Patrick O'Rourke

Look, 8GB of RAM in the MacBook Neo isn’t great in 2026, but in the context of the RAM shortage, I kind of get it. I’m also willing to bet anyone that thinks that computer won’t run absolutely fine for basic tasks, likely hasn’t used a Mac recently.

Back when I got Apple products early, this was always one of my biggest concerns when running benchmarks. I’m surprised it still happens so often.

All of these “leaked” M5 and MacBook Neo benchmarks are just reviewers that haven’t paid for Geekbench and the results are getting automatically uploaded 🫡.

Grammarly is using our identities without permission Grammarly’s AI stole my boss’s identity.

I really like Grammarly and have used it for years, but taking subject matter expert writing styles and dropping them into an AI tool without permission is wild. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

3 simple ways to speed up your Plex server’s transcoding If you're content is buffering, these quick fixes might help

Transcoding isn’t very common with home media servers anymore, but here’s a few ways to speed it up with Plex. www.xda-developers.com/simple-ways-...

4 often overlooked Fire TV Stick features that are super useful Some of these features are more obvious than others, but they’re all handy.

Here’s a few lesser-known Fire TV Stick features I’ve found really useful. www.xda-developers.com/often-overlo...

Jellyfin’s Roku app gets a big update with new features and UI tweaks The popular open source alternative to Plex keeps getting better.

Jellyfin’s latest Roku app update is pretty substantial. www.xda-developers.com/jellyfin-rok...

Microsoft confirms ‘Project Helix,’ its next-gen Xbox that can also play PC games After months of rumors, it's now clear the tech giant plans to blur the lines between console and PC.

I’m still worried about the Xbox Full Screen Experience powering the next Xbox. It’s still janky and kind of sucks on the Xbox Ally X. www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-co...

This controller turned my smartphone into the ultimate Game Boy If you're looking for a cheap controller to play retro games on your phone, it doesn't get better than GameSir's Pocket Taco.

The Pocket Taco has become my new go-to retro controller because it’s the one I have on me all the time. At $35, it’s pretty impossible to beat. www.xda-developers.com/gamesir-pock...

To be clear, this laptop isn’t for and I wouldn’t buy it (I need more from a laptop). But there’s an audience of Mac users out there that just want a basic, affordable MacBook. The big question for me is how smooth it performs with just 8GB of RAM.

Apple's colorful new MacBook Neo has an iPhone processor and just 8GB of RAM After years of rumors, Apple's entry-level MacBook Neo has finally been revealed.

The MacBook Neo looks great (the Citrus color is awesome). Apple has needed a true entry-level laptop for a long time, and this is it. www.xda-developers.com/apple-colorf...

Time to go fishing.

This wild phone can light stuff on fire If you need to start a fire or light a cigarette, Oukitel's WP63 has your back

The 5G cigarette phone is here. www.xda-developers.com/this-wild-ph...

Google's 2026 Pixel feature drop is huge Expanded Circle to Search, the Now Playing app, a new desktop mode, and more.

I’m just here for the SpongeBob SquarePants theme pack. www.xda-developers.com/google-2026-...

4 exclusive Pixel features you won’t find on other Android phones Google's take on Android offers more than just a great-looking UI and clean hardware.

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10’s Add Me still feels like magic. www.xda-developers.com/exclusive-pi...

Apple's Studio Display XDR is back with Mini LED and 120Hz, but the standard model still features a 60Hz panel Hopefully, the 12-megapixel Center Stage camera has also been updated.

It’s pretty wild that the new standard Studio Display doesn’t feature a 120Hz refresh rate. www.xda-developers.com/apple-studio...

MWC 2026’s most bizarre phone can start fires (on purpose) Its built-in igniter is designed to help light campfires, but it looks like it'll work on cigarettes.

We never got a 5G vape phone, but at least there’s a cig phone now. www.engadget.com/mobile/smart...

Apple's M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pro, and updated MacBook Air cost more than last year's models The new Macs will be available for pre-order starting March 4th.

It sucks, but I totally expected this price increase. www.xda-developers.com/apple-announ...

I want to play Pokopia, but $100 before tax for a video game continues to feel wild to me.

Motorola finally unveils its book-style foldable's key specs We still don't know how much the Motorola Fold will cost or when it will release.

The Motorola Fold is shaping up to be a pretty solid-looking foldable (6,000 mAh) is a huge battery. www.xda-developers.com/motorola-fin...

lol.

Qualcomm is already laying the groundwork for 6G Didn't we just get 5G?

Oh good, 6G is actually a thing now… I can’t wait to hear how it’s going to “revolutionize AI” for the next 3-5 years. www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-alr...

Apple reveals "30 percent faster" M4 iPad Air and A19-powered iPhone 17e with upgraded camera The iPad Air and the iPhone 17e start at $600

Apple has officially reveals the M4 iPad Air and the iPhone 17e. Both devices are pretty expected upgrades with no surprises. www.xda-developers.com/apple-reveal...

Trump says he is banning all federal agencies from using Anthropic The AI platform isn't bowing to the Pentagon.

It’s really good to see Anthropic holding its ground on this (at least so far). www.xda-developers.com/president-tr...

The Steam Deck OLED is in stock right now on Steam Move quick, because the handheld likely won't be around for long.

If you’re looking for a Steam Deck OLED, the 512GB version is in stock on Steam right now. www.xda-developers.com/steam-deck-o...

Netflix says it isn't increasing its bid for Warner Bros., leaving an opening for Paramount At this point, it's unclear where the Warner Bros. acquisition will land.

It looks like the Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal is dead. At least HBO won’t suck now. www.xda-developers.com/netflix-isnt...

Lenovo might reveal a foldable gaming handheld that doubles as a Windows 11 laptop The transforming Legion Go Fold is expected to be officially revealed at MWC 2026.

This foldable Lenovo handheld is cool, but I really think it’s just a proof-of-concept and not a product that’s ever going to be released. www.xda-developers.com/lenovo-rumor...

This laptop sleeve doubles as a portable wireless charger Razer's new laptop case keeps your smartphone earbuds topped up when you're on the go.

A laptop sleeve with a wireless charger is a good idea that I’m surprised doesn’t already exist. www.xda-developers.com/razer-16-inc...

The new Pokémon starters look… fine? I don’t see how these are any worse than every recent generation.

The Nvidia Shield TV gets a new update — here’s what’s changed The chip giant continues to release firmware updates for one of the best Android TV devices out there.

Nvidia’s continued support for the Shield TV is impressive. www.xda-developers.com/nvidia-shiel...