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E Ink And MediaTek Are Teaming Up To Bring You The Next Generation Of Color E-Readers

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Color e-readers aren't just great for novel readers, but for any comic book fan who doesn't want to clutter their home with endless amounts of physical comics.

Your Google Pixel Is Getting Smarter At Detecting Scam Calls

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000

That's not your family member calling from the hospital or jail. It's an AI-generated impersonator trying to scam you, and Google's trying to combat this fraud.

Gemini Wants To Take Over Your Android Phone

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Google is building Gemini directly into Android at the OS level. That means more convenience for some users and potential privacy concerns for others.

This Tech Startup Wants To Put A Mini Nvidia Data Center In Your Home - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0000

Nobody wants an AI data center in their figurative backyard, but one company is planning to pay homeowners to put a small data center in their literal backyard.

Nvidia Partnered With A Chinese Company To Build A 'Physical AI' Humanoid Robot

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Nvidia and Unitree have teamed up on a humanoid robot aimed at academic research. It's one of the more ambitious physical AI projects to come out of the field.

China's Bytedance AI Is Already Inside 7 Million Cars — And It's Only Getting Started

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0000

You may only know ByteDance as the parent company of TikTok, but it also plays a pivotal role in China's automotive industry - particularly in the AI space.

Superpower Health Review: Is AI Good Enough To Be Your Doctor?

staff@bgr.com (Christian de Looper) — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:47:00 +0000

Superpower Health provides extensive biomarker testing to assess your health, but its dependence on AI makes its utility questionable.

This Is What Apple's Upgraded iOS 27 Siri Might Actually Look Like

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:31:34 +0000

Apple has been working on a major Siri overhaul for years. A detailed report from Mark Gurman now gives us our clearest look yet at what iOS 27 might bring.

7 Clever Ways To Use Siri In Apple CarPlay

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:47:00 +0000

While the new version of Siri with Google Gemini integration is still far away, you can use the voice assistant in its current form to perform useful tasks.

8 Technologies That Work Like Magic, Explained

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Mamiit) — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:02:00 +0000

We take a lot of technology for granted, from photo editing and VR to noise cancellation, bone conduction audio, and wireless charging. Here's how they work.

The US Navy's Project Overmatch Sounds Massive: Here's What It Does

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:47:00 +0000

The U.S. Navy's not-so-secretive-anymore intelligence project involves a multi-nation collaboration of systems using AI to track enemy military behavior.

5 Reasons Why Gen Z Can't Stand AI

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Big Tech says AI is the future, but Gen Z is already over it. From deleting apps to resisting the hype, here are 5 reasons why they're out.

AI Is Actually Moving Jobs Out The Tech Industry - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:17:00 +0000

The biggest fear many people have had in regards to artificial intelligence is that it's going to take over jobs, replacing the current workforce.

Lenovo Wants To Change How You Watch The 2026 World Cup - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Lenovo has partnered with FIFA to enhance the viewer experience for the upcoming World Cup, and its plan involves a heavy AI presence.

Google's AI-Powered 'Magic Pointer' Is Its Latest Feature In A Frustrating Trend

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Google announced a new AI feature for its Googlebook laptops that reinvents how you interact with your cursor. It's impressive, but it raises a few questions.

Your Ring Camera Has An AI Description Feature (And It's Pretty Creepy)

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Tue, 19 May 2026 23:17:00 +0000

If you're not a fan of creepy AI-based features on your devices, be sure to read up on this uniquely unsettling capability found on Ring cameras.

Here's What Users Say Is The Best Phone For Voice To Text (And It's Not An iPhone)

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:47:00 +0000

One software developer delivers superior voice-to-text capabilities through custom hardware, on-device AI models, software integration, and language processing.

Is AI Psychosis Real? New Studies Are Beginning To Paint A Terrifying Picture

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 17 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000

AI may be the hottest trend in technology, but there could be unforeseen psychological risks lurking just below the surface that we aren't ready for.

Why Is Google Getting Rid Of Assistant?

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Once upon a time, Google Assistant was cutting-edge AI technology, but now Gemini is replacing it. Here's why Google is retiring its flagship assistant.

3 Cool New Features Your Google Home Just Received In May 2026

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:47:00 +0000

Your Google Home smart speaker is receiving an update this month that's improving its AI functionality. Here are the new features you can expect.