entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Queer Eye Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Antoni Porowski, Tan France, and Bobby Berk answer the internet's most searched questions about Queer Eye themselves. How long have the Queer Eye guys known each other? Do the guests on the show get to keep the furniture? Is Tan France naturally grey? Does Antoni have a cookbook? The Fab Five answer all these questions and more! Queer Eye: Season 3 is streaming on Netflix now. Full Article
entertainment Obsessed - How This Guy Became a World Yo-Yo Champion By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 In this episode of Obsessed, Gentry Stein shows off the wild tricks that helped him become a world yo-yo champion. Full Article
entertainment Zach Galifianakis & Zoe Saldana Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 21:33:00 +0000 Missing Link stars Zach Galifianakis and Zoe Saldana take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is Zach Galifianakis a stage name? How tall is Zoe Saldana? Who is Zach dating? Is Zoe married to Chris Pratt?? Zach and Zoe and answer all these questions and more. Full Article
entertainment Respawn Answers Apex Legends Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:30:00 +0000 Drew McCoy, Project Lead at Respawn Entertainment, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Apex Legends. What are some pro tips for Apex? What's an heriloom? What is the name of Bloodhound's bird? Drew answers these questions and much, much more! Full Article
entertainment Mixed Reality Shows the Impact of Climate Change on Charleston in 2100 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0000 The Weather Channel used mixed reality to show how climate change-related flooding will impact Charleston in the year 2100. Full Article
entertainment What the Black Hole Picture Means for Researchers By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:31:00 +0000 Scientists captured and released the first-ever picture of a black hole. WIRED's Deputy Science Editor Adam Rogers spoke with Harvard's Michael Johnson and Andrew Chael, two of the members of the research team, to find out what the achievement means for science. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau answers the internet's most searched questions about himself and his character from Game of Thrones, Jaime Lannister. How do you pronounce Nikolaj Coster-Waldau? How many languages does Nikolaj speak? Could Jaime Lannister be a Targaryen? Nikolaj answers all these questions and more! The final season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO on Sunday, April 14th. Full Article
entertainment Obsessed - How This Pinball Collector is Saving the Game By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000 In this episode of Obsessed we meet Michael Schiess, a pinball enthusiast who collects and repairs old machines in an effort to preserve them for future generations. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Gina Rodriguez Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Someone Great star Gina Rodriguez answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Is Gina Rodriguez related to Michelle Rodriguez? Is Gina vegan? What college did she go to? Gina answers all these questions and more! Someone Great is available April 19 on NETFLIX. Full Article
entertainment NASA Twin Study: How Space Changes Our Bodies By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000 NASA's Scott Kelly spent a year on board the International Space Station to test the effects of space travel on his body, while his identical twin and fellow astronaut Mark Kelly remained on earth. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez speaks with Dr. Francine Garrett-Bakelman, lead author of "The NASA Twins Study: A multidimensional analysis of a year-long human spaceflight," to hear about the groundbreaking results of their study and to find out what it means for the future of human spaceflight. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Sean Bean Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Sean Bean answers the internet's most searched questions about himself and his character from Game of Thrones, Ned Stark. What movies has Sean Bean NOT died in? What does Sean think of Game of Thrones? Why is Ned Stark so dang honorable? Sean answers all these questions and more! The final season of Game of Thrones airs Sundays at 9:00 pm PT on HBO. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Tradecraft - Retired Navy SEAL Explains How to Prepare for Any Situation By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Clint Emerson, retired Navy SEAL and crisis management professional, explains how we can prepare for almost any emergency situation by being ultra aware of our surroundings. Full Article
entertainment The Slow Mo Guys Break Down Slow Motion Videos By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:30:00 +0000 Gav and Dan, also known as The Slow Mo Guys, react to some of the internet's most incredible slow motion videos. As true experts on the subject, Gav and Dan give their insights on how some of these videos may have been made, as well as what makes them so compelling. Their current YouTube Original, Planet Slow Mo, is currently airing on their channel. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Tradecraft - Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. What does it mean when we fold our arms? Why do we interlace our fingers? Can a poker player actually hide their body language? Full Article
