pei Calls the iPhone Duo a Waste of Money. The Pre-Order Bots Are a Worse Deal.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/iphone-duo-preorder-bots-scams-carl-pei/) (2026-10-15): iPhone Duo pre-orders open October 16. Is Carl Pei right that it is a waste of money, why pre-order bots are risky and how to order safely from Apple. - [Android Now Adds Your Phone Number to Every Google Account. Turning It Off Takes Two Steps.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/android-phone-number-verification-linking-google-accounts/) (2026-10-15): Android now links your phone number to every Google account on your phone by default. How to switch it off, remove the number and what RCS features you lose. - [Google Wallet Can Now Scan Your Receipts. Google Explained It in One Sentence.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/google-wallet-receipt-scanning-play-services-26-40/) (2026-10-14): Google Play Services v26.40 lets Google Wallet scan receipts and adds three more upgrades. What each change does, what is unclear and how to check your phone. - [Phone Shipments Just Hit a 14-Year Low. Apple and Samsung Came Out Bigger.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/smartphone-shipments-q3-2026-14-year-low/) (2026-10-14): Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in Q3 2026, the weakest third quarter since 2012. Memory prices did most of the damage, but Counterpoint says people are also keeping their phones longer than anyone expected. - [Apple's iPhone Lease Never Costs More Than Buying. The Bill Lands on Verizon and AT&T.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/apple-upgrade-program-iphone-lease-carriers/) (2026-10-13): Apple Upgrade leases iPhones via Klarna with no interest and unlocked phones. We break down monthly costs, buyouts and why carriers should worry. - [Trump Mobile Customer Data Is on a Leak Site. The Company Has Not Said a Word.](https://geekblog.net/mobile/trump-mobile-data-breach-byod-3615-customers/) (2026-10-13): Hackers leaked names, addresses and phone numbers of 3,615 Trump Mobile customers. What was exposed, what is unverified and what to do now. ## Smartwatch - [Best Smartwatch for ADHD in 2026: What Actually Helps](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/best-smartwatch-for-adhd-2026/) (2026-10-18): Looking for the best smartwatch for ADHD? See what wrist reminders can and cannot do, plus how Apple, Garmin and Samsung compare on focus tools. - [TAG Heuer Reportedly Ends Connected Smartwatches After 11 Years: What Owners Should Know](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/tag-heuer-connected-smartwatch-production-ends-report-2026/) (2026-10-17): A French report says TAG Heuer stopped making Connected smartwatches this summer. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and what owners should do. - [Best Smartwatch for Pickleball in 2026: What to Look For and Which to Buy](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/best-smartwatch-for-pickleball-2026/) (2026-10-17): Looking for the best smartwatch for pickleball? Compare Apple Watch, Garmin, Galaxy Watch and Fitbit on workout tracking, heart rate and comfort on court. - [Suunto Race 3S Is Here: 38-Hour GPS Battery, a Paid AI Coach and a $599 Price](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/suunto-race-3s-official-price-specs-battery-reviews-2026/) (2026-10-16): Suunto Race 3S is out: 2,000-nit AMOLED, 38-hour dual-band GPS, free offline maps and a $599 price. See the specs, reviews and how it beats the Race S. - [Smartwatch for Pregnancy in 2026: What It Can Track, and What It Can't](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/smartwatch-for-pregnancy-2026/) (2026-10-16): Is a smartwatch useful during pregnancy? See how Garmin, Apple, Pixel and Oura handle heart rate, sleep and alerts, and where the data falls short. - [Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 Reviews: Much Faster, but the Battery Barely Moved](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/galaxy-watch-9-watch-ultra-2-reviews-price-specs-battery-2026/) (2026-10-15): Galaxy Watch 9 starts at $379.99, Watch Ultra 2 at $699.99. Reviews praise the faster chip but find battery gains thin. Specs and who should upgrade. - [Best Smartwatch for Arthritis in 2026: Easy Controls for Sore Hands](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/best-smartwatch-for-arthritis-2026/) (2026-10-15): Looking