Kendra Bruning
School
Hillsdale College, Michigan State University
Expertise
Technology, Motorcycles, Analog And Video Gaming
- Kendra is obsessed with the latest technology and devices, but she still misses her old Sidekick phone.
- Kendra 3-D prints components for her handicapped dog's custom wheelchair, constantly updating the design to make him "better than he was. Better, stronger, faster."
- As a sci-fi aficionado, Kendra is fascinated by the ways in which technology can shape our future, which informs her writing on the latest breakthroughs in space tech and beyond.
Experience
Kendra began her career in academia as a historian, study abroad director, and acquisitions editor for an academic publishing company at Arizona State University. Since childhood, writing has always been her passion and she channeled it into a new path when she took her laptop on the road and moved to Vietnam in 2017, becoming a full-time content writer and traveler. When she's not writing about tech, gadgets, gaming, science, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, she's writing for her own startup, GameCows.com, a tabletop gaming website, and exploring the hidden gems of Southeast Asia by motorbike.
Education
Kendra has a bachelor's degree in history and classics from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, and continued her education in postgraduate history and linguistics studies at Michigan State University.
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Stories By Kendra Bruning
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These 10 U.S. Navy aircraft carriers are proof that no ship is unsinkable, no matter how big. Here's where they're currently resting.
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With Honda being among the top Japanese automotive makers in the world, let alone in America, here are the brand's top-selling cars of all time.
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From legendary sports bikes like the Ninja H2 to more laidback cruisers like the Vulcan 900, we've got successful Kawasaki bikes for all walks of life.
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Yamaha has made a lot of iconic motorcycles over the decades, and while not all of these were sales hits, they had a huge impact on motorcycle history.
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Throughout history, some of the world's most captivating battles have taken place in the air between two sides and the best fighter jets able to be produced.
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You may have heard of the Boeing 747 or Airbus A320, but over the years many other influential passenger jets have come and gone. Here are a few notable ones.
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Here, we explore 10 of the rarest aircraft ever photographed in flight, some experimental, others disastrious.
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BMW opened a plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina that produces several of its models sold in the United States, including some top sellers.
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Subaru produces quite a few popular cars at its Lafayette, Indiana factory. Here are the models currently made there, and the ones that used to be made there.
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These unusual pickups weren't always built for commercial success and many of them had restricted production runs.
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Discover 11 iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles that defined an era. Explore the bikes' history, design, and lasting impact on the motorcycle world.
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Lowe's is a trusted source for home improvement needs, but that doesn't mean every tool should be purchased there. These are the ones to shop elsewhere.
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We explored every Boeing passenger jet ranked worst to best, delving into aviation history and examining how technology shaped them.
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Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake, has accrued significant wealth, allowing him to maintain his own well-furnished private jet.
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Some fighter jet battles are iconically famous among historians and military buffs, but these important battles fly under the radar.
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Cordless circular saws have improved a lot in recent years, ably matching the power of corded saws. Here's how we think the different major brands are ranked.
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Learn what makes mountain bike brands exceptional and how to sift through which brands to consider or avoid as you seek the right bike for your next adventure.
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Check out SlashGear's best user-friendly mobile banking apps of 2024, enhancing your finances with features from high-yield savings to transaction alerts."
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Reevaluate your tool collection by nixing tools that clutter your garage more than they help, including outdated, dangerous, or inefficient options.
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Milwaukee makes a lot of power tools these days. Here some of the company's most recent releases that we think may be worth adding to your home workshop.
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Woodworking can end up being a pricy hobby. Thankfully, Harbor Freight offers reasonably priced tools that every at-home woodworker will want.
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Vizio TVs have loads of built-in features that optimize your entertainment experience. Here's how to optimize seven of them.
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Why do some military jets remain in service longer than others? Let's examine the ten oldest American military jets and their reasons for remaining in service.
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Picking a new dishwasher can be really tricky. There are so many brands, how is one to know which is the right pick? Here's how we think they all stack up.
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If you're sick of the low-quality built-in webcam your computer came with, it may be time to buy something better. Here are the best brands in the business.
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Every home appliance maker sells an air fryer (or three), but not all are created equal. Here are the major brands we think are worth considering.
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When you're on the open road on your motorcycle, reliability counts for a lot more than speed or cornering. Here are some of the trustiest models out there.