ut WIRED by Design - What a Sex Toy Start-Up Taught Ethan Imboden About Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:30:00 +0000 Designer Ethan Imboden at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
ut WIRED by Design - These Incredible High-Tech Exhibits Are the Future of Museums By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Jake Barton at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
ut The Window - The Alvin Submarine Part 3: Humans vs. Robots and the Future of Deep-Sea Research By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 The technological advances in remotely operated vehicles (R.O.V.) have allowed researchers to uncover new ocean depths, like the 1986 footage of the Titanic by the Alvin submersible. Find out what lies ahead for the future of deep-sea exploration from the scientists who are taking the plunge. Full Article
ut Angry Nerd - Hate to Say It, But "Dumb and Dumber To" Is Destined to Fail By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 The original came out nearly 20 years ago, yet now is when we’re finally getting the follow up to “Dumb and Dumber.” Angry Nerd explains why the new Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels release has already missed the mark in terms of historical relevancy, and why it’s destined to fall victim to the curse of the long-delayed movie sequel. Full Article
ut WIRED by Design - A Photographer's Quest for the Perfect Space Shuttle Shot By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Dan Winters at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
ut Next Tech - Are Organic TVs the Way of the Future? By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 LED screens were once the way of the future, and now OLEDs are ushering in a new wave of television viewing. Featuring organic molecules that illuminate in response to electric currents, OLEDs allow for a thin screen that produces deeper, more detailed images. Full Article
ut Jeff 1000 - 9 Questions with David Arquette (Just Don’t Ask About Robots) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Things take a turn during a "Jeff 1000” shoot when David Arquette takes time to do a behind-the-scenes interview. Everything starts off smoothly, but the second David is asked about his robot co-star Jeff, all hell breaks loose with David comparing Jeff to a second-rate WALL-E. Full Article
ut Neon Future Sessions - Stan Lee Thinks the World Is Going to Blow Itself Up, Steve Aoki Finds Out Why By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:00:00 +0000 Comic-book legend Stan Lee sits down with Steve Aoki to talk about the future, science, the origins of Marvel, and why the world just might blow itself up one day. Full Article
ut Out of Office with Brent Rose - What $500 Can Get You on Magic (Silicon Valley’s Newest Texting-Based Delivery Service) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 21:00:00 +0000 We gave tech writer Brent Rose $500 to stress-test Silicon Valley’s overnight sensation, Magic. From meatballs to medicinal cannabis to Mexican wrestling, see what unfolds when he pushes the new text message-based delivery service. Full Article
ut 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
ut 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
ut 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
ut Out of Office with Brent Rose - Tesla’s Powerwall Home Battery: The Stuff Worth Knowing By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 21:55:00 +0000 Elon Musk recently unveiled Tesla Energy and the Powerwall home battery. I'll attempt to cut through the hype and break down the basics. NOTE: One of the most important things we neglected to mention in the video is that a big part of the appeal for this system is not economical, but environmental. It may not be easier on the wallet (at least not yet) but you're powering your home with green energy instead of fossil fuels, and there's a lot to be said for that. -Brent Full Article
ut WIRED Business Conference - The Best Pieces of Fan Art Dedicated to Breakout Wattpad Writer Anna Todd By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 At the 2015 Wired Business conference, WIRED editor-at-large Jason Tanz interviews breakout fanfic author Anna Todd, who writes novels entirely on her smartphone then uploads them to Wattpad, a wildly popular digital publishing platform and writers community. Full Article
ut Can You Hate an Actor, But Love Their Work? By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 16 May 2015 00:20:00 +0000 HATE’S A STRONG word, obviously, but the question still stands. On this week’s episode, WIRED senior editor Peter Rubin and his wife Kelli jump into it. Well, she jumps into it; with Wayward Pines‘ premiere last night, she was reminded all over again that she has a serious problem with Terrence Howard, and she’s inclined to pass on his projects. Full Article
ut Out of Office with Brent Rose - Fun With Powdered Alcohol: You Can Stop Being Scared Now By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 11:00:00 +0000 People are freaking out about powdered alcohol, but I wasn’t convinced they understood the science behind it. So I tested their concerns. Will it get you crazy drunk? Will people snort it? Watch & see! -Brent Full Article
ut Design FX - Tomorrowland: Behind the FX of the Futuristic World By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 23 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000 See how Industrial Light & Magic created the futuristic tech and magical world in Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland. Full Article
