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.
Our editors, advisors, and fact-checkers conduct regular reviews to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of our articles. Complete information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Brittany Roston
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Sony is showing off its slimmer PlayStation 5 with a makeover - specifically, with the Deep Earth Collection plates first launched for the beefier PS5.
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We're investigating what Harbor Freight's adorably undersized table saw can do while keeping in mind what it can't. Here is our (mini) review.
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Following a big leak, Rockstar has officially released the first trailer for its hotly anticipated installment in the hit "GTA" franchise: "Grand Theft Auto 6"
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It's the thing most motorcyclists dread — your prized bike being stolen by dirty thieves. If you're in this unfortunate situation, this is what to do.
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Are you playing on your Xbox One or Series X|S and don't want anyone on your friend list to know you're online? Here's how you can easily set that up.
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If you need to send your MacBook, iPad, or iPhone to Apple for repair, you should secure your data first. Here's what that means and how to do it.
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LiveWire, the company that started out as a division of Harley-Davidson, sells two electric motorcycles. One has a larger battery, and the range reflects that.
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If you're on a limited data plan and find yourself running out of high-speed data allotment, here's how you can set a limit on Android devices.
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Popular travel center chain Buc-ee's has joined hands with Mercedes-Benz to offer EV owners access to dozens of electric car charging stations.
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Maserati has partnered with a somewhat peculiar celebrity to create a beautiful special edition MC20, but the chances of you ever owning one are pretty slim.
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Unfortunately, it looks like Zuckerberg won't be able to call Musk's bluff for quite some time. The billionaire suffered a serious injury during MMA training.
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The guilty verdict arrived nearly one full year following the downfall of former crypto empire FTX, which went bankrupt in November 2022 following a report.
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Actor Alan Ruck was reportedly involved in a vehicular accident on Halloween night. Early reports indicate he crashed into a pizza shop's wall.
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Apple has introduced its M3 chip lineup, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. The new silicon boasts substantial efficiency and performance upgrades.
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YouTube is experiencing service issues, and that includes its pricey YouTube TV platform and its bundled NFL Sunday Ticket plan. Football fans aren't happy.
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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.