for the best smartwatch for arthritis? Compare Apple, Galaxy, Pixel and Garmin on straps, gesture and voice controls, and screen size. - [Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Is Official: LTE, Satellite SOS and a $2,500 Starting Price](https://geekblog.net/smartwatch/garmin-marq-gen-3-official-price-specs-lte-satellite-2026/) (2026-10-14): Garmin's MARQ Gen 3 starts at $2,500 with a 1.4-inch AMOLED, LTE and satellite SOS. See all six editions, battery life and who should buy. ## AI & Software - [Anthropic Is Putting Outside Auditors on Its Payroll Laptops, and Giving Up the Veto](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/anthropic-metr-employee-level-access-independent-audit/) (2026-10-16): Anthropic is embedding six METR researchers inside the company and giving up its veto on their reports. Here is how the new audit setup works. - [Meta's New Open Model Runs on a Mac. You Just Need a Terabyte of RAM.](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/meta-muse-spark-open-816b-model-runs-on-mac/) (2026-10-16): Meta's Muse Spark Open has 816B parameters and runs locally on Apple silicon, but you need 1TB of RAM. Here is who it is really for. - [Figma Wants a Markdown File to Keep Its AI Agents On-Brand](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/figma-specs-code-layers-agents-config-india/) (2026-10-15): Figma launched Specs, opened code layers in beta and added 20+ MCP tools. Here is what it means for design teams working with AI agents. - [YouTube Music Now Labels AI Songs. Deezer Wants to Let You Hide Them Entirely.](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/youtube-music-ai-labels-deezer-filter-ai-generated-music/) (2026-10-15): YouTube Music now labels AI songs. See how Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Bandcamp treat AI-generated tracks, and what listeners can control. - [Google Play Now Lets You Run Private, Vibe-Coded Apps on Your Own Android Phone](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/google-play-private-vibe-coded-apps-android/) (2026-10-14): Google Play now lets US adults run private apps built with AI Studio on their own Android phone. See how it works, the limits and what comes next. - [Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy and Sells Part of Itself to Disney for $20 Million](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/character-ai-chapter-11-bankruptcy-disney-20-million/) (2026-10-14): Character.AI filed Chapter 11 and agreed to sell assets to Disney for $20 million. See the timeline, the numbers and what happens to the app next. - [Microsoft's Brad Smith Says Milk Is Regulated More Than AI, and Wants the UK to Fix That](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/brad-smith-ai-regulation-milk-washing-machine-uk/) (2026-10-13): Microsoft's Brad Smith told the BBC AI faces fewer rules than milk. See his four proposals, from an emergency brake to pre-release government sign-off. - [Meta Finally Ships a Frontier Model. Its Own Research Blog Did Not Notice.](https://geekblog.net/ai-software/meta-muse-wonder-frontier-model-pricing-benchmarks/) (2026-10-13): Meta released Muse Wonder, its first frontier model, at $4 and $20 per million tokens with closed weights. See early benchmarks and what is still unverified. ## Gaming - [Funcom Is Cutting More Staff, and the CEO Who Shipped Dune: Awakening Is Leaving](https://geekblog.net/gaming/funcom-layoffs-ceo-rui-casais-steps-down-dune-awakening/) (2026-10-18): Funcom is restructuring and laying off staff as CEO Rui Casais steps down. Here is what it means for Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. - [Steam Just Fixed the Worst Part of Achievement Hunting: DLC Can No Longer Wreck Your 100%](https://geekblog.net/gaming/steam-achievement-sets-beta-dlc-archived-achievements/) (2026-10-17): Valve's Steam Achievement Sets beta groups achievements into sets, keeps DLC from breaking your 100%, and lets developers archive limited-time achievements. - [Control Resonant Just Sold 1 Million Copies in 3 Weeks, and Remedy Has Never Done That Before](https://geekblog.net/gaming/control-resonant-1-million-copies-remedy-fastest-selling/) (2026-10-16): Control Resonant passed 1 million copies in three weeks, a Remedy record. See how it compares to Alan Wake 2, the hotfix, and why profit still matters. - [Forza Horizon 6 Has Earned an Estimated $579 Million, and It Has Not Even Reached PS5 