Gmail’s useful new AI inbox features will cost you $250 a month
Patrick O'Rourke Apr 2, 2026, 5:05 PM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
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I used an old router as a dedicated smart home network, and it solved two problems at once
3d agoThis $20 gadget finally fixed my smart doorbell’s weak Wi-Fi signal
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…That means no isolated IoT segment for the smart bulbs and cameras you don't trust, no clean way to keep a Tailscale exit node from having unfettered access to every other…
3 reasons Google's Pixel still feels unlike any other Android phone
Patrick O'Rourke Apr 1, 2026, 10:56 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
This hidden Android Auto display feature makes a bigger difference than I expected
Patrick O'Rourke Apr 28, 2026, 11:34 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
Cheap enterprise networking gear exposes the flaws in expensive consumer hardware
…A used enterprise router or switch can handle the congestion caused by countless high-performance and smart devices in your home better than average consumer-grade hardware. Your enterprise networking hardware may…
This lesser-known Pixel setting will change the way you use your phone
Patrick O'Rourke Apr 11, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
Google reveals the Whoop-like Fitbit Air and a redesigned Health app
Patrick O'Rourke May 7, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
I thought I needed a NAS, then I used this device for Plex instead
Patrick O'Rourke Apr 15, 2026, 11:33 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
Stop struggling with OPNsense — these 4 tweaks take a few minutes to make
…Get the most from OPNsense OPNsense is a powerful tool in securing your home network and opening up access to those who visit, and it keeps everything segmented for maximum performance. It…
Your 5-year-old router isn't just slow — it's an unpatched security loophole
…Without airtime fairness and other QoS settings , your router is left on its own to manage slow traffic from smart devices and high-priority traffic from your PC, smartphone, and laptop. It…