Barnell Anderson
School
Louisiana Tech University
Expertise
Cars, Tech, Smart Devices
- Barnell has been freelancing since 2016, covering cars, technology, and entertainment.
- He has spent the last year as a Feature Writer for Hot Cars, where he has covered a wealth of topics related to the auto world.
- Besides his writing experience, Barnell has spent the last 5 years working in Higher Education, specifically in Residential Life.
Experience
Barnell has a passion for cars, loves various types of music and television, and can talk extensively about technology and gadgets. In his free time, he enjoys going for walks, reading the latest books, as well as taking deep dives into the world of documentaries.
Education
Barnell holds both a Bachelor's and Master of Arts in English from Louisiana Tech University. He specialized in American literature but also gained a wealth of knowledge about writing and research in general.
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Stories By Barnell Anderson
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Love it or hate it, the Cybertruck's design is one of a kind. What inspired such a unique aesthetic? It turns out a James Bond classic played a role.
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Counting the cost of a fully-loaded 2022 Volvo XC40 reveals that the options are numerous, but the price isn't as shockingly monstrous as you might think.
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Years after the launch of the iPod, Microsoft introduced its own competitor. The Zune MP3 player faded away seemingly as quickly as it arrived.
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Back at the start of the '80s, Cadillac vehicles were released with a new sort of tech that was meant to conserve energy and allow drivers to save on gas costs.
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As with a desktop computer or laptop, the iPhone stores your browsing history when you use the internet, but you can clear that log anytime you want.
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While real-life cars are limited to the road, movies open the door for all sorts of possibilities, including some awesome vehicles that zoom across the sky.
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If you want an EV, the Tesla Model 3 is no doubt an appealing option. Many potential buyers still have range anxiety, but the numbers are reassuring.
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Both Hulu and Sling offer live TV channels over the internet, but that's pretty much all they have in common. The two services are different, but is one better?
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If you've ever looked at the Tesla logo and thought it was meant only to represent the letter T, you only know part of this mark's origin story.
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When it comes to renting a car for a long trip, it would appear that electric vehicles aren't yet up to the task -- unless, of course, you don't mind waiting.
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Audi is known for luxury and performance, but what about speed? The automaker has a number of models that'll meet your sports car needs at a variety of prices.
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For fans of fast cars that fit well into everyday life, the Acura NSX is the stuff that dreams are made of, but the original model doesn't come cheap.
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The replacement cost of this one Nissan GT-R part is a key example of why it's important to do deep research on all aspects of a vehicle before purchase.
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People have been waiting for new details about the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, and now we've finally learned when the SUV will be revealed.
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Ask just about any car enthusiast about their favorite sports cars from the 1990s and we'd bet the Toyota Supra will be on their list - perhaps even at the top.
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Self-parking cars seem like magic, but the idea isn't new. In fact, the first version of this technology involved a fifth wheel and dated back to the 1930s.
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Though modern BMWs are sleek and stylish with a focus on luxury, that wasn't always the case. The automaker's first EV was a tiny car no one could buy.
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Volvo cars used to have distinct boxy designs, but the automaker made a quick transition away from that in the 1990s. A concept car is credited with the change.
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Many years ago, Audi introduced its Quattro Spyder, a gorgeous concept car that inspired the coveted R8, but never made its own way to the market.
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Local Motors made some truly innovative vehicles using 3D printing technology, but sadly the company wasn't able to stick around for very long.
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"Pulp Fiction" proved to be a massive hit, one that fueled interest in the Acura NSX. As with many movie cars, collectors want to get their hands on it.
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Besides being known as one of the most celebrated action movie stars at the box office, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is known for his love of cars.
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If you're in the market for a new car, there's a good chance you're facing an important question: should you get an AWD or 4WD model, and what's the difference?
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If your Android device's screen has suddenly turned black and you can't get it to turn on again, there are many possible causes and several fixes.
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Apple offers its users many privacy features, one of which is a privacy report that can be found directly in Safari. The feature is very easy to access.
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Disney+ is an excellent portal to high-quality Disney content, but there's no guarantee you can stream in 4K. Here are some possible reasons and solutions.
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With the arrival of iOS 15, iPhone and iPad users gained support for extensions in Safari, which make the browser a bit more useful for many tasks.