Former Chief of Disguise for the CIA, Jonna Mendez, explains how disguises are used in the CIA, and what aspects to the deception make for an effective disguise. You can watch new episodes of WIRED MASTERMINDS on your smart TV. https://www.wired.com/brandlab/2018/06/wired-smart-tv-app-new-way-watch-wired/

Can video games help improve hand-eye coordination? Can they help train your brain and improve your cognitive abilities? WIRED Senior Editor Peter Rubin tests his skills against a pro sports gamer to find out if gaming can improve your brain and body.

Hacker and security researcher Samy Kamkar takes a look at a variety of hacking scenes from popular media and examines their authenticity.

Boston Dynamics CEO Marc Raibert shares the backstory of his company's viral videos and how the internet's favorite robot dog, SpotMini, came to be.

Produced by Wired Brand Lab for AT&T When the unexpected happens, being connected is paramount. AT&T's "Flying Cows" or "Cells on Wings" are specialized drones engineered to operate in harsh conditions and can stay at 400 feet in the air for 24 hours straight. Learn how these machines are connecting customers and helping disaster relief efforts.

Richard Browning built the world's fastest personal jet suit. WIRED spoke with him to find out about the design process and engineering of a radical new form of transportation.

Pilobolus artistic directors Matt Kent and Renee Jaworski explain how their dancers use shadow to create almost anything imaginable. Beholder image © Wizards 2018 You can watch new episodes of WIRED Masterminds on the free WIRED channel, available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV: https://www.wired.com/brandlab/2018/06/wired-smart-tv-app-new-way-watch-wired/

New York Times crossword puzzle constructor (also known as a cruciverbalist), David Kwong, shows us how he makes a crossword puzzle.

"Welcome Home" stars Emily Ratajkowski and Aaron Paul take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What is Emily Ratajkowski's diet like? Is Aaron Paul related to Millie Bobby Brown? How do you pronounce Emily Ratajkowski? Aaron and Emily answer all these questions and more! "Welcome Home" is available exclusively now on DIRECTV and will open in theaters November 16th.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for AT&T Self-driving cars are close to becoming a universal reality and connectivity plays a vital part in their operation. The more data a self-driving car can access, the better it can learn to operate safely and efficiently. Learn how AT&T's new mobile 5g network will provide the support necessary for self-driving cars to take the next step from concept to commonplace.

Chuck Hoberman's eponymous sphere is one of the best-loved toys of the last quarter century. But it's only one example of his incredible work in transformable design. From adaptive nanotech to flexible building materials, Hoberman has created surprising and inventive designs at every scale.

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | The future of business is here! WIRED and Amazon Web Services take a deep dive into the world of AI and deep learning to show how significant and impactful they can be for businesses.

Kevin Smith takes us through the history of Spider-Man in film and television, from 1978's "Spider-Man Strikes Back" to 2017's "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Kevin's special, Silent But Deadly is available wherever you rent or buy content (On Demand, iTunes, Google Play, Playstation, Xbox) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is in theaters now

You may not have heard of Renderman, but you've definitely seen the incredible effects it has made possible. From Star Trek to Star Wars, from the Abyss to Terminator 2, and across all of Pixar's animated features -- Renderman has changed the world of special effects.

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Messenger Business | The new frontier of Marketing is here. Wired Contributor, Jakob Schiller sits down with Eric Toda, Head of Marketing for Hill City, to discuss how apps like Messenger are changing the landscape of marketing to become more 1:1.

We take millions of photographs. How are all of our snaps affecting our eyes, brains, and bodies? WIRED Senior Editor Peter Rubin looks at the ways that selfies can distort our self perception, shoots with a pro photographer, and examines the way that all those images are affecting our moods and memory.

"A Dog's Way Home" star Bryce Dallas Howard takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Can Bryce Dallas Howard cry on command? Who is her husband? Why is Bryce Dallas Howard named Dallas? Bryce answers all these questions and more!!

