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Confused by IP67 vs. IP68? We break down exactly what the IP rating on your Android phone means regarding real-world water and dust resistance.
Here's What The 'IP Rating' On Your Android Phone Really Means - BGR
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December 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Confused by IP67 vs. IP68? We break down exactly what the IP rating on your Android phone means regarding real-world water and dust resistance.
Struggles with incompatible ports? The $8 Basesailor adapter lets you plug USB-C cables into standard USB-A ports for data transfer and charging.
You Can Plug A USB-C Cable Into A Regular USB Port With This $8 Gadget - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Struggles with incompatible ports? The $8 Basesailor adapter lets you plug USB-C cables into standard USB-A ports for data transfer and charging.
With the preinstalled Samsung TV Plus app, you can access nearly 700 live TV channels and over 1,000 movies, including exclusive content, for free.
Samsung Smart TV Owners Get Hundreds Of Channels For Free - Here's How - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 10:37 PM
With the preinstalled Samsung TV Plus app, you can access nearly 700 live TV channels and over 1,000 movies, including exclusive content, for free.
Jennifer Lawrence believes sci-fi movie "Passengers" could have been a stronger film had she devoted more time to the script and her performance.
Jennifer Lawrence Regrets Her Ambitious 2016 Sci-Fi Misfire - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Jennifer Lawrence believes sci-fi movie "Passengers" could have been a stronger film had she devoted more time to the script and her performance.
Even long-time Spotify Premium users are now feeling the weight of the rising subscription cost, but you can try cheaper options like Qobuz, Bandcamp, and more.
3 Cheaper Alternatives To Spotify Premium You Should Switch To - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Even long-time Spotify Premium users are now feeling the weight of the rising subscription cost, but you can try cheaper options like Qobuz, Bandcamp, and more.
It is possible to enjoy the benefits of a smart home without an internet connection using local protocols, like Zigbee, to create a closed network.
Can You Have A Smart Home Without Internet? - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It is possible to enjoy the benefits of a smart home without an internet connection using local protocols, like Zigbee, to create a closed network.
The Steam Deck is versatile enough with its base SteamOS configuration, but since its based in Linux, you can also side-load lots of added goodies as well.
5 Essential Steam Deck Apps You Should Be Using In 2026 - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Steam Deck is versatile enough with its base SteamOS configuration, but since its based in Linux, you can also side-load lots of added goodies as well.
Those considering the purchase of a cheap TV would do well to consider picking up a set from TCL, Hisense, or Vizio, according to user reviews.
3 Cheap TV Brands That Actually Last, According To Users - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Those considering the purchase of a cheap TV would do well to consider picking up a set from TCL, Hisense, or Vizio, according to user reviews.
After the Chernobyl nuclear accident, scientists wondered whether the dogs living in the area are undergoing rapid evolution, but the results are complicated.
Are The Irradiated Dogs In Chernobyl Evolving? - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
After the Chernobyl nuclear accident, scientists wondered whether the dogs living in the area are undergoing rapid evolution, but the results are complicated.
Organizing your app icons, or tiles, on your Roku device's home screen is actually quite simple. You can do so via a few quick button presses on your remote.
You Can Move Apps And Channels On Your Roku Home Screen - Here's How - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Organizing your app icons, or tiles, on your Roku device's home screen is actually quite simple. You can do so via a few quick button presses on your remote.
In-car, smartphone infotainment systems are a pro for car shoppers, but not necessarily carmakers who'd rather keep your data all for themselves.
Why Are Cars Getting Rid Of Android Auto? - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
In-car, smartphone infotainment systems are a pro for car shoppers, but not necessarily carmakers who'd rather keep your data all for themselves.
If your laptop heats up while using it on your lap, this cheap yet durable laptop pad -- available on Amazon for a steal deal of $16 -- might just be for you.
Say Goodbye To Overheating Laptops With This Cheap (But High Quality) Cooling Pad - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
If your laptop heats up while using it on your lap, this cheap yet durable laptop pad -- available on Amazon for a steal deal of $16 -- might just be for you.
Apple TV's smash-hit "Severance" is known for its bizarre narrative choices, but Ben Stiller apparently had a hand in toning these down a bit.
