y The Drop In: Creative Collaborations at Work | How King Children is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Eyewear By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:45:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | How do you eliminate waste from the eyewear industry? The team behind King Children discuss their sustainable business model and using Dropbox to collaborate. Full Article
y Why You’ll Fail the Milk Crate Challenge By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The goal of the "Milk Crate Challenge" is to make it from one side of the pyramid to the other. As you can see, well, it isn't so easy to pull off. We spoke with Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, an engineer, about why these milk crate structures are so unstable, and what can be done to fortify them. Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E. appearance courtesy of STEMedia Full Article
y Why Vegan Cheese Doesn't Melt By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The debut of vegan cheese didn't inspire confidence, but in recent years vegan cheese had become a grocery store staple. But there's still one problem; vegan cheese won't melt, stretch, brown or bubble. So, what's the science behind why vegan cheese doesn't act like we expect? Full Article
y Former FBI Agent Breaks Down His Own Body Language By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 In 2019, former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro sat down with WIRED to break down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. Today, Joe looks back at his first appearance for WIRED and explains what his body language is communicating. Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Ape in Planet of the Apes Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Tara Stoinski, President and CEO and Chief Scientific Officer for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, talks to WIRED about each great ape featured in the new 'Planet of the Apes' trilogy. Visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for more info on saving Gorillas >> https://gorillafund.org/ For more info on ape distribution go to: Chimpanzees >> https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/15933/129038584 Bonobos >> https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/revealed-the-ancient-genetic-link-between-chimpanzees-and-bonobos/ Western Gorillas / Eastern Gorillas >> https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/9404/136250858 / https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/39994/115576640 Sumatran Orangutans / Bornean Orangutans / Tapanuli Orangutans >> https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/121097935/123797627 / https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/121097935/123797627 / https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/120588639/120588662 Full Article
y Tech Support - Michael Pollan Answers Psychedelics Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Michael Pollan, author of "This Is Your Mind On Plants," answers the internet's burning questions about psychedelics. How does LSD work? What is ego death? How are psychedelics used for addiction therapy? Why are psychedelics so frowned upon? Michael answers all these questions and much more. For more on the pharmacology of plants, read Michael Pollan's latest book THIS IS YOUR MIND ON PLANTS - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665612/this-is-your-mind-on-plants-by-michael-pollan/#:~:text=In%20This%20Is%20Your%20Mind,about%20them%20into%20sharp%20relief. Full Article
y Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 are Samsung's newest folding phones. Both have bright and colorful 120-Hz screens that are easy to read in daylight, and both have an IPX8 water-resistance rating. And while the Flip3 is wonderfully compact, the Fold3 has made multitasking even easier. Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu takes us through both phones and why you don't necessarily need a folding phone, but you may want one. Full Article
y Obsessed - How This Guy Replicates Diamonds By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 John Hatleberg creates replicas of famous diamonds. Watch as the conceptual gem artist takes us all the way through his process, from making molds of original famous diamonds to cutting his own versions. Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - Tom Hardy & Andy Serkis Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' stars Tom Hardy and Andy Serkis answer the web's most searched questions about themselves and Venom. What kind of accent does Tom Hardy have? How did Andy Serkis get into acting? What is Tom Hardy's favorite martial art? How did Andy get cast as Gollum? Does Tom speak French?'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' opens wide exclusively in movie theaters October 1. Full Article
y 24 Levels of Balisong Flipping: Easy to Complex By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0000 SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Talent is a trained expert at operating these knives. Anyone who is not a trained professional and is learning to operate these knives should only use a dull trainer knife to prevent injury. Professional balisong flipper Corbin Lovins explains balisong tricks in 24 levels of difficulty. Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - On My Block Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Diego Tinoco, Jessica Marie Garcia, Brett Gray, Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, and Julio Macias answer the web's most searched questions about themselves and 'On My Block.' Does Diego have tattoos? Was Sierra in 'Hidden Figures'? What's Jessica's favorite color? Who is Jason's celebrity crush? What school did Brett go to? Is Julio single?? The 'On My Block' cast answers all these questions and much, much more! On My Block Season 4 releases October 4 on Netflix Full Article
