BGR - Industry-Leading Insights In Tech And Entertainment

Your Pokémon Go Camera Data Was Actually Used To Train A Military Spy Drone System

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Even something as fun and harmless as "Pokémon Go" can serve more militant purposes, which goes to show how important reading the TOS is in mobile games.

Mint Mobile Customers Just Got A Free Data Upgrade On Every Plan

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Mint Mobile has a reputation as one of the better budget phone plans on the market, and now the company has revealed its customers will see higher data caps.

Wesley Snipes Battled Gary Busey In This Rarely Discussed '90s Action Movie

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Wesley Snipes had some absolutely fantastic yet campy movies in the '90s, including "Demolition Man" and "New Jack City," but not all are as well known.

Google Fi Wireless Is Bringing Its 5G Service To 22 New Regions

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Good news for your travel budget: A massive coverage expansion means you can finally stop paying ridiculous international rates while traveling abroad.

Apple Might Have Killed This Cool Apple Watch Feature In The watchOS 27 Beta

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:47:00 +0000

The upcoming watchOS 27 full release will bring a lot of new upgrades, but diehard Apple Watch fans are disappointed to learn one feature is seemingly gone.

Microsoft's Newest Wearable Isn't A Smartwatch – It's An AI Badge For The Workplace

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0000

While Meta and other major tech companies are making smart glasses and smartwatches, Microsoft is making a wearable for the next-generation office worker.

9 Costco Electronics Deals To Look Out For In June 2026

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Mamiit) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000

Costco regularly switches up its prices and sales. Here are some of the deals for June, but they're likely to change soon, so act fast if you want to score.

SpaceX's First-Ever Orbital Data Center Is Coming With A Powerful Payload

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0000

As concerns mount over the effect of terrestrial data centers, SpaceX is seeking an alternative solution with an orbital data center.

Android Auto Got A Useful New Supported App For June 2026

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0000

Stop losing productivity while sitting in traffic. Android Auto dropped a familiar utility tool that transforms your dashboard into a hands-free workstation.

Costco Is Selling One Of The Highest Rated OLED TVs You Can Buy With A Free 5-Year Warranty

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:46:38 +0000

One of the best-reviewed OLED TVs on the market is available at Costco with a free 5-year warranty. The deal runs through June 21 and covers two size options.

Tom Hardy Fought Nature Itself In This Forgotten 2007 Disaster Movie

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Before Tom Hardy became a Hollywood A-lister, he appeared in a supporting role in this London-set disaster movie produced in the U.K. in 2007.

8 Gadgets That Bring Analog Charm To Your Workspace

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000

The analog age may be (mostly) long gone, but it definitely had its unique charms, and these modern-day gadgets can help you recapture some of it.

With iOS 27, Apple Wants To Prove That An iPhone Is The Best Phone For Your Kids

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0000

To keep kids safer, Apple's latest software adds robust new features that give parents total control over what minors are able to see on their iPhones.

5 Easy Ways To Increase Battery Life On Your Samsung Galaxy Watch

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0000

A few adjustments to how your Galaxy Watch handles health tracking, syncing, and display settings can meaningfully extend how long the battery lasts.

How To Restart Your AirPods — And When You Should

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Before you reset your AirPods and lose all your settings, try restarting them first. It only takes a few seconds and often solves the problem on its own.

5 IKEA Finds That Can Upgrade Your Monitor Setup

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0000

IKEA has a reputation for value-packed, thoughtfully designed home goods, an approach that extends to these gadgets for upgrading your monitor setup.

Bruce Willis Fought Richard Gere In This Forgotten '90s Action Thriller

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Bruce Willis rarely played a truly heartless villain, landing more heroic or antihero roles, but maybe Richard Gere's poor Irish accent was the real villain.

8 Microcenter Deals To Look Out For In June 2026

staff@bgr.com (Syeda Laiba Alam) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0000

Microcenter has some amazing deals this June 2026, so we rounded up the absolute best ones for you to take a look at, from PCs to laptops and more.

You Can Pair Your Android Phone With An Apple Watch — But There's A Catch

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Pairing an Apple Watch with an Android phone is technically possible. Whether it's worth doing is a different question, and the answer has a lot of caveats.

5 Of Our Favorite New Gadgets From May 2026

staff@bgr.com (Jorge Luis) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0000

In a great month of releases, there were new headphones that broke records, and a few distraction-free devices to help you keep yourself focused.