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‘Who approved this?’: The Australian version of The Office sets a new standard for cringe
Here’s the only thing you need to know about the Australian spinoff/remake/reboot of The Office, the first trailer for which has just hit the internet and sent fans of the beloved NBC franchise into an uproar: Imagine the version of The Office that you know and love, the one that ran for nine seasons here in the US, but with every trace of anything even remotely funny ripped out of it. That remaining dried husk of a sitcom — minus even the faintest trace of “com” — is Australia’s The Office, an extremely cringe-inducing retread of the existing UK and US...
Anker recall: Stop using these three power banks right now
If you have a phone or a tablet, there’s a good chance that you own or have considered buying one of Anker’s popular chargers or power banks. If you do have any Anker accessories around, you may want to stop using them, because Anker issued a recall for three of its popular power banks this week due to defective lithium-ion batteries. According to the recall notice on Anker’s website, certain lithium-ion batteries used in the Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K), Anker Power Bank, and Anker MagGo Power Bank may pose a fire risk due to a manufacturing defect. As a...
One of the most shocking Netflix true-crime shows of 2024 was just released
Netflix is no stranger to shocking true crime stories, but few have had as massive an impact as Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Having racked up over 1 billion hours watched in its first 91 days streaming on Netflix, the first season of Ryan Murphy’s Emmy-winning anthology series is the fourth most popular Netflix show of all time. Now, Netflix will try to match its success with a new season titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. As BGR’s Andy Meek wrote last month, Monsters dramatizes the real-life 1989 murders of José (Javier Bardem) and Kitty Menéndez (Chloë Sevigny) by...
M4 MacBook Air could launch sooner than expected
After display analyst Ross Young published a post on X saying Apple suppliers would start shipping the panels for the new M4 MacBook Air and the low-cost iPad 11 in October, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman now reports that Apple plans to release the new MacBook models sooner than expected. While the journalist originally predicted the M4 MacBook Air models would launch around WWDC 2025, he now claims Apple will introduce the new models in the first quarter of next year. If that’s the case, the company could be preparing a spring event with several announcements, including these Macs, an entry-level iPad 11,...
Groundbreaking experiment may let us ‘see’ gravity for the first time ever
Scientists have spent decades trying to understand how gravity operates at its most basic scale. However, no theory has come close to fully explaining it. Now, though, a new theory could finally give us the means to “see” gravity for the first time. The latest theory is based heavily on an old concept first explained by Albert Einstein back in 1905. This concept, called the photoelectric effect, could very well help us detect gravity. Einstein theorized that light is composed of several tiny and indivisible packets that we call photons. He then used this to explain that the photoelectric effect can...
Our first look at Season 2 of Zoe Saldana’s action-packed Paramount+ espionage drama
There’s no such thing as “immoral war,” Zoe Saldana’s CIA officer Joe somberly muses at one point in Season 2 of Paramount+’s Lioness. “There’s survival, and there’s surrender.” A philosophy that I’d argue carries a bit of coincidental real-world resonance in light of Israel’s headline-making, nothing is off limits brand of warfare that we’ve seen play out in recent days — with the country’s shadow warriors remotely detonating pagers and other electronics carried by Hezbollah. “How did we get to where we are today?” Morgan Freeman’s Secretary of State Edwin Mullins laments in the new season of Lioness, which hits Paramount+...
Netflix’s official list of 1H 2024’s top content is full of great shows and terrible movies
In recent years, Netflix has been much more forthright and communicative about its streaming data. That includes its semi-regular Engagement Reports, the latest of which was published on Thursday. This report covers the first half of 2024, from January to June, and while there aren’t many big surprises for those of us who have been keeping a close eye on Netflix’s Top 10 site, seeing a comprehensive list like this can still be illuminating. Honestly, our biggest takeaway is that the chasm of quality between Netflix’s original shows and its original movies is as wide as ever. Unsurprisingly, shows like Bridgerton,...
iOS 18.1 public beta with Apple Intelligence released ahead of iPhone 16 debut
Ahead of the iPhone 16 release this Friday, Apple just made iOS 18.1 public beta available. With that, if you have the latest and greatest new iPhone, you can get Apple Intelligence from day one on that device. The iOS 18.1 public beta comes a day after Apple released a new testing version of the developer’s beta. In addition to iOS 18.1, Apple is also making available the public beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to Mac and iPad users willing to try Apple intelligence before its release next month. These are some of the features Apple users will find...
13 hidden iOS 18 features you should be using on your iPhone
iOS 18 was just released earlier this week. While everyone already mentioned the top new features available with this iPhone operating system update, BGR has compiled a list of 13 hidden iOS 18 features you might not know about. That includes some that will make upgrading to iPhone 16 a breeze. Hidden iOS 18 features that will make your life easier Call history search: With iOS 18, you can search for previous calls and transcribe voicemails and contacts using a broad range of search criteria. Type in a number, a name, or a caller ID like “plumber” or “bank” to instantly fetch...
iPhone 16 battery almost matches 15 Pro Max in real-life tests
Come Friday, millions of iPhone fans around the world will get their hands on the iPhone 16 model they’ve preordered. Over the weekend, they’ll have time to set up their new handsets and hopefully marvel at the amazing battery life all four models can deliver. It’s not just the iPhone 16 Pro Max and 16 Plus that will feature amazing battery life. The smaller iPhone 16 and 16 Pro will also get a big boost in battery life. That’s what Apple’s estimates have already suggested. The first real-life battery tests are now out, and the results are even better than we expected....
