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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?

Nissan Just Issued A Huge Recall Impacting 600,000+ SUVs: Check If Yours Is Included

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:16:15 +0000

Nissan has recently issued two recalls that could potentially impact over 600,000 of its SUVs. The NHTSA alerts that you shouldn't drive affected models.

Over 2.5 Million Volvo Owners Can Expect A New (And Much Needed) Update

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0000

A widespread Volvo software update is on the way, promising improvements to an infotainment system that has tested drivers' patience for years.

Chevy's Colorado ZR2 Bison Is Ridiculous (For Better And Worse)

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The regular Colorado is a pretty normal midsize pickup. This ZR2 Bison is not.

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.

These Chevy Trucks Are Running Out Of Gas Prematurely (And GM Doesn't Know Why)

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0000

A new service bulletin reveals a frustrating defect affecting certain heavy-duty GM pickups. Here is why drivers are stalling with gas in the tank.

Goodbye Paper Vehicle Titles – This US State Is Making Digital Mandatory

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000

While many states offer digital car titles as an option, one is preparing to make them mandatory. It could save residents a lot of time and money.

Skylight Calendar 2 Review: How To Sync Your Life On A Digital Display

staff@slashgear.com (Adam Doud) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:35:27 +0000

The next generation of the Skylight digital calendar should be better than the last, ideally. But it's taken a few steps back in the process.

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.

Waymo Senate Hearing Reveals The Real People Behind Self-Driving Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0000

While Waymo's robotaxis are advertised as being 100% autonomous, the company does have human support staff. Thanks to a Senate hearing, we know how it works.

'Do Not Drive': Stellantis Issues Urgent Warning For Over 200K Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Stellantis is once again trying to get drivers to bring their cars in for airbag maintenance, now issuing a "do not drive" warning for several popular models.

Toyota's 2026 C-HR Is An All-Electric Do-Over That Delivers

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

After Toyota's first C-HR flopped, expectations weren't high for this all-electric reboot. The skeptics may be surprised.

DJI RS 5 Review: Best Results With DJI's Top-Tier Gimbal

staff@slashgear.com (Andy Zahn) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:23:01 +0000

We've taken the DJI RS 5 on a journey to see if the brand's best-of-the-best gimbal can keep its crown with smooth movements and simple, clean controls.

Toyota's 2026 bZ Woodland Is All The Electric Off-Roader Most People Need

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Toyota's newest EV wants to go off-road, but its biggest problem wears a Subaru badge.

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.

Lockheed Martin Unveils Undersea Drone That Latches Onto Any Vessel

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Not all drones fly. Lockheed Martin's new underwater drone takes a new approach by combining high tech with the ability to latch onto any vessel.

Apple May Have Just Accidentally Leaked Details About Its Next MacBook

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000

New info on some upcoming Apple Silicon chips may have leaked from an unexpected source -- Apple itself. Here's what we know about these upcoming processors.

This Power Tool Brand Ranked As No. 1 In New Study (And Milwaukee Wasn't Even Top 3)

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000

There are several tool brands to choose from, but if you want the best, this new study says this is the one to go with (and it wasn't Milwaukee).

The US Air Force Just Banned Troops From Using This Popular New Tech

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0000

An updated Air Force dress code policy strictly prohibits a popular wearable device for troops. Here is why officials say the tech is a security risk.

Solid-State EV Batteries Just Got One Step Closer To American Roads

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000

EV batteries are ready to undertake the next step in material technology, and a lesser-known manufacturer might be the first to bring it to the U.S.