Patrick O'Rourke
@patrickorourke.bsky.social
@xdasocial.bsky.social News Editor and Entertainment Lead | Seen on CBC, CTV | https://expansionpak.substack.com | Past: @pocketlintcom, @mobilesyrup, Financial Post, Postmedia, Canada.com | [email protected]
I don’t know what I’m going to do when I hit the 100GB storage cap with my Adobe CC subscription. I only need the storage for Lightroom and paying another $13 a month on top of my $45 a month *student plan* would suck. Having my entire photo library everywhere is super useful.
January 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I don’t know what I’m going to do when I hit the 100GB storage cap with my Adobe CC subscription. I only need the storage for Lightroom and paying another $13 a month on top of my $45 a month *student plan* would suck. Having my entire photo library everywhere is super useful.
Landman is truly an awful TV show, but man do so enjoy the hell out of it. It’s like something straight out of 2006.
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Landman is truly an awful TV show, but man do so enjoy the hell out of it. It’s like something straight out of 2006.
I realized today that MSN Messenger lives on in the music I post to my Instagram stories that no one gives a shit about.
January 18, 2026 at 2:39 AM
I realized today that MSN Messenger lives on in the music I post to my Instagram stories that no one gives a shit about.
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Waze really needs to let you select alternate routes with CarPlay directly on your phone. It’s a minor issue, but is such a silly shortcoming.
January 18, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Waze really needs to let you select alternate routes with CarPlay directly on your phone. It’s a minor issue, but is such a silly shortcoming.
I’m adding EVs to my list of things entitled boomers shouldn’t be allowed to own. I just had a guy unplug my car “because it was done charging,” so he could plug his car in (it finished maybe 5-10 mins before I got out of the store).
January 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
I’m adding EVs to my list of things entitled boomers shouldn’t be allowed to own. I just had a guy unplug my car “because it was done charging,” so he could plug his car in (it finished maybe 5-10 mins before I got out of the store).
Unless it’s actually the Vita 2, I don’t have much interest in a PlayStation Portal Pro. www.xda-developers.com/upgraded-pla...
An upgraded PlayStation Portal could be on the way
The PlayStation Portal Pro is rumored to feature an OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Unless it’s actually the Vita 2, I don’t have much interest in a PlayStation Portal Pro. www.xda-developers.com/upgraded-pla...
Yea, prices are still going to go up lol. www.xda-developers.com/amd-says-it-...
AMD says it wants to keep GPU prices low amid the ongoing DRAM shortage
As the rampocalypse continues, AMD doesn't have plans to price gouge consumers.
www.xda-developers.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Yea, prices are still going to go up lol. www.xda-developers.com/amd-says-it-...
Nobody likes AI more than boomers. The amount of AI slop I see from older family members is wild. They always post it like the uncovered something secret. No, you just typed a prompt into Gemini.
January 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Nobody likes AI more than boomers. The amount of AI slop I see from older family members is wild. They always post it like the uncovered something secret. No, you just typed a prompt into Gemini.
If your tired of Windows 11’s AI Copilot features, Winslop is an easy way to remove them. I tested it out this morning and it’s a very straightforward app. www.xda-developers.com/tired-of-cop...
Tired of Copilot? Winslop lets you easily purge Windows 11's AI features
As the AI backlash continues to grow, more apps like this are going to appear.
www.xda-developers.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
If your tired of Windows 11’s AI Copilot features, Winslop is an easy way to remove them. I tested it out this morning and it’s a very straightforward app. www.xda-developers.com/tired-of-cop...
I still prefer Clicks’ Communicator, but the Titan Elite 2 also seems pretty cool. www.xda-developers.com/unihertz-tit...
Another BlackBerry-inspired smartphone has emerged
Unihertz's Titan Elite 2 offers key improvements over its predecessor, including an overall sleeker, more modern design.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
I still prefer Clicks’ Communicator, but the Titan Elite 2 also seems pretty cool. www.xda-developers.com/unihertz-tit...
The Naya Connect seems like it’s the modular keyboard I’ve always wanted. www.xda-developers.com/naya-connect...
