Rob Rich

New York

Columnist and Exploits Games Editor at Unwinnable

(he/him) Designer, amateur toy art critic, goofball. News Reporter for @slashgear, Columnist and Exploits Games Editor at @Unwinnable.

Articles

Why Are Some Traffic Lights Horizontal In Texas And Florida?

3 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Rob Rich

Anyone who spends time on the road — even as a passenger — is familiar with traffic lights. They're kind of essential for helping to avoid unnecessary accidents at intersections and pedestrian crossings, after all. And unlike some particularly confusing traffic signs, the standard Red to Yellow to Green signals are very easy to parse. AdvertisementDepending on where you live, they might be set up differently.
After Playing With Nintendo's Switch 2, The Increased Price Feels Like A Steal - SlashGear

3 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Rob Rich

Casting objectivity aside for a moment: I absolutely love my NIntendo Switch. It's several years old, has seen two separate Joy-Con drift repairs, and houses a 1.5 TB microSD memory card because its default internal storage isn't ideal, but I love it all the same. Which makes its recent fan troubles — the thing sounds like there's a tiny blender inside now — both heart-breaking and obnoxious. AdvertisementHowever, this put me in the market for an OLED Switch upgrade.
Shimon Okshteyn: The Artist Estate / Part 1 / There Are Many Forms, But Few Classics - Opening Reception

3 weeks ago | hamptons.com | Rob Rich

Shimon Okshteyn: The Artist Estate / Part 1 / There Are Many Forms But Few Classics exhibition held its opening reception on Friday, March 21st, at the Black and White Gallery in Southampton. The exhibition features a carefully curated selection of works from the Estate, created by the artist from 1976 to 2019. This is the first presentation of Okshteyn’s works since his passing in 2020.
What Does Code Bravo Mean On A Cruise Ship?

4 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Rob Rich

Cruise ships are a vacation go-to for a whole lot of people every year, likely because you're hanging out on what's basically a fancy floating hotel and can occasionally hop off to explore an entirely new country every few days. However, the hotel comparison might not quite cut it, as cruise ships like the Icon of the Seas are massive enough to be one of the planet's 10 biggest ships ever.
Why Was The Titanic Called RMS?

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Rob Rich

The tragedy of the Titanic is one of the best-known seafaring stories in modern history. The cruise ship that was supposed to be indestructible, but a combination of unfortunate circumstances and human hubris resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives out of over 2,200 passengers and crew aboard. (Oh, but you can buy a really macabre iPhone 11 Pro with a piece of the wreckage built into it.
What Is A Camera Obscura And How Does It Work?

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Rob Rich

While the evolution of photography has gone on for a very long time — with the first film cameras appearing in the 1800s — the fundamental principles behind it have actually been known for much, much longer. We're talking thousands of years. All the way back to at least the 5th Century BC, where the Chinese philosopher Mozi made the first historically documented mention of the concept.
10 Essential Tools To Keep On Your Boat At All Times

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Rob Rich

Whenever you're out on the water in a boat — like a small, personal vessel, not a massive cruise ship or anything like that — there are a lot of items you'll want to have onboard. Fire extinguishers, flares, personal floatation devices (PFD), and other safety gear are not just important; depending on where you are, some of them are required by law.
I've Always Tried To Avoid Using AI, But Amazon Alexa+ Could Win Me Over - SlashGear

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Rob Rich

I'm someone who's been skeptical of Amazon's Alexa voice assistant (slash service) ever since its inception. Siri, too, if I'm being honest. I wasn't all that keen on the idea of something always listening to me or learning my habits for the sake of recommendations — purchases or otherwise. AdvertisementSo it came as a big surprise when, after watching the official Alexa+ presentation today and sitting down for a few hands-off demonstrations, I found myself conflicted.
Instagram-Worthy Birthday Captions for Every Personality

1 month ago | lifewire.com | Rob Rich

Time marches forward, which makes birthdays and birthday parties unavoidable. Whether it’s a parent, friend, sibling, partner, or pet, it can be tough to resist a little showing off once that number goes up. If you’re too excited for your BFF or can’t think straight because of all the cake and ice cream, we’ve got you covered with 99 bottles of years on the wall. Best Birthday Captions for Yourself Well, you’re one year older, one year wiser, a rock n’ roll star, king, tsar, and a kaiser.
Instagram-Worthy Birthday Captions for Every Personality

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rob Rich

RyanJLane / Getty ImagesTime marches forward, which makes birthdays and birthday parties unavoidable. Whether it’s a parent, friend, sibling, partner, or pet, it can be tough to resist a little showing off once that number goes up. If you’re too excited for your BFF or can’t think straight because of all the cake and ice cream, we’ve got you covered with 99 bottles of years on the wall.