Amazon event wrap up: All the exciting new devices unveiled today
Amazon’s annual fall hardware event doesn’t exactly have the industry sex appeal that Apple consistently enjoys for its product launches around this same time every …
Andy Meek
Andy Meek is a reporter who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming. Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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New stimulus checks are going out to so many people right now – here’s who gets them
The federal government has been transferring a historically massive amount of money from its coffers into the bank accounts of US taxpayers this year. To …
This new Netflix show from Korea is on track to be the streamer’s biggest hit ever
Here’s the thing about the new hit Netflix series from Korea called Squid Game. Sure, it’s got an idiosyncratic title that doesn’t necessarily tell global …
Legendary Apple designer Jony Ive now working with Ferrari
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An unexpected fourth stimulus check for $600 is coming if you have one of these jobs
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CDC salmonella outbreak update: It’s gotten worse, but possible culprit found
Earlier this month, a CDC salmonella outbreak notice warned of an all-new health crisis that’s now spread to half of the country. The health agency …
I think this terrible app is one of the worst things Apple makes
I’m not sure why Apple makes its native Podcasts app available on multiple devices, such as iPads and MacBooks, in addition to iPhones. For me, …
The chilling new Netflix horror series everyone’s been waiting for is finally here
For those of you who enjoy all the stellar new horror content that Netflix has been making available to subscribers this year, the streamer this …
Your fourth stimulus check is going out right now if you live in this state
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This gripping thriller has been dominating Netflix all month, and you need to stream it
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New stimulus checks are coming in less than a month – here’s who gets one
We’re moving right along with the distribution of stimulus payments from the federal government this fall. The next stimulus check that’s part of a six-payment …
Tiger King Season 2 announced by Netflix, plus a few more surprises
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Netflix TUDUM event: Here’s the full schedule and all the huge upcoming announcements
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This high-octane new Netflix original action movie will have you on the edge of your seat
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CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 25 states
As if we didn’t have enough to deal with on the health crisis front with the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC is now warning people that …
This stimulus program can get you $25,000, and not enough people are using it
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This forgotten Ryan Reynolds movie just rocketed to #1 on Netflix
Ryan Reynolds certainly has whatever the big-screen equivalent is of the hot hand in sports. His Free Guy was a fun, deliriously entertaining video game-themed …
Fourth stimulus check is coming to millions of Americans – here’s who gets one
Throughout the pandemic, Americans who work in certain essential industries garnered praise as “heroes,” for doing the jobs that allow most of us to continue …
Apple iPhone iOS 15 update: ‘Advanced Fraud Protection’ for Apple Card
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Do this before iOS 15 is released to stop Apple from scanning your private photos
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The new season of this raunchy hit Netflix show has everyone talking
If there’s any justice in the world, Netflix will keep giving us more Sex Education. Show creator Laurie Nunn is a fantastic British screenwriter and …
There’s a $500 stimulus check you might qualify for, and you had no idea
The latest monthly stimulus check news has continued a trend that’s been evident for much of 2021. Just a few days ago, according to the …
Elon Musk just took a swipe at President Biden after successful SpaceX landing
The SpaceX landing this weekend that brought the four-person civilian crew of the company’s Inspiration4 flight safely back to Earth was particularly exciting for my …
Apple just did something in Russia that made civil liberties advocates furious
When Apple just a few weeks ago announced a controversial (and now-delayed) system for detecting child sex abuse material among iPhone users, the backlash among …
Netflix subscribers are obsessed with this new and exciting dark fantasy movie
So much of the buzziest content coming to theaters and streaming services now is based on books as source material. Remember that trailer with Lady …
You might have access to an extra $1,000 stimulus check if you live in this state
Here comes an all-new stimulus check, this time for a specific group of people in the state of Missouri. Attention, Missouri State University students — …
This twisted new Netflix original series is leaving viewers utterly speechless
Sometimes it feels like South Korea makes TV shows as if the fate of the country depends on it. Or at least partly depends on …
Here’s how you might be able to get an extra $600 stimulus check
It’s been around six months or so since the last time this happened, but the federal government has once again approved and will start sending …
Jack Black’s best movie ever has returned to dominate Netflix
Jack Black hinted in an interview before the pandemic that he may be ready to give up acting for good. Back in December 2019, he …
6 epic sci-fi movies and shows that are leaving Netflix soon
Netflix gives and it takes away. One of the unfortunate realities of being subscribed to the biggest and most popular streaming entertainment service in the …
