Out of Office with Brent Rose
Season 1
Veteran journalist Brent Rose (Wired, Gizmodo, Popular Science, Outside Mag, more) takes tech out of the office and gets down and dirty, testing the latest products and fads, explaining science and technology in a fun, approachable way.
Where to Watch Out of Office with Brent Rose • Season 1
9 Episodes
- Is Vaping Really Healthier than Smoking?E1
Is Vaping Really Healthier than Smoking? Vaping is smoking's hottest new trend--just ask Leonardo DiCarpio who was caught puffing on one at the Golden Globes. The industry claims this is a safe alternative to cigarettes, but how much do we really know about the health effects of vaping? From The Vape Shop to USC's Health and Science campus, Brent Rose explores this new trend and searches for answers. - Watch Brent Rose Epically Fail NASA's Astronaut TestE2
Watch Brent Rose Epically Fail NASA's Astronaut Test In light of the current open application for new astronauts, Brent Rose heads out to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, to meet with real astronauts and try out real training facilities-let's see if he has what it takes to make it to space. - Teched-Out VanE3
Teched-Out Van Brent Rose has just taken "Out of Office" to the next level. In this episode, he shows off the teched-out van he will be living in during his nascent year-long road trip across the United States. Brent gives us a fun tour of his supremely techy mobile home, including the roof-mounted solar panels, cutting edge lithium ion batteries, GPS-enabled, smartphone-connected alarm system, fingerprint-security. - Rideables Are So Hot Right Now. We Put Them to the TestE4
Rideables Are So Hot Right Now. We Put Them to the Test Electric personal transportation devices (aka "rideables") are everywhere. We're seeing them under everyone from Justin Bieber to J.R. Smith to Casey Neistat, but are any of them worth a damn? We put four of the most promising rideables to the test and I've got the scars to prove it. -Brent - Mini GoPro! Hero4 Session: Full Review, Tests, Comparison FootageE5
Mini GoPro! Hero4 Session: Full Review, Tests, Comparison Footage If you hate GoPro's rectangular shape, your prayers have been answered! Sort of. We took the new Hero4 Session into rivers, lakes, and surf, off cliffs and platforms, through trees and go kart courses. Our full review will tell you everything you need to know. - Fun With Powdered Alcohol: You Can Stop Being Scared NowE7
Fun With Powdered Alcohol: You Can Stop Being Scared Now People are freaking out about powdered alcohol, but I wasn't convinced they understood the science behind it. So I tested their concerns. Will it get you crazy drunk? Will people snort it? Watch & see! -Brent - Tesla's Powerwall Home Battery: The Stuff Worth KnowingE8
Tesla's Powerwall Home Battery: The Stuff Worth Knowing Elon Musk recently unveiled Tesla Energy and the Powerwall home battery. I'll attempt to cut through the hype and break down the basics. NOTE: One of the most important things we neglected to mention in the video is that a big part of the appeal for this system is not economical, but environmental. It may not be easier on the wallet (at least not yet) but you're powering your home with green energy. - Fitness Trackers vs. Smartphones: Why Wearables WinE9
Fitness Trackers vs. Smartphones: Why Wearables Win Tech writer Brent Rose debunks a study claiming smartphones are as good as wearables at tracking activity. From the Fitbit Charge HR to the iPhone 6, Brent's stress tests uncover compelling results that demonstrate why wearables with heart rate monitors win.