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5 Sci-Fi Movies That Are (Shockingly) Based On True Stories

staff@bgr.com (Liz Young) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0000

As the name suggests, sci-fi stories are expected to be fictional, but some of them take inspiration from real-life events, merging reality with fiction.

5 Gadgets In Danger Of Getting More Expensive In 2027

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Tech companies have already raised prices on plenty of gadgets, and they may not be done. Component shortages could make next year's upgrades even pricier.

Why Does Your UGREEN NAS Have An HDMI Port?

staff@bgr.com (Michael Bizzaco) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Owning a NAS is great because you can essentially create your own cloud server and store all kinds of data, including music, movies, photos, and documents.

5 Cheaper Smart Plugs That Work Without A Hub

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Setting up a smart home can be expensive and complicated, but these smart plugs which work directly through an app without needing a hub can save the day.

SpaceX Needs $40 Billion To Buy Chips From Nvidia — Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0000

SpaceX wants to spend billions on Nvidia chips, but these aren't the graphics cards you'd put in a gaming PC. The company has something much bigger in mind.

Roger Ebert Was Worried That This Hit '90s Kids Sci-Fi Movie Would Terrify Children

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Every once in a while Hollywood makes a movie that's geared toward children, but has a darker tone that could end up scaring its audience, like Gremlins.

8 Herman Miller Accessories Perfect For Your Home Office

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Mamiit) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0000

Herman Miller is famous for high-end seating options, but the company offers much more. Here are eight Herman Miller accessories perfect for your home office.

These 2 Popular Streaming Apps Are Going To Combine, But Not Right Away

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Streaming services have tried combining before, and subscribers haven't always liked the result. Another merger could put that idea to the test all over again.

Owners Of Older Pixel Watches Could Be Losing A Major Safety Feature

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0000

If you own an older Pixel Watch, you would be disappointed to know that a certain marquee feature from the safety department could be going away soon.

Here's How Much Nvidia GPUs Cost In 2006 Vs. 2026

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Nvidia GPUs are turning heads for how high prices have skyrocketed recently, but how do those prices compare to the numbers from twenty years ago?

3 Common Problems Owners Have With Ugreen Chargers

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Ugreen chargers are generally considered safe, but they can still run into problems. Here are some issues and hazards that users have faced with its chargers.

What's The Oldest Samsung Phone That Still Gets Software Support?

staff@bgr.com (Faith Leroux) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:17:00 +0000

Buying a new phone is an investment, so you'll want one that lasts a while, but does your old Samsung still have some life or is it out of support?

What Does The Camera Symbol Mean On Google Maps?

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0000

Google Maps features many useful icons, but it's not always obvious what they're for. Here's what the camera symbol on Google Maps means and how to use it.

These Drones Could Be The Unexpected Answer To Drought — Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0000

With local weather patterns changing every year, access to regular rain is a growing concern, and one new startup hopes to address it with drones.

Anker Says Its New Video Doorbell Is The 'World's First' With This Feature

staff@bgr.com (Michael Bizzaco) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Most video doorbells show you what's outside your home in much the same way. Anker's latest video doorbell tries something different in a "world's first."

5 Smart Home Devices Worth Installing Before Winter

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Dry air, chilly rooms, and trips outside to unplug holiday lights get old fast. A few smart home additions can make winter a little easier to live with.

How Long Does It Take To Install A New GPU?

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

The biggest benefit to building your own PC is the ability to upgrade components gradually over time, and there's no better feeling than installing a new GPU.

4 New Features Added To Your Google Pixel Buds In The October 2026 Update

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0000

If you have Google's Pixel Buds ear buds, you're about to get a whole bunch of new features as part of Google's October update rollout.

Nicolas Cage And Kristen Bell Starred In A Sci-Fi Bomb That Killed A Movie Studio

staff@bgr.com (Kieran Fisher) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0000

This Nicolas Cage and Kristen Bell animated superhero flick was adapted from a popular manga, but its financial failure led to the shutdown of Imagi Studios.

The iPhone 18 Pro Is More Powerful Than Some Laptops - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

The iPhone 18 Pro is more powerful than some laptops in key benchmarks, thanks to a major leap in Apple's latest mobile processor performance.