entertainment Angry Nerd - Can Will Forte’s “The Last Man on Earth" Defy the Sci-fi TV Curse? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:30:00 +0000 The new Will Forte TV show “The Last Man on Earth” is sort of a funny version of “I Am Legend,” without the vampire zombies. But science fiction comedy has a grim history on American television, as even fans of “Alf,” “Mork & Mindy,” or “3rd Rock from the Sun” would have to admit. Angry Nerd hopes Forte’s approach escapes the curse. Full Article
entertainment What's Inside - Kitty Chow By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:30:00 +0000 It keeps your cats healthy and happy, but what’s really inside cat food? From soy flour to sulfates to ground-up meat byproducts it’s nothing but the cat’s meow for the little carnivores. Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - Samsung Galaxy Deathmatch By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Justin and Erik are equal opportunity destroyers. So after testing every generation of the iPhone it only made sense to see how android devices hold up. See what happens when Samsung’s Galaxy S series gets put to the test. Full Article
entertainment Taking a 'Dronie' By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Using one of Horizon Hobby's filmmaking drones to take an aerial selfie. Full Article
entertainment Design FX - Chappie: Bringing an A.I. Robot to Life By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Neill Blomkamp's new dystopian sci-fi thriller "Chappie" stars a fully digital A.I. robot as the title character, acted out by Sharlto Copley. Mike Seymour goes behind the scenes of the CG robots. Full Article
entertainment The New Cinderella is Giving Angry Nerd Déjà Vu By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 “Cinderella" has had 13 movie adaptations since 2000. Angry Nerd is getting sick of the déjà vu. Why tarnish yet another animated classic by turning it into a live action film? Full Article
entertainment What's Inside - Jell-O By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 It’s as American as apple pie and twice as wobbly, but what’s really inside Jell-O? Aside from collagen, the translucent gelatin sweet treat features collagen, sugar, artificial flavoring, and, oh yeah, chopped-up pig and cow hides soaked in acid. Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - iPhone 6 Plus vs. Galaxy Note 4 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000 You’re either #TeamiPhone or #TeamGalaxy but at the end of the day only one of the devices can be named the toughest. Find out which phablet comes out on top when Erik and Justin put them up against a toilet. Full Article
entertainment The Last Mile: Inside San Quentin's Tech Incubator By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:30:00 +0000 There’s a tech incubator popping up, but it’s not in Silicon Valley—it’s inside San Quentin State Prison. The Last Mile program teaches inmates entrepreneurship skills with the goal that each participant founds a socially conscious, tech-forward company. Award-winning filmmaker Ondi Timoner goes inside the innovative non-profit and follows inmates as they work to craft a business plan, pitch their ideas in front of venture capitalists, and then, transition back into society. Full Article
entertainment Angry Nerd - Marvel vs DC: Who Will Ruin Superhero Movies? Starring Black Nerd Comedy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Comic book movies are on the rise, but will it be Marvel or DC that pushes us over the edge? Andre from Black Nerd Comedy pays Angry Nerd another visit to discuss if it’ll be Spider-Man or Fantastic Four that makes us say no more. Full Article
entertainment Out of Office with Brent Rose - Fitness Trackers vs. Smartphones: Why Wearables Win By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
entertainment Varys and Tyrion On 'The War to Come' By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:53:47 +0000 Varys and Tyrion On 'The War to Come' Full Article
entertainment Survival vs. Pride By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:01:29 +0000 Survival vs. Pride Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - Video Game Console Wars By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000 From Sega Genesis to Playstation 3, Justin and Erik rounded up the most beloved video game consoles of our youth. Everyone has a favorite, but which one is the toughest when it comes to Sega, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox? Full Article
entertainment Newest Sex Toy Designs with Jimmyjane's Ethan Imboden By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Designer and JimmyJane Founder Ethan Imboden at The 2015 Adult Novelty Expo, Las Vegas Full Article
entertainment Angry Nerd - DreamWorks’ New Film “Home” Combines the Worst in CGI Alien Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The new DreamWorks film “Home” commits the worst of all CGI sins. In an attempt to make cute, kid-friendly characters, “Home” ended up with shapeless purple blobs and uninteresting features. What happened to strange and kind of creepy aliens like E.T.? Full Article
