BGR

@BGR

Expert analysis of the leading stories in tech and entertainment plus reviews of the latest gadgets.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

A new leak reveals that the Pixel Watch 4 will ditch the rear-mounted magnetic charging pins, but Google still isn't adding wireless charging. bgr.com/1921386/pixel-…

BGR's tweet card. If you plan on upgrading from a Pixel Watch 3 to a Pixel Watch 4, you should know that you old charger likely won't work with the new smartwatch.

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BGR@BGR · 6 h

Some Google Maps user have reported that the app has started crashing whenever they try to search for public transit directions. bgr.com/1922242/google…

BGR's tweet card. An annoying new Google Maps bug impacting some users is crashing the app whenever they try to search for public transit directions.

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BGR@BGR · 9 h

Most Android phones use a lithium-ion battery. These batteries are powerful and efficient, when they're healthy. This is how to keep tabs on that. bgr.com/1921887/how-to…

BGR's tweet card. There are two main ways you can check the battery health of your Android phone. You can use a dial code or an internal or third-party app.

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BGR@BGR · 10 h

GPT-5 might be the most important upgrade ChatGPT has ever received, and new reports suggest it will finally be available in August. bgr.com/1921986/chatgp…

BGR's tweet card. ChatGPT will supposedly receive a GPT-5 upgrade in August, and reports claim that even free users will get unlimited access to the new AI model.

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BGR@BGR · 11 h

Earth has a massive supply of hydrogen. It can be burned in the same way we use oil or gas, but it only emits water. So, why isn't it more popular? bgr.com/1921704/real-r…

BGR's tweet card. There's no chemical element more abundant than hydrogen in the universe, but it's still difficult to obtain in a pure and ready-to-use form.

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BGR@BGR · 13 h

Did you know that you can change the display of your Kindle to show the cover of the book you're reading? Here's how to do it. bgr.com/1921583/how-to…

BGR's tweet card. Most Kindle models have access to a Display Cover feature that allows you to show off the cover of the book you're reading on the lock screen.

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BGR@BGR · 14 h

OpenAI made ChatGPT Agent available to ChatGPT Pro, Plus, and Team users worldwide a week after the official launch. Here's a preview of what it can do. bgr.com/1921652/chatgp…

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BGR@BGR · 15 h

One incredible use case for AI is using it to fill in the blanks of our past with information that even historians have trouble uncovering. bgr.com/1921490/ai-can…

BGR's tweet card. Historians are teaming up with the AI model Aeneas and its database of of 176,000 Roman inscriptions to uncover the mysteries of ancient Rome.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

Google AI Overviews have become incredibly popular, but you shouldn't always trust what they have to say, as hallucinations continue to be a problem. bgr.com/1921229/how-to…

BGR's tweet card. It's easier to read Google's AI Overviews than click a link in the search results, but you're doing yourself a disservice when you trust AI implicitly.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

Apple's breakout golf dramedy series Stick has officially been renewed for Season 2, with Owen Wilson and the rest of the cast set to return. bgr.com/1921244/stick-…

BGR's tweet card. Owen Wilson's golf comedy-drama series Stick, which has serious Ted Lasso vibes, has been picked up for a second season by Apple TV+.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

tvOS 26 public beta 1 is rolling out now, featuring a Liquid Glass redesign, easier profile switching, cinematic poster art, and more. bgr.com/1921123/tvos-2…

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

iOS 26 public beta 1 is now available to everyone in the Apple Beta Software Program, and we've got 8 features for you to try as soon as you download it. bgr.com/1921076/ios-26…

BGR's tweet card. iOS 26 public beta 1 is now available to everyone in the Apple Beta Software Program, and we've got 8 features for you to try as soon as you download it.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

Apple Watch owners can now download watchOS 26 public beta 1 in order to gain access their own AI fitness coach called Workout Buddy. bgr.com/1921089/watcho…

BGR's tweet card. Apple Watch owners can now download watchOS 26 public beta 1 in order to gain access their own AI fitness coach called Workout Buddy.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

If you're looking to up your coffee game, we've got five incredible accessories here that will change the way you start your mornings. bgr.com/1921141/tech-a…

BGR's tweet card. Coffee drinkers: We're here to help with five amazing accessories, including a desktop warmer, a programmable mug, and a smart coffee maker.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 1 is now available with the Liquid Glass design language, new Continuity features, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and more. bgr.com/1921086/macos-…

BGR's tweet card. macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 1 is now available with the Liquid Glass design language, new Continuity features, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and more.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

iPadOS 26 public beta 1 is now available to Apple Beta Software Program members - here are a few of the best features you need to try. bgr.com/1921083/ipados…

BGR's tweet card. iPadOS 26 public beta 1 is now available to Apple Beta Software Program members - here are a few of the best features you need to try.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

Apple's breakup with Intel might have been overblown, as new reports indicate the two companies could team up again in the next few years. bgr.com/1921034/apple-…

BGR's tweet card. Apple will no longer support Intel Macs as of macOS 27, but the two companies might still work together on building future M-series chips.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

If you need a new TV, there's a good deal to be had. A huge 100-inch TV, coming to more than eight feet between corners, is cheaper than competing models. bgr.com/1920913/costco…

BGR's tweet card. Costco offers a 100-inch Hisense Google smart TV with excellent image and sound quality. For a price of $1,799.99, here is everything that you get.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

Google accidentally leaked high-quality images of its Pixel 10 lineup weeks before the planned Made by Google 2025 launch event. bgr.com/1920929/google…

BGR's tweet card. High-resolution images of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold were leaked on the Google Play store.

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BGR@BGR · Jul 24

Acid rain can destroy forest, ruin crops, and kill fish, so why do we not hear about its devastating impacts very much anymore? bgr.com/1919458/why-do…

BGR's tweet card. Acid rain used to be a bigger problem, but policies like the U.S. Clean Air Act of 1990 helped mitigate its impact on our planet.

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