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China Has So Many Humanoid Robots, It Had To Create A Unique ID System

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:47:00 +0000

China has over 28,000 humanoid robots in operation and counting. Keeping track of them all required building an entirely new kind of infrastructure.

How Often Does Sony Launch New PlayStation Consoles?

staff@bgr.com (Faith Leroux) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:17:00 +0000

Sony has followed a surprisingly consistent console release schedule for decades, offering valuable clues about when the next PlayStation could arrive.

Why Netflix Used The 2-Minute Rule For Tracking User Habits (And Why It Stopped)

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:47:00 +0000

Netflix used to count a "view" after just 2 minutes. Inside the rise and fall of the streaming giant's controversial data-tracking metric.

China's Massive Electric Container Ship Recharges Via Swappable Battery Containers

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:17:00 +0000

China's latest sustainability-focused innovation is an ocean-going container ship powered entirely by batteries with a trick recharging capability.

Why Do TV Remotes Still Use Infrared Instead Of Bluetooth?

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:47:00 +0000

While Bluetooth is becoming the standard for almost everything, TV remotes and TVs still use infrared as the dominant option. Here's why it's still on top.

4 Things You Probably Didn't Know The iPhone's Dynamic Island Could Do

staff@bgr.com (Christine Persaud) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:17:00 +0000

The Dynamic Island is one of those iPhone features that rewards a little exploration. Four things it can do are easy to miss if you've never gone looking.

Do You Really Need A Business Laptop?

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:47:00 +0000

If you need to use a laptop for your job, you might wonder if you should get a business laptop. Before you make a big purchase, find out if you really need one.

Can You Get A Battery Replacement For An Old iPod?

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

Whether you can replace the battery in an old iPod depends on the model and where you're willing to look. Some are easy, some are a dead end.

Fullscreen Ads Could Soon Become A Frustrating Reality For Fire TV Users

staff@bgr.com (Michael Bizzaco) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0000

Many people rely on Fire TV to watch the shows they love, but a recent change has made it more difficult for them to get to what they want to see.

Why A PlayStation 5 With A Disc Drive Is The Best Model You Can Buy

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Buying a digital PlayStation 5 is enticing - you get instant access to the game, so no need to wait for shipping. But the disc drive model is still king.

There's A Great Reason To Hold On To Your Old Amazon Fire TV Sticks

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0000

If you have an old Amazon Fire TV Stick that you've since replaced with newer hardware, there's still good reason not to get rid of your old device.

China Has Made A Supercomputer Work Without A GPU — Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0000

China proved you can build a competitive supercomputer without a GPU. Whether that's a genuine breakthrough or a necessary compromise is another question.

Gmail's AI Summaries Highlight A Growing Problem With Google's Gemini Expansion

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:55:35 +0000

Google has been injecting Gemini features into multiple Workspace apps, which can be helpful, and now it has released AI summaries in Gmail.

Which Devices Are Compatible With Wi-Fi 7 In 2026?

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0000

Wi-Fi 7 isn't standard in most homes yet, but your next device might be ready. See which 2026 smartphones and PCs already support the next-generation Wi-Fi.

4 Things You Probably Didn't Know Your Samsung TV Remote Can Do

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0000

TV remotes are no longer single purpose devices, especially if you have a Samsung TV with the original remote, which is considerably versatile.

Snap Beats Apple To The Punch With Its Own High-Priced AR Glasses

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:07:02 +0000

Apple is known to be deep into development on a new pair of expensive AR glasses, but Snap has now stolen their thunder with its own new product.

5 New Apple CarPlay Features Coming In iOS 27

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:47:16 +0000

iOS 27 will be adding a lot of updates, and perhaps the most exciting are changes coming to Apple's CarPlay system which will make it much more user-friendly.

Here's Why Restarting Your TV Before Movie Night Is Always A Good Idea

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:47:00 +0000

If you have a movie night planned for the near future, it's a good idea to restart your smart TV first. Here's why, and why you should also restart more often.

The First AI-Designed Vaccine Is Here - And It's Surprisingly Safe

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Sure, artificial intelligence is harming the planet in numerous ways, including using up hundreds of thousands of gallons of water, but it can also be helpful.

7 Of The Best LG Tech Products (That Aren't TVs)

staff@bgr.com (Asad Khan) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000

LG is well known for manufacturing TVs, but its contributions to tech go well beyond big screens. Here are seven of the best LG products that are NOT TVs.