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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.

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Okami is back, and Hideki Kamiya is at the head once more

The beloved franchise Okami hasn't seen a new entry since 2010, but now the sequel is in development with Hideki Kamiya once more at the reins.
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Mafia: The Old Country takes the franchise back to its bloody roots in new trailer

Mafia: The Old Country reveled a new trailer showing off its beautiful and bloody gameplay at The Game Awards 2024.
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Play Elden Ring: Nightreign together with friends in 2025

Elden Ring: Nightreign is a new multiplayer game set in the world you know and love, and it's coming out in 2025.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium.

Things still aren’t looking good for Apple’s iOS 19 update

Following the slow rollout of iOS 18, iOS 19 might face similar delays as engineers face a backlog of work on iOS 18 features.
Mobile News
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This may be our first look at the iPhone 17 Pro’s massive redesign

The iPhone 17 could get a major redesign that arranges its cameras in a way that's closer to a Pixel than any previous iPhone.
Mobile News
A Pokemon and Aardman teaser trailer.

Clay-types? Pokemon is partnering with Aardman on a 2027 project

The Pokemon Company and Aardman, the minds behind Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, have announced a project set to release in 2027.
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You can now buy a refurbished Steam Deck straight from Valve — if it’s in stock

The weather might be getting colder, but refurbished Steam Decks are available from valve at prices so hot, you won't need a jacket.
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Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness

Google has a feature in the works that could potentially reduce motion sickness symptoms. Here's how it could work on your Android phone.
Mobile News
A violet Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus lying face-down on a shelf.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 going to be more expensive? It’s complicated

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might see different prices in different regions based on the cost of manufacturing, potential tariffs, and a variety of other factors.
Mobile News
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We might have accidentally gotten our first look at the Switch 2

A potential Switch 2 accessory was teased online, and a video shows what might be a blurry Switch 2.
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FTC issuing $72 million in refunds over ‘unwanted’ Fortnite purchases

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players as part of a settlement with Epic Games over predatory monetization practices.
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The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.
Mobile News
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Bad news, Samsung fans. The Galaxy S25 series might get a price increase

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be getting a price hike due to a variety of different factors, including rising costs and the cloudy political climate.
Mobile News
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Apple Pay finally has an alternative on the iPhone, and it’s a big deal

Since its release, Apple Pay has been the only contactless payment service available on the iPhone. Now, that's changing.
Mobile News
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Indie game marketplace Itch.io got taken down due to a faulty Funko AI

Itch.io was offline for a few hours, and it was all due to Funko and an AI tool it uses to generate claims, Itch.io claims.
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It looks like the iPhone 18 may get a significant price increase

The iPhone 18 is getting a smaller chip, but that trade-off means a potentially higher upfront cost.
Mobile News
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Lego Fortnite is getting a massive update, including a new game mode

Lego Fortnite remains one of the game's most popular modes, but a new update and the addition of a social mode give players even more options.
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Fortnite faces community backlash over the addition of bots in OG mode

Fortnite OG has enabled bots, but players find the artificially unintelligent NPCs pose next to no challenge and detract from the battle royale experience.
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Valve’s Fremont could be the successor to the Steam Machine

After stumbling across a reference in the latest Steam Deck kernel, a Reddit user suggested a new (and long-awaited) Steam Machine could be in development.
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PowerWash Simulator’s latest seasonal update is here, and it’s festive

If you've left Muckville clean enough to satisfy even its picky residents, this new task of cleaning up the ice rink is perfect for you.
Gaming News
A barbarian character in Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 bugs making you feel exiled? Fixes are on the way

Path of Exile 2 is now out in early access, but it was a bumpy start. The team at Grinding Gear Games have laid out their approach to fixing the bugs.
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It only took 20 minutes for Fortnite OG to pass 1 million players

Fortnite OG released this morning as a permanent fixture to the game's lineup, and it broke 1 million players in 20 minutes.
Gaming News
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This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone

Tecno unveiled two new imaging technologies at its Future Lens 2024 event that could bring 400MP photos to smartphones.
Mobile News
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Delta Force devs warn against cheating, exploits, and … USB drives?

Delta Force's developers are taking a hard stance on cheating, and even a USB drive could get you in trouble.
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Some Samsung Messages users are about to lose RCS support

Samsung Messages for Verizon will lose RCS support on January 6 of next year as the company makes another effort to push users to Google Messages.
Mobile News
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EVE Frontier brings fresh new elements, including blockchain, to EVE universe

EVE Frontier is a darkly welcoming entry in the EVE universe and offers a perfect starting point for new players, all while introducing unique gameplay elements.
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The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 in Mocha Mousse.

The Motorola Razr Plus just got a striking new color

The Motorola Razr is getting a new color option: Mocha Mousse. It's a warm hue of brown that's best described as ... interesting.
Mobile News
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The iPhone 18 may get a big redesign you won’t be able to see

The iPhone 18 could have radically different internal components with faster memory, but at the cost of battery life.
Mobile News
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Epic Games just gave Fortnite veterans the best gift: permanent OG mode

The fan-favorite mode Fortnite OG is coming back, and this time for good.
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You can now download Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s character creator for free

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been praised for its comprehensive character designer, and now you can try it out free for yourself.
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XDefiant servers are closing in June as Ubisoft announces more layoffs

Ubisoft is closing down XDefiant, shuttering two development studios, and laying off 277 people.
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You’re going to have to wait a while longer for Samsung’s first trifold phone

Samsung's rumored trifold phone might launch in early 2026 versus mid-to-late 2025, according to tipster Ross Young.
Mobile News
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An Apple insider just gave us a hint about the M5 iPad Pro release date

The M5 iPad Pro is already queued for mass production, with an estimated release window in the second half of 2025.
Mobile News
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Put those foolish ambitions to rest: Elden Ring 2 isn’t coming anytime soon

According to an interview given by FromSoftware's Hidetaki Miyazaki, the studio is not considering Elden Ring 2.
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