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Plex Is Tripling Its Lifetime Pass Price, Leaving Customers Seriously Frustrated

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:47:00 +0000

Popular streaming platform Plex has announced a massive price increase to its Lifetime Pass service, and longtime fans aren't happy about it.

5 Reasons Why Gen Z Can't Stand AI

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Big Tech says AI is the future, but Gen Z is already over it. From deleting apps to resisting the hype, here are 5 reasons why they're out.

Why Men In Black's Screenwriter Is Proud He Was Fired From Fox's First X-Men Movie

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Ed Solomon is best known for having a hand in writing the screenplays for "Men in Black," "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," and 1993's "Super Mario Bros."

This Diving Robot Is Investigating 500-Year-Old Secrets Off The French Coast

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Researchers have recovered 500-year-old artifacts from the deepest-known shipwreck in French waters using a robot capable of operating at crushing depths.

5 Ways The 2026 Subaru Solterra Is Fixing Its Bad Reputation, And What's Still Wrong

staff@bgr.com (Niel Stender) — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The 2026 Subaru Solterra addresses most of the criticisms that followed the early models. It's a meaningful improvement, but not a perfect one.

5 Of The Best Small Phones You Can Buy In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:47:00 +0000

While small phones are slowly becoming a rarity, there are still a few options on the market that are relatively compact. Here are some of the best ones.

5 Reasons Why Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir Is Worth Watching

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

If you're on the fence about checking out Nicolas Cage's live-action Spider-Noir series on Prime Video, here are 5 great reasons to give it a shot.

3 Clever Uses For Your Keyboard's Volume Knob (Other Than Music)

staff@bgr.com (Matthew Sholtz) — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Volume is the default use for a keyboard knob, but it's far from the best one. Here are a few alternatives worth setting up in your firmware.

Here Are All The Google Pixel Phones That Will Be Updated To Android 17

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:17:00 +0000

If you use a Google Pixel smartphone and are eager to try out the new Android 17 OS, here's the list of supported devices set to receive the update.

The Next-Gen Flipper Zero Looks Even More Powerful Than Expected

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The Flipper Zero has a successor, and it's significantly more powerful. The Flipper One is built around networking and high-performance Linux computing.

Kindle Editions Of E-Books Can Be Changed Anytime - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Amazon allows authors to update their e-books at any time, though it restricts the types of changes that can trigger an update for every user's library.

Remarkable Paper Pure Vs. Remarkable 2: What's New And What Stayed The Same

staff@bgr.com (Jason Schneider) — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:17:00 +0000

The Remarkable 2 has been continued, but the Remarkable Paper Pure is ready to step in to fill the E Ink void. Here's what's new and what stayed the same.

Google's Smart Glasses Plan To One-Up Meta's Ray-Bans With These 4 New Features

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 21 May 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Google has been trying to mass produce a pair of smart glasses for some time, and now it's another gadget that the company can inject its Gemini AI into.

Wear OS 7: 5 New Features Coming To Your Android Smartwatch In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:55:19 +0000

Wear OS 7 is coming later in 2026 with several new features aimed at making Android smartwatches more useful and less dependent on your phone.

The $300 Samsung Phone Consumer Reports Recommends Buying

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:47:00 +0000

When Consumer Reports recommends a product, people listen, and this $300 Samsung phone caught its attention. Here's what you need to know.

Lenovo Wants To Change How You Watch The 2026 World Cup - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Lenovo has partnered with FIFA to enhance the viewer experience for the upcoming World Cup, and its plan involves a heavy AI presence.

4 Surprising Android Auto Apps You Can Actually Use In The Car

staff@bgr.com (Andrew Morrisey) — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:17:00 +0000

While navigation and music platforms are what most people associate with Android Auto, it supports a surprising variety of apps. Here are the best ones.

Apple Just Brought Back The MagSafe iPhone Grip & Stand That Sold Out In Days

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:47:00 +0000

Missed out the first time? Apple just brought back its wildly popular MagSafe accessory that's part ergonomic grip and part versatile kickstand.

AI Is Actually Moving Jobs Out The Tech Industry - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:17:00 +0000

The biggest fear many people have had in regards to artificial intelligence is that it's going to take over jobs, replacing the current workforce.

Gilligan's Island's Radio Announcer Appeared In A Classic Star Trek Episode

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

"Star Trek: The Original Series" saw actors from other well-known movies and shows, but fans didn't expect somebody from "Gilligan's Island."