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Future Xbox Tech Might Let You Digitize Physical Games

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:53:11 +0000

Hot on the heels of PlayStation announcing the end of disc-based games, reports have surfaced that Xbox is working on a system that will digitize old discs.

PlayStation Is Ditching Physical Games For An All-Digital Future

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:05:50 +0000

It has been a long time coming and all of the signs have been there, but it's about to be the end of an era in the world of gaming consoles.

Over 5 Billion iPhones And Android Devices Are Vulnerable To This Massive New Threat

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:19:55 +0000

Convenience can often lead to trouble when it comes to electronics like computers or smartphones, so if you want to protect yourself, don't choose convenience.

LinkedIn Is The Latest Target For China's Spies, According To Federal Agencies

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Jobseekers should be aware of the latest scams running rampant on LinkedIn. Here's what's going on, how to spot a scam, and which industries are being targeted.

5 Apple Products You Can Skip After The Price Hikes

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:24:29 +0000

Apple has raised the prices of several of its products due to the memory crisis, giving most Apple enthusiasts pause when it comes to upgrading.

After 3,900 Waymo Recalls, The US Suggests Removing Brake Requirements For Robotaxis

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:25:06 +0000

What good is a brake pedal on a car with no driver? The DOT is asking that, and more, as driverless robotaxis become increasingly popular in the U.S.

Apple Raises Prices Of Most Products, But Your iPhone Still Costs The Same (For Now)

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:50:22 +0000

Skyrocketing technology prices have finally hit Apple, as many of the company's products have now seen some kind of price increase.

A Recent YouTube TV Update Is Giving Roku Users Unexpected Problems

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0000

If you're a Roku user who has noticed their YouTube TV hasn't been working correctly, you're not alone, as Roku has acknowledged an update issue.

4 OLED TVs With Deep Discounts During Amazon Prime Day 2026

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:31:18 +0000

Looking to get a new TV during Amazon's Prime Day sales? These four OLED TVs are on sale for significant discounts compared to their usual prices.

Can't Afford A $1,049 Steam Machine? Valve Will Let You Build Your Own

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0000

If Valve's expensive new Steam Machine is out of your budget, you might be able to save some money by building your own thanks to a new Steam release.

Say Goodbye To Ray-Ban As Meta Launches Cheaper Standalone Smart Glasses

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:37:07 +0000

Meta has announced a new line of its popular Smart Glasses, this time distanced from its Ray-Ban partnership in favor of cheaper glasses.

Valve's Steam Machine Finally Has A Release Date - Here's How To Secure One

staff@bgr.com (Jacob Siegal) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:55:26 +0000

Valve's Steam Machine is going to be pricier than expected, starting at $1,049, but even if you have the cash, you still might not have a chance to buy one.

Sandisk's New PlayStation 5 SSD Costs More Than The Console It Goes Inside

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Sandisk has released a new SSD to expand the storage of your PlayStation 5, but it's so expensive that the console itself is cheaper.

This Cool New Google Earth Feature Will Change How You See The World

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0000

If you've been wanting to explore the world in a new and exciting way, Google Earth has added a new feature to its browser version that will help with that.

Nintendo Has Finally Updated The eShop To Fix A Nearly Decade-Old Problem

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:51:38 +0000

Browsing Nintendo's eShop on the original Switch has been a chore for years, but it seems Nintendo has finally fixed the underlying issue.

This New Solar Power Study Might Solve A Big Transmission Problem

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

The biggest problem with massive solar panel installations? Where to put them. A recent study in Brazil may have found a long-term solution.

Apple Has Been Recording Your Every Move On The App Store

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000

Apple has made privacy an instrumental part of it's iPhone promise, but now it appears the company may be recording user interactions on the App Store.

Beats Teases Mysterious New Headphones That World Cup Stars Can't Get Enough Of

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:49:29 +0000

Apple's subsidiary, Beats by Dre, is not part of the official World Cup sponsors, so players aren't supposed to be seen with them, but that hasn't stopped them.

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.

5 New Apple Music Features Coming In iOS 27

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:15:15 +0000

iOS 27 isn't bringing any major changes to Apple Music, but as with the rest of the software, there are some improvements coming to make it feel snappier.