Anthoni Oisin - SlashGear

Location

United Kingdom

School

University of Salford, dBs Institute of Sound & Digital Technologies

Expertise

Audio, Games Consoles & PCs, Creative Technology & Software

Anthoni is a writer, journalist, and psychologist with experience researching how people interact with technology.
His passion for tech goes back to the early 2000s, which he spent most of clinging to his pink Gameboy Advance or playing PS2. Since then, he's experimented with building interactive experiences using game engines like Unity.
While studying for his first degree, Anthoni worked extensively in broadcasting and was shortlisted for four awards for his work in student radio.

Experience

Anthoni 'Toni' Oisin H.C. started creating content for radio broadcasting and the internet in the 2010s. When the 2020s rolled around, he pivoted to digital publishing when he co-founded QSO Media with AC Lavender, where he is an Editor and the Head of Audio. Since then, he has reported on a variety of beats, including entertainment, science, and technology, while contributing to publications like Collider, News-Medical, TheGamer, QueerAF, Gfinity eSports, and more. Outside of writing, he has extensive hands-on experience working with emerging creative technologies like Dolby Atmos and has a passion for creating innovative, immersive art.

Education

Anthoni holds a Bachelor of Science psychology degree with First-Class Honours. He also attained a Master of the Arts degree in sound innovation. Throughout both of these degrees, he has researched the societal and personal impacts of technology.

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Stories By Anthoni Oisin

Components By Anthoni Oisin

Here's How Many Of The World's Microchips Are Made In America

These days, just about everything has a microchip in it, so you may be wondering how many of those are made in the U.S. You might be surprised.
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Technology By Anthoni Oisin

What Happened To T-Mobile Sidekick? A Look Back At The Discontinued Hit Of The 2000s

T-Mobile's Sidekick was all the rage in the 2000s, but the internet-connected slide phone disappeared once the 2010s came around. Here's what happened.
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Accessories and Peripherals By Anthoni Oisin

Is It Normal For USB Ports To Get Hot? (And Why It May Happen)

Are your USB ports warm to the touch? It could actually be a sign of a greater issue with your computer's components. Here's what you should know.
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Technology By Anthoni Oisin

Why Traffic Lights In Japan Are Blue Instead Of Green

Japanese traffic lights are blue instead of the green Americans know, but the reasoning involves some complex linguistic background and history.
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Technology By Anthoni Oisin

Where Did The Name 'Phishing' Come From?

You've likely heard of the online scam attack known as Phishing, but you may not know that it's unique name is a nod to another form of hacking.
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Technology By Anthoni Oisin

What Is A Meltric Plug And How Does It Differ From A Standard One?

Meltric plugs are different from standard plugs in two key ways. Here's where and why these industrial plugs are in use and what benefits they bring.
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Cars By Anthoni Oisin

Here's What Those Little Triangles On Your Honda Windshield Are For

If you've ever driven a Honda automobile, you may have noticed two small triangles on either said of the windshield. Here's what those are for.
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Harbor Freight By Anthoni Oisin

This Redditor Made A Mini Bike Using Just Harbor Freight Tools

One Redditor proves all you need is a vision, dedication, and a little elbow grease; using only Harbor Freight tools to create a custom mini bike.
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Accessories and Peripherals By Anthoni Oisin

Don't Throw Out Plastic Bread Tags – Use Them As Cable Ties Instead

We've all got more USB cables than we know what to do with connected to our devices, but you can make some sense of the mess with just a few plastic bread tags.
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Classic Cars By Anthoni Oisin

This Is The Most Expensive Junk Car Ever Sold At Auction

Rudi Klein's junkyard auction brought in some huge interest and plenty of dollars spent, yielding impressive auction results and several rare car sales.
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Accessories and Peripherals By Anthoni Oisin

No Smart Home Hub? You Can Use Your TV Instead

If you don't have a dedicated smart home hub device, your smart TV might be able to help, assuming it's one of the out-of-the-box compatible devices.
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Tools By Anthoni Oisin

What Is A Woodworking Jointer & What Does It Do?

Employing a good jointer for your woodworking project is going to help you nail down, shape, and smooth out your materials to prepare for building.
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Gaming By Anthoni Oisin

Here's What The Ultra-Rare RDI Halcyon Is Worth Today

Games like Dragon's Lair were once supposedly headed for home console gaming, but the RDI Halcyon's high asking price led it to a premature failure.
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