y How Disney Designed a Robotic Spider-Man By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The stunts we love to watch in movies like 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' usually rely on a combination of green screen, stunt performers, and computer-generated models. Stunts like these can be dangerous, especially when performed live...over and over. At the new Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resorts, radical stunts are being performed everyday by a robotic acrobat. Disney Imagineers Tony Dohi and Morgan Pope sit down with WIRED to talk about how they designed this amazing stuntronic robot. Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - Daniel Craig & Lashana Lynch Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 'No Time to Die' stars Daniel Craig and Lashana Lynch answer the web's most searched questions about themselves and James Bond. How many James Bond movies is Daniel Craig in? How old is Lashana Lynch? How many languages does Daniel speak? Does Lashana know martial arts? Daniel and Lashana answer all these questions and much more! 'No Time to Die' is in theaters October 8th. Full Article
y Each and Every - Every James Bond Car Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman talks about all the Aston Martin cars that appear in the James Bond movies. Marek talks about the popularity brought to the DB5 after Goldfinger, all the awesome gadgets they've fit into the cars throughout the years, and how the Aston Martin has grown with the Bond series. Full Article
y How Online Conspiracy Groups Compare to Cults By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Janja Lalich, a sociologist who was formerly a part of a left-wing cult, talks about the cult-like nature of many online conspiracy theory groups. Dr. Lalich explains how people get caught up in groups like this, and what can be done to help those who have fallen further and further down the rabbit hole. Full Article
y Mastering Modern Work: Cultivating Innovation in a Hybrid World | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Opentext | Mark J. Barrenechea, the CEO & CTO of OpenText, Bill Schaninger, Senior Partner at McKinsey, and the CIOs of the NIAID, OpenText, and the Auto Club Group talk about how they are driving innovation, implementing new technologies, and motivating and attracting the talented workforce necessary for their organizations to succeed over the next year, and into the decade beyond. Full Article
y Body Language Expert Explains How to Show Confidence By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro explains how we can project confidence through our body language. Joe takes a look at various celebrities and politicians and demonstrates the things that they do that can help them appear confident. Full Article
y Tech Support - Mortician Answers MORE Dead Body Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, once again answers the internet's burning questions about dead bodies and the funeral director profession. When someone dies, what happens to their poo? If a person dies with contacts in...does a mortician take them out? Will your cat actually eat you when you die? Victor answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
y 13 Levels of Pumpkin Carving: Easy to Complex By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Pumpkin carving master James Hall explains pumpkin carving in 13 spooky levels of difficulty. The 2-time 'Halloween Wars' winner breaks down a variety of pumpkin carving techniques, ranging from simple to incredibly complex. Full Article
y Obsessed - How This Guy Makes Lifelike Cardboard Sculptures By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Cardboard artist James Lake describes his work as "a cardboard sculpture in its purest sense." James takes recycled materials and turns them into significant pieces of art. Full Article
y Amazon Holiday Solutions | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Best Buy | How can smart devices make the holidays one to remember? You’d be surprised at how just a few key products can make a major impact when entertaining friends and families. Adding several strategic smart products to your home setup can not only save you time and make your life easier, but also allow you to turn on the festive vibes in an instant. Technology expert Gurpreet Sarin gives us the rundown on everything you need to make entertaining, holiday prep, and home security much simpler this year, and the whole season one to remember. If you’d like to learn more about these products, visit your local Best Buy. Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - Amanda Seyfried & Finn Wittrock Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 'A Mouthful of Air' stars Amanda Seyfried and Finn Wittrock answer the web's most searched questions about themselves. What inspires Amanda Seyfried? What is Finn Wittrock like in real life? Does Amanda have a YouTube channel? Does Finn workout? How do you pronounce Amanda's name? How was Finn discovered? Amanda and Finn answer all these questions and much more! 'A Mouthful of Air' releases exclusively in theaters October 29 Full Article