Produced by WIRED for Empire State Development | New York State helps improve daily life for communities throughout the world by supporting hometown companies like Xylem. As an innovator in the clean-tech space, Xylem works to develop cutting edge technology which ensures access to a safe, reliable, and efficient water supply, bringing life-changing consequences to millions.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Slack | In the fifth episode of ‘The Future of Work’, WIRED Brand Lab discusses how culture is shaped at WIRED by increasing transparency between employees and leadership. WIRED’s Director of Brand Development Ryan Aspell sits down with Executive Director Matt Stevenson, Executive Assistant Shaquille Cheris, and Activations Associate Manager Lara Winkler to share how AMA’s on Slack are integral to that process.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Slack | In the sixth episode of ‘The Future of Work’, WIRED Brand Lab talks speed and how producing relevant and timely content is essential for a successful campaign. WIRED’s Director of Brand Development Ryan Aspell sits down with Digital Sales Planner Mallorie Beckner, Digital Sales Planner Erica Schulz, and Editorial Assistant Ryan Walker to discuss how Slack helps WIRED create, edit, and publish the most up to date and impactful content.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Slack | In the final episode of ‘The Future of Work’, WIRED Brand Lab discusses how the video production team uses Slack to communicate with clients and vendors in order to maximize their efficiency. WIRED’s Director of Brand Development Ryan Aspell sits down with Executive Director Matt Stevenson, Research & Insight Manager Mike Nallan, and External Vendor Tiffany Deguzman to talk about the necessity of streamlining team member communication.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Slack | In the second episode of ‘The Future of Work’, WIRED Brand Lab shares how they balance expecations between leadership and the rest of the WIRED team using Slack. WIRED’s Director of Brand Development Ryan Aspell sits down with Digital Sales Planner Erica Schulz, Digital Sales Planner Charles Ellis, and Business Manager Janelle Teng to discuss how Slack is integral to ensuring clarity of direction when new agendas and initiatives are introduced.

Some people have backyard swimming pools. Some have basketball courts out back. Will Pemble built a roller coaster just steps from his back door.

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for IBM | What will the network of the future look like? Wired and IBM explore how new technologies and network connected devices are transforming the digital age

Dialect coach Erik Singer once again takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. This time, Erik is focusing on actors's portrayals of US presidents. How close was Josh Brolin to capturing George W. Bush in W.? Is Jay Pharoah's version of Obama true to life? Is it even possible for an actor to accurately portray George Washington? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/

Danny Dimian, Visual Effects Supervisor, and Josh Beveridge, Head of Character Animation, for "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," share exclusive breakdowns and talk about their inspiration and the techniques they used to create a new visual language for their Academy Award-winning film. "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" is available now on digital and Blu-Ray.

Lucy Lang, Executive Director, Institute For Innovation In Prosecution at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, takes a look at courtroom scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are.

Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise, takes a look at spy scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are.

Annie Onishi, general surgery resident at Columbia University, takes a look at more emergency room and operating room scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are.

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED for Empire State Development | OmniSeq, a cancer diagnostic laboratory in upstate New York has developed an innovative genetic analysis pipeline to help match patients' tissue samples with the most effective cancer treatments currently available. In fact, their testing is so efficient that their tissue success rate is nearly 15% higher than other companies.

The very best basketball free throw shooters can sink the ball about 90 percent of the time. What would it take to get to 95 percent? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez steps up to the foul line with top shooter Steve Nash to find out.

In this episode of Obsessed, Gentry Stein shows off the wild tricks that helped him become a world yo-yo champion.

The Weather Channel used mixed reality to show how climate change-related flooding will impact Charleston in the year 2100.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

World boomerang champion Logan Broadbent demonstrates how to make an indoor boomerang, aka "roomerang," using just a few pieces of paper, glue and scissors.

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.

Daniel Rozin, Artist and Professor, Interactive Telecommunications Program, NYU, makes mechanical "mirrors" out of uncommon objects that mimic the viewer's movements and form.

Conference interpreter Barry Slaughter Olsen explains what it's really like to be a professional interpreter. Barry goes behind the scenes of his vocation, breaking down the many real-life scenarios he faces on a day-to-day basis. Footage of Muammar Gaddafi at the 64th General Assembly provided by the United Nations. (The views in the film are not those of the United Nations) Conference Earpiece courtesy of Conference Rental.

Conductor and organist Kent Tritle explains all that goes into being a professional conductor. From the concepts of legato, marcato, fortissimo, and more, Kent breaks down what exactly his hand movements mean when leading a group of musicians. Filmed at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, featuring Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music and Organist, Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and Noah Schnapp answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves and Stranger Things. Does Millie Bobby Brown dance? What's Finn Wolfhard's band called? Is Noah Schnapp perfect? Is Stranger Things 3 the last season?? The cast answers all these questions and more! Stranger Things season 3 is streaming now on Netflix

A recent F.D.A. study shows that certain chemicals in some sunscreens can seep into and remain in people's blood. To find out what that means for staying safe in the sun, WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with dermatologist Dr. Kanade Shinkai.

What's different about food in space? Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down all the differences between eating on Earth and eating in space. Is astronaut ice cream REALLY a thing? Who decides what food is brought to space? Can you eat burgers in space? Why do astronauts use tortillas instead of bread? Mike Massimino is a former NASA astronaut, senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Museum, and professor at Columbia University.

What's different about sleeping in space? Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down all the differences between sleeping on Earth and sleeping in space. Is there a difference between sleeping upside down and sleeping right-side up? Do you get your own bedroom? What kind of alarm clock does an astronaut use? Mike Massimino is a former NASA astronaut, senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Museum, and professor at Columbia University.

Artist Jeremy Mayer has dedicated himself to transforming mechanical typewriter parts, and only typewriter parts, into detailed sculptures of birds, insects and human figures.