mp H+ - Computer Glitch Wipes Out Civilization By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000 H+ is a Sci-Fi thriller from Bryan Singer. Its somewhat plausible storyline brings humanity to a sudden stop when a computer glitch causes human implants to malfunction. This web only series debuts on YouTube on August 8th, 2012. Full Article
mp The Stamp Mobile: A Crazy Money Marking Contraption By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Ben Cohen wanted to take on the man. He enlisted the San Francisco maker community, and built a noisy, carnivalesque, vaudeville-style device, full of bright-colored wood and plastic and metal, to drive around the country and stamp slogans on money. Full Article
mp Staff Picks: White & White Digital LED Clock By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 WIRED reviews the White Digital LED Clock Full Article
mp Winter Camp 2012: Day 1 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 For the snow enthusiast, the first day of the season is more exciting than Christmas morning. And we're about to experience it. Welcome to Wired's 2012 Winter Camp test excursion. Full Article
mp Winter Camp 2012: Day 2 By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 On the second day of our Lake Tahoe trip, we tested skis, boards, clothing, helmets -- and each other's patience. Full Article
mp Winter Camp 2012: Day 3 By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 After shaking off the soreness of our first day on the slopes, we hit the terrain park to practice our moves. Full Article
mp Winter Camp 2012: Wrap Up By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 We spend one last day on the mountain testing skis, snowboards and other winter gear -- and an insane, snow-ready mountain bike. Full Article
mp Steampunk Robots and Hacked Bugs By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 i-Wei Huang hacks together bit and peices to make beautiful steam powered robots and techno bugs. You may have seen his work before, at his day job Huang develops toys and characters for Skylanders. Full Article
mp Jump Rope Physics By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Jump Rope Physics Full Article
mp Animal Prosthetics Help Human Amputees Move Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:15:11 +0000 Advanced prosthetics designed for animals from horses to dolphins could one day be put to use for humans. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - Can Michael Shannon Trump Terrence Stamp's General Zod? By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 In the upcoming film, Man of Steel, General Zod will be played by Michael Shannon. Can Shannon trump Terrence Stamp's portrayal of Zod in the 1981 film, Superman II? Angry Nerd is skeptical, obviously. Photo Credit: General Zod artwork courtesy of Steve Oatney Full Article
mp Design FX - Fast & Furious 6: Explosive Effects Exclusive By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 In this exclusive video from WIRED and Conde Nast Entertainment, find out how director Justin Lin filmed Dominic Toretto's (Vin Diesel's) blazing last minute escape from a massive, crashing and exploding Antonov aircraft for his new #1 blockbuster film "Fast & Furious 6." Don't miss this unbelievable behind the scenes look at the genius work of renowned visual effects house "Double Negative." Huge thanks to our good friends at fxguide.com. Full Article
mp The Window - High-Speed Robots Part 2: Kiva Robots in the Workplace & in our E-commerce Economy By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:30:00 +0000 Follow a robot as it works its day job—transforming the world of e-commerce by hustling packages around the giant warehouses that propel the modern economy. New robot minions: Welcome to the team. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - Depicting Computer Graphics By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 15:15:00 +0000 As if the lamestream media didn't have enough problems—dopey, dated graphics and cutaways have become standard visuals for stories about computers. And the Angry Nerd ain't having it. Next time ridiculous images of keyboards, cables, and binary code flash across your TV screen, remember: That's how those shows see you. Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Key & Peele Talk Game of Thrones and New Season By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:30:00 +0000 Genius sketch comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele talk to Peter Rubin about their favorite sketches, the new season of their Comedy Central show Key & Peele, and Game of Thrones. Because Game of Thrones. Full Article
mp Maniac Pumpkin Carvers By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:39:00 +0000 We foresee that you'll get in the Halloween spirit with Maniac Pumpkin Carvers as they show off their skills with a Gadget Lab-chosen knife and an intricate Star Wars jack-o’-lantern. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - The Implausibility of Thor's Physics-Defying Hammer, Mjölnir By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:30:00 +0000 Thor’s hammer Mjölnir is undoubtedly one of the most badass superhero weapons around. But its physics-defying and trajectory-changing travel powers are too much for Angry Nerd to handle. A majestic hammer...come on! Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Bill Gates & President Bill Clinton: Technology and the Value of Connectivity-Exclusive Interview By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:30:00 +0000 From medical vaccines to financial services to educational resources, connectivity is key. Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton explain the positive impact of being plugged in on a global scale. For more from Bill Gates and President Clinton, check out the December 2013 issue of WIRED. Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Bill Gates & President Bill Clinton: The Global Economy and the End of American Exceptionalism-Exclusive Interview By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:30:00 +0000 With American exceptionalism waning, is the U.S. destined to be left in the dust? Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton talk about the significance of building a future of shared success and responsibility in order to create a thriving global economy. For more from Bill Gates and President Clinton, check out the December 2013 issue of WIRED. Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Bill Gates & President Bill Clinton: Changing the World Through Philanthropy-Exclusive Interview By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:30:00 +0000 Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton have managed to transition from Microsoft co-founder and former U.S. commander-in-chief to hands-on philanthropists. With a passion for charity and aid work, the two describe their health- and education-focused initiatives, and explain why their statuses don’t mean squat when they’re helping out in developing nations. For more from Bill Gates and President Clinton, check out the December 2013 issue of WIRED. Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Bill Gates & President Bill Clinton: Looking Forward and Maintaining Optimism-Exclusive Interview By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:30:00 +0000 Passion and optimism often go hand-in-hand, which couldn’t be truer for Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton when it comes to their outlook on the future. The two share their thoughts on the rapid pace and excitement of today’s innovations, and how humanity’s balance between conflict and cooperation will continue to fuel economic opportunity for years to come. For more from Bill Gates and President Clinton, check out the December 2013 issue of WIRED. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - Riddick and Hollywood's Failed Attempts at Using POV Cameras By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Seeing carnage through a character’s eyes used to mean something. Nowadays, Hollywood is wasting POV shots in sci-fi films like Vin Diesel’s Riddick. Angry Nerd explains why these fancy-schmancy first-person perspectives are failing, and he issues the Tinseltown execs an ultimatum. Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Global Sustainability & Planetary Boundaries By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 In this World Economic Forum discussion, Johan Rockström, executive director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre, proposes a new scientific framework called Planetary Boundaries—a way of thinking about consumption and sustainability that could help keep Earth habitable. Full Article
mp Love Music Again: The WIRED Music Issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 23:18:56 +0000 Digital Edition on sale 2.18.14 On Newsstands 2.25.14 Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Questlove on J Dilla, Vinyl Snobs & Lo-fi Hip-hop: Love Music Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: "Unfound" Performed by Kooley High Written Napoleon Wright II, Charlie Smarts, Tab-One, Homeboy Sandman Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Questlove on Prince's 1999 & Hiding Albums from His Mom: Love Music Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: "Ya Times Up" Performed by Kooley High Written Foolery, Charlie Smarts, Tab-One, Rapsody, DJ Ill Digitz Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Questlove on Record Shopping & Musical Bonding with His Dad: Love Music Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: "Big Headed" Performed by Kooley High Written DJ Prince, Charlie Smarts, Tab-One Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Questlove on Banding Together with Common, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, & Q-Tip: Love Music Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: THEESatisfaction "Existinct" Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - How to Improve the Academy Awards By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 It’s excruciatingly dull and doesn’t even feature the most important awards on the telecast—highlighting best actor over best scientific and technical achievement? The nerve! Angry Nerd offers advice on how to improve this year’s Oscar awards ceremony. Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Preparation & Recovery for Catastrophes By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Can you reduce an earthquake’s impact before it strikes? In this World Economic Forum discussion, Japan’s director of land and real property market, Satoru Nishikawa, explains how better planning for natural disasters can help us manage catastrophic risk, enabling quicker recovery times. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - Mr. Peabody & Sherman and Today’s Remakes of Classic Cartoons By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Pertinent question about the Mr. Peabody and Sherman cartoon: Why? It's a half-century-old cartoon with no brand recognition. But more to the point, all these expensive reboots tend to take away the things that made the original kids' shows…weird. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - Fox News’ Abundant & Unnecessary Use of Big-Area Touch Screens By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Hollywood is always trying to sell us crazy computer interfaces. Wavy hands and holograms? Never gonna happen. But now Fox News is in on the game, too—and the Angry Nerd is unfairly unbalanced about the network's giant, newsgathering touch screens. Full Article
mp Gadget Lab - A Look at Ducati & the Technology Behind One of the Fastest Production Motorcycles in the World By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The 195-horsepower engine isn’t exactly meant for a daily commute. But Ducati’s 1199 Panigale S has a slew of features and the aerodynamics, torque, and weight reduction to make it one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world. Transportation editor Damon Lavrinc tests out the bike and talks to Ducati designers to see how they engineered one of the lightest street motorcycles on the market. Full Article
mp RetroGrade - Before the i-Everything, There Was Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak & the Apple lle By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Remember when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were the new kids on the block? In the early ’80s they debuted the Apple IIe, blowing away the competition. RetroGrade takes a look at the “modern” technology that helped set the industry benchmark for personal computing. Full Article
mp Teen Technorati - Tensions Rising: Final Run-Throughs & Pitch Preparations By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It’s almost time for the lightning pitches, but as the pressure mounts can the Thiel Fellowship hopefuls keep their cool? In this episode, the finalists run through their strategies—and lack thereof—as they get ready to present to the judges. Plus, finalists Alexander Koren and Andrew Ninh explain their medical- and tech-based projects. Full Article
