The Empire Blog

It took two years for the first PS5 jailbreak to appear. How it works, how Sony responded, and what it means for owners.

Modern phones have thousands of tiny connections. After a drop, some can break with no sign on the outside. That's why a refurbished phone is like a car that's been in an accident.

The next 30 minutes are critical. Follow these steps and give your phone the best possible chance of survival.

The science behind fast charging, the myths, and the charging habits that will genuinely extend your battery's life.

Refurbished phones can save you hundreds of dollars, or leave you with someone else's problems.

Your PS5 powers on but the TV shows nothing. What to check, and when it needs a repair.

A blacklisted phone can't make calls or use data. Check the IMEI before you hand over cash.

Dust and poor ventilation shorten your PS5's life. How to keep it cool and when to get it cleaned.

Homebrew, emulators, game backups, custom themes — everything a modded Switch can do that Nintendo won't tell you.

A locked phone is useless to you. Check for iCloud Activation Lock and Google FRP before you pay.

Strange pop-ups, unknown apps, battery draining fast — here's how to tell if your phone is infected and exactly what to do about it.

Simple settings and habits that genuinely extend battery life on iPhone and Android — from Toronto's repair experts.