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Patrick Hearn

Patrick Hearn

Mobile Writer

Patrick Hearn writes about smart home technology like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, smart light bulbs, and more. If it's a smart or connected device, he has probably been hands-on with it or at least written about the product at some point.

Patrick also has bylines at CNET, Progressive, Xfinity, GameSpot, Online Tech Tips, and a number of other publications. When not working on the latest smart tech, he spends his time writing a sci-fi/fantasy fiction series.

A player dribbles a ball in EA Sports FC 24.

EA Sports FC Mobile will stream select soccer games in-app for free

EA Sports FC Mobile will give players the chance to earn in-game rewards with four free live broadcasts.
Gaming News
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16e showing the screen.

The iPhone 18 Pro could see a major design change

A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could look quite a bit different than previous models.
Mobile News
Half-Life 3

Half-Life 3 is reportedly not just in development, but nearly finished

According to new leaks, Half-Life 3 is nearly complete and could release as soon as this summer. If it exists at all.
Gaming News
Alleged concept render of the iPhone 17 Air in black.

The iPhone 17 Air might not stack up in terms of battery life

A new report suggests the iPhone 17 Air might suffer in the battery department due to its size.
Mobile News
Garn47

The inexplicable indie Garn47 just received another major update

Garn47 is a small indie title that's part 3D platforming, part exploration, and part weird.
Gaming News
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE laying face-down outside.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could be here sooner rather than later

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is on the way, likely releasing sometime around fall of this year.
Mobile News
Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

5 games to play now that Grand Theft Auto 6 is delayed

Grand Theft Auto might be delayed until 2026, but there here are a few other excellent choices to fill the void.
Gaming Features
The colorful main cast of characters in Chrono Trigger.

Chrono Trigger creator Yuji Horii might have just hinted at a remake

In an interview at Comicon Naples, Horii let slip that something Chrono Trigger related might be in development.
Gaming News
Rust Jungle biomes

Rust just made a game-changing addition to its map for the first time in years

Welcome to the jungle, where new enemies, new weapons, and more chaos wait for players.
Gaming News
Pulling up Siri on lock screen of iPhone.

Apple admits Siri’s AI features are “taking a bit longer” than expected

Tim Cook assured analysts that the features were under development, but weren't yet ready for release.
Mobile News
GTA 6

GTA 6 delay is good for the game, but that doesn’t mean I’m not disappointed

Grand Theft Auto 6 needs more time to cook, but the delay leaves fans in a lurch.
Gaming Features
RedMagic Nova Gaming Tablet

A new RedMagic gaming tablet could launch as early as this month

A tipster has suggested RedMagic might have a new gaming tablet ready for launch within two months.
Mobile News
Hornet dueling in a field of white flowers.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is in a playable state, but still lacks a launch date

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable as part of the Game Worlds exhibit in Melbourne, Australia.
Gaming News
Xbox Series S placed on a white table with the controller just in front of it

Xbox consoles, controllers, and games are about to get more expensive

Microsoft has announced a global price increase on Xbox consoles and accessories, along with some first-party titles.
Gaming News
A Borderlands psycho mask being held in front of a ton of flames.

Borderlands 4 is the most multiplayer-focused game in the franchise yet

Borderlands 4 makes playing with your friends easier than ever and introduces some welcome improvements to gameplay.
Gaming News
A player plays a straight in Balatro.

PlayStation Plus gets one of 2024’s best games in May

May arrives with a retro-styled FPS, a roguelike deck-builder, and a dinosaur-infested survival game.
Gaming News
Apple Invites on iPhone.

iPhone prices are increasing, but not for the reason you think

According to a new report, the average price of iPhones has increased.
Mobile News
Tank 3 Pro in someone's hand.

I used a phone with a 23,800mAh battery, it’s both brilliant and terrible

The Unihertz Tank 3 Pro has the craziest battery capacity I've ever seen on a phone, but it's built like a brick.
Mobile Features
Looking through a portal in Splitgate 2.

Splitgate 2 announces an open beta and an “infinite” number of maps

If you missed Splitgate 2's open alpha test, you'll have another chance to play the game soon.
Gaming News
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 is coming sooner than expected, with a State of Play tomorrow

Borderlands 4 release date has been moved up to earlier this year.
Gaming News
Alleged render of iPhone 17 air in silver color.

The iPhone 17 might see a huge RAM upgrade

According to a reliable source, the iPhone 17 might make gain a RAM upgrade to help with Apple Intelligence.
Mobile News
A lizard looks down on a town in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

One Oblivion player visited Hammerfell a game early

Several Oblivion Remastered players have broken outside the boundaries of the map and explored other regions.
Gaming News
Anniversary art for StarCraft.

Starcraft is reportedly back, from the last developer you’d ever expect

The Starcraft bidding war has reportedly come to an end, and the winner isn't who you expect.
Gaming News
The Google Pixel 9a's screen.

Google One subscribers could get a hugely important eSIM feature

The latest version of the Google Play Store's beta suggests you might be able to backup your eSIM soon.
Mobile News
Zois getting married in Inzoi.

Inzoi update: 5 key things we learned from Kjun’s open letter

The Sims competitor Inzoi's director has promised better communication with its community.
Gaming Features
Key art for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

If Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the best game of all time, this is why

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sets itself apart by breaking the rules in all the right ways.
Gaming Features
Tank 3 Pro

5 things I learned using an outrageous projector smartphone for a week

The Tank 3 Pro is a smartphone with a built-in projector and one of the most intriguing pieces of tech I've ever used.
Mobile Features
Nest Thermostat

Google’s Nest thermostat cull is a warning to all smart home users

Google has announced an end-of-life update to its first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats.
Smart Home Smart Home Features
A Dell laptop connected to a hard drive on a couch.

Outlook typing lag will finally get a fix from Microsoft

Unfortunately, users might have to deal with the bug until next month.
Computing News
Breath of Fire IV

GOG restores a classic RPG more than two decades after its launch

Breath of Fire IV has been updated and modernized for Windows 10 and 11, including full controller support.
Gaming News
Aloy standing in front of the Hollywood sign in Horizon Forbidden West.

Samsung demoed Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there’s a catch

In a stunning graphical display, Samsung showed what the future of gaming visuals could look like.
Gaming News
OnePlus 13T

OnePlus 13T: Everything you need to know

The OnePlus 13T is officially available in China, and it's surprisingly powerful for its size.
Mobile Features
An LG G5 OLED TV hanging on a wall in a bright living room.

If you have an LG TV, you might have received a major Xbox upgrade

Select web-connected LG smart TVs can now stream Xbox games straight from the internet.
Audio / Video News
A beginning card collection.

Pokémon TCG Pocket goes tropical with two Alolan-inspired packs

Pokemon TCG Pocket is adding even more Pokemon to its lineup, including Lunala and Solgaleo.
Gaming News
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