Apple TV's Severance Was Even Weirder Until Ben Stiller Proposed Some Changes - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Apple TV's smash-hit "Severance" is known for its bizarre narrative choices, but Ben Stiller apparently had a hand in toning these down a bit.
Netflix has assured that not much will change initially, but the HBO Max app might go the way of Hulu and be folded into Netflix eventually.
Will The Netflix And HBO Max Apps Be Combined? Here's What We Know - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Netflix has assured that not much will change initially, but the HBO Max app might go the way of Hulu and be folded into Netflix eventually.
iOS 26.3 is still in the early stages of beta testing, but Apple's roadmap through iOS 27 (and beyond) has already started to leak online.
Apple's iOS Roadmap: Looking Ahead From iOS 26.3 To iOS 27 - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
iOS 26.3 is still in the early stages of beta testing, but Apple's roadmap through iOS 27 (and beyond) has already started to leak online.
You can still download and use Google Chrome for free, but there are signs that a paid subscription might be required for some upcoming AI features.
Google Chrome Is Still Free, But Agentic AI Features May Require A Subscription - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
You can still download and use Google Chrome for free, but there are signs that a paid subscription might be required for some upcoming AI features.
With update 590.44.01, Nvidia has discontinued support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs. These include popular cards such as the GTX 1060 and 1050 TI.
Why Nvidia Discontinued Support For Some Of The Most Popular Graphics Cards In 2025 - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
With update 590.44.01, Nvidia has discontinued support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs. These include popular cards such as the GTX 1060 and 1050 TI.
Items returned to Apple Stores may be restocked if sealed, but opened or used products are sent to a refurbishing facility for inspection, repair, and resale.
Where Do Returned Items To Apple Actually Go? - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Items returned to Apple Stores may be restocked if sealed, but opened or used products are sent to a refurbishing facility for inspection, repair, and resale.
The best robot vacuums this year were produced by Eufy, Shark, iRobot, Dreame, and Roborock, all aiming to cut down on chores at a reasonable price.
5 Major Robot Vacuum Cleaner Brands Ranked From Worst To Best - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The best robot vacuums this year were produced by Eufy, Shark, iRobot, Dreame, and Roborock, all aiming to cut down on chores at a reasonable price.
Using apps like AntennaPod, Fuelio, PlugShare, SpotHero, and TuneIn Radio can keep you entertained in the car while helping you stay away from your phone.
5 Free Android Auto Apps You Should Always Have Installed - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Using apps like AntennaPod, Fuelio, PlugShare, SpotHero, and TuneIn Radio can keep you entertained in the car while helping you stay away from your phone.
When setting up your TV for HDR, make sure you’re using the correct HDMI signal format and that your device is connected to an HDR-compatible HDMI port.
These 2 HDMI Settings Could Be Ruining Your TV's HDR Experience - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
When setting up your TV for HDR, make sure you’re using the correct HDMI signal format and that your device is connected to an HDR-compatible HDMI port.
Given the totality of energy production, nuclear energy is very safe, but when things go wrong, they go very wrong as evidenced by these disasters.
The 5 Worst Nuclear Disasters Of All Time - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Given the totality of energy production, nuclear energy is very safe, but when things go wrong, they go very wrong as evidenced by these disasters.
HBO Max's "Station Eleven" was described as chilling by some viewers drawing parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic raging at the same time as its release.
HBO Max's Chilling Sci-Fi Miniseries About A Pandemic Has A Whopping 98% Score On Rotten Tomatoes - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
HBO Max's "Station Eleven" was described as chilling by some viewers drawing parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic raging at the same time as its release.
Even if you use Windows on a daily basis, some underrated yet useful apps might have slipped under your radar, such as EarTrumpet, Ditto, WizTree, and more.
5 Free Windows Apps You've Probably Never Used (But Should) - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Even if you use Windows on a daily basis, some underrated yet useful apps might have slipped under your radar, such as EarTrumpet, Ditto, WizTree, and more.
The MacBook USB port you use only matters if your devices support the Thunderbolt USB‑C protocol. Otherwise, the ports are pretty much the same.
Does It Matter Which USB Port You Use On Your MacBook? - BGR
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December 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The MacBook USB port you use only matters if your devices support the Thunderbolt USB‑C protocol. Otherwise, the ports are pretty much the same.