rt Video Game Sounds Explained By Experts By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Four video game sound designers explain the thinking behind some of the world's most recognizable video game sounds. Full Article
rt Cadillac Challenges Tesla with a Super Smart Self-Driving Sedan By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Cadillac's new self-driving car isn't just watching the road, it's watching the driver. The system it calls "super cruise" is designed to crack the so-called "hand-off" problem. Full Article
rt How Climate Change Is Already Affecting Earth By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Though the planet has only warmed by one-degree Celsius since the Industrial Revolution, climate change's effect on earth has been anything but subtle. Here are some of the most astonishing developments over the past few years. Full Article
rt The Little Robot That Supports a Paralyzed Vet By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 The Human Support Robot from Toyota is an advanced robot that’s been helping a paralyzed war vet at home. Full Article
rt How a Hacker Fired a Locked Smart Gun with $15 of Magnets By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 18:32:00 +0000 The Armatix iP1 pistol and its RFID watch, are sold as one of the most secure firearm systems available. But a hacker, who goes by 'Plore', has found flaws in the Armatix that entirely defeat its security measures. Full Article
rt The Tesla Model 3 Is Finally Here. Sort Of. By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:24:44 +0000 Tesla has just delivered the first 30 models of its most crucial car, the Model 3. The new addition to the Tesla family is supposed to be the “affordable” car, starting at $35,000. Tesla CEO Elon Musk says over half a million people have already paid $1000 to reserve their Model 3. Full Article
rt Living in a Shoebox Apartment? This Hi-Tech Furniture Could Help By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Apartments are getting smaller and smaller. To combat this ever shrinking urban dilemma, a company called ORI is building modular, movable and totally automatic furniture for people who live in cramped quarters. Full Article
rt Shaping Smarter Cities - Global Challenges By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:18:40 +0000 Mouser Electronics Brand Ambassador, Grant Imahara, sat down with our WIRED Brand Lab Editor to identify the global challenges that our major cities are facing. It’s these key challenges that will help dictate where Grant travels to and why. Produced for Mouser Electronics by the WIRED Brand Lab Full Article
rt Shaping Smarter Cities - Porto's Roving Hotspots By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:21:25 +0000 The city of the future calls for more connectivity. Porto company Veniam is leading that charge by incorporating a wifi mesh network to this old-world city. Produced for Mouser Electronics by the WIRED Brand Lab Full Article
rt Shaping Smarter Cities - Urban Farming in Tokyo By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:23:48 +0000 How do we feed a growing population in areas where land is scarce? Produced for Mouser Electronics by the WIRED Brand Lab Full Article
rt Technique Critique - Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down Actors Playing Real People By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000 Dialect coach Erik Singer takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. To best break down this concept, Erik analyzes some actors playing real people. Just how close was Jamie Foxx's Ray Charles? What about Cate Blanchett's portrayal of Bob Dylan? Is Daniel Day-Lewis' Lincoln accurate? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/ Full Article
rt Shaping Smarter Cities - The Future of LA By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:01:18 +0000 Hunting plumbing, not cartoons with augmented reality. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Bungie's Luke Smith Answers Destiny Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:00:00 +0000 Bungie's Luke Smith, design director of Destiny 2, answers Twitter's burning questions about the Destiny franchise. What if the loot cave still existed? How will characters transfer to Destiny 2? Did the wizard really come from the moon? Full Article
rt Tech Support - Jackie Chan & Olivia Munn Answer Martial Arts Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:06:00 +0000 'The LEGO Ninjago Movie' stars Jackie Chan and Olivia Munn use the power of Twitter to answer some common martial arts questions. Jackie also teaches Olivia how to karate chop some pieces of wood and defend herself from knife attacks. Full Article
rt Is It Art? The Rise of Made-for-Instagram Exhibits By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 New pop-up exhibits like the Museum of Ice Cream and Color Factory are ditching the traditional gallery barriers and "no photography" rules for interactive, picture perfect installations. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Neil deGrasse Tyson Answers Science Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000 Astrophysicist and 'StarTalk' host Neil deGrasse Tyson uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about our universe. What is a quark? Is there a limit to the expansion of the universe? Tune into 'StarTalk' airing Sundays at 11pm/10c on National Geographic. Full Article
rt Oculus' John Carmack Explains Virtual Reality in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:27:00 +0000 The technology behind modern virtual reality is rapidly evolving, but what exactly helps create a better sense of realism and immersion? WIRED has challenged Oculus CTO John Carmack to explain the concept of realism in virtual reality to 5 different people; a child, a pre-teen, a college student, a grad student and a VR expert. Full Article
rt Review: Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Smartphones By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:00:00 +0000 You Can't Buy a Better Android Phone Than the Pixel 2. In almost every way, the Pixel 2 is the iPhone of Android phones. And that's a compliment. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Scott Kelly Answers Astronaut Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000 Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about astronauts. How fast is the international space station? Can you see the eclipse from space? Scott Kelly's book 'Endurance' is now available. Full Article
rt Tech Support - LaVar Ball Answers Basketball Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000 LaVar Ball uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about basketball. Who has the worst attitude in NBA history? What's the least cool NBA jersey? What's with the Golden State Warriors' facial hair? Check out "Ball in the Family" on Facebook Watch. New episodes air Sundays. Full Article
rt Shaping Smarter Cities - Global Solutions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:40:50 +0000 We traveled around the world with Grant Imahara to discover global solutions to the challenges that most of our major cities are facing. Now it's time to discuss what we uncovered. Full Article
rt Watch Neon Artist Shawna Peterson Make Bright, Buzzing Art By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Inside Shawna Peterson's neon tube bending studio where puffs of air, charred wood and glass tubes meet to make brilliant signs and art. Full Article
rt These Doctors Are Giving Real Pain The Virtual Treatment By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Doctors are searching for non-addictive solutions to treat chronic pain. Virtual reality might soon be one of them, if the science can show it really works. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Dillon Francis Answers DJ Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000 DJ Dillon Francis uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about DJing. Dillon Francis’ new single, Hello There ft. Yung Pinch, is available on all music streaming platforms. Full Article
rt How a Bunch of Geeks and Dreamers Jump-Started the Self-Driving Car By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 A decade ago, the idea of self-driving cars on American city streets was almost unthinkable. But a series of contests spurred the development of software and hardware that have brought us to dawn of the next automotive revolution. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Tony Hawk Answers Skateboarding Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Tony Hawk uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about skateboarding. Will there ever be another Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? What skateboarding trick was the hardest to learn? Are you ever too old to start skating? Tony also demonstrates how to set up a new skateboard, how to apply griptape, how to do an ollie, how to boardslide, how to do a 540° McTwist and more. Full Article
rt How a Virtual Reality Journalist Takes Viewers Inside Stories By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 At Nonny de la Pena's Los Angeles-based Emblematic Group real stories, from melting glaciers to solitary confinement, are made in full virtual reality. Full Article
rt Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty - Blockchain By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Blockchain, the key technology behind Bitcoin, is a new network that helps decentralize trade, and allows for more peer-to-peer transactions. WIRED challenged political scientist and blockchain researcher Bettina Warburg to explain blockchain technology to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
rt WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Will Smith & Joel Edgerton Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0000 "Bright" stars Will Smith and Joel Edgerton answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves. What is Will Smith's IQ? Who did Joel Edgerton play in Star Wars? Who is Will Smith's best friend? Full Article
rt VFX Expert Breaks Down The History of Shrinking People in Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:30:00 +0000 Downsizing VFX Supervisor Jamie Price breaks down the history of people miniaturization in movies. Full Article
rt CES 2018: The Smart Home of the Future Is Here By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Digital assistants like Alexa and Google home have made sci-fi a reality. At CES 2018, we check out the next generation of products that will make our lives easier and more connected. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Garry Kasparov Answers Chess Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 19:40:00 +0000 Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of chess. Why do chess players point at pieces with their middle finger? Why does the knight move the way it does? What's the more valuable piece, the knight or the bishop? Garry answers all these questions and more! Full Article
rt Tech Support - Jerry Rice Answers Football Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:22:00 +0000 Legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of football. Full Article
rt Tech Support - U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Answer Olympics Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about their respective Olympic and Paralympic sports. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Neuroscientist Anil Seth Answers Neuroscience Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Neuroscientist and public science communicator Anil Seth uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about neuroscience. How does memory work? Can we delete memories? Do blind people dream? Anil answers all these questions and more! Featuring Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Co-Director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science, University of Sussex, UK Twitter: @anilkseth Website: www.anilseth.com Full Article
rt Tech Support - Blizzard's Ben Brode Answers Hearthstone Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Blizzard's Ben Brode, game director on Hearthstone, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Hearthstone. What are the chances we see cards added to the classic set? Will we see any cards get buffs? What's the best way to get back into Hearthstone after some time off? Full Article
