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Here's What A Data Center Actually Does (Besides Use Electricity And Water)

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Well before artificial intelligence, specifically generative AI, ran rampant throughout the tech industry, data centers already existed on a global scale.

Apple Turns Up The Heat On OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

staff@bgr.com (Yoni Heisler) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:38:42 +0000

Apple recently claimed that OpenAI stole trade secrets, and now it's reaching out to former employees who work at OpenAI about preserving documents.

5 Big Changes Reportedly Coming To The iPad Lineup By 2027

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:04:09 +0000

Apple's iPad line-up is slated to get some major changes with its 2027 releases, including upgraded accessories and the long-awaited Siri AI.

OpenAI's First Device Might Have Been Revealed — Here's What It Does

staff@bgr.com (Kyle Schurman) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:45:57 +0000

A new report may offer the first substantial details about OpenAI's consumer hardware plans. The rumored device is still in development and unannounced.

New Gemini Update Gives Users More Reason To Ditch Chrome On Android

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:01:42 +0000

Google has begun pushing out an update that may not thrill users that aren't on board the Gemini train. Here's what's new and how to access it.

Anthropic Claude Review: The Most Comprehensive AI Toolset

staff@bgr.com (Christian de Looper) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0000

ChatGPT might be the biggest name brand when it comes to AI services, but for those with more demanding needs, Claude is the clear winner.

The AI Data Center Boom Is Having An Unexpected Effect On Local Campers

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0000

Many of the downsides of AI data centers are very visible, but local campers are running into a new problem. Here's how your next outing might be affected.

Meta Is Taking On The RAM Crisis In A Way You Wouldn't Expect

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0000

Meta is doing some mixing and matching in an attempt to try and skirt by the rising costs of memory, which continues to plague the tech industry.

What To Do When Alexa Starts Flashing Yellow

staff@bgr.com (Michael Bizzaco) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:17:00 +0000

If you have an Amazon Echo speaker or an Alexa smart display and it's flashing a yellow light, here's what it means and what you can do to get rid of it.

OpenAI Has Already Discontinued Its Controversial ChatGPT Atlas Browser

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:30 +0000

The Atlas Browser is just one of many AI browsers that have been popping up, but it was a big hit for fans of OpenAI and ChatGPT after it launched in 2025.

Wyoming Water Recycling Finally Safe To Restart After Meta's Data Center Contamination

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0000

AI data centers consume massive amounts of power and water, but Wyoming's capital city recently found out that these facilities can contaminate resources, too.

Chinese Tech Company Reveals Robot Companions For Sale (With An Eye Watering Price)

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:47:00 +0000

A tech firm just launched robot companions that have human-like skin and can read your emotions. Because ignoring every single sci-fi warning is a great idea.

Can Your Amazon Alexa Devices Be Hacked?

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Amazon Alexa has seen its share of security research and exploits over the years. Find out what those attacks involved and how much risk remains today.

Heatwaves Push US To Use Emergency Energy Backups - But Data Centers Get Priority

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0000

AI data centers drain our resources and stress the grid. Now, a new federal order allows them to run on backup power to protect against public grid blackouts.

Ford Replaced Engineers With AI But Had To Hire Them Back Pretty Quickly

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence isn't capable of doing everything a human being can do, which is why so many blue collar jobs are safe from the technology.

A Walmart Manager Uses AI To Get Workers Home On Time - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0000

Using an AI-powered app, this Walmart manager helped solve a long-running inefficiency in the trucking industry to help get workers home on time.

The '60s Vision Of AI Vs. The Reality In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0000

The 1960s was mostly optimistic for robotics and artificial intelligence if you look at The Jetsons or Lost in Space, but then there's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Your Google Gemini Data Is Being Used For A Lot More Than Just Sending You Ads

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0000

It's more than a little creepy when you mention something in passing to a friend and you suddenly see ads for that thing pop up on your phone.

Ditch Siri For These 5 iOS Compatible Alternatives

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Apple's operating system might seem like a closed system, but users aren't locked in to using only Siri for all of their every day questions.

Virginia's New AI Traffic Cameras Are Already Frustrating Local Residents

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0000

AI's popularity is rapidly growing, and now it is being used to monitor citizens around the world to ensure "safety," but it's a little scary.