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Suffering From Slow Internet Speeds? It May Be Super Simple To Fix

staff@slashgear.com (Philip Kambutu) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:45:00 +0000

If you are suffering from slow internet speeds, there may be a culprit you haven't considered yet. Here's what you should check if things are slowing down.

14-Year-Old Wins Young Close-Up Photographer Of The Year Using This Decade-Old DSLR

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000

The Close-up Photographer of The Year competition has already crowned a winner. What is this old DSLR that allowed this 14-year-old to win the competition?

Why Do Some HDMI Cables Have Ethernet? Here's What They're Used For

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Most HDMI cables you'll use in a home theater or computer setup will just transfer audio and video, but there are ones that can also transmit Ethernet.

Sony Says New Wireless Earbuds Bring Big Quality Upgrades For The Price

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Sony has released the WF-1000XM6 earbuds, and the company's successor to the well-received WF-1000XM5 offers some notable improvements on paper.

5 Free Apps That Beat Expensive Alternatives In Every Way That Matters

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Stop paying for subscriptions. These powerful, free utilities offer professional features that rival even the most expensive premium software.

Do TSA Rules Require You To Take Off Your Headphones During Screening?

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0000

There are several rules to be aware of when going through TSA, but do you need to worry about taking your headphones off? Here's what you need to know.

9 Awesome Starlink Mini Accessories You Didn't Realize Existed

staff@slashgear.com (Jack Picone) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Unlock the full potential of your portable dish with these essential add-ons. Here are the best Starlink Mini accessories to buy right now.

5 Clever Makita Accessories You Can 3D Print At Home

staff@slashgear.com (Anthoni Oisin) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000

If you have been 3D printing for a while or just getting started, here are five clever Makita accessories that might make your next project easier.

TSA Allows You To Add Your Passport To This Apple Wallet Alternative

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:45:00 +0000

If you are traveling and you want to keep your passport on your phone, you can do that with a different app and service. Here are all the details.

California Let Robots Build An Entire Neighborhood, Here's What Happened To Prices

staff@slashgear.com (Ron King) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Several companies are trying to bring humanoid robots to market, but this company just built an entire neighborhood in California. Here's what you need to know.

NASA Loosens Rules, Lets Astronauts Take iPhones To Moon

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Smartphones have long been off-limits on NASA's space missions, but that's all changing in 2026, possibly opening up a whole new world of space photography.

5 Useful Tiny Travel Gadgets Under $25

staff@slashgear.com (Jordan Wirth) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

If your travel bag feels cluttered, these compact gadgets under $25 might be the simplest upgrade you can make this year.

Why Some TSA Checkpoints Make You Remove Your Laptop (But Others Don't)

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Shutt) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0000

One of the most common air travel questions is whether or not you need to remove your laptop from your bag and place it in a separate bin.

16 Useful Apps You Didn't Know Existed

staff@slashgear.com (Jordan Wirth) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000

If your workflow feels stuck, these underrated apps might be the upgrade you did not know you needed, across every device you use daily.

3 Cool HDMI Gadgets You Might Not Know Exist

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

HDMI ports do more than connect cables. From audio routing to wireless displays, lesser-known HDMI gadgets can quietly expand what your setup can do.

7 Tech Stores That Have A Restocking Fee You Should Know About

staff@slashgear.com (Jordan Wirth) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Buyer's regret is real, and sometimes it means taking an item back even thought it isn't defective. Just beware -- restocking fees aren't what they used to be.

Not Just The Gas Pump: Card Skimmers Could Even Be In Your Grocery Store

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Credit card skimmers attached to gas pumps are relatively old news, but now they're popping up in more unlikely places, like a grocery store card reader.

The Netherlands' Offshore Wind Farms Are Doing A Lot More Than Generating Electricity

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0000

The Netherlands has increasingly relied on offshore wind to provide electricity while also taking steps to mitigate the environmental impact of wind turbines.

12 Of My All-Time Favorite USB Gadgets (That You Might Love, Too)

staff@slashgear.com (Jorge Aguilar) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000

USB gadgets go far past mice and keyboards now. Share in my 12 all-time hits that deliver power and video straight from your computer.

Direct Delivery: Video Captures Amazon Drone Slamming Into Apartment Building

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Amazon's Prime Air delivery drone service is still rolling out nationwide, but a well-timed video has revealed that the company still has some bugs to work out.