Yet](https://geekblog.net/gaming/forza-horizon-6-579-million-revenue-ps5-gran-turismo-7/) (2026-10-15): Forza Horizon 6 has sold 8.8M copies and earned an estimated $579.2M, topping every 2026 first-party game. See the numbers and what the PS5 launch could change. - [Planet Zoo 2 Is Out With 85 on Metacritic, but Steam Players Are Far Less Sure](https://geekblog.net/gaming/planet-zoo-2-launch-reviews-price-pc-requirements/) (2026-10-14): Planet Zoo 2 is out with an 85 on Metacritic, but Steam is split. See the price, PC requirements, new animals and the launch bugs reviewers found. - [Epic Delays Its Marvel and Star Wars Shooter to Go "AI First," and Developers Were Reportedly Told to Stop Hand-Writing Code](https://geekblog.net/gaming/epic-games-delays-marvel-star-wars-shooter-ai-first-development/) (2026-10-13): Epic Games has reportedly delayed its Marvel and Star Wars shooter indefinitely as it shifts to AI-first development. Here is what is confirmed and what is not. - [No Man's Sky Is Coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28, and the Full Game Costs $19.99](https://geekblog.net/gaming/no-mans-sky-iphone-ipad-october-28-price-devices/) (2026-10-12): No Man's Sky launches on iPhone and iPad October 28 with a free trial and a $19.99 unlock. See what's included, what's cut and which devices run it. - [Deadlock Just Beat Team Fortress 2's All-Time Player Record, and a Chess Wizard Did It](https://geekblog.net/gaming/deadlock-beats-team-fortress-2-peak-player-count-solomon/) (2026-10-11): Deadlock hit 262,145 concurrent Steam players, beating Team Fortress 2's 253,997 record. Here is what drove the surge and why the number needs context. ## More tech news - [Apple Wants You to Quit Chrome. Its Biggest Check Still Comes From Google.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/apple-switch-to-safari-campaign-chrome/) (2026-10-18): Apple's new "Switch to Safari" campaign takes direct aim at Chrome with battery, speed and privacy claims. - [An AI "Predicted" the Next President. The Odds It Quoted Came From a Betting Market.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/ai-predicts-next-president-trump-third-term-what-its-worth/) (2026-10-18): ChatGPT weighed in on a Trump third term and 2028, but the odds came from Polymarket. Here is what AI election predictions are actually worth. - [Breck Bednar Was Groomed on His Own Gaming Server. A New Prime Video Documentary Retells How.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/breck-bednar-minecraft-to-murder-documentary-prime-video-online-grooming/) (2026-10-17): Prime Video's Minecraft to Murder revisits how 14-year-old Breck Bednar was groomed via online gaming. The case, the sentence and warning signs for parents. - [The UK Is Ending Subscription Traps in January. Netflix and Your Gym Will Have to Remind You Before They Charge.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/uk-subscription-law-2027-cancel-streaming-dmcc-act/) (2026-10-17): UK subscription rules arrive in January 2027: reminders before trials end, 14-day cooling-off periods and easy online cancellation. Plus how the US compares. - [iOS 27 Lets One Widget Take Over Your Whole iPhone Screen. Here Is How to Use It.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/ios-27-extra-large-widgets-iphone-how-to/) (2026-10-17): iOS 27 adds a 4x6 extra large widget that fills an entire iPhone Home Screen page. Which apps support it, how to add or resize one, and why it suits iPhone Duo. - [Spyware Can Now Ride In on an Ordinary Ad. No Click Needed, Citizen Lab Says.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/zero-click-spyware-targeted-ads-citizen-lab-adfection/) (2026-10-17): An Israeli ad firm used ad auctions to push Candiru spyware to chosen targets with no click needed, Citizen Lab says. How it worked and how to protect yourself. - [Three Planes Turned Back Over Cracked Glass in Five Weeks. Here Is Why Nobody Was in Danger.