entertainment Each and Every - Every Character in Mortal Kombat 11 Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:34:00 +0000 WARNING: This video contains graphic gameplay footage. Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat series and Director of Mortal Kombat 11, explains the backstories of each and every character in Mortal Kombat 11. Mortal Kombat 11 is now available for PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch and PC. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Anthony Mackie Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Avengers: Endgame star Anthony Mackie takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is he a vegan? Is he actually friends with Sebastian Stan, the Winter Soldier? Anthony answers all these questions and more! Avengers: Endgame is in theaters everywhere now! Full Article
entertainment Tech Support - Ed Boon Answers Mortal Kombat 11 Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:08:00 +0000 Ed Boon, Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Mortal Kombat 11. Why does Sub-Zero always get beat by Scorpion in promotional trailers? How do you properly do Skarlet's Brutality? How many character skins does each character have in MK11? Mortal Kombat 11 is now available for PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch and PC. Full Article
entertainment Avengers: Endgame Cast Answer 50 of the Most Googled Marvel Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Avengers: Endgame stars Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Danai Gurira, Don Cheadle and Chris Hemsworth answer 50 of the most Googled questions about Marvel. What language do they speak in Black Panther? Who can pick up Thor's hammer? Who is stronger than Thanos? Avengers: Endgame is in theaters everywhere April 26! Full Article
entertainment Why It's Almost Impossible to Climb 15 Meters in 5 Secs. (ft. Alex Honnold) By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 In 2020 climbing will be an official Olympic sport with three events -- lead, bouldering and speed climbing. The fastest time up the standard 15 meter speed wall is 5.48 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez climbs with junior champion Jordan Fishman and professional climber Alex Honnold to find out. Full Article
entertainment Professional Driver Explains Tactical Driving By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 19:49:00 +0000 Wyatt Knox, Special Projects Director at the Team O'Neil Rally School, is a true technician behind the steering wheel. Wyatt explains the different techniques he teaches to special operations personnel, including the pit maneuver, driving in reverse at high speeds, and taking over when the driver goes down. Full Article
entertainment A Harvard Professor Explains What the Avengers Can Teach Us About Philosophy By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 SPOILER ALERT: This video contains spoilers about many of the MCU movies (although not about Avengers: Endgame) How do Iron Man and Captain America differ as leaders? What makes the Avengers different from the Guardians of the Galaxy? And what moral philosophy does Thanos embody? WIRED's Peter Rubin spoke with Chris Robichaud, Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, to find out about deontology, consequentialism and more. Full Article
entertainment Tech Support - Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson Answer Singing Questions from Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about singing. How can you increase your vocal range? How do people sing and play an instrument at the same time? UglyDolls is in theaters May 3 Full Article
entertainment Investor-turned-critic Roger McNamee on “The Facebook Catastrophe” By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 19:00:00 +0000 Roger McNamee, an early investor in Facebook and mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and author of "Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe," speaks with WIRED Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson at SXSW about the future of the social media giant. Full Article
entertainment Will AI Enhance or Hack Humanity? - Fei-Fei Li & Yuval Noah Harari in Conversation with Nicholas Thompson By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 19:00:00 +0000 In a discussion that covers ethics in technology, hacking humans, free will, and how to avoid potential dystopian scenarios, historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari speaks with Fei-Fei Li, renowned computer scientist and Co-Director of Stanford University's Human-Centered AI Institute -- in a conversation moderated by Nicholas Thompson, WIRED's Editor-in-Chief. Full Article
entertainment Why Top Scientists Are Pretending an Asteroid is Headed for Earth By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Some of the world's best scientists are running drills to practice for a near earth object collision. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with Cathy Plesko from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, to find out how we would respond to an incoming collision. Would nuclear detonations work? What does a "City Killer" look like? Would impact in the water be worse than impact on land? Find out more from Plesko. Full Article
