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]
The only ornament that matters.
December 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The only ornament that matters.
I covered the Xbox Elite Series 2’s rampant issues a lot back at @mobilesyrup.com, but a new problem has appeared. I picked up the controller to play Arc Raiders last night and the top rubber on both sides is pealed back (the plastic is broken on the left, too).
December 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I covered the Xbox Elite Series 2’s rampant issues a lot back at @mobilesyrup.com, but a new problem has appeared. I picked up the controller to play Arc Raiders last night and the top rubber on both sides is pealed back (the plastic is broken on the left, too).
There is an upside down Pizza Pizza box in Season 4, Episode 4 of the Sopranos. There are no Pizza Pizza locations in the US (they’re only in Canada). This feels like a glitch in The Matrix™.
December 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
There is an upside down Pizza Pizza box in Season 4, Episode 4 of the Sopranos. There are no Pizza Pizza locations in the US (they’re only in Canada). This feels like a glitch in The Matrix™.
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.
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.
Using AI slop images like this as the header image for stories is gross (I really hope they aren’t AI-generated, but they really, really look like it). It’s even worse when it’s not disclosed
October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Using AI slop images like this as the header image for stories is gross (I really hope they aren’t AI-generated, but they really, really look like it). It’s even worse when it’s not disclosed
I haven’t used a Windows laptop in years. If remove these stickers, will I no longer be cool and does the laptop break?
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I haven’t used a Windows laptop in years. If remove these stickers, will I no longer be cool and does the laptop break?
The new @dbrand.bsky.social Killswitch case for the ROG Xbox Ally X is super solid (just like every Killswitch case I’ve used). It adds a bit of extra grip to the handheld’s arms and protects its easily scratched back.
October 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The new @dbrand.bsky.social Killswitch case for the ROG Xbox Ally X is super solid (just like every Killswitch case I’ve used). It adds a bit of extra grip to the handheld’s arms and protects its easily scratched back.
I’m still working on my Pixel 10 Pro Fold review, but I’m impressed with the phone so far, even if it feels like a minor update. IP68 on a foldable really is a big deal, though.
October 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I’m still working on my Pixel 10 Pro Fold review, but I’m impressed with the phone so far, even if it feels like a minor update. IP68 on a foldable really is a big deal, though.
I was wrong again lol. That top panel is side-set on the Game Boy Lego set cartridges, just like actual Game Boy carts.
October 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I was wrong again lol. That top panel is side-set on the Game Boy Lego set cartridges, just like actual Game Boy carts.
Here’s a few of my favourite photos from the review 📸.
October 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Here’s a few of my favourite photos from the review 📸.
I really hope this makes my smart home setup not suck.
October 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I really hope this makes my smart home setup not suck.
Shot on the iPhone 17 Air 📸.
October 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Shot on the iPhone 17 Air 📸.
Let’s do this.
October 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Let’s do this.
In my excitement to get this up, I totally missed the rails on the Lego cartridges. It makes them look much cleaner.
September 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
In my excitement to get this up, I totally missed the rails on the Lego cartridges. It makes them look much cleaner.
Here’s a few of my favourite photos from the story 📸.
September 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Here’s a few of my favourite photos from the story 📸.
The Lego Game Boy is so cool 👾🎮🕹️.
September 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Lego Game Boy is so cool 👾🎮🕹️.
iPhone 17 Pro baby 🍎
September 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
iPhone 17 Pro baby 🍎
Now that my iPhone 17 Pro is done, it’s time to use iPhone Air. So far my first observation is that it feels super light.
September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Now that my iPhone 17 Pro is done, it’s time to use iPhone Air. So far my first observation is that it feels super light.
Beats’ iPhone 17 Pro Kickstand Case with MagSafe and Camera Control is pretty nice but a bit slippery. Using a case with a strap attached to it does feel kind of weird though (it’s cool that it turns into a kickstand).
September 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Beats’ iPhone 17 Pro Kickstand Case with MagSafe and Camera Control is pretty nice but a bit slippery. Using a case with a strap attached to it does feel kind of weird though (it’s cool that it turns into a kickstand).