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AI Is Actually Moving Jobs Out The Tech Industry - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:17:00 +0000

The biggest fear many people have had in regards to artificial intelligence is that it's going to take over jobs, replacing the current workforce.

Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir's Predictions About AI-Generated Art Are Chilling

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sun, 03 May 2026 03:47:00 +0000

The author behind sci-fi novel "Project Hail Mary" has revealed his past experience with AI and how he thinks it will influence art in the future.

Google Stopped Its Campaign To Build America's Next-Gen Drone Swarms - Here's What We Know

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Sat, 02 May 2026 12:17:00 +0000

The Department of Defense is trying to find the company that will help it develop an autonomous drone swarm that can be controlled via voice.

5 Clever Ways To Use Gemini On Android Auto

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Sat, 02 May 2026 11:47:00 +0000

Android Auto's switch to Gemini opens up more possibilities than Google Assistant allowed for. Here are clever ways to take advantage of the AI on the road.

Spotify's New Badge Will Finally Help You Tell Real Artists From AI Slop

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Spotify is adding a verification badge to artist pages and search. For listeners, it should make the line between real acts and AI personas a lot more clear.

iOS 27 Could Change How You Edit Photos

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0000

iOS 27 could bring several new AI-powered photo-editing tools to iPhones, according to reports. The features are still in testing, though results are mixed.

Google's Latest Smart Home Upgrade Is A Big Deal (And It's Free)

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:45:30 +0000

Google is sending out a free Gemini update to Google Home that changes how you interact with the assistant - no subscription required. Here's what's new.

SpaceX Will Start Making GPUs Soon, And They Could Potentially Compete With Nvidia

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:34:13 +0000

SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO filing includes a plan to build AI chips in-house. Here's what that actually involves and what it might mean for the market.

A Humanoid Robot From China Beat The World's Half-Marathon Record

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0000

China's humanoid robot race got a lot more serious this year. The winning machine didn't just improve on last year - it smashed the human record completely.

Anthropic's Mythos AI System Might Actually Create More Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0000

The AI revolution is in full swing, with companies leveraging its use every chance they get, especially major tech firms. Perhaps more AI isn't the answer.

You Can Get A Year Of YouTube Premium For 50% Off Right Now - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:38:28 +0000

Google is offering a rare deal on its YouTube Premium service, but you'll have to pick up a specific bundle to be eligible for the deal.

iOS Just Got Another Google App Before Android, And It Could Change The Way You Write

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0000

Despite having its own mobile operating system, Google has once again debuted a powerful new app on iPhone before Android, and it could be a game-changer.

The Future Of Computer Chips Is Doing More Than Replacing Electricity

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:17:00 +0000

Computer chips have been facing roadblocks due to the friction caused by electricity. However, this new chip might bypass that problem (and others) entirely.

Your Smartphone Uses AI Way More Than You Think - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Faith Leroux) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0000

While generative AI features make headlines, smartphones use AI to power a variety of critical features. Here's how your smartphone relies heavily on it.

MIT Robotics Project Is Powered By Just A Wristband

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0000

MIT has taken a big step toward improving how we control robots, offering a solution that could solve accuracy and coordination issues with humanoid models.

This New AI Bill Would Do More Than Just Ban Surveilling Americans

staff@bgr.com (Molly McLaughlin) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0000

A U.S. lawmaker introduced a new bill to try to regulate the ever-evolving uses of artificial intelligence.

6 Clear Signs A Video Is AI Generated

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:47:00 +0000

Avoid the embarrassment of mistaking an AI-generated video for real news by looking for these key indicators of artificial manipulation.

Did The Codi Robot Survive After Shark Tank? Here's What Happened After Season 12

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The Codi robot was pitched as a learning tool for children that could replace screens, so you'll be pretty shocked at how the Sharks reacted.

9 Things You Should Never Ask Your Google Home

staff@bgr.com (Branden Lizardi) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0000

There are certain things you shouldn't ask your Google Home, sometimes due to doubts over accuracy, or worries over the security and privacy of information.

Every Amazon Echo Speaker Compatible With Alexa+

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:47:00 +0000

Alexa+ is promising a new level of capability for Amazon's virtual assistant, but not necessarily for every Echo device. Some older models might miss out.