Patrick O'Rourke
@patrickorourke.bsky.social
Pocket-lint Editor-in-Chief | Seen on CBC, CTV | https://expansionpak.substack.com | Past: MobileSyrup, Financial Post, Postmedia, Canada.com | patrick.o@pocket-lint.com
I’m not big on Black Friday deals these days, but $70 AirPods 4 is by far the best offer I’ve seen. www.pocket-lint.com/apple-best-a...
Apple's best AirPods are super on sale for Black Friday
The AirPods 4 are on sale for $70 on Amazon right now
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November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I’m not big on Black Friday deals these days, but $70 AirPods 4 is by far the best offer I’ve seen. www.pocket-lint.com/apple-best-a...
This Arc Raiders documentary series is incredible (it’s basically Noclip video). It’s so refreshing to see a developer actually discuss a game’s development issues openly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST_f...
The Evolution of ARC Raiders EP2 - The Life of a Raider
YouTube video by ARC Raiders
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November 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
This Arc Raiders documentary series is incredible (it’s basically Noclip video). It’s so refreshing to see a developer actually discuss a game’s development issues openly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST_f...
The M64 looks exactly like the modern N64 I’ve always wanted. www.pocket-lint.com/modretro-m64...
ModRetro's M64 is the N64 retro revival console of my dreams
After months of teases, the M64's look has finally been revealed.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The M64 looks exactly like the modern N64 I’ve always wanted. www.pocket-lint.com/modretro-m64...
The fact that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is IP68 water and dust resistant is a big deal for me. I can finally use a foldable without constantly worrying about breaking it. www.pocket-lint.com/key-upgrade-...
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold won me over with this key upgrade
IP68 dust and water resistance allows me to use Google's latest foldable with confidence
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November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The fact that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is IP68 water and dust resistant is a big deal for me. I can finally use a foldable without constantly worrying about breaking it. www.pocket-lint.com/key-upgrade-...
Going topside.
November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Going topside.
I got my hands on the final version of @dbrand.bsky.social Xbox Ally X case Killswitch case. The grip on the rubber is smoother and more comfortable to hold for long periods. The scratching issue with the back plastic also seems to be gone.
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I got my hands on the final version of @dbrand.bsky.social Xbox Ally X case Killswitch case. The grip on the rubber is smoother and more comfortable to hold for long periods. The scratching issue with the back plastic also seems to be gone.
You’re going to have to pay to access your friend’s not exactly legal collection of movies through Plex now. www.pocket-lint.com/free-plex-re...
Plex's crackdown on free remote streaming is starting with its Roku app
The change is coming to other platforms in 2026.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
You’re going to have to pay to access your friend’s not exactly legal collection of movies through Plex now. www.pocket-lint.com/free-plex-re...
It’s time to get into Game Boy ROM dumping.
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It’s time to get into Game Boy ROM dumping.
You can finally use Waze on Android phones when you’re connected to Android Auto. It’s a minor update, but it’s still extremely useful, especially if you change destinations and settings a lot when you’re on a the go. www.pocket-lint.com/waze-best-le...
One of Waze's best lesser-known CarPlay features is finally coming to Android Auto
You can now access Waze on your Android phone while connected to Android Auto
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November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
You can finally use Waze on Android phones when you’re connected to Android Auto. It’s a minor update, but it’s still extremely useful, especially if you change destinations and settings a lot when you’re on a the go. www.pocket-lint.com/waze-best-le...
Default Game Profiles is a really good idea from Microsoft and Asus. Anything that makes getting games up and running on the ROG Xbox Ally X more seamless is a smart move (the feature just needs wider support now). www.pocket-lint.com/update-your-...
Update your ROG Xbox Ally X now to get this free upgrade
Microsoft and Asus are making it easier to make sure your games are optimized for the handheld's hardware.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Default Game Profiles is a really good idea from Microsoft and Asus. Anything that makes getting games up and running on the ROG Xbox Ally X more seamless is a smart move (the feature just needs wider support now). www.pocket-lint.com/update-your-...
This is an Xbox. Seriously, someone buy me these. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Level Up Your Look: Xbox and Crocs Launch Exclusive Gaming-Inspired Classic Clogs - Xbox Wire
Xbox and Crocs have teamed up to release limited edition controller-inspired clogs and game-centric Jibbitz charms.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This is an Xbox. Seriously, someone buy me these. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
I love a cheap dongle that gets the job done - here’s the latest one I’ve found. It really makes posting photos from my DSLR much quicker when I’m on the go. www.pocket-lint.com/add-more-usb...
I added an SD card and USB-A port to my iPhone for $10
If you need to post photos from your DSLR quickly, this cheap accessory helps you easily live the dongle life.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I love a cheap dongle that gets the job done - here’s the latest one I’ve found. It really makes posting photos from my DSLR much quicker when I’m on the go. www.pocket-lint.com/add-more-usb...
If you’re not shoehorning AI into your workflow in a way that doesn’t make sense, you’re falling behind.