y Korean Phrases You Missed in 'Squid Game' By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The on-screen English translations of 'Squid Game' didn't always match up to the characters' dialogue. Korean English professor and director of the Korean Language Program at Columbia University, Joowon Suh, is here to explain the phrases English speakers might have missed out on while watching the hit Netflix show. Full Article
y John Boyega Talks Future-Proofing Fashion | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 In collaboration with H&M, New Moves focuses on the forward-looking shifts in fashion. With its second installment, actor and producer John Boyega speaks about leaving a positive footprint and his sustainably-minded collection for the brand. Full Article
y Why Scientists Are Stress Testing Tardigrades By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Tardigrades are microscopic animals so adaptable they can survive in some of the most extreme environments in the universe. Because of their durability, scientists are experimenting with them, trying to figure out just HOW much they can endure and what we can learn from it. Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: Yoky Matsuoka on Maintaining Agency When Using AI By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Yoky Matsuoka, founder and CEO of the personal assistant service Yohana, shares how we can leverage AI without letting it do everything for us. Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: Creative Problem-Solving: Leveraging Technology for Good By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 This conversation with Amy Webb, founder of the business strategy firm Future Today Institute, and Kirk Skaugen, the executive vice president of Lenovo, was moderated by WIRED’s senior global director of audience development and analytics Indu Chandrasekhar. (This session was sponsored by Lenovo.) Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: Prince Harry on 'Warning' Jack Dorsey Before the Capitol Riots By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 The Duke of Sussex dives into the responsibility of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to stop the spread of misinformation. Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: Jony Ive on the 20th Anniversary of the iPod By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Legendary designer, Jony Ive, shares the unique opportunities and technologies that contributed to the success of the iPod. Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - Kristen Bell & Kirby Howell-Baptiste Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 'Queenpins' stars Kristen Bell and Kirby Howell-Baptiste answer the web's most searched questions about themselves. Is Kristen Bell the narrator on Gossip Girl? Does Kirby Howell-Baptiste have a wrist piercing? Why does Kristen wear gloves in the pool? Was Kirby on Comedy Bang Bang? Kristen and Kirby answers all these questions and much more! 'Queenpins' in Theaters September 10, streaming on Paramount+ on September 30 @QueenpinsMovie Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: Rashad Robinson on Freedom of Speech and Accountability By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000 Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, addresses the importance of holding social media platforms accountable in regards to freedom of speech. Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: Prince Harry on Misinformation as a Global Humanitarian Crisis By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000 The Duke of Sussex talks about misinformation before the digital age and how it has affected him and his family personally. Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: Jen Easterly on Partnering With Hackers By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Jen Easterly, director of the US government's civilian cyber defense agency, talks about the importance of working with the hacker community to close vulnerabilities sooner. Full Article
y Every Prototype that Led to a Realistic Prosthetic Arm By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Since the early 2000s, private companies, governments, and research labs have been developing prosthesis that are a lot more advanced than previous designs. WIRED talked with Easton LaChapelle, founder and CEO of Unlimited Tomorrow, to understand how he designed, tested, and adopted his prosthetic arm.The movie GENERATION IMPACT: THE INVENTOR, follows 25-year old innovator Easton LaChappelle, who developed the world’s lightest weight and most affordable bionic limb. GENERATION IMPACT: THE INVENTOR, can be viewed on HP.com’s digital hub, the Garage (hp.com/generation-impact) and YouTube Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: Infrastructure Now and Beyond: The Future of Transportation in the US By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:45:00 +0000 This conversation with Allyson Witherspoon, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Nissan U.S., and Cathy Zoi, CEO, EVgo, was moderated by Dr. Shelley Francis, Cofounder & Principal, EVNoire E-Mobility Intelligence Consulting Group. (This session was sponsored by Nissan.) Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: André Nemec on Cowboy Bebop’s Vibe By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000 André Nemec, showrunner and executive producer of Netflix’s “Cowboy Bebop,” talks about how the show avoids painting a dystopian picture of the future. Full Article
y RE:WIRED 2021: John Cho on Cowboy Bebop and Martial Arts By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000 Actor John Cho talks about his training as Spike in Netflix’s “Cowboy Bebop” and one particularly tricky sequence. Full Article
