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This Horror Movie Inspired By The Original Backrooms Videos Is A Streaming Hit

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:25:20 +0000

The Backrooms phenomenon spawned a hit horror film of the same name in 2026, but 2025 already saw a Backrooms-esque movie arrive that's now huge on streaming.

If You Miss Compact Phones, This Brand Is Trying To Resurrect Them

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:17:00 +0000

As smartphones keep getting bigger, a new Kickstarter project is betting there's still demand for a tiny Android handset. Here's what buyers should know.

7 Of The Best Home Speakers With HDMI eARC Support

staff@bgr.com (Phaedra Corrente) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:02:00 +0000

Optimizing your home audio setup means next-level immersion in gaming, sporting events, and cinema. These speakers offer HDMI eARC for lossless formats.

Jake Gyllenhaal's End Of The World Sci-Fi Blockbuster Is Netflix's Most Popular Movie

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:46:36 +0000

One of Jake Gyllenhaal's forgotten sci-fi hits has made its way to Netflix, where it's surprising viewers and lighting up the streamer's charts.

5 Powerful Chargers You Can Use For Your Phone And Laptop

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Most phones and laptops use USB-C now, so a single charger can handle both. Our top picks range from affordable power bricks to models with loads of extras.

The Tom Cruise Movie That Sank An Entire Franchise Has Become A Streaming Hit

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:07:41 +0000

Universal had an entire movie universe riding on this Tom Cruise film, but it fell apart after one release. Now viewers are giving it another shot on streaming.

Dune 3 And Avengers: Doomsday Star Florence Pugh Shares The Best Way To See Both Movies

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:40:15 +0000

If you're not sure whether to start with the latest MCU flick or the third Dune film this December, one star of both films has the solution.

Who Owns Ubiquiti, And Where Are UniFi Routers Made?

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Ubiquiti started out selling high-power, long-distance networking before it expanded into enterprise and home devices. Now it competes across the tech industry.

The 5 Most Powerful Smartphones Released In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Connor Jewiss) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:17:00 +0000

Benchmarks only tell part of the story when it comes to raw phone power. We tested 2026's biggest flagships to find which ones really hold up all day.

What's The Difference Between Discs And Disks?

staff@bgr.com (Obaid Ur Rehman) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Believe it or not, both spellings are correct in the right context, and the difference doesn't just come down to American English versus British English.

2 Home Server Upgrades You Can Skip (And 3 That You Absolutely Can't)

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:17:00 +0000

When building and managing a home server or homelab setup, many things call for upgrades in order to increase performance, but not all are worth the trouble.

A Million Views On YouTube Might Not Pay As Much As You Think

staff@bgr.com (Ethan Stinson) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:17:00 +0000

Getting to one million views on YouTube, whether you make money from it or not, is a big deal, especially if you're able to repeat that kind of performance.

5 Cool New Features Your Google Pixel Is Getting In November 2026

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Google Pixel owners have multiple new features to look forward to this month, as the company rolls out its latest Google Pixel Drop software update.

6 Affordable Black Friday Phone Plan Deals You Can Buy From Carriers

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Looking to save a few bucks on your cell phone plan? These carriers are offering Black Friday deals that you can take advantage of now.

4 Stores That Still Sell Blu-Ray Discs During Black Friday

staff@bgr.com (Kyle Schurman) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Many stories have cut back or eliminated their physical media supply in recent years, but here's four retailers sure to have lots of Blu-rays this Black Friday.

Here's How Much An AMD CPU Cost In 2006 Vs. 2026

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Buying a high-end AMD CPU has never been cheap, but two decades of advances make the price comparison more surprising than the sticker prices suggest.

Samsung Galaxy Users Might Soon Have To Pay To Use Built-In AI Features

staff@bgr.com (Marcus Mears III) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:17:00 +0000

If you're a Samsung Galaxy user who relies on Galaxy AI features, you may soon need to pay for full access to the currently available tools.

Anthony Bourdain's Dystopian, Food-Themed Action Series Is Streaming On HBO Max

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Now streaming on HBO Max, this food-themed animated series based on Anthony Bourdain's novel explores a dystopian future where chefs have become the mafia.

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Can Do More Than Track Sleep — Here Are 4 Gestures Worth Trying

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Your Galaxy Watch 9 has some handy shortcuts that don't require touching the screen, but you'll need to turn them on before you can start using them.

Does Amazon Photos Actually Have 'Unlimited' Cloud Storage?

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:17:00 +0000

The promise of unlimited storage for Amazon Photos can seem too good to be true. The fine print exceptions largely depend on your needs.