entertainment Tattoo Artist Bang Bang Answers More Tattoo Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Tattoo artist Keith "Bang Bang" McCurdy uses the power of Twitter to answer even more common questions about tattoos and tattooing. What happens when you get a scar on your tattoo? How hard is it to get a tattoo removed? How much should you tip a tattoo artist? Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Lily Collins & Nicholas Hoult Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Tolkien stars Lily Collins and Nicholas Hoult take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. How do you get Lily Collins' eyebrows? Is Nicholas Hoult related to Tom Cruise? Where was Lily Collins raised? Tolkien is in theaters May 10 Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Wu-Tang Clan Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 U-God, Inspectah Deck, and Masta Killa of the Wu-Tang Clan take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What does Wu-Tang Clan stand for? Is Logic in Wu-Tang? How was Wu-Tang Clan formed? Check out WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS & MEN on SHOWTIME. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Wanda Sykes Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Wanda Sykes takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. How does Wanda Sykes do her hair? What's Wanda's REAL name? Who does she play on Blackish? Wanda answers all these questions and more! WANDA SYKES; NOT NORMAL is available on Netflix May 21st Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Charles Melton Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 19:55:00 +0000 The Sun is Also a Star and Riverdale actor Charles Melton takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Who is Charles Melton dating? Can Charles speak Korean? Can he sing?? Charles answers all these questions and more! The Sun is Also a Star is in theaters May 17th. Full Article
entertainment Scientist Explains Why Dogs Can Smell Better Than Robots By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Dogs can smell explosives like landmines, and detect medical conditions including seizures, diabetes, and many forms of cancer -- with up to 98% accuracy. Inventor Andreas Mershin wants to replicate that -- and put a nose in every cell phone. WIRED's Emily Dreyfuss spoke with Mershin to find out why that's easier said than done, and to learn what building a robotic nose has taught us about smell. Full Article
entertainment How to Create a Language By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 18 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 David J. Peterson, the language creator for HBO's Game of Thrones, explains how to go about creating a fictional language. David breaks down how he constructed the Dothraki and Valyrian languages, and shows us what you need to think about when creating a language of your own. David J Peterson created Duolingo's High Valyrian course which you can find here: https://www.duolingo.com/course/hv/en/Learn-High%20Valyrian Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Jessica Alba & Gabrielle Union Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 20:12:00 +0000 LA's Finest stars Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Does Jessica Alba know how to dance? How did Gabrielle Union meet Dwayne Wade? Is Jessica still acting? How was Gabrielle discovered? Jessica and Gabrielle answer all these questions and more! L.A.’s Finest is currently available on Spectrum’s On Demand platform. Full Article
entertainment Obsessed - How This Guy Became a World Champion Boomerang Thrower By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 16:02:00 +0000 Logan Broadbent is one of the world's top boomerang throwers. To throw and catch with his level of precision requires a solid understanding of aeronautics, weather, physics, athletic endurance and the ability to build world class boomerangs from scratch. Full Article
entertainment Neuroscientist Explains ASMR's Effects on the Brain & The Body By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 22:57:00 +0000 ASMR, Slime, and other Oddly Satisfying videos are enormously popular online, but we know surprisingly little about the body's responses that keep us wanting -- and watching -- more. WIRED's Louise Matsakis spoke with psychologist and neuroscientist Nick Davis, who co-authored one of the first studies about ASMR. Full Article
entertainment Why Solving a Rubik's Cube in Under 3 Seconds is Almost Impossible By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000 The current world record for solving a Rubik's cube is 3.47 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez explores the mind-boggling math and finger-twisting world of speed cubing. Full Article