y The Future of Technology: The Renewable Energy Grid | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Intel | What will it take to transition our electric grids to renewable energy grids of the future? Michael Bates, Global Manager of Energy at Intel, looks to apply Intel technology and convene our ecosystem of partners to solve some of the big industry challenges in the energy vertical. That starts with figuring out how to make clean, renewable energy that is also highly distributed and intermittent, look and act like "always-on" centralized power without the element of fossil fuels. As a leader in fostering smart energy solutions, Intel is dedicated to furthering technologies that help address our ever-changing energy needs, in a world that desperately needs results. Full Article
y Neuroscientist Explains Memory in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 WIRED has challenged neuroscientist Daphna Shohamy, PhD, to explain memory to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert. Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - Dominic Monaghan & Billy Boyd Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd answer the web's most searched questions about themselves and 'The Lord of the Rings.' What is Dominic Monaghan doing right now? How tall is Billy Boyd? Why is Peregrin Took called Pippin? What kinds of accents do Merry and Pippin have? Dominic and Billy Boyd answer all these questions and much more! The Friendship Onion drops every Tuesday across all audio players as well as a video version on The Friendship Onion YouTube channel. Full Article
y Black Friday Shopping Tips By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 If you want to make sure you are getting the best deals on Black Friday, WIRED reviewer (and expert shopper) Louryn Strampe has some buying tips on how to score what you want at the best price. Full Article
y Why the Toilet Needs an Upgrade By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 In the U.S. and other places, the waste water infrastructure is aging and not well suited for dealing with many of the challenges that lay ahead in the future. Chelsea Wald has spent over 8 years researching the toilet, and discovered it needs a BIG upgrade. Full Article
y Each and Every - How PlayStation 5 Was Built By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Mark Cerny, Lead System Architect of the PlayStation 5, breaks down all the went into the creation of Sony's latest video game console. Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - Cowboy Bebop Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 John Cho and Daniella Pineda answer the web's most searched questions about themselves and 'Cowboy Bebop.' Who is John Cho's best friend? Is Daniella Pineda in Jurassic Park? Is Spike Spiegel a cowboy? Is Faye Valentine immortal? Daniella and John answer all these questions, and much more.Cowboy Bebop is available globally on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/cowboybebop Full Article
y Obsessed - How This Guy Builds Amazing Lego Models By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 PJ Catalano is a Master Model Builder at Legoland California Resort. He's been working at Legoland for 8 years and has built some truly incredible things. PJ talks about everything that goes into building Lego, from all the math he has to do to the various techniques he's learned that keep his models standing strong. Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - YouTube Search Team Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Johanna Voolich Wright and Cristos Goodrow from YouTube's Search and Discovery team answer the web's most searched questions about all things YouTube. How does YouTube use machine learning? How does the YouTube algorithm work? How exactly does search work? Does YouTube count your own views? Johanna and Cristos answer all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
y Tech Support - Biologist Answers Biology Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Biologist Thor Hanson answers the internet's burning questions about biology. How do extinct species come back? How will the human species evolve? Are viruses alive? Thor answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
y Tech Support - James Dyson Answers Design Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 James Dyson answers the internet's burning questions about design and inventions. How does Dyson's bladeless fan work? What do you do if you have an invention idea? Why are hand dryers so loud? How does suction work? James answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
y Technique Critique - Mortician Breaks Down Dead Body Scenes From Movies & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, breaks down clips from movies and TV about dead bodies, funerals, and embalming, and explains how accurate they really are. Is the dead body from "Psycho" realistic? Could Donny's ashes from "The Big Lebowski" really be stored in a coffee can? Is there such a thing as a glass casket? Full Article
y 5 Gadgets - Matty Matheson and Benny Blanco Test Kitchen Gadgets By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Who better to test the latest in kitchen technology than "Eat Out America" stars Matty Matheson and Benny Blanco? Is there a better way to make sushi? What about corn on the cob? What if there was ONE appliance to rule them all? See how these kitchen gadgets stack up for our talented guest correspondents. *Matty and Benny are not actual WIRED correspondents. Matty Matheson and Benny Blanco are back with Season 2 of “MATTY & BENNY EAT OUT AMERICA” https://www.eatoutamerica.org/ Full Article