Patrick Hearn
Former Technology Writer
Author/Co-Author of 1467 articles
Patrick has written about tech for more than 15 years and isn't slowing down anytime soon. With previous clients ranging from CNET to Yahoo, his work focuses on everything from the latest video games to exactly how to integrate smart lights into your living room.
It’s high time phone makers followed the iPhone 17 and ditched 128GB
Base storage of 128GB is not enough in the modern world.
Nothing officially unveils the Ear (3), its swankiest set of earbuds yet
The Nothing Ear (3) not only sports a serious glow-up, but some interesting features too.
Samsung’s trifold smartphone might be here sooner than you think
Samsung says it plans to announce its long-rumored trifold device this year, but a tipster suggests it's coming sooner than that.
After a conspicuously long absence, Instagram is now available for iPads
It's taken 15 years, but Instagram finally gets an iPad-specific app.
JBL’s latest lineup of blasters are the perfect companions to backyard barbecues
JBL has announced two brand-new portable speakers that bring big sound in a small package.
Dolby Vision 2 arrives with cutting-edge features and Content Intelligence
Dolby has announced Dolby Vision 2, and it's a major step up from the original.
The JBL Grip is about the size size of a seltzer can, but so much louder
JBL's newest on-the-go speaker is a pint-sized package with a lot of sound and power.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra might not see much of a battery upgrade after all
A new certification indicates the same battery as prior models, but that might not affect performance.
The Google Nest ecosystem is receiving a long-overdue upgrade
A leak suggests higher-resolution cameras, more color options, and better features are on the way.
The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is official, and it’ll be here sooner than you think
Samsung's next budget-friendly tablet is just around the corner.
New report suggests Apple’s long-delayed HomePod will arrive next year
Mark Gurman says Apple's latest addition to its smart home lineup might be closer than you think.
Alexa+ is good, but still has room to grow
The Amazon smart home platform's new and improved assistant is a big step forward, but it's just getting started.
Gemini with Google Home is poised to give Alexa+ some serious competition
Gemini for Home promises to elevate your Google smart home experience to never-before-seen heights.
Phynd partners with Samsung to provide free cloud gaming services
Your Samsung smart TV is about to offer even more functionality in the form of a free, ad-supported gaming service.