Brittany Roston
School
University Of Akron
Expertise
3D, Software, Gaming
- Brittany was raised in a household full of computers and used that exposure early in life to start a career in tech writing.
- Always eager to write code, she constructed her first program in Visual Basic in the '90s. A decade later, she created a banana boxing game during the peak of Flash gaming popularity in the mid-aughts.
- She is so passionate about 3D modeling and design that she has used Blender and Cinema4D to create 3D models of consumer gadgets.
Experience
Brittany began writing about consumer technology during college, penning articles, features, and reviews for a number of private clients and publications, including Laptop Logic. She joined SlashGear in 2012 and DPReview in 2014, working as a news and features writer at both before transitioning to a senior editor role at SlashGear in 2016. Brittany has written more than 20,000 articles, features, op-eds, and reviews for SlashGear on diverse topics ranging from the latest scientific findings to consumer gadgets, enterprise software, and big tech business matters.
Education
Brittany has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Akron and a Business English Specialization from Arizona State University.
SlashGear's content hails from a group of experienced technology and automotive editors and a wide-ranging team of writers, engineers, enthusiasts, and experts across consumer tech and transportation. Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute breaking news coverage as well as original and engaging opinion and editorial content that serves as the ultimate resource for those who want to stay up to date on the latest and greatest the industry has to offer.
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Stories By Brittany Roston
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Elon Musk's super-app ambitions are reportedly now underway and Twitter employees have mere months to get the ball rolling. The first mission? Banking.
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The Biden-Harris administration selected 31 regions throughout the U.S. from a pool of almost 400 applications. Nearly $500 million in grants are up for grabs.
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Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus are the latest to get on board with Tesla's North America Charging Standard. Existing BEV owners will get an adapter.
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If you're still clinging to your old Basic plan, prepare yourself. Netflix says both Basic and Premium customers will pay more starting now.
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Fitbit has confirmed a major service outage is impacting its customers. Many users are unable to sign into their accounts and record activity data in the app.
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Samsung's Fan Edition lineup is back with the unveiling of the Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE, and the Galaxy Buds FE. Here are the flagship features they offer.
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Apple has released macOS Sonoma for anyone to download and install on a supported Mac computer. Here's how to do that and why you should upgrade.
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Stop fiddling with the car tuner on your road trip. With these CarPlay-supported radio apps, you will always be covered, as long as you've internet.
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Would you like to share your digital PlayStation games with a friend who doesn't live under the same roof as you? Here's how to set that up.
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If you press and hold down the Home button on the right Joy-Con, you can bring up a nifty Switch feature that's very helpful for quick tweaks and in TV mode.
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Nintendo added content management options in later software updates to the Switch including the ability to wirelessly transfer screenshots to a smartphone.
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Sony is gearing up to launch the Deep Earth Collection for the PlayStation 5. You don't have to wait long to get the new console covers and DualSense colors.
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Ford's mighty Raptor and Tremor F-150 variants are back for the 2024 model year, boasting everything needed for drivers to take their trucks off-road.
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It's official: the iPhone 15 Pro models feature a body made from high-grade titanium, opening the door for subtle but important design changes.
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Whether you're tired of experiencing issues or you're simply planning to move somewhere that lacks service, there are multiple ways to cancel Comcast Xfinity.
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It's not just you! Comcast's Xfinity Stream is experiencing a widespread outage, causing some users to miss the NFL Sunday kickoff.
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Coming this November, Sony wants to sell you a $200 handheld that can stream games from your PS5. You can do it for much less on your own.
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Plugins are a great way to get the most out of OpenAI's chatbot, but if the feature isn't showing up in your ChatGPT account, you'll need to follow these steps.
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Honor is back with its latest foldable, the Magic V2. Joining the model is an intriguing concept version of the phone - one you can sling over your shoulder.
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While many streaming companies have increased their rates over the past several months, Starz is bucking the trend and instead lowering its price, sort of.
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Tesla is hiring a program manager in Texas, and the job listing reveals that there's a rental program in the works. Many details remain a mystery, though.
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Fisker is back with key info about its upcoming electric pickup truck, detailing everything from the Alaska's expandable bed to its unique cockpit elements.
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Amazon is testing a change to the way it presents product ratings in search results, and some are worried the new design could be used to deceive users.
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Amazon Prime subscribers will pay more for Music Unlimited starting next month. A similar price increase hit non-Prime customers in early 2023.
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Fisker's upcoming convertible supercar EV, the Ronin, will pack some seriously impressive specs and features. It'll also get a very limited production run.
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If you're eager to participate in this season's fantasy football festivities, you can do so directly from your Android smartphone or iPhone using these apps.
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Following a small delay, SpaceX successfully launched 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, expanding the space-based internet service's constellation.