ut NYC’s Best & Worst Ways to Commute By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 What’s the best way to commute in NYC? We had five Queens residents take various modes of transportation, including Uber, a cab, the ferry, a bike, and the subway to see which one came out on top. Full Article
ut Out of Office with Brent Rose - Best & Worst Foods for California’s Drought By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 California is in an unprecedented drought, but you gotta eat, right? Well, some foods use way more water than others. We chewed through a ton of data to make this bite-sized video. For you! -Brent Full Article
ut Three Things to Know About Apple Music By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:12:31 +0000 WIRED senior writer David Pierce explains how Apple, the most powerful company in music, is shaking up listening again with its new Music platform which combines streaming audio, worldwide human-curated radio and a social network of artists and fans. Full Article
ut One Minute of Stunning Ultra HD Video From Space By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:00:00 +0000 This week NASA released a first look of ultra-high definition video shot on and from the International Space Station. Here, 60 seconds of the most breathtaking new footage. Full Article
ut Mission to Pluto: The Story Behind the Historic Trip By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:00:00 +0000 It’s taken nine years to get there, but on July 14, 2015 the New Horizons spacecraft will finally fly by its destination: Pluto. Find out how the historic mission to Pluto happened from the people who helped launch it. Full Article
ut Out of Office with Brent Rose - Mini GoPro! Hero4 Session: Full Review, Tests, Comparison Footage By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:23:00 +0000 If you hate GoPro's rectangular shape, your prayers have been answered! Sort of. We took the new Hero4 Session into rivers, lakes, and surf, off cliffs and platforms, through trees and go kart courses. Our full review will tell you everything you need to know. Full Article
ut New Horizons’ Long Trip to Pluto By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:23:32 +0000 After billions of miles and nearly a decade hurtling through space the probe New Horizons will finally pass Pluto and begin to give Earth the closest look at the furthest edges of the solar system. Full Article
ut NASA's Simulator Puts All Eyes on Pluto By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:13:51 +0000 Watch New Horizons' historic flyby from the space probe's perspective Full Article
ut New Horizons' First Close Look at Pluto By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:25:00 +0000 After billions of miles and nearly a decade in space New Horizons flew as close to Pluto as it ever will. The probe is already sending back the first beautiful images of the mysterious dwarf planet. Full Article
ut Fly Over Pluto's Mountains By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:27:21 +0000 Fly over Pluto's beautiful mountains and the plains of its "heart" in this amazing NASA animation built with some of the first close-up images from the New Horizons probe. Full Article
ut Out of Office with Brent Rose - Rideables Are So Hot Right Now. We Put Them to the Test By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000 Electric personal transportation devices (aka “rideables”) are everywhere. We’re seeing them under everyone from Justin Bieber to J.R. Smith to Casey Neistat, but are any of them worth a damn? We put four of the most promising rideables to the test and I’ve got the scars to prove it. -Brent Full Article
ut Astronauts Eat First Space Grown Salad By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:15:00 +0000 For the first time, astronauts ate fresh lettuce they'd grown from seed aboard the International Space Station. One small bite for man could be a giant leap for manned missions to Mars. Full Article
ut 60 Years of Influential Auto Design, Up for Auction By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:00:00 +0000 These cars introduced new forms of beauty---many of them clever solutions to vexing technological problems---that lived on for years and even decades. Full Article
ut Absurd Creatures | This Leech is a Pain in the Butt for Hippos By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:15:00 +0000 Hippos are tough animals with tough hides. So tough that there's a species of leech that has evolved to live and feed in the only part of the hippo where the sun don't shine. Ladies and gentlemen, the life and times of the hippo butt leech. Full Article
ut Evolution of a Pony: The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:15:00 +0000 With a massive engine and no creature comforts like back seats to weigh it down, the Shelby GT350R is a candidate for the most fun Mustang ever. WIRED associate editor Alex Davies takes it for a spin on the famed Laguna Seca racetrack. Full Article
ut Absurd Creatures | The Curious Case of the Elusive, Slimy Nautilus By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:35:00 +0000 It hasn't been seen in more than 30 years and it lives on dead fish. No, it's not Gollum, it's called the crusty nautilus. Not because it’s brittle or irritable or anything, it’s just encrusted with a layer of slime. Full Article
ut Think Like a Tree - How Coral Reefs and Carbon Dioxide Can Change the Future By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Most people think of carbon dioxide as a poison, but in nature it’s a building block. Find out how we can imitate coral reef by using CO2 as a raw material for the creation of concrete. Full Article
ut All the Pluto Photos from New Horizons' First Big Data Dump By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 01:20:00 +0000 It'll take a year for New Horizons to send back all the information it gathered on Pluto when it flew by in July. Full Article
