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Roku's New Free Channels For August Will Have You Laughing All Day

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Roku has added a slew of new channels to its free Roku TV and Roku Player's channel line-up, including some classic comedy programs from the '90s.

OpenAI Fires Back At Apple Over Trade Secret Lawsuit

staff@bgr.com (Yoni Heisler) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:09:01 +0000

After what seemed like a solid partnership, Apple sued OpenAI with a litany of sensational claims this past July, claiming the AI brand stole proprietary data.

5 Movies To Watch After Spider-Man: Brand New Day

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0000

If you're just swinging out of the theater after Spider-Man: Brand New Day, these five movies are the perfect picks for what to watch next.

Google Says The Pixel's Battery Drain Bug Is Fixed, But Users Disagree

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:35:47 +0000

If you've been experiencing rapid battery drain on your Google Pixel phone, the brand claims to have fixed it with a recent update, but users disagree.

Are Roku Streaming Devices Still Worth It After The Price Hike?

staff@bgr.com (Michael Bizzaco) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0000

Roku's flagship streaming devices are the latest products to see a price hike, but are they still worth buying at the more expensive price point?

Apple Is Delaying Its Smart Glasses Reveal (For A Good Reason)

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0000

Apple is expected to launch its AI smart glasses, similar to the Meta Ray-Ban ones. However, the project has been reported delayed due to a major concern.

You Might Soon Be Able To Stream Xbox Games Without Game Pass, But With A Catch

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:09:12 +0000

Xbox has announced it will be testing an expansion of its game streaming services to users without Game Pass, but there will be a caveat.

macOS Golden Gate Removes DVD Support (But There's A Free Solution)

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:01:57 +0000

The upcoming macOS 27 won't support DVD playback, but you can still find a way to watch your DVDs if you're willing to set up free software options.

5 New Devices Samsung Announced At Galaxy Unpacked July 2026

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:54:35 +0000

Samsung has announced a slew of new phones and smartwatches at its Galaxy Unpacked showcase, including two upcoming folding phones.

Xbox Is Bringing Backward Compatible Games To Your Windows PC

staff@bgr.com (Suzanne Bonnett) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:40:54 +0000

Xbox has announced it will be bringing back restarting its Backward Compatibility program, and this time its focus is on classic games for PC.

Will There Be Another Amazon Prime Day Sale In 2026?

staff@bgr.com (Faith Leroux) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Amazon's Prime Day has become a massive annual event, but have you missed out on the deals if you didn't buy anything on this year's Prime Day?

Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reveals First Footage Of RDJ's Doctor Doom In Action

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:19:22 +0000

Marvel fans have been iffy with the MCU ever since Avengers: Endgame premiered, but the Avengers: Doomsday trailer is sure to be rejuvenating.

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.

Apple Music And One Just Increased In Price Following Mac And iPad Hikes

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:33:39 +0000

In the wake of price hikes throughout multiple industries, Apple Music and Apple One have announced increased prices effective immediately.

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.

AppleCare+ Just Increased In Price - Here's How Much It Costs Now

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:56:48 +0000

Getting any electronic device fixed can be pricey, but Apple products have been especially costly, so the AppleCare+ service has been useful for many.

Google Wallet Could Solve One Of The Biggest Problems With Age Verification

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:55:56 +0000

Age verification is becoming a hot topic in the tech industry, and Google Wallet may have a device-level implementation coming -- if you can trust it.

These 5 Routers Are No Longer Safe To Use After A New Security Backdoor Was Discovered

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0000

It's not something that often comes to mind, but it's important to always update the firmware on your internet router whenever possible to protect yourself.

Samsung Phone Users Might Not Get The Next Big Android Feature - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:18:44 +0000

There's a lot to like about Samsung's smartphones, but it's never fun when everyone else with an Android phone gets an update you can't enjoy.

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.