Brent Rose

9/22/22

The Best Surfboards, Wetsuits, and Surfing Accessories

Whether you're heading down under for the winter or you're just super dedicated, here's the best surf gear.

1/21/22

Whoop's Next-Gen Wristband Is Smaller, Smarter, and Still Unnecessary

The upgraded wearable subtly tracks a whole bunch of metrics, but it leaves a lot to be desired.

8/18/21

If Apple Made a Weed Vaporizor, the DaVinci IQC Would Be It

Sleek design and sophisticated technology make this vape's high price tag worth it.

7/30/21

Speedo's Ridiculously Expensive Swimsuit for Olympians Actually Made Me Swim Faster

While a $400 swimsuit may seem like overkill for the average swimmer, I saw impressive gains.

7/5/21

How to Turn Your Car Into a Tiny Camper

If you plan to roadtrip soon, just you and your car, you are going to need some gear.

5/28/21

I Love This Sous Vide on Steroids, Even Though It's Overkill

The HydroPro Plus high-tech sous vide machine that enables delta cooking

2/26/21

Canon's Excellent EOS R5 Has One Huge Flaw

There once was a badass Greek warrior. Indeed, he was the badassiest of them all. He was the perfect killing…

2/11/21

A Proposal for Healthier News Consumption Habits

I have a nasty habit. Maybe you have it, too. I have a drive to stay up to speed on what’s happening in the world,…

2/3/21

What Five Years of #Vanlife Taught Me About Social Media

Once upon a time, back in 2015, I started writing a series for Gizmodo called Connected States. I had effectively…

10/9/20

The Sony A7Siii Is a Dreamy Video Monster

The original A7Siii was my first Sony camera. I got it when I set out to travel the country in a van because I…

9/16/20

The GoPro Hero9 Is a Little Bigger and a Lot Better in Every Possible Way

It wasn’t long ago that action cameras were in an arms race to make the smallest possible device. In fact, a smaller…

7/30/20

Oculus Quest Review: It Really Is That Big of a Deal

For years now it’s seemed that the VR Revolution was just around the corner, but never quite arriving. Generally…

10/28/19

The GoPro Max Makes Shooting 360-Degree Video Dead Simple

Two years ago, GoPro took its first stab at a 360-degree action camera with the GoPro Fusion. It wasn’t a…

8/20/19

Please Lend Me a Quarter-Million Dollars So I Can Build the Ultimate Custom Van

Hi, my name is Brent (“Hi, Brent”), and I live in a van. No, not down by a river. No, you’re not the first person to…

8/5/19

This Scanner Produces Makeup That Perfectly Matches Your Skin in Minutes

Once upon a time, I was shooting a TV pilot. It was potentially a big moment for my career, but I’d tweaked my neck…

7/22/19

How Geeky Mechanics Use Motion Capture to Design Perfect-Fitting Bikes

We ride bikes not just because they’re fun, but because they’re efficient. They enable us to use our body power to…

7/8/19

Scanned in My Skivvies: How a Techy Tailor Cut the Perfect Suit for My Body

Do you know what’s more nerve-wracking than having a camera pointed at you while you’re standing in your undies?…

7/2/19

The Last Holdouts Where The War Between Skiers And Snowboarders Is Still Being Fought

On the surface, the rivalry between skiers and snowboarders once had all the classic Snobs vs. Slobs tropes. The…

6/25/19

I Had Lasers Shot Into My Ears to Make the Perfect Custom Headphones

Silicone goop, home fitkits, and dual-camera guns that fire lasers into your noggin. These are just a few of the…

1/24/19

Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema Camera 4K <em></em>Shoots Incredibly Beautiful, Incredibly Versatile Video<em></em>

Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Shoots Incredibly Beautiful, Incredibly Versatile Video

Blackmagic isn’t a household name like Canon or Sony, but it’s well-established within the film community. It’s long…

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