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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The neurotechnology company Neuralink is facing another investigation, this one over allegedly improper handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
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Netflix isn't changing its mind about quashing freeloaders, though it will delay the rollout in the United States.
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Google may see AI as the future of search, but its conversational Bard AI may need to do some homework before we can fully rely on the answers it gives.
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The good news is that it's possible to use Xbox controllers with the Nintendo Switch. The bad news is that it's not as simple as connecting with Bluetooth.
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Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service has been available since 2021. Is it better for gaming than previous attempts at satellite internet?
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The Artificial Intelligence revolution continues, with Google declaring war on ChatGPT with its new Bard tech. Here's what you need to know.
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If you're having trouble getting your Steam Deck to connect to Wi-Fi, were have some troubleshooting tips you can try to get your game back on.
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If you want to change the colors of your Joy-Cons that came with your Nintendo Switch, there are a lot of great third-party options you can pick up.
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Your Steam Deck uses a USB-C charger just like your phone, but would it be safe to use your phone charger on your gaming rig? We have the answer for you.
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Switch games are expensive and rarely go on sale. We take a look at some of the Switch games people have regretted buying and the reasons for their regret.
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If you want to grow your points by playing Xbox games, you'll need to sign up for the Xbox Game Pass subscription.
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Nintendo Joy-Cons have a hidden feature. Unfortunately, Nintendo never actually uses it. Find out what that small black rectangle really is.
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If you dream about a future in which artificial intelligence can create new episodes of old TV shows, this AI project will be both exciting and disappointing.
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A former Facebook employee said that Meta can (and supposedly does) engage in negative testing that results in running down a user's phone battery.
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You've probably seen ads for 5G home internet service, which uses the same wireless data connection as your phone. They're convenient, but are they worth it?
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Twitter is reinstating some accounts that were permanently suspended under previous leadership, and it will let any appeal a suspension starting next month.
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Some models of the Nintendo Switch's Pro Controller contain a secret Easter egg as a showing of appreciation from Nintendo and all its dedicated fans.
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A recent update to the Microsoft Outlook app has updated the interface and move the navigation sidebar to the bottom. Here's how to move it back.
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If you find yourself having to give out your Wi-Fi password a lot, a nice hack is to turn it into a QR code and post it somewhere where visitors can scan it.
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A day after the riots at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021, Meta made the decision to ban Donald Trump. Now it's letting him return to Facebook.
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Despite falling stock prices, Tesla announced record earnings for Q4 2022, raking in over $3 billion in net income at the end of 2022. We have all the details.
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While the Nintendo Switch is basically an internet tablet, it does not come equipped with a web browsing app. The system does have a hidden browser, though.
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You might think that using a keyboard and mouse is solely the realm of the PC gamer. However, you can hook them up to your Xbox and play several popular games.
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In most cases, you can use your phone or tablet charger to recharge the Nintendo Switch due to how the USB Power Delivery specification is designed.
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Google Fiber and AT&T Fiber are similar products. Take a look at the differences between the two to help decide which is the best for your home.
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While every Wi-Fi router is different from one another, each router typically has LEDs and symbols to display basic information about your connection.
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Popular musician and self-described car enthusiast David Crosby fell in love with an unexpected model late in life, saying he would pick it over a Rolls-Royce.