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/why-plane-windows-crack-british-airways-united-sunexpress/) (2026-10-16): Three flights turned back over cracked windows in five weeks. How the three-pane window design works, what causes cracks and whether aging fleets are to blame. - [Their Land Rover Sank in a Botswana Salt Pan. Three Words Led Them Back in the Dark.](https://geekblog.net/tech-news/what3words-botswana-salt-pan-land-rover-stranded-graduates/) (2026-10-16): Their Land Rover sank in Botswana's salt pans with no signal. How what3words led them back, why phone GPS works offline, and which SOS tools cover Botswana. ## Explainers and long reads - [Google Ads Keyword Planner: How It Shows the Most Relevant Keywords](https://geekblog.net/blog/keyword-planner-in-google-ads-will-show-the-most/) (2026-09-23): How Google Ads Keyword Planner ranks ideas by relevance, how Refine keywords groups brands and themes, and which filters turn long lists into tight ad groups. - [How to Use Remarketing Techniques for Better Conversions](https://geekblog.net/blog/how-to-use-remarketing-techniques-for-better/) (2026-09-23): Proven remarketing techniques for 2026: intent based segments, membership windows, frequency caps, dynamic ads and what cookie and consent rules mean for you. - [How to Conduct A/B Testing for Marketing Campaigns](https://geekblog.net/blog/how-to-conduct-a-b-testing-for-marketing-campaigns/) (2026-09-23): Run A/B tests that hold up: write a hypothesis, size the sample, avoid peeking and use Google Ads and Meta testing tools. Includes a free test plan template. - [AMP for WP Plugin Vulnerability: What Was Fixed and What to Do](https://geekblog.net/blog/plugin-amp-for-wp-fixed-critical-vulnerability/) (2026-09-23): The 2018 AMP for WP flaw let any logged in user change plugin settings. See every fix since, CVEs through 2026, and how to update and audit your site. - [How to Create a Facebook Business Page in 2026](https://geekblog.net/blog/how-to-create-a-facebook-business-page/) (2026-09-23): Create a Facebook business Page from your personal profile, then set up contact info, an action button, a username and team access. Current 2026 steps. - [How to Convert GMT Time to Other Time Zones in C++](https://geekblog.net/blog/how-to-convert-gmt-time-to-other-timezones-in-c/) (2026-09-23): Convert GMT to any time zone in C++ with C++20 zoned_time. Tested code with real output, DST gaps, compiler support, and date library and POSIX fallbacks. - [Russia's Sovereign Internet Law Explained: What Runet Rules Prohibit](https://geekblog.net/blog/the-law-on-autonomous-runet-prohibits-the-use-of/) (2026-09-23): The sovereign internet law Russia passed in 2019 explained: TSPU filtering, national DNS, the foreign database ban, and how VPNs and apps were hit by 2026. - [How to Launch CakePHP on Vultr: Step by Step](https://geekblog.net/blog/how-to-launch-cakephp-on-vultr/) (2026-09-23): Launch CakePHP on Vultr with Ubuntu 24.04, Nginx, PHP 8.3 FPM and MariaDB, then configure app_local.php, fullBaseUrl, tmp and logs ACLs and free TLS. ## Feeds and sitemaps - [RSS feed](https://geekblog.net/feed/): the newest articles in RSS 2.0 format - [Mobile RSS feed](https://geekblog.net/category/mobile/feed/): the newest Mobile articles only - [Smartwatch RSS feed](https://geekblog.net/category/smartwatch/feed/): the newest Smartwatch articles only - [AI & Software RSS feed](https://geekblog.net/category/ai-software/feed/): the newest AI & Software articles only - [Gaming RSS feed](https://geekblog.net/category/gaming/feed/): the newest Gaming articles only - [How-To Guides RSS feed](https://geekblog.net/category/how-to-guides/feed/): the newest How-To Guides articles only - [Tech News RSS feed](https://geekblog.net/category/tech-news/feed/): the newest Tech News articles only - [Blog RSS feed](https://geekblog.net/category/blog/feed/): the newest Blog articles only - [News sitemap](https://geekblog.net/sitemap-news.xml): articles published in the last 48 hours - [XML sitemap index](https://geekblog.net/sitemap_index.xml): every indexable post, page and section archive ## Optional - [Disclaimer](https://geekblog.net/disclaimer/): Content is general information, not professional advice; how accuracy and affiliate links are handled. - [Terms and Conditions](https://geekblog.net/terms-and-conditions/): Terms of use, including the reservation of rights over text and data mining and AI training (Art. 4(3) Directive (EU) 2019/790). - [Privacy Policy](https://geekblog.net/privacy-policy/): What personal data the site collects, why, for how long, and the rights readers have under GDPR and US state privacy laws. - [Cookie Policy](https://geekblog.net/cookie-policy/): The cookies used for security, analytics and advertising, and how to turn them off. - [Your Privacy Choices](https://geekblog.net/your-privacy-choices/): How US readers opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising.