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What Does The White Heart Emoji Mean? (And How To Use It)

staff@slashgear.com (Aman Kumar) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

It stands to reason that, like a Valentine's Day heart, a red heart emoji means love. But what does a white heart emoji mean? And how do you use it?

10 Yamaha Soundbars & Audio Systems Every Home Theater Owner Will Want To Know About

staff@slashgear.com (Jacob Willeford) — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000

The right sound system can turn watching a movie at home into a cinematic experience, and Yamaha is one of the best producers of home audio around.

12 Games Like Google Snake You Can Play For Free Right Now

staff@slashgear.com (Azzief Khaliq) — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Some of the most memorable Google Doodles have been games that reimagined classics titles through a Google lens and are available to play right in your browser.

6 New Gadgets That Make Home Entertainment Even Better In 2025

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

If you want to get the best out of your entertainment setup in 2025, then consider these home entertainment center upgrades for your next purchases.

What Is GPU Scaling And Why Do You Need It If You're A Retro Gaming Fan?

staff@slashgear.com (Brad Hill) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:15:00 +0000

If you want to play older games without sacrificing the iconic visuals, it's worth learning about GPU scaling so you don't have to invest in a CRT setup.

10 Of The Best VPN Services Available In 2025

staff@slashgear.com (Jordan Wirth) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000

With VPNs as in-demand as ever, SlashGear's Jordan Wirth looks at not only the best VPNsin 2025, but what makes each of them unique to one another.

Here's What The Optical Audio Port On Your TV Is For

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:15:00 +0000

Back before the dawn of time (or at least, before wireless tech was as prevalent as it is now), the optical port served an important function. It still can.

Amazon Fire TV Vs. Vizio V-Series: Which Offers Better Value?

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Both the Amazon Fire TV and the Vizio V-Series offer similar packages, but which TV is the better overall value based on how you'll be using it?

What Are Those Black Ovals On Your AirPods For?

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:15:00 +0000

AirPods are one of the most popular headphone brands in the world, but many people have no idea what those black ovals on the top of them actually do.

A New Kind Of TV Screen Is Coming, And It's Even Better Than QLED

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:39:56 +0000

An entirely new TV model has been announced by Sony, and it promises to blow away even the popular QLED standard in terms of picture quality.

Every Major Music Streaming Service, Ranked

staff@slashgear.com (Sumukh Rao) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:30:00 +0000

Surely, you know the big names in audio streaming. However, while there are competitors, read on to learn whether or not they are to be taken seriously.

4 AirPods Max Alternatives That Are More Affordable

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:15:00 +0000

Despite all of the features and the impressive noise cancellation, the AirPods Max are often a hard sell at their price. Here's a few compelling alternatives.

The US Airports With The Fastest Free Wi-Fi (Ranked By Ookla)

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Waiting for your plane can be boring, but most U.S. airports now have free Wi-Fi to help the time go by. Some of these are faster than others. Here are fastest.

5 Popular Alternatives To Amazon Luna

staff@slashgear.com (David Bixenspan) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:15:00 +0000

Amazon Luna lets you stream games directly from Amazon's servers, meaning you can do so on a lower-spec device, but it's far from the only game in town.

What Happened To Singtrix (Home Karaoke System) From Shark Tank Season 6?

staff@slashgear.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Singtrix made waves on 'Shark Tank' thanks to its origins in the development of 'Guitar Hero,' but it wasn't all smooth sailing for the karaoke innovators.

Starlink Flat High Performance Vs. Standard: What's The Difference?

staff@slashgear.com (Marinel Sigue) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:15:00 +0000

If you're planning on getting Starlink but aren't sure whether to get the Standard or High Performance package, we'll help you clear things up.

When Did The Hisense U7K Come Out & Is It A Good TV? (Here's What Owners Say)

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:45:00 +0000

If you are shopping for a new TV and have come across the Hisense U7K, you might be wondering if its any good. Here's what you need to know before buying.

10 Of The Best Bluetooth Speakers Worth Buying

staff@slashgear.com (Sumukh Rao) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000

No matter the use case, audiophiles of all levels should have a Bluetooth speaker (or two). Here are several Bluetooth speakers worth buying.

The Best Years For Nissan Maxima (And Some To Avoid)

staff@slashgear.com (Marc Magrini) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000

The range of options and considerations when shopping for a car can be overwhelming. If a Nissan Maxima is in your future, don't miss out on our guide.

11 Of The Most Expensive TVs For Sale In 2025

staff@slashgear.com (Zak Wojnar) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0000

There are expensive TVs, and then there are super expensive TVs. We've done our research to find the absolute most expensive TVs you can buy today.