6 tiny bumps make the ‘magic’ that lets the iPhone 16 camera button work with Apple’s cases
One of the newest features of the iPhone 16 lineup is the Camera Control button. It brings an innovative way to quickly launch the camera, take a photo, and start a video recording. Plus, there are all sorts of swipeable controls for settings and more. Apple says it has a high-precision force sensor that enables the light press gesture and a capacitive sensor that allows for touch interactions. Combined with a new camera preview, users can frame the shot and adjust other options by sliding a finger on Camera Control to control zoom, exposure, or depth of field. However, what’s also impressive...
YouTube will start showing even more ads soon
There’s been a lot of talk about YouTube ads in the past few years, as Google has made an aggressive move against YouTube ad blockers. Google’s stance is understandable. Commercials are what make services like YouTube available for free. They also help creators make money. Google’s aggressive stance has seen some backlash, and the company will soon upset YouTube users even more by increasing the number of ads in videos. The company will bring advertisements to paused videos, which sounds annoying when you first hear about it. But the more I think about it, the more sense it makes, assuming Google...
Best outdoor solar lights, tested by experts
If you want to take your landscaping and your front or backyard in general to the next level, landscape lighting is the best way to do it. Of course, most homeowners are well aware of how expensive wired lighting systems are to buy and install. To get the same effect at a fraction of the price, you can get outdoor solar lights instead. The expert product reviewers at BGR tested more than 35 different models to choose the very best outdoor solar lights and solar pathway lights you can get. Our top picks Best overall: Bobcat Solar Pathway Lights Best spotlights: NYMPHY Waterproof...
iPhone 17 Air specs might barely be an upgrade over the iPhone 16, but that’s fine by me
I’m about to get the iPhone 16 while suppressing every thought that tells me the iPhone 14 Pro I’m using right now can easily last another year. I’m not that excited about the iPhone 16 as an upgrade. Instead, I’m much more intrigued by the prospect of an ultra-thin device like the rumored iPhone 17 Air that might debut next year. I will still take advantage of all the new features and enhancements that come with the iPhone 16 while dreaming of a thinner device. That includes the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button, significantly improved battery life, and Apple Intelligence… someday....
EU wants to force Apple’s iPhone to work with third-party smartwatches and other accessories
The European Commission wants Apple to continue complying with the Digital Markets Act by requiring the company to offer “free and effective interoperability to third-party developers and businesses” on iOS and iPadOS devices. According to the commission, Apple should offer the same capabilities it does for its own AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro products to other companies. However, it has yet to specify “how Apple will provide effective interoperability with functionalities such as notifications, device pairing, and connectivity. The European Commission also wants Cupertino to improve the process it has set up to address interoperability requests submitted by developers and...
Today’s deals: $189 AirPods Pro, $50 DASH air fryer, $4.50 iPhone chargers, $99 DEWALT drill bundle, more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission.Don't Miss: Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Thursday’s top daily deals include some very impressive sales, with prices starting at just $4.50 when you buy a bundle of two iPhone chargers. They have Lightning connectors, so they’re perfect for anyone passing on Apple’s boring iPhone 16 upgrade. Other top deals include a DEWALT cordless drill bundle for $99, our favorite DASH air fryer for $49.99, and Apple’s AirPods Pro for just $189.99. Keep reading to check out all the...
This iPhone 16 Pro review says Camera Control is the fastest way to shoot
If there’s one iPhone review I make sure not to miss every year, it’s Austin Mann’s. He’s a pro photographer, so his reviews focus on the camera features of Apple’s newest iPhones. The camera happens to be one of the main features of any smartphone, especially the iPhone. The iPhone 16 is no different. Apple Intelligence is the main selling point of the iPhone 16 phones. But Apple brought several big upgrades to the camera experience. Chief among them is the new Camera Control button, which is one reason I want an iPhone 16. A camera-centric hardware button would be tremendously helpful....
Would you have correctly guessed this Wheel of Fortune puzzle for a $1 million prize?
Having TV cameras pointed at you can do all sorts of unexpected things to a person, like causing them to freeze or blank out and make silly mistakes that they wouldn’t otherwise make. I’m not necessarily saying that’s what happened to Wheel of Fortune contestant Vivian Tran during Monday night’s episode of the show — though I’m sure if she’d been watching at home, she might have been one of the many people who were screaming at the screen “come on!!” in response to her whiffing on the puzzle. Furthermore, Tran getting a single word wrong in her guess cost her a...
This portable wind turbine can charge your devices with a gentle breeze
One of the biggest issues with solar panels is that they can only really generate energy when the sun is shining. Wind turbines, however, only need a little wind to get your batteries charging. And with the Shine 2.0 portable wind turbine, you’ll only need an eight-mile-per-hour breeze to keep the blades spinning and your electronics running. This new portable power option is currently available for preorder through the company’s Kickstarter campaign. And, if you pick up one of the options available through Kickstarter, you can get a discount on its full $571 retail price. The Shine 2.0 is an improved...
New on Crunchyroll: Fall 2024
Anime has gone mainstream. If you need proof, then look no further than Sony’s $1.175 billion acquisition of the anime streaming service Crunchyroll in 2021. While Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and Max have all expanded their selection of Japanese animation content, no service can really compete with Crunchyroll when it comes to the number of shows and movies. With that in mind, here’s everything new on Crunchyroll for the fall 2024 season. A few notable anime series returning this fall include Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online, and Blue Lock. Personally, I’m most excited about the return...
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