mp Teen Technorati - The Thiel Fellowship Finalists Leave S.F. & Head Back to Reality By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 After a weekend of activities and final pitches, the 40 students get ready to pack up their things and head back to reality until the 20 fellowships are awarded. In this episode, the students reflect back on what they’ve learned over the past few days, and what they’ll do if chosen as a 2014 Thiel Fellow. Full Article
mp Design FX - X-Men: Days of Future Past: The Sentinels’ Complicated Follicle Animation By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In X-Men: Days of Future Past, the mutant clan goes head-to-head with the Sentinels—a group of dystopian-era robots. Effects experts MPC created the Sentinels’ special effects using a follicle-like animation, comprised of tiny scales. Mike Seymour explains how they accomplished the technically complicated designs. Full Article
mp Teen Technorati - Get to Know 19-year-old Tech Whiz & 2014 Thiel Fellow Lucy Guo By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:38:10 +0000 She’s double-majoring in computer science and human-computer interaction at Carnegie Mellon. She also just won a $100,000 Thiel Fellowship to develop a platform for customizable education-based games. Get to know teen technorati Lucy Guo. Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Tumblr’s David Karp on Why He Doesn’t Regret the Yahoo! Sale & Empowering Creators By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 At BizCon 2014, Tumblr CEO and co-founder David Karp sat down with WIRED senior writer Steven Levy to talk about why he doesn’t regret the Yahoo! sale, how his platform empowers creators, and the importance of enabling users. Full Article
mp WIRED Live - Tech Entrepreneur & Investor Chris Dixon Explains Why You Should Give a Damn About Bitcoin By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Chris Dixon, general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, thinks you should reconsider the power of bitcoin. In conversation with WIRED’s Steven Levy, the tech entrepreneur and investor explains why the digital payment system has the potential to enable new behaviors and innovations. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - Why Clint Eastwood’s “Jersey Boys” is Destined to Crash & Burn on the Big Screen By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Musicals. They’re great. But jukebox musicals? That’s an entirely different—and often terrible—story. Even with Clint Eastwood behind the camera of the new stage-to-film rendition of Jersey Boys, there’s only so much Dirty Harry can do for the destined-to-flop silver screen adaptation. Full Article
mp RetroGrade - Remember When a 29-pound Portable Computer was Light? By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 A fully functional portable computer that weighs in at only 29 lbs.? Now we’re talking. With features like word processing and a calculator, the 1984 LCD-286 PC computer was like carrying a filing cabinet with you on the go. Full Article
mp Meet the Cast & Crew of Star Trek Continues with Vic Mignogna By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Get to know the dedicated cast and crew that are bringing Star Trek Continues to life. Plus, find out which cast member spent time on set of the original series when his dad starred as Scotty. Full Article
mp Teen Technorati - The Thiel Fellows Visit TechShop in SF & Gain Access to Innovative Equipment & Technology By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Back in San Francisco, fellows Shantanu Bala and Kaushik Tiwari visit the community workshop and prototyping studio TechShop. As they tour the space and check out equipment, Shantanu develops new ideas that he can apply to his project of building new computer interfaces that use a sense of touch to get information. Full Article
mp Teen Technorati - The Thiel Fellows Get an Inside Look at Silicon Valley on a Field Trip to the Google Campus By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The Thiel fellows get a dose of Silicon Valley life as they visit Google’s collaborative workspace, The Garage. After a demo of Google Glass, the group gets hands-on with an innovation exercise to hone their creativity and team-building skills. Full Article
mp Teen Technorati - To Infinity & Beyond: The Fellows Visit NASA & Learn About the Future of Life on the Moon By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In this episode, Thiel fellow Rebecca Jolitz takes us on a tour of the NASA Ames Research Center, where she worked while attending UC Berkeley. The entire group also pays a visit to lunar transportation company Moon Express for lessons on space, technology, and how to turn the impossible into a reality. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - Brett Ratner's Hercules & Pillaging Story Lines for Big-Budget CGI Films By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:20:00 +0000 Angry Nerd is hungry for some new material. Instead of force-feeding us cinematic souvlaki with CGI blowouts of Greek-inspired story lines, maybe it's time to look beyond the Peloponnesian lore. And no, Brett Ratner, we will not be entertained with your upcoming Hercules starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Full Article
mp Angry Nerd - Chris Nolan's First Time at Comic-Con, the Interstellar Trailer & Elizabeth Olsen's Mutant Flub By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 18:00:00 +0000 Chris Nolan showed up to #SDCC2014 to promote his new sci-fi flick Interstellar and Angry Nerd has a few choice words for him. Watch as he gives Nolan a piece of his mind, talks to a few cosplay fans, and gives advice to the Marvel world. Full Article
mp How to Make a Giant Creature - Watch the Giant Creature Marry a Couple & More Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0000 It's been an eight-week-long marathon to get the Bodock Giant Creature ready for #SDCC2014, and now that the convention is over, it's time to take a look back at the best moments from the event, including the marriage ceremony he officiated. Full Article
mp Design FX - Game of Thrones: Combining CGI and Live Action to Create the Dragons & Fights Scenes in Season 4 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In season four of Game of Thrones a combination of CGI and live character action were used to create impressive fight scenes and stunning visual effects. Mike Seymour breaks down the tech behind the hit HBO show. Full Article