Ethan Zack
Location
Falls Church, Virginia
School
New York University
Expertise
Nintendo, Retro Hardware, Gaming PCs
- Ethan has covered several high-profile industry events, including the Athena Film Festival, New York Comic Con, and Quadio's 2019 Funhouse Festival.
- Thus far, he has written more than 900 tech and entertainment-focused articles of varying formats ranging from short-form news coverage to in-depth critical reviews.
- He has amassed a collection of vintage tech, including a number of CRT TVs and retro video game consoles.
Experience
Ethan Zack is a tech and entertainment writer with over five years' worth of professional experience writing about hardware, video games, comic books, film, and television. It was an epiphany moment for a young Ethan when he realized that writing coverage of his tech-centric interests could be just as enjoyable as engaging with the tech itself. Since then, he's dedicated his career to talking as much as he can about cutting-edge developments in the industries he cares about — and the more vintage stuff he's nostalgic for. His work has appeared in several established outlets, including Nintendo Life, Looper, Screen Rant, and SVG. When he isn't writing, you can find him livestreaming video games or watching one of the many, many movies from his massive classic film backlog.
Education
Ethan graduated from the College of Arts and Science at New York University in 2022 with a B.A. in journalism and history. Throughout his studies, Ethan also took classes on film analysis and video game theory.
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 Ethan Zack
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Acer is one of the more popular computer makers, with everything from Chromebooks to gaming PCs. But where are all those PCs made? We have the answer.
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Protecting your hearing on the jobsite is important, and so is catching some tunes or a podcast. We have some suggestions that can help you do both.
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Once your Xbox and display are in sync, you'll be amazed by the detail and fidelity you can unlock. Here's how to adjust Xbox Series X|S HDR settings.
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The LG 5.1 surround sound system is an ideal choice for upgrading your home theater setup, but connectivity can be an issue. Here's how to troubleshoot.
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If you're playing your favorite game and you want to see how your computer is powering through it, we'll show you how to open the FPS counter in Steam.
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Spotify's shuffle feature does not truly randomize the order of songs in a playlist, and it hasn't operated that way for quite a long time.
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Buick killed its subcompact SUV, the Encore, in 2023 to little fanfare. The company never said why, but if you look at the facts, it's kinda obvious.
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The Datsun 240z was enduringly popular in its own right, which also contributed to its reference and usage all throughout modern pop culture as well.
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AI is coming to your smartphone. Google and Samsung have already announced a number of AI features, but there are others that most Android phones have as well.
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Whether there are features you're no longer finding useful, or can't afford it anymore, canceling YouTube Premium is pretty straight-forward on any device.
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Cancelling your YouTube Music Premium subscription only takes a few steps, but the directions can vary a bit based on the device you're using.
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The Dodge Magnum has come and gone a few times, but since its most recent discontinuation in 2008, it seems the model is dead for good. Why did Dodge kill it?
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Ford's Taurus has since been discontinued, but several decades ago, it rejuvenated the at-the-time struggling automaker with its trailblazing design.
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Bearing the same namesake, there was a time in Yamaha's history where the experience of building pianos used to assist with building its motorcycles.
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Kymera Electric Body Boards is one of the few companies to appear on "Shark Tank" more than once. It found success the second time, but what is it up to now?
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Nintendo Switch users might be missing out on some extremely beneficial perks if they're not redeeming and using their Gold and Platinum Points.
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One of the most useful features of your Apple Watch is the ability to use Apple Pay from your wrist. We'll show you how to set it up and use it.
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Screen mirroring and casting are two very similar functions that both allow you to control a larger screen from a smaller one. Here are the differences.
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Metabo has developed a wide array of products over the course of its century-plus lifespan, but are the tools its manufactured worth buying today?
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Wallpapers don't need to be the same old static images we're used to. If you want to use something more active or animated, these programs can help.
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Valve's Steam Deck has introduced a whole new crowd to PC gaming, and much like a full-fledged desktop or laptop, you can customize it to suit your tastes.
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With the popularity of the Apple Vision Pro headset, some have wondered if it's doing any damage to its users' eyes. Here is everything we know.
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There is a simple solution to prolonging the wooden handles of your tools and it's something you probably already have. Here's what you need to know.