Cassidy Ward
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
School
Weber State University
Expertise
Astronomy, Retro Tech, Video Games
- Cassidy was accepted to and completed the 2021 Launchpad Astronomy Writing Workshop, an intensive week-long astronomy course aimed at authors and journalists.
- He has been interviewed by NPR's "All Things Considered" and the BBC's "The Naked Scientists" as an expert in the intersection of science, technology, and popular culture.
- As a child, Cassidy took apart his NES in order to pare it down and squeeze it into a Ninja Turtles lunchbox, just because it was cool. He's still looking for the coolest new gadgets and the best ways to make your old gadgets cool again.
Experience
Cassidy got started writing online content in 2013, on the geek news and reviews site BigShinyRobot.com. He wrote a few hundred articles for them, including a weekly Saturday Morning Cartoon column that revisited classic cartoons and paired them with the perfect breakfast food. At the same time, he wrote for a number of science-focused Facebook pages, most of which are now defunct. That combined experience, however, led to a weekly column for SYFY Wire examining the science behind popular fiction. Cassidy has been writing that column every week for more than five years. In 2021, he joined SYFY's science and entertainment team where he covers the latest in science and technology seven days a week. Cassidy joined the SlashGear team in 2022 and brings a decade of science, technology, and entertainment journalism experience. He has also written for Observer, The Daily Beast, and StarTrek.com.
Education
Cassidy graduated from Copper Hills High School in West Jordan, Utah in 2003 and attended Weber State University. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental science.
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Stories By Cassidy Ward
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One of humanity's most routine tasks hasn't changed much over the millennia -- but the surroundings in which it takes place have evolved.
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The Nintendo Switch may be one of the most fun and innovative consoles ever, but these Switch accessories are a total waste of money.
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Send one less electronic to the landfill. These are the best, most creative ways to repurpose an old flat-screen TV.
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While the novelty of androids has a long history, it's easy to overlook animal-inspired bots. These robotic animals show just how far technology has come.
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The video game industry hasn't been all fun and games. These consoles were the biggest flops of all time.
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Technological innovation has made our lives easier and more comfortable. But there have been unintended consequences along the way.
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It's hard to keep up with ever-changing technologies. But from urban legends to outright rubbish, it's time to stop believing these outdated technology myths.
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It's hard to imagine life without a phone in your pocket. The incredible transformation of cell phones proves just how far these modern marvels have come.
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Machines have altered every aspect of humanity and are so ubiquitous we often take them for granted. But sometimes, they're quite entertaining.
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Science never sleeps, but it reveals itself in small doses. In July, we learned about overcoming phobias, and dinosaurs, and looked deep into space.
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Those old hard drives in your out-of-date computers don't have to go to the junkyard. These projects put them to good use throughout the home.
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While most of today's smartphones are relatively cookie cutter, these devices went in their own direction and opted for the unique.
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What's more shocking than the prices of these apps is the fact that some of them have a significant amount of positive reviews from customers.
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Many of the things we buy on a regular basis are expensive, but these 10 gadgets will set you back a small fortune for the privilege of ownership.
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Science fiction occasionally makes its way into real life. These real-life robots are freaky, cool, and most of the time, just plain crazy.
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The ability to send data directly from the brain out into the world has lived in science fiction for years -- and it could be a reality soon.
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Major scientific discoveries this month include results from studies throughout our solar system, within the human body, and even on robots.
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Space suits started from humble beginnings and have evolved over the decades to become modern marvels of research and development.
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Your Apple HomePod Mini is far more than a smart home device. It can be your complete communications and media workhorse, if you want it to be.
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There's no reason to discard that old router. With these handy hacks, your used routers can play an important role in your home for years to come.
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Cloud storage has made flash drives all but obsolete for their original intended purpose -- fortunately, there are plenty of alternative uses.
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There's no reason to let those old Atari or N64 controllers sit collecting dust in the cabinet. Keep the memories alive with these handy tricks.
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That old Raspberry Pi doesn't need to just sit there and collect dust. These ideas will keep your old Pi active in your home for years.
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Science moves ever onward, so it's easy to miss some scientific discoveries. In case you missed them, these are the 12 coolest discoveries of May 2022.
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For those of you with an old IPad in a drawer or box, collecting dust: Here are the best ways you can make use of the power that still lies within.
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If you've only ever listened to your favorite album with your AirPods connected to your iPhone, you've not yet taken full advantage of your Apple earbuds.
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Gone are the days of the boring nightstand alarm clock. These smart clocks do everything including track your sleep habits to improve REM.