This modular keyboard looks like it came from the future
If you've ever wanted to customize your keyboard in unique ways, the Naya Connect is what you've been waiting for.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:35 PM
The Naya Connect seems like it’s the modular keyboard I’ve always wanted. www.xda-developers.com/naya-connect...
The first GPU victim of the memory crisis has arrived. www.xda-developers.com/asus-nvidia-...
Asus has reportedly killed off Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB
Both GPUs are rumored to have reached "end of life" status.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The first GPU victim of the memory crisis has arrived. www.xda-developers.com/asus-nvidia-...
The cost of Spotify Premium is going up again in the US. www.xda-developers.com/spotify-is-i...
Spotify says it's increasing its prices "to keep delivering a great experience"
Premium, Duo, Family, and Student plans are all going up in the US
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January 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The cost of Spotify Premium is going up again in the US. www.xda-developers.com/spotify-is-i...
Here’s a few simple Plex settings I changed as soon as I set up my media server on my M4 Mac mini. www.xda-developers.com/im-back-on-p...
I’m back on Plex, and these are the 4 settings I changed right away
The home media server landscape has changed a lot since the last time I was immersed in it.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Here’s a few simple Plex settings I changed as soon as I set up my media server on my M4 Mac mini. www.xda-developers.com/im-back-on-p...
How is Verizon still down…?
January 15, 2026 at 1:09 AM
How is Verizon still down…?
Oh cool, stuff is “Stranger Things era” now.
January 14, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Oh cool, stuff is “Stranger Things era” now.
DLSS 4.5 has arrived. I’m excited to try it out tonight in Arc Raiders with my RTX 5090. www.xda-developers.com/nvidia-dlss-...
Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 is here to make your games look better and demand more power from your GPU
The anticipated Super Resolution update is here shortly after its reveal at CES 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
DLSS 4.5 has arrived. I’m excited to try it out tonight in Arc Raiders with my RTX 5090. www.xda-developers.com/nvidia-dlss-...
Verizon is experiencing an outage across the US right now. This is very reminiscent of when Rogers went down in Canada a few years ago. www.xda-developers.com/verizon-is-e...
Verizon has been hit by a nation-wide service outage
If your with Verizon and your phone can't find a network right now or your home internet isn't working, you aren't alone.
www.xda-developers.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Verizon is experiencing an outage across the US right now. This is very reminiscent of when Rogers went down in Canada a few years ago. www.xda-developers.com/verizon-is-e...
HP might be considering China-based DRAM suppliers as the memory crisis continues. www.xda-developers.com/hp-might-tur...
HP might turn to China-based DRAM suppliers amid global memory shortage
The PC maker reportedly wants to ditch Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron for some PC shipments.
www.xda-developers.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
HP might be considering China-based DRAM suppliers as the memory crisis continues. www.xda-developers.com/hp-might-tur...
Jellyfin’s Roku app just got a big update. www.xda-developers.com/jellyfin-lat...
Jellyfin's latest Roku app update aims to convince Plex users to switch
If you're a Roku user that runs their home media server with Jellyfin, you're going to like this update.
www.xda-developers.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Jellyfin’s Roku app just got a big update. www.xda-developers.com/jellyfin-lat...
The pain of losing a maxed out weapon in Arc Raiders is real…
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The pain of losing a maxed out weapon in Arc Raiders is real…
My big take away from CES is that PC manufacturers kind of hate the whole “AI PC” thing.
January 14, 2026 at 4:26 AM
My big take away from CES is that PC manufacturers kind of hate the whole “AI PC” thing.
This feels more than a little tone deaf, especially if you’re upgrading or building a PC right now. www.xda-developers.com/micron-says-...
Micron says quitting the DIY memory industry will actually "help consumers"
In a recent interview, a Micron executive said that the company still supplied DRAM to PC manufacturers like Dell, Asus, and more.
www.xda-developers.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
This feels more than a little tone deaf, especially if you’re upgrading or building a PC right now. www.xda-developers.com/micron-says-...
The memory crisis hasn’t caused the PC market to slow down yet. www.xda-developers.com/despite-the-...
Despite the rampocalypse, PC shipments still grew this past quarter
This positive growth trajectory isn't expected to continue into 2026.
www.xda-developers.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:31 PM
The memory crisis hasn’t caused the PC market to slow down yet. www.xda-developers.com/despite-the-...