entertainment WIRED April 2015 Issue Preview - The Plot to Take Down a Tyrant By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:30:00 +0000 In the April issue of WIRED, senior writer Andy Greenberg explores how North Korean dissidents are trying to undermine Kim Jong-un—with bootleg copies of Titanic and old episodes of Friends. Also this month: Reimagining the iconic Tucker Torpedo, What’s Inside: Jell-O, inside China’s toxic gadget factories, resurrecting the LA river, the biggest crowdfunding campaign ever, and more. Music - "By The Roots" - YZ Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - 50-pound Safe Folds iPhone in Half By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000 We stack up four popular iPhone cases, including the OtterBox Defender, the Lunatik TAKTIK Extreme, the Griffin Survivor + Catalyst (note: corrected), and the Lifeproof Fre to see which design will actually keep your smartphone safe. Full Article
entertainment Huggable Robot Befriends Girl in Hospital By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Meet Huggable Robot—an app-controlled stuffed animal designed by the MIT Media Lab. Created to help young patients who are fighting cancer, Huggable is operated by an expert Child Life Specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital. See the interactive bear in action, and find out how it’s helping to relieve children’s anxiety while engaging with them on an emotional level. Full Article
entertainment Angry Nerd - 100th Episode Spectacular! By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Angry Nerd is celebrating 100 episodes of his infamous rants! In honor of the centennial celebration he’s decided to: 1. Party like it’s 1999 and 2. Answer YOUR questions…for better or worse. Full Article
entertainment Steinway Spirio By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000 Watch Steinway's first autonomous piano in action. Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - Easter Candy Destroyed in Slow Mo By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 What better way to celebrate Easter than by destroying a basket of candy, painted eggs, and a giant chocolate bunny? Experience the holiday the Battle Damage way. Full Article
entertainment The Science of Beautiful Easter Egg Color By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 There’s a lot of science at work in Easter egg coloring. The dye needs an acid, usually vinegar, to bond with the egg’s shell. WIRED experiments to find the perfect Ph for egg color that pops. Full Article
entertainment Angry Nerd - Will Netflix’s Daredevil Fly or Flop? By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 If Netflix’s new Daredevil series is anything like Ben Affleck’s Daredevil film, we’re all in trouble. Angry Nerd explains what the latest incarnation needs to get right to make sure the man without fear doesn’t turn into a total flop. Full Article
entertainment Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Funniest Video Game of All Time By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED editor Chris Kohler breaks down why Sam & Max Hit the Road is the funniest video game of all time. What’s not to love about a duo of anthropomorphic “freelance police”? Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - Smash Testing a GoPro By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Action cams can handle a lot—or so they say. See which camera comes out on top when we put the GoPro Hero4 Silver, Sony HDRAS20/B, and Contour Roam3 up against one another. Full Article
entertainment Gadget Lab - Apple’s New MacBook Hands On Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Despite an underpowered processor and only one port, it may herald the future of notebooks. Full Article
entertainment Split Screen: The Return of Mad Men By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0000 Peter and Kelli Rubin love TV, movies, and games but don’t always see eye to eye. For Kelli, who worked in advertising, the return of Mad Men is personal. For Peter, it might be the season of Don’s descent. Full Article
entertainment Angry Nerd - Clicking Dislike on the Cyber-Horror Film "Unfriended" By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 The new horror movie “Unfriended” uses a screen-capture format to shape the film’s narrative. But guess what? Using Facebook messages, Skype calls, and Gchats to tell a story isn’t innovative, it’s LAZY! Angry Nerd explains why the cyber-horror flick deserves an IRL “dislike." Full Article
entertainment Data Attack - How Tech Companies Avoid Taxes Explained with Magic By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Publicly traded U.S. tech companies have stashed as much as $530 billion in offshore tax havens. How’d they do it? Find out what magic tricks companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft have up their sleeves. Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - Oculus Rift vs Samsung Gear VR vs Virtual Boy By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Some virtual reality headsets are better than others. But which one is actually the toughest? Find out as we give the Oculus Rift DK2, Samsung Gear VR, and Nintendo Virtual Boy a dose of real-world damage. Full Article
entertainment Split Screen - Silicon Valley's Gender Gap By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Peter and Kelli Rubin love TV, movies, and games but don’t always see eye to eye—and the return of Mike Judge's HBO satire is no exception. Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - 36 Tech Gadgets, 2 Days, Total Destruction By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Go behind the scenes to see how Justin and Erik used nine cameras to film 36 gadgets over two days for season two’s total destruction. Full Article
