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BGR

Logo: Boy Genius Report, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Technology news website

Boy Genius Report (also referred to as BGR) is a technology-influenced website and covers topics ranging from consumer gadgets to entertainment, gaming, and science. Founded in October 2006 by anonymous web personality Boy Genius (also referred to as BG), the site was previously based on offering the public a look at upcoming mobile phones and devices before anyone else. In April 2010, BGR was acquired by Penske Media Corporation.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Oct 20, 2006Founded1

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Boy Genius Report (also referred to as BGR) is a technology-influenced website and covers topics ranging from consumer gadgets to entertainment, gaming, and science. Founded in October 2006 by anonymous web personality Boy Genius (also referred to as BG), the site was previously based on offering the public a look at upcoming mobile phones and devices before anyone else.2

Corporate structure

BGR is part of a group headed by Penske Media Corporation. 4 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Timeline

  1. Apr 27, 2010Acquired Acquired by Penske Media Corporation1
  2. Oct 20, 2006Founded Founded1

Sources

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