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One Of The Best Features Of The Google Pixel 11 Can Now Be Used On Any Android Phone

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0000

You shouldn't have to edit every "um" out of a dictated message. A Pixel 11 feature handles that for you, and there's now a way to use it on other phones.

Siri's Access To Your Personal Data Is Greater Than Ever - Here's How To Restrict It

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0000

The new Siri with iOS27 has received a boost in abilities thanks to AI, so it can tap into your personal data, third-party apps, and perform actions for you.

What Will Change If You Use An AI Chatbot Instead Of Google Search?

staff@bgr.com (Nala Ortiz) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

A chatbot can give you an answer that sounds perfectly reasonable, even though it's wrong. That creates problems when you use it in place of your own judgement.

What To Do With Your Old Nest Gadgets Since Google Ended Support

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:32:00 +0000

Wondering what's to be done with your Google Nest gadgets that have now reached their end of support? It turns out there's a few options to choose from.

Amazon's New Gadgets Include An AI Assistant That's Always Listening To You

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0000

Thanks to the AI boom, Amazon has stepped into the world of AI hardware with gadgets that listen to your conversations to provide useful information.

YouTube Is Tackling A Big Problem With Music Transparency

staff@bgr.com (Suzanne Bonnett) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0000

For once, fans, artists, and the music industry itself all agree that something needs to change. YouTube Music just took a big step toward appeasing everyone.

These Free Alternatives To Microsoft Office Show How AI Is Backfiring On Tech Companies

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0000

Microsoft is pouring money into AI while developers are using it to build free alternatives to the company's software. That probably wasn't the plan.

The Ocean Might Be Next Frontier For Data Centers - But There's A Catch

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The ocean holds promise for housing AI data centers due to its natural cooling abilities, but there is a catch. Here is why the challenges might be too steep.

Why Phones Are Running Out Of Storage Faster Than Ever

staff@bgr.com (Jules Wang) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The rapid pace of innovation is running into the very real component shortages caused by AI datacenters. As a result, our phones cost more and hold less.

Data Center Power Demands Are Pushing Our Ships And Ports To Pollute More

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

AI is contributing to increasing energy costs in addition to strain on electric grids. That's pushed some industries to look for power elsewhere.

The Big Problem Every Artificial Intelligence Company Faces

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Anthropic, the developer of the Claude AI model lost $42 billion in 2025, according to leaked financial information in its initial public offering document.

Your Google Subscription Just Lost Most Of Its Value

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Google AI Plus is marketed as a compelling way to access Google's Gemini models for a low entry price. Now, however, Google is cutting back some access.

4 Cool New Features That Make The HomePod Mini 2 Worth It

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:49:33 +0000

Apple's new HomePod mini 2 is getting a glowup with new audio experience features, pairing options, and improved AI. But it comes with a catch.

10 Cool New Apple Smart Home Gadgets iPhone Users Will Love

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:35:29 +0000

Apple is making its biggest moves yet in the smart home market, announcing a home hub device alongside speakers, cameras, door locks, and thermostats.

You Can't Turn Off Google's AI Search, But You Can Avoid It More Easily With These Settings

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

There isn't a perfect solution that takes Google Search back to exactly how it was in 2023, but a pair of workarounds can help quite a bit with the AI overload.

What Is The Samsung Equivalent To Siri?

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0000

Apple's Siri AI assistant is a signature feature of the company's electronic devices, but what, if any, equivalent exists for Samsung's Android OS?

Google's Open-Source Bug Bounty Program Has A Big AI Problem

staff@bgr.com (Ian Garland) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0000

The internet is being flooded with all types of AI, including music, writing, social media posts, and even low-quality cybersecurity research.

5 Siri Features That Work Better On An iPhone 18

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Some prior models of iPhone may benefit from the latest features of Apple's Siri AI assistant, but they truly work best on the recently released iPhone 18.

Texas Roads Have Become The Testing Ground For Driverless Semi Trucks

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Texas is putting driverless trucking to the test on busy freight routes. For the people who make a living behind the wheel, there's a lot riding on the results.

5 Reasons To Buy Amazon's New Kids Tablets Over An iPad

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0000

Amazon's Kids tablets have always set themselves apart from Apple's iPads by thinking of them more as toys and tools, rather than fragile computers.