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This New Study Has A Theory On How DNA Could Be Designed

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

DNA replication is usually a very precise, templated process, but some enzymes are capable of "doodling," which might lead to a new future in medical research.

Here's How Satellite Connectivity Works On Your Smartphone

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Satellite connectivity on smartphones comes in two forms: emergency SOS and direct-to-cell (D2C) service. Here's how each works and which phones support them.

This One Common Car Accessory Has A Massive Impact On Your EV Battery's Range

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Electric vehicles are highly efficient, which means a common aftermarket accessory affects them more noticeably than it would a gas car.

China's First 'Pre-6G' Network Claims It's Up To 10 Times Faster Than 5G

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0000

China's first pre-6G trial hit speeds up to 10 times faster than 5G. The country is backing the technology with a $485 million national investment.

5 Canceled Sci-Fi Shows That Had Their Stories Continued As Comics

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:17:00 +0000

No matter how big of a following a TV show has, it's always at risk of losing its time in the spotlight all because some studio exec didn't like it.

Your Google TV Is About To Look Very Different — Here Are All The New Changes

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0000

A batch of new Google TV features is on the way, and at least one of them will be impossible to miss from the home screen. Here's what Google announced.

Apple TV's New Comedy Horror Series Launches With 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:40:10 +0000

A new Apple TV horror-comedy series launched with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Only two episodes are out, but critics are already calling it a classic.

If You're Wondering Why Netflix Looks Like TikTok Now, This Is Why

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Netflix just announced a new mobile feature that will feel immediately familiar to anyone who uses TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.

The Nostalgic Software That Made Microsoft Huge Is Now Open Source For Anyone To Use

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0000

The software that helped build Microsoft into what it is today has been open-sourced on GitHub. The release marks 45 years since the code was first written.

Honor MagicPad4 Review: The Super-Thin Android Tablet For Productivity

staff@bgr.com (Christian de Looper) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:06:49 +0000

Apple's iPad Pro might be the top dog in the tablet market, but Honor's MagicPad4 gives it a run for its money as an Android-based alternative.

This Netflix Cult Thriller Series Is Only 6 Episodes And Totally Addictive

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0000

While this show is not based on a true story, its creator spoke with several former cult members who inspired the scenes and events depicted.

Is Someone Tracking You With AirPods? What The Alert Actually Means

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Did you get an alert that your iPhone detected AirPods near you, even though you don't own a pair? Here's what the message means and whether you need to worry.

The Apple Vision Pro Just Made Medical History - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0000

If you thought the Apple Vision Pro was simply an expensive headset to experience mixed reality, doctors have used it to create medical history.

This Is The Worst Bluetooth Speaker Consumer Reports Has Tested

staff@bgr.com (Michael Bizzaco) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Not every Bluetooth speaker is going to deliver perfect sound quality, but when you spend nearly $1,000, you want audio that isn't muffled or grainy.

Ford's New 2,200 HP Mustang Broke An EV World Record

staff@bgr.com (Alvin Wanjala) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Ford's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 just shattered an EV world record. The engineering changes behind the result are almost as impressive as the numbers.

Blue Or Black: Which Solar Panel Is Better?

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0000

If you've been considering a solar panel installation, you may be wondering which panels - blue or black - are better when it comes to solar energy production.

This Popular Google App Just Turned 20 Years Old

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0000

It started in 2006 and has become the closest thing we have to a real-world "Star Trek" gadget. See how this one app finally ended the language barrier.

Star Trek's Original Crew Was Changed By A Sexist Demand From NBC

staff@bgr.com (Lisa Jo Rudy) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000

"Star Trek's" original series from 1966 underwent multiple changes before finally airing on NBC, one of which was replacing Captain Pike with Captain Kirk.

Here's Who Really Owns All Of The Major Tech Brands

staff@bgr.com (Kanika Gogia) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:02:00 +0000

Major tech brands are only ever owned by the companies that run them in a limited capacity, and the question of who really owns them often has many answers.

Resident Evil Trailer: First Look At New Video Game Movie From Weapons Director

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:52:20 +0000

The 'Resident Evil' series is returning to the big screen, though this time, 'Weapons' director Zach Cregger has a different vision for the franchise on film.