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If you’re not shoehorning AI into your workflow in a way that doesn’t make sense, you’re falling behind.
The Xbox Full Screen Experience is now available on Windows 11 desktops, laptops, and handhelds. I really like the stripped-back UI on the Xbox ROG Ally X, so I’m looking forward to trying it on my PC. www.pocket-lint.com/rog-xbox-all...
The ROG Xbox Ally X’s secret weapon just landed on every Windows 11 device
The Xbox Full Screen Experience can now be easily installed on every Windows 11-powered handheld.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Xbox Full Screen Experience is now available on Windows 11 desktops, laptops, and handhelds. I really like the stripped-back UI on the Xbox ROG Ally X, so I’m looking forward to trying it on my PC. www.pocket-lint.com/rog-xbox-all...
I am increasingly getting tired of Microsoft putting Copilot in everything. www.pocket-lint.com/windows-11-c...
Windows 11's Copilot integration is somehow getting even messier
Sometimes it feels like Microsoft really doesn't have a clear plan for Copilot.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I am increasingly getting tired of Microsoft putting Copilot in everything. www.pocket-lint.com/windows-11-c...
Last night in Arc Raiders, I used the “don’t shoot” emote, and what I assume was a 12-year-old started swearing up a storm, yelling that he was going to kill me and my friend because we’re “suss.” We hid in a room, jumped out, and then filled him with bullets. I love this game.
November 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Last night in Arc Raiders, I used the “don’t shoot” emote, and what I assume was a 12-year-old started swearing up a storm, yelling that he was going to kill me and my friend because we’re “suss.” We hid in a room, jumped out, and then filled him with bullets. I love this game.
There is just no way the Steam Machine is going to cost $500. www.pocket-lint.com/steam-machin...
The Steam Machine is going to be more expensive than you think
If hoped Valve's Steam Machine would cost in the range of $500, you're likely going to be disappointed.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
There is just no way the Steam Machine is going to cost $500. www.pocket-lint.com/steam-machin...
Okay, so I think I’m totally sold on Arc Raiders. I spent 20 mins looting and was about to extract, only to have a high-level player run out of the bushes and one-shot me with a shot gun as soon as the elevator arrived lol.
November 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Okay, so I think I’m totally sold on Arc Raiders. I spent 20 mins looting and was about to extract, only to have a high-level player run out of the bushes and one-shot me with a shot gun as soon as the elevator arrived lol.
With the iPhone 17, Apple has finally released a base iPhone without notable compromises. I can’t believe it’s taken this long for a 120Hz display to make its way to the device. www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone...
The iPhone 17 finally feels like the phone everyone secretly wanted from Apple
This year's base iPhone finally includes all of the key features most Apple smartphone users care about.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
With the iPhone 17, Apple has finally released a base iPhone without notable compromises. I can’t believe it’s taken this long for a 120Hz display to make its way to the device. www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone...
This story is part of my new campaign to make enshitification a real word. www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-reduc...
3 ways I fight Google Chrome's enshitification
On desktop PCs, Google Chrome is notoriously a RAM and CPU hog. Here are some simple measures you can take to optimize performance and efficiency.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This story is part of my new campaign to make enshitification a real word. www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-reduc...
So this looks bad, but maybe not as bad as I expected. www.ign.com/articles/nin...
Nintendo Issues First Official The Legend of Zelda Movie Photos Showing Link and Zelda In Costume - IGN
Nintendo has just released the first set photos showing its The Legend of Zelda live-action stars in action.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
So this looks bad, but maybe not as bad as I expected. www.ign.com/articles/nin...
You know a LinkedIn post is seriously performative when it features green check marks beside every point.
November 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
You know a LinkedIn post is seriously performative when it features green check marks beside every point.
There’s nothing quite like someone name-dropping what university they went to in an argument. It makes me suddenly disregard pretty much everything they’re saying.
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
There’s nothing quite like someone name-dropping what university they went to in an argument. It makes me suddenly disregard pretty much everything they’re saying.
I miss when tech blogging was just writing about cool stuff you’re into, knowing that it would likely resonate with others that are passionate about the same tech as you, instead of serving an almighty black box algorithm that shifts on a whim.
November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I miss when tech blogging was just writing about cool stuff you’re into, knowing that it would likely resonate with others that are passionate about the same tech as you, instead of serving an almighty black box algorithm that shifts on a whim.
I thought it was weird the Steam Machine doesn’t officially feature HDMI 2.1, so I did a bit of research. Here’s what I figured out. www.pocket-lint.com/steam-machin...
The Steam Machine's HDMI 2.1 compatibility, explained
Valve's upcoming revival of the Steam Machine doesn't officially feature HDMI 2.1, but it's capable of handling the majority of the port's specs.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I thought it was weird the Steam Machine doesn’t officially feature HDMI 2.1, so I did a bit of research. Here’s what I figured out. www.pocket-lint.com/steam-machin...