Brendan Hesse
Staff Writer, Home Theater
Author/Co-Author of 214 articles
Brendan has written about a wide swath of topics, including music, fitness and nutrition, and pop culture, but tech was always his forte. Since his childhood, he's been obsessed with piecing together computers, figuring out how video games work, and anything NASA launches into space. Outside of writing, Brendan spends his time drawing, gorging on sci-fi, and adventuring outdoors.
Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLab 50 speakers are a dream for minimalist audiophiles
No matter where you place it in your room, Bang & Olufsen's new high-end speaker, the BeoLab 50, will sound amazing.
Zolo’s wireless Liberty+ headphones boast graphene on the cheap
Zolo Audio has launched its first product on Kickstarter -- the Liberty+ true wireless earphones, which feature drivers built with graphene.
Ultimate Ears’ waterproof Wonderboom speaker will buoy your spirits this spring
Get the info on Ultimate Ears' newest, waterproof Bluetooth speaker, the Wonderboom, as well our early impressions.
Chromecast Ultra vs. Mi Box vs. Roku Premiere
Getting started with 4K streaming has never been cheaper thanks to devices like Chromecast Ultra, Roku Premiere, and Xiaomi Mi Box, but which one is best?
How to clean headlights
Over time, your car's headlights will become cloudy. Thankfully, learning how to clean headlights will restore clarity and improve safety.
Amazon Alexa will now help Dish customers watch TV without using their hands
If you're going to live the couch potato life, you might as well embrace it. Here to help you do that is the latest Alexa skill from Dish.
Who makes the best 4K streamer? Apple, Roku, Amazon, and more square off
We compare the Roku Streaming Stick +, Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Apple TV, and Chromecast Ultra to find the best of the best 4K streamer.
Hulu gives you the binge-watch option you’ve been needing on the Switch
Hulu is now available on the Nintendo Switch, making it the first streaming service to be available on Nintendo's newest console.
Help a forest sprout when you buy House of Marley’s Uplift 2 Wireless headphones
Bob Marley's "One love, one world" philosophy lives on in the eco-friendly Uplift 2 Wireless earphones from House of Marley.
LG’s killer OLED TV deals let you skip the Black Friday nightmare
You'll be hard-pressed to find better TV discounts than this year's LG OLED Black Friday deals. So now's the best time to take the plunge.
Short of space? Make room for transformable furniture
Finding ways to maximize your living space can be tough, but these pieces of transformable, space-saving furniture will open up your home for the better.
Looking to start a podcast: Here’s everything you need to know
Don't know how to start a podcast? It can be daunting, going it alone. Here's your guide to getting started, from outlining your niche and scripting your first episode to what kind of equipment you need and how to get your podcast online and shared for your new listeners to enjoy.
Move over, Netflix. Google wants YouTube to take over your living room
From live 360 videos on your TV, to Google Home integration for Chromecast devices, Google wants YouTube to take over your living room.
Sonarworks storms CES with revolutionary headphone-enhancing app
Sonarworks gives us some info on its True-Fi digital sound-processing app, which completely upgrades the sound quality of your headphones.
The Ecoboulder+ Bluetooth speaker can do almost anything — even open your beer
Ecoxgear's new portable speaker, the Ecoboulder+, is armored like a tank and tricked out like a Swiss Army knife.
Phiaton’s new Bluetooth headphones are as flexible as they are portable
Phiaton's new BT 390 Bluetooth headphones feature a foldable design and impressive specs at a comfortable price point.
HBO renews ‘Westworld’ for a second season, but it likely won’t air till 2018
HBO's hit sci-fi drama Westworld has been given the green lightfor a second season, but don't get your hopes up of seeing it air before 2018.
5 reasons Star Trek continues to live long and prosper after 50 years
On its 50th anniversary, we examine the things that have kept Star Trek one of the most important sci-fi franchises throughout its life time.
Did tsunamis reconfigure the Red Planet billions of years ago?
Planetary researchers have identified new findings that may help answer many questions regarding what Mars may have looked like billions of years ago.
Elon Musk wants to populate Mars with 1 million people to save humanity
Elon Musk unveiled SpaceX's Interplanetary Transport System and discussed his vision of travelling to Mars during his IAC2016 presentation.