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Why Did Intel Stop Making Pentium And Celeron CPUs?

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Pentium used to be a name you'd look for on a new PC. By the time Intel retired it alongside Celeron, both had settled into a very different part of the market.

Here's What The Name And Numbers Actually Mean On An AMD CPU

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:17:00 +0000

Those letters at the end of an AMD CPU's name tell you more than you might expect. The numbers have a system too, though it varies with the kind of chip.

This 13 Year Old's $25 Invention Solves A Big Limitation For Solar Panels

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0000

Solar panels face some interesting and unique challenges, and one was tackled head-on by a teenager's invention.

Your iPhone Can Now Play GTA V Natively - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Modders have gotten Grand Theft Auto V running natively on iPhones, but whether or not it's a good way to experience the classic game is another story.

TCL P80 Ultra Review: Almost Better Than A Kindle

staff@bgr.com (Connor Jewiss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:34:40 +0000

There's no doubt that the TCL P80 Ultra is an incredible mobile Kindle competitor, but it regularly falls short of what we expect from a mid-range smartphone.

Samsung Is Being Fined $15M For Misleading Marketing On Some Galaxy Phones And Tablets

staff@bgr.com (Ethan Stinson) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Samsung promised premium gaming on Galaxy phones and tablets, but its software held performance back. A fine now puts those advertising claims under scrutiny.

Reddit Is Adding A Popular TikTok Feature, But Users Aren't Happy

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Reddit is making a sweeping change to its site, including updating how users interact with their feeds, and it's not going over well.

Samsung Galaxy Users Are Reporting One Key Issue After Updating To One UI 9

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Most Galaxy users in one survey haven't run into One UI 9 bugs, but the experience hasn't been smooth for everyone. Some owners report a major daily annoyance.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Review: This Is Why America Can't Have Nice Things

staff@bgr.com (Adam Doud) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:04:10 +0000

Boasting excellent camera capability alongside a teleconverter lens kit, the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is a great Android phone; if you're able to buy it.

Can You Use Your Old Xbox 360 Controller On PC?

staff@bgr.com (Ethan Stinson) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Are you convinced the Xbox 360 was the pinnacle of gaming? You may still be able to play your favorite games on PC using an Xbox 360 controller.

5 Marvel Characters Most Likely To Die In Avengers: Doomsday

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Doctor Doom could leave some familiar faces missing from the next Avengers lineup. For a few Marvel veterans, "Doomsday" might be their last big fight.

Apple's Next-Gen MacBook Pro Is Here With An OLED Touchscreen And A Fan-Favorite Feature Returning

staff@bgr.com (Connor Jewiss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:36:12 +0000

Apple just introduced its first MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR touchscreen display, which is a feature fans have been requesting for years.

Why Nokia N-Gage Failed To Beat The Game Boy Advance

staff@bgr.com (Ethan Stinson) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

The Game Boy Advance will go down in history as one of the most successful gaming consoles; its competitor, the Nokia N-Gage, may be remembered as the worst.

Starlink's Chinese Rival Wants To Launch 10,000 Satellites By 2030

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

SpaceSail's launch target would give it roughly as many satellites as Starlink has today. Getting there will take a big jump from its current fleet.

Your Public Discord Messages May Soon Be Visible In Google Search - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:16:29 +0000

Discord recently announced an upcoming change to servers which may make your messages visible, but only for specific servers you may be in.

This $10 Keychain USB Gadget Could Help You Rescue Your PC

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Keychain USB gadgets can be handy for all sorts of tasks, but they can also save the day. Here's how a $10 gadget could rescue your PC in an emergency.

4 Smart Gadgets Worth Pairing With Ring Video Doorbells

staff@bgr.com (Michael Bizzaco) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0000

Want to make your home security more robust? Here are some gadgets you can pair with your Ring video doorbells to automate tasks, view the live feed, and more.

David Bowie's Cult Classic '70s Sci-Fi Movie Is Streaming For Free

staff@bgr.com (Kieran Fisher) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0000

David Bowie leveraged his musical talents and stage performances to land a few roles in Hollywood, most notably 1986's Labyrinth, but that wasn't his first.

9 Gadgets That Can Help Decorate Your Home For Any Occasion

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Mamiit) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0000

There are some gadgets that you can customize to match anything that's happening, whether it's a birthday party, Halloween, or Christmas.

30 FPS Vs. 60 FPS Dash Cams: Why Frame Rate Actually Matters For Drivers

staff@bgr.com (Jules Wang) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0000

If you're in the market for a new dashcam for your car, you may be confused between options that offer 30fps and 60fps recording. Here's which one to pick.