entertainment Inside the Science Behind This Incredible Water-Based Illusion By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000 WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez visits with Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman to learn about illusions showing water that appears to stand still or float upward, wheels that appear to move backwards, and more. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Jon Hamm & David Tennant Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Good Omens stars Jon Hamm and David Tennant take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What happened to Jon Hamm's voice? Is David Tennant related to Charlie Sheen? How did Jon meet Paul Rudd? Did David carry the Olympic torch? David and Jon answer all these questions and more! The Good Omens six-episode limited series premieres on Amazon Prime May 31st Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Thomas Middleditch & O'Shea Jackson Jr. Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Godzilla: King of the Monsters stars Thomas Middleditch and O'Shea Jackson Jr. take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves and the Godzilla franchise. Is O'Shea Jackson Jr. related to Ice Cube? Is Thomas Middleditch Jewish? What does Godzilla's roar sound like? Why does Godzilla attack cities? Thomas and O'Shea answer all these questions and more! Godzilla: King of the Monsters roars into theaters May 31st Full Article
entertainment Meet the First College Students to Launch a Rocket Into Space By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 A team from the University of Southern California's Rocket Propulsion Laboratory became the first student team to launch a rocket into space. WIRED's Arielle Pardes spoke with Neil Tewksbury, the team's Lead Operations Officer, about what it took to make it happen. Read more of the team's story on WIRED.com: https://www.wired.com/story/a-rocket-built-by-students-reached-space-for-the-first-time/ Full Article
entertainment Dr. Robin Berzin is Using Tech and Data to Fix Healthcare By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED with American Express | Robin Berzin founded Parsley Health to bring functional medicine, advanced testing, and data together — for the most comprehensive primary care of its kind. She tells WIRED how she built her tech-infused healthcare company. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Sophie Turner & Jessica Chastain Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 X-Men: Dark Phoenix stars Sophie Turner and Jessica Chastain answer the web's most searched questions about themselves. Is Sophie Turner a natural redhead? Is Jessica Chastain Ron Howard's daughter? Is Jessica vegan? Is Sophie related to Boy George? Jessica and Sophie answer all these questions and more! X-Men: Dark Phoenix premieres Friday, June 7 in theaters everywhere. Full Article
entertainment Obsessed - How to Make and Throw an Indoor Boomerang By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 World boomerang champion Logan Broadbent demonstrates how to make an indoor boomerang, aka "roomerang," using just a few pieces of paper, glue and scissors. Full Article
entertainment 4IR IRL: The Impending Impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Ericsson | Five industry experts on making 4IR a reality. Get an inside look at the strategies and use cases driving innovation, moderated by WIRED’s Editor-in-Chief, Nick Thompson. Full Article
entertainment New York Innovators Series: How One New York Company Brings Hollywood To The Empire State | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Empire State Development | Branch VFX, a visual effects company in Albany, is an important member of the growing creative economy in upstate New York. The entire capitol region attracts talent interested in being part of an affordable and supportive community where great ideas thrive. Full Article
entertainment WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Mindy Kaling & Emma Thompson Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Late Night stars Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling answer the web's most searched questions about themselves. Is Mindy Kaling married? Is Emma Thompson in Star Wars? What ethnicity is Mindy? How many languages does Emma Thompson speak? Emma and Mindy answer all these questions and more! Late Night in theaters now! Full Article
entertainment The Limits of Human Endurance Might Be Our Guts By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:37:00 +0000 To find just how far the human body can be pushed researchers studied athletes who ran six marathons a week over months and compared their energy intake and expenditure data to those of other athletes, workers, and pregnant women. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez talks with study author Herman Pontzer of Duke University about the findings. Full Article
entertainment Why It’s Almost Impossible to Drive a Golf Ball 450 Yards By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez looks at carry vs. total distance, breaks down the biomechanics of the tee shot, and gets tips from Dustin Johnson, one of the top drivers on the tour, to find out why it's Almost Impossible to drive a golf ball 450 yards through the air. Full Article
entertainment Obsessed - How This Artist Makes Mirrors Out of Pompoms and Wooden Tiles By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Daniel Rozin, Artist and Professor, Interactive Telecommunications Program, NYU, makes mechanical "mirrors" out of uncommon objects that mimic the viewer's movements and form. Full Article
entertainment Could a Chernobyl Level Nuclear Disaster Happen in the US? By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:13:00 +0000 HBO's historical mini-series Chernobyl has renewed interest in the Soviet-era nuclear disaster. WIRED's Emily Dreyfuss discusses the safety of US nuclear power and waste with nuclear historian Kate Brown. Full Article