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Billy Brown

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Billy Brown is a certified trainer and a fearless tester of fitness, sports, and outdoors gear. He's been writing reviews for WIRED since 2012.

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The VMax New VX4 Has Dual Suspension, a Wide Deck, and Amazing Speed and Control

Apr 24, 2026 7:00 AM

Product Review

This App Lets You Train With a Personal Coach—Wherever You Are

Oct 14, 2022 8:00 AM

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This Treadmill Invites You to ‘BYO Screen’ for Connected Workouts

Jan 13, 2022 8:00 AM

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FitXR Is Gonna Make You Sweat (in the Metaverse)

Nov 1, 2021 8:00 AM

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This Workout Mirror Is a More Affordable Pick for Home Gyms

Sep 8, 2021 8:00 AM

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Bash Your Way to Fitness With FightCamp's Home Workouts

Jul 17, 2021 9:00 AM

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Log in to the Upscale, Retro-Cool Home Gym of Your Dreams

May 14, 2021 7:00 AM

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Tonal's Home Gym Is Made for Folks Who Want to Get Ripped

Apr 14, 2021 9:00 AM

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This App-Connected Jump Rope Workout Feels Just Like Recess

Mar 27, 2021 9:00 AM

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Gamify Your Workouts With Ergatta's Rowing Machine

Feb 20, 2021 8:00 AM

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Move Over Peloton. Myx Plus Is the Better Bargain

Dec 21, 2020 9:00 AM

Gear

Get Wicked Gnar With This Season's Best Snowboarding Gear

Dec 23, 2014 6:30 AM

Gear

Bruh! Here Are 13 Extreme Gifts for Death-Defying Daredevils

Dec 15, 2014 6:30 AM

Gear

Cold War: Two New Puffy Jackets Go Head to Head

Oct 24, 2013 9:30 AM

Gear

Chill, Brah: The Best Gear for Hanging at the Ski Lodge

Oct 23, 2013 6:21 AM

Gear

Camper Van Be-Not-Frozen: Overnighting in the Winter Wilderness

Oct 21, 2013 6:27 AM

Gear

Cold Weather Mountaineering Boots for the Upwardly Mobile

Oct 21, 2013 6:12 AM

Gear

Peak Performance: Essential Gear for Riding the Avalanche Chute

Oct 20, 2013 6:26 AM

Gear

Splitboards Do Double Duty on the Stealthier Slopes

Oct 19, 2013 6:28 AM

Gear

Fjord Explorer: Winter Gear for Hiking the Wilderness

Oct 18, 2013 6:29 AM