rt The World's Fastest Drones Want to Start Saving Lives in America By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 02:39:00 +0000 Zipline has proven the concept of a drone distribution system for essential medical products in Africa and Europe. Now it wants to start flying in its home country. Full Article
rt Tech Support - John Cena Answers Wrestling Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000 'Blockers' star John Cena uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about professional wrestling. What's the most dangerous move in wrestling? What is it like working for Vince McMahon? Why don't wrestlers have body hair? John answers all of these questions and more! Full Article
rt Tech Support - The Slow Mo Guys Answer Slow Motion Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:00:00 +0000 The Slow Mo Guys (Gavin Free and Dan Gruchy) use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about The Slow Mo Guys, The Super Slow Show, and filming in slow motion. What is their process like when coming up with new video ideas? What's their favorite video they've done? Where do they get all the food for the Super Slow Show? The Slow Mo Guys star in the YouTube original series The Super Slow Show. Catch the final episodes April 11th. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:50:00 +0000 Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer even more science questions. How does the internet work? What's the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and an asteroid? Does anyone really know how gravity works? Is water wet? Bill answers all these questions and more! Full Article
rt WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Ansel Elgort & Suki Waterhouse Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:00:00 +0000 "Jonathan" stars Ansel Elgort and Suki Waterhouse take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Does Ansel Elgort love Shailene Woodley? Is Suki Waterhouse Japanese? Is Ansel Elgort an amputee? Full Article
rt Tech Support - James Cameron Answers Sci-Fi Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Director James Cameron uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the science fiction genre. James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction premieres on AMC on 4/30 Full Article
rt Tech Support - Best of Tech Support: Bill Nye, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and More Answer Science Questions from Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Bill Nye, James Cameron, Ken Jeong, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and neuroscientist Anil Seth answer the most interesting science questions from Twitter. Do your guts float in space? Do aliens exist? Can you punch specific memories out of your brain? What exactly is a tractor beam? If humans evolved from monkeys, why are there still monkeys? Full Article
rt How One Artist Balances Form and Function with His Light Sculptures By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 21:48:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Perry Ellis. Jason Krugman is a light sculptor based in Brooklyn, NY. His lighting designs often use their physical structure to conduct electricity to the light sources, which eliminates the need for insulated wiring and connectors allowing thousands of lights to sit softly amongst minimal wire forms. Currently, he works out of the New Lab space which is a community of entrepreneurs working in advanced technology. Full Article
rt Tech Support - Riot Games' Greg Street Answers Even More League of Legends Questions from Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Riot Games Lead Designer Greg Street once again uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about League of Legends. Which three heroes would Greg crack a cold one with? Is Jhin based on any real life serial killers? Does League of Legends ever ban people? Full Article
rt Tech Support - Riot Games' Greg Street Answers League of Legends Questions from Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:08:00 +0000 Riot Games Lead Designer Greg Street uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about League of Legends. When will teemo get deleted? Why is it taking so long to release another permanent game mode? Why are death timers so long in one for all? Why does the entire team get punished when one player rage quits? How long until a Battle Royale game mode is announced? When is LoL 2 coming? Full Article
rt WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Robert Pattinson & Mia Wasikowska Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 "Damsel" stars Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Did Robert Pattinson go to college? How do you pronounce Mia Wasikowska? Did Robert Pattinson make music for Twilight? Watch as they answer all these questions and more! "Damsel" hits theaters 6/22 Full Article
rt Technique Critique - Forensics Expert Examines Crime Scene Investigations From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:36:00 +0000 In this episode of 'Technique Critique', crime scene analyst and investigator Matthew Steiner examines forensics investigations in crime scenes from movies and television to see how accurate they are. Crime scenes are from The Wire, NCIS, Zodiac, The Flash, The Boondock Saints, Heat, Seven, The Other Guys, How to Get Away with Murder, CSI: Miami, The Dark Knight, Dexter, Insomnia, True Detective, Bone Collector, Criminal Minds, Family Guy, Iron Man 3, Minority Report and more. Full Article
rt Quantum Computing Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED has challenged IBM's Dr. Talia Gershon (Senior Manager, Quantum Research) to explain quantum computing to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and a professional. Full Article
rt Pyrotechnics Pro Explains the Art of Those Massive Fireworks Shows By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 Ever wonder how those massive fireworks spectacles get off the ground? From black powder to barium, music to mortars, pyrotechnics pro Jim Souza, whose company puts on the Macy's 4th of July Show in New York, explains the year-long process behind putting on a major performance. Full Article