entertainment Data Attack - The Future of Legal Marijuana Explained with Marijuana By www.wired.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Twenty-three states have decriminalized marijuana to some degree. And with privateer holdings investing nearly $82 million in weed startups, the industry is poised to pull in a lucrative—and legal—profit. Full Article
entertainment Cardistry: The Juggling of Playing Cards By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Inside the mesmerizing world of cardistry, the new performance art of manipulating playing cards. Full Article
entertainment First Look: The New PAX Juul E-Cigarette By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +0000 The Juul from PAX might be the slickest e-cig ever with its pocketable design, squared edges, and tiny magnetic USB charging dock. But it might look a bit too much like a puffable memory stick for its own Good. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Issue Preview May 2015 – Unsung Geniuses By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The Next List. You don’t know them, but you know their work. WIRED presents the unsung geniuses who are shaping the future of business. Also this month: What it takes to create the most nonstop-action-packed movie ever, how Apple created a watch to finally free us from our phones, Ross Ulbricht’s journey from libertarian idealist to savage kingpin and more. Full Article
entertainment "Planetary" Exclusive Clip By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:10:07 +0000 In this exclusive clip from the new documentary "Planetary," we learn how space travel has affected human beings on a greater scale, allowing us to view the world in which we live, with a completely new perspective. Full Article
entertainment Angry Nerd - HBO: Ignore the Game of Thrones Books By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Some people are worried that the new season of Game of Thrones will deviate too much from the books. Angry Nerd is worried that it won’t stray far enough. He explains why the brutal plot trims are needed when it comes to the show. Full Article
entertainment Take Better Smartphone Photos By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Learn how to use light and position your subjects for stunning smartphone images. Retouch your photos with VSCO Cam, one of the best free photo editing apps. Full Article
entertainment The Last Man on Earth is No Hero By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The Last Man on Earth wraps up its first season on Sunday, and even though Peter and Kelli watched it together, they had completely different experiences. Full Article
entertainment Angry Nerd - The Avengers Get Voice Acting Wrong By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Computer-generated characters are looking better every year, but there’s one thing that’s not up to technological snuff: the voices. The new Avengers film is no exception—Angry Nerd explains the problem with having Ultron sound exactly like James Spader instead of an evil robot. Full Article
entertainment Comedians Go to Virtual Therapy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Ellie is the world’s first virtual therapist. Designed to read and analyze body language, vocal patterns, and facial expressions, we introduced her to a few comedians to see if she could handle their sarcasm, jokes, and self-deprecating humor. Full Article
entertainment Data Attack - The Female Orgasm, Explained with Science Projects By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 The male orgasm is an explosive affair, but the female orgasm? Now, that’s a different story. Find out what’s really going down when a woman gets off. Full Article
entertainment Exoskeletons Will Make Work Weightless By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:00:00 +0000 Ekso Bionics, known for its powered therapeutic exoskeletons, is getting into the construction business with a new exoskeleton suit that makes hefting heavy tools a breeze. WIRED's Adam Rogers suits up for a test drive. Full Article
entertainment Nerf's new challenge By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2015 04:00:00 +0000 Nerf is aiming its new shooters at girls. But do kids care about the marketing? Full Article
entertainment White House CTO Megan Smith on the Value of Tech Diversity By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2015 16:30:00 +0000 Jessi Hempel interviews Megan Smith, Chief Technology Officer of the United States, about the historic role women have played as coders, her personal history, and goal for her time in Washington. Full Article
entertainment Mortal Kombat X By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2015 21:15:00 +0000 Peter and Kelli Rubin love TV, movies, and games but don’t always see eye to eye. Peter and Kelli dig into why they’re drawn to favorite characters in games like Mortal Kombat, which has been thrilling players with grisly fatality wins for more than two decades. Full Article
entertainment Design FX - Avengers: Age of Ultron By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The Avengers return in Age of Ultron. Mike Seymour sat down with the men behind the special effects. Full Article
entertainment Battle Damage - Giant Star Wars LEGO Super Star Destroyer Shattered By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 14:00:00 +0000 What better way to celebrate the upcoming Star Wars Day than by watching a Super Star Destroyer shatter in slow-motion? Full Article