Author: Olivia Hartman
Olivia Hartman is GeekBlog's general technology reporter, covering the wider world of tech beyond smartphones: AI and software, laptops and PCs, gaming, streaming, space, science, consumer gadgets, deals and the policy stories shaping the industry. A versatile journalist with a nose for what actually matters, Olivia turns breaking news and product launches into accessible, no-hype reporting for everyday readers.
Telekom’s budget AI phone ships with 18 months of Perplexity Pro. Specs, European pricing, the Pro model and the closest US alternative.
What an LTE Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch or Pixel Watch can do without your phone, what you give up, and what the watch line costs.
Apple, Sony, Bose and Sonos flagship headphones compared on specs, battery life and October 2026 prices, with a pick for every type of listener.
Ten instrumental movie scores on Spotify that make great background music for work and study, plus tips for building a focus playlist.
Garmin’s thinnest premium smartwatch has a 2 inch AMOLED screen and up to 8 days of battery. Here is its price and how it compares with the Ultra 3.
Hints first, then the full answers for NYT Connections #790 on August 9, 2025, plus strategy tips that work on any daily grid.
Why the web feels worse in 2026: ad tech, cookie banners, search spam, paywalls, AI answers and enshittification, plus practical ways to fix it.
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and Philo compared with current prices and who each service suits best.
Gemini’s 2025 self critical loop explained: Google’s response, why language models repeat themselves and what has happened since.
Samsung confirms 12GB of RAM on the 256GB and 512GB Galaxy S26 Ultra and 16GB on the 1TB model. Here is what that means for Galaxy AI.