BGR News

BGR News is a technology news website that provides coverage of consumer electronics, entertainment, and science. The site focuses on breaking news, in-depth analyses, and product reviews with a global perspective. The team aims to deliver accurate information with editorial integrity and journalistic standards. BGR has been quoted by numerous reputable media outlets and is regularly cited as an expert source by news programs on networks such as CNBC, CNN, and NBC News. While there is a slight risk of positive coverage and some minor contradictions in the information provided, the site generally offers reliable and informative content.

63%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

87%

Examples:

  • The source has a slight bias towards positive coverage of technology products and companies.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There is a moderate risk of conflicts of interest due to the review of products from companies that may have financial ties to BGR, but this is not a significant issue overall.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • There are some minor contradictions in the information provided about specific product features and pricing, but these are relatively rare.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • There are some instances where the language used in the articles may be misleading or deceptive, such as claims about being the first to cover certain topics or having exclusive access to information, but these instances are rare.

Recent Articles

  • LG's 4th of July Sale: Exceptional Discounts on OLED TVs and Gaming Monitors with Up to $1200 Off and Free Shipping

    LG's 4th of July Sale: Exceptional Discounts on OLED TVs and Gaming Monitors with Up to $1200 Off and Free Shipping

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 LG's 4th of July Sale offers significant discounts on OLED TVs and gaming monitors, including up to $1200 off on LG Evo C3 and C4 4K OLED Smart TVs with free shipping and a wall mount. The sale also features dedicated OLED gaming monitors at reduced prices. Notable deals include the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE for $849.99 and the LG 48GP900-B for $679.99.
  • Ray Kurzweil's Predictions for AI: Transforming Energy, Manufacturing, and Medicine

    Ray Kurzweil's Predictions for AI: Transforming Energy, Manufacturing, and Medicine

    Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil predicts AI will soon revolutionize the physical world, focusing on energy, manufacturing, and medicine. He envisions nanorobots extending human life by curing aging.
  • Apple Intelligence and Vocal Shortcuts: New Features Transforming iOS 18 User Experience

    Apple Intelligence and Vocal Shortcuts: New Features Transforming iOS 18 User Experience

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Apple unveils AI-enhanced Siri and Vocal Shortcuts in iOS 18 at WWDC 2024. Siri interacts with apps based on screen content, while users can set up vocal shortcuts for quick app access.
  • Revolutionizing Energy: Scientists Develop Carbon-Negative Algae Power Cells

    Revolutionizing Energy: Scientists Develop Carbon-Negative Algae Power Cells

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Scientists have developed a carbon-negative electricity source using algae, harnessing the power of photosynthesis to generate electrons for electricity production. This renewable energy innovation offers several advantages over traditional sources and has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Exploring Alternatives to ChatGPT: Microsoft Copilot, Prometheus model, Apple Intelligence, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro, and Anthropic's Opus AI Model

    Exploring Alternatives to ChatGPT: Microsoft Copilot, Prometheus model, Apple Intelligence, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro, and Anthropic's Opus AI Model

    Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024 Explore five AI-powered chatbot alternatives to ChatGPT, each with unique features: Microsoft Copilot integrates with Microsoft products and offers a free version; Prometheus model from Perplexity AI generates human-like text and has a free version; Apple Intelligence, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o, is expected to integrate into various Apple devices; Google Gemini 1.5 Pro provides quick answers and advanced capabilities; Anthropic's Opus AI leads the frontier of general intelligence with exceptional capabilities. Consider factors like pricing, integration, and customization before choosing.
  • GPT-4 Passes Turing Test: A New Milestone in AI's Journey Towards Human-Like Intelligence

    GPT-4 Passes Turing Test: A New Milestone in AI's Journey Towards Human-Like Intelligence

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 OpenAI's language model, GPT-4, passed the Turing test with human participants mistaking it for another person 54% of the time during conversational tasks. This achievement highlights GPT-4's impressive theory of mind capabilities and understanding of human social interactions.
  • Google's June 2024 Feature Drop: Improved Wrist Detection, Car Crash Detection for Pixel Watch 2, and Updated Fall Detection Algorithm

    Google's June 2024 Feature Drop: Improved Wrist Detection, Car Crash Detection for Pixel Watch 2, and Updated Fall Detection Algorithm

    Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Google's June 2024 Feature Drop for Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 introduces improved wrist detection for users with tattoos, Car Crash Detection, and updated Fall Detection algorithms. The updates enhance safety features, particularly for cyclists and car crash survivors.
  • Former 'I'm a Mac' Guy Justin Long Switches Allegiance: Microsoft and Qualcomm Unveil New Era of PCs

    Former 'I'm a Mac' Guy Justin Long Switches Allegiance: Microsoft and Qualcomm Unveil New Era of PCs

    Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Former Apple's 'I'm a Mac' guy, Justin Long, stars in a new ad for Microsoft and Qualcomm's Windows on Arm PCs. The latest Surface notebooks are part of the Copilot Plus PCs strategy, aiming to surpass Apple's M3 processor and MacBook Air in performance and battery life. With at least 256GB SSD, 16GB RAM, and an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the first Copilot Plus PCs are set to launch on June 18th with new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models.
  • NASA Veteran Claims Discovery of New Force for Propellant-Free Space Travel

    NASA Veteran Claims Discovery of New Force for Propellant-Free Space Travel

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 NASA veteran Charles Buhler claims to have discovered a new force of nature that could revolutionize space travel with propellant-free propulsion systems. Exodus Propulsion Technologies presented their findings at APEC, explaining the system uses electrostatics to harness this force, generating 10 milliNewtons of thrust without expelling mass. Skepticism surrounds Buhler's claims due to potential energy law violations, but further research is needed.
  • Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets a Mouse and Keyboard Update, But Issues Remain with Key Bindings and Game Availability

    Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets a Mouse and Keyboard Update, But Issues Remain with Key Bindings and Game Availability

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Microsoft is testing a new feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming that allows users to play games with a mouse and keyboard. The service is one step closer to satisfying PC gamers, but there are issues with key bindings and game availability.