ut Electro Musician Robert DeLong Shows Off His Tricked-Out Rig By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:00:00 +0000 It's equal parts D.I.Y. and high-tech; electronic musician Robert DeLong shows us his awesome rig, which includes a mix of video game controllers, a cutlery tray from Ikea, two Mac minis, and more. See how it all comes together as he performs “Don’t Wait Up” from his new album "In the Cards," out Friday, September 18 on Glassnote Records. Full Article
ut Sunset on Pluto By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 New images from NASA's New Horizon probe show interesting new details of Pluto, including what might be fog and glaciers hinting at weather patterns on the frigid dwarf planet. Full Article
ut Out of Office with Brent Rose - Teched-Out Van By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Brent Rose has just taken “Out of Office” to the next level. In this episode, he shows off the teched-out van he will be living in during his nascent year-long road trip across the United States. Brent gives us a fun tour of his supremely techy mobile home, including the roof-mounted solar panels, cutting edge lithium ion batteries, GPS-enabled, smartphone-connected alarm system, fingerprint-secured safe, and cutting edge stereo system. Full Article
ut Facebook Rolls Out 360 Video with Star Wars Clip By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:17:04 +0000 You’ll now be able to see immersive videos in your Facebook feed. As part of the rollout, you can speed across the Jakku desert of the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a 360 video created by Disney exclusively for Facebook. Full Article
ut Absurd Creatures | This Caterpillar Freaks Out If You Yell At It By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:15:00 +0000 Caterpillars are sort of the Cheetos of the animal world. They're just waiting to become someone's snack. Some species have developed defense mechanisms. This caterpillar, found in Peru, has weird appendages it throws in the air when it senses dangerous sounds. Full Article
ut Fly Over Charon, Pluto's Biggest Moon By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:15:00 +0000 Skim the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon, in this stunning animation made up of images beamed back from NASA's space probe New Horizons. Full Article
ut DNA Editing: Doping of the Future? By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:53:25 +0000 The ability to edit DNA is already here, but the effects of doing so are hardly understood. Genetics experts explain the potential pitfalls and alluring upside of using the technology on athletes. Full Article
ut The Awesome but Buggy 360fly Cam Is for Early Adopters Only By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 22:00:02 +0000 The 360fly is a water-water-resistent virtual reality action sports camera that works with your phone and Google Cardboard. We tested the $400 camera at the California Academy of Sciences Steinhart Aquarium. Full Article
ut This Beautiful App Is Like a Stress-Relieving Lava Lamp By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:04:54 +0000 Pause, a new $1.99 app isn't a typical game. There's no score and no competition. It's designed to help you zone out and relax by slowly chasing a beautiful blob of dots across your screen. Full Article
ut Design FX - Find Out How FX Experts Created Mars in "The Martian" By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Visual effects companies Framestore and MPC were tasked with creating the red planet in “The Martian.” From realistic landscape shots of Mars to simulated gravity differences, see how it all came together with a shorter-than-usual timeframe for post-production. Full Article
ut SB 100 - The Future of the NFL Game Ball By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 10:45:00 +0000 A physics professor re-imagines the size and shape of an NFL football in an effort to optimize it for flight. It turns out a couple of small changes can add a whole lot of distance, but how would that change the way the game is played? Full Article
ut Cyborg Nation - Can Prosthetics Outperform Real Limbs? By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:00:00 +0000 MIT Media Lab's Hugh Herr explains how he looks to nature when developing new bionic appendages. The amputee and avid rock climber discusses how his biomechatronics division is pioneering the technologies that aim to augment human physical capabilities. Full Article
ut Think Like a Tree - What Termites Can Teach Architects About Skyscraper Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:00:00 +0000 Sure, they’re pesky critters but termites can teach architects a thing or two when it comes building design. When creating giant mounds the insects build channels within them to help with ventilation. See how architects are attempting to replicate that process to create better heating and air conditioning systems in giant skyscrapers. Full Article
ut Cove Puts You In Touch With Your Emotions Through Music By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 19:30:00 +0000 It turns out emotions are complex (surprise!), and sometimes words just can’t do justice in expressing them. Cove, a new app, helps translate feelings into music. Full Article
ut SB 100 - SB100: Check Out a Reimagined NFL Stadium for the Future By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0000 In the future, NFL teams won't play in sterile concrete bowls. Instead, they will play in multi-use spaces near the urban core, redefining our idea of what a stadium is. Full Article