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5 Companies You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Nvidia

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Most tend to associate the name Nvidia with making GPUs, but the tech giant has its hands in many other sectors, including owning these other companies.

AI Slop Might Be The Biggest Threat To America's Solar Farms

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence has become a tool for those with the power to use it to organize misinformation campaigns against any principles they don't agree with.

How To Turn Off Gemini In Gmail In Your Google Account

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0000

You can disable Gemini in Gmail without deleting your Google account or abandoning Workspace apps. One setting also works for Docs, Drive, and more.

iFlyTek P1 Pro Review: Transcription Is Better With AI

staff@bgr.com (Christian de Looper) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

The higher price point pays off, as the iFlyTek P1 Pro provides double the range and a much more substantial built-in display than the standard iFlyTek P1.

AI-Generated Music Is Everywhere, But Study Shows Only 3% Of Listeners Can Tell The Difference

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Can you spot fake tracks? AI music is quietly taking over playlists. Here's how to spot bot-made songs, and which streaming services are starting to ban them.

iFlyTek P1 Review: AI Transcription In A Compact Body

staff@bgr.com (Christian de Looper) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

The advent of AI has significantly improved the accuracy of real-time transcription software, which iFlyTek has combined with a compact piece of hardware.

How Far Away Can You Hear AI Data Centers?

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:47:00 +0000

The unpleasant noise caused by the massive AI data centers being built around the U.S. has become a hot topic, but how far does it actually travel?

5 Unexpected Devices That Can Run On A 5G Network

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0000

You might think 5G is only for your phone, but you might be surprised to learn where else it's being used. 5G has evolved far beyond basic cellular service.

What Did Data Centers Do Before AI?

staff@bgr.com (Elias Nash) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0000

In the age of rapidly advancing AI programs, the phrase "data centers" is becoming a lightning rod in public discourse, but they actually existed before AI.

This Town Had $24,000 Worth Of Flock Cameras Disappear Overnight

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Across the U.S., Flock Safety cameras are being damaged or stolen as residents claim they're an invasion of privacy. This town in Minnesota was hit as well.

Apple May Have Leaked Its Biggest AirPods Upgrade In Years

staff@bgr.com (Connor Jewiss) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:53:20 +0000

A video clip embedded in the latest macOS Tahoe release candidate shows off a pair of thick-stemmed AirPods and a feature with potential privacy concerns.

AI Companies Are Buying Rare Books Only To Destroy Them - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0000

The language learning models that the public colloquially refers to as AI have to learn what they know from somewhere, which is sometimes arguably unethical.

Do Data Centers Pollute Local Groundwater?

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0000

AI data centers consume millions of gallons of water, but are they safe for local aquifers? Uncover the environmental risks tied to data center cooling.

Which Nvidia GPU Is Equivalent To The PlayStation 5?

staff@bgr.com (Christian Wait) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0000

Sony's video game console had big shoes to fill as the next upgrade after the PS4. To succeed, it needed powerful hardware and software to keep up.

Data Centers Vs. Property Value: How AI Could Change The Price Of Your Home

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:17:00 +0000

The demand for data centers continues to grow, with more being built all the time. Here's how all those faceless facilities might change the price of your home.

New Twitch Controversy Proves One Big Thing About AI

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0000

The latest controversy surrounding the gaming-focused streaming platform Twitch is serving to reinforce a harsh truth that AI companies don't want to tackle.

The Largest Data Center In California Has Been Denied Water For Cooling — Now It's Suing A Public Agency

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:17:00 +0000

A developer wants to combine water rights from several plots of farmland to help cool a data center. Regulators said no, and now the developer is suing.

Residents In Michigan Are Suing A Data Center Over Noise Pollution

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0000

AI data centers are known to disrupt local life with their water and energy demands. However, it's their noise that's giving Michigan residents a hard time.

Why Are So Many US States Trying To Ban Data Centers?

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:17:00 +0000

AI data centers are a hot button issue in America, with arguments both for and against their construction, but why are so many states trying to ban them?

The Physics Challenges Holding Back Orbital Data Centers

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:17:00 +0000

There's been a lot of talk about placing AI data centers in space lately. However, this ambitious concept has numerous scientific limitations.