One of Android’s best features is finally coming to Chrome
Google’s Live Caption feature is now available on Chrome, but you will have to jump through a few hoops if you want to activate it …
Jacob Siegal
Jacob Siegal is Associate Editor at BGR, having joined the news team in 2013. He has over a decade of professional writing and editing experience, and helps to lead our technology and entertainment product launch and movie release coverage.
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CDC’s new online tool shows you where COVID-19 vaccines are in stock
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched an online tool that lets you see which providers in your area have COVID-19 vaccine …
$1,400 stimulus checks are coming, but the $15 minimum wage is dead
The Senate parliamentarian ruled on Thursday that President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package would not be allowed to include a minimum wage hike. The …
If you’re too lazy to make a playlist, you’ll love Spotify’s new feature
Spotify is adding new Mood and Genre filters to the “Liked Songs” playlist to give users more ways to sort their songs based on what …
‘WandaVision’ probably won’t get a second season, but other Marvel shows might
WandaVision isn’t likely to have a second season, but Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige says that upcoming Disney+ shows are being made with multiple seasons …
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is returning with its original creators
The creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are creating a studio within Nickelodeon to make new shows and movies set in …
Here’s when you might finally find out how soon your $1,400 stimulus check is coming
Democrats will bring the $1.9 trillion relief package and its $1,400 stimulus checks to the House floor for a vote on Friday, February 26th before …
HBO Max March 2021: Everything coming and going next month
HBO Max is adding a bunch of great shows and movies in March, including The King’s Speech, Ocean’s Eleven, Rocky, and Final Space. Two films are …
Marvel reveals that ‘Loki’ will start streaming on Disney+ on June 11th
Marvel Studios announced on Friday that Loki will debut on Disney+ on June 11th, 2021. Loki will be the third Marvel Studios show on Disney+, …
$1,400 stimulus checks just got a huge push from an unexpected place
Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package has received the support of some of America’s biggest companies, including Google, Intel, AT&T, and Qualcomm. Business leaders …
FDA: Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID vaccine is safe and effective
According to the Food and Drug Administration, Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, and should be approved for emergency use. In …
‘Big Hero 6’ isn’t coming to the MCU after all – at least not yet
Recent reports have suggested that characters from Big Hero 6 are set to make their live-action debuts in upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. Variety’s sources …
Millions of people in this state will get an extra $600 stimulus check
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a COVID-19 relief bill into law on Tuesday that provides $600 stimulus checks to 5.7 million lower-income Californians. Households that …
Galaxy Z Flip 3 concept offers a stunning look at the future of foldables
Samsung released the first Galaxy Z Flip on February 14th, 2020, and a 5G model followed in July. Samsung has yet to announce a follow-up …
Democrats are fighting for something even more important than new stimulus checks
The House Budget Committee approved Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Monday. In addition to a new round of $1,400 stimulus checks, the bill …
Netflix’s new feature automatically downloads shows and movies you might like to your phone
Netflix announced a new feature on Monday called Downloads For You, which “automatically downloads recommended shows or movies to your mobile device based on your …
T-Mobile’s Magenta Max might be the first truly unlimited 5G plan
T-Mobile announced a new plan called Magenta Max on Monday, which is the first truly unlimited 5G plan that won’t slow down based on how …
Apple sold more phones than Samsung for the first time since 2016
Apple sold more phones than Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2020, says market research firm Gartner. This is the first time that Apple has …
Here’s when you’ll find out when your $1,400 stimulus check is finally coming
The House of Representatives plans to vote on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package this week, which includes a new round of $1,400 …
Everything coming and going on Netflix: Week of February 21st
Netflix is adding 15 new shows, movies, and specials on the week of February 21st. Original movies and shows joining the Netflix library this week …
Marvel can now officially bring back Jessica Jones and The Punisher
February 18th, 2021 marked two years since Netflix canceled Jessica Jones and The Punisher, which means the rights to the characters have been returned to …
Apple might reveal new iPad Pro, iPad mini, and AirTags on March 16th
Apple is reportedly planning to host a hardware reveal event on March 16th to announce new iPad models and its AirTags Bluetooth trackers. Apple’s new …
Here’s when you’ll finally know when your $1,400 stimulus check is coming
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said at a press conference this week that Democrats hope to vote on Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill by …
Netflix’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is free on YouTube this weekend
Netflix will make The Trial of the Chicago 7 free to watch on YouTube this weekend. You can watch the Aaron Sorkin movie free of …
YouTube TV’s new bundle saves you $5 on HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz
YouTube TV added a new Entertainment Plus bundle that includes subscriptions to HBO Max ($14.99), Showtime ($10.99), and Starz ($8.99) for $29.99 a month. This …
Republican senators introduce their own plan to raise the minimum wage
Republican Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) will introduce a new bill to raise the minimum wage while “ensuring businesses cannot hire illegal …
If you live in this state, you might get an extra $600 stimulus check
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $9.6 billion relief package this week that will include a new round of $600 stimulus checks for lower-income residents. …
‘The Mandalorian’ won’t recast Cara Dune after Gina Carano’s firing
Lucasfilm recently fired Gina Carano from her role as Cara Dune in The Mandalorian on Disney+. Gina Carano is known for inciting controversy on her …
YouTube TV reveals premium add-on for 4K shows and unlimited streams
YouTube TV will soon offer a new premium add-on that lets subscribers watch shows in 4K or download them to their DVR to watch offline. …
iOS 14.5 brings more than 200 new emojis to iPhones and iPads
Apple is adding 217 new emoji characters to iOS 14.5 when it launches this spring. 200 of the new characters are new emojis representing couples …
