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The DIY Space Suit

As a kid Cameron Smith dreamed of becoming an astronaut but his eyesight keep him out of the pilot's seat. Now he's an anthropologist in Portland, Oregon, where he's building a fully functional homemade space suit.




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Inside the Studio Where Paint and Water Create Mesmerizing Photos | My Space

Kim Keever squeezes paint into a 200 gallon fish tank to make his art. The resulting photographs are vibrant odes to physics.




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The Unrelenting Weirdness of Interacting With Robots

Welcome to the world of human-robot interaction, in which people have to adapt to the machines as much as the machines have to adapt to us.




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Oculus' John Carmack Explains Virtual Reality in 5 Levels of Difficulty

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.




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Hacking the Trezor Bitcoin Vault

Mark Frauenfelder saved 7.4 bitcoins on a Trezor electronic vault then he lost the passcode. Here he hacks the device to unlocks his funds.




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The iOS 11 Privacy and Security Settings You Should Set Up Right Now

Heads up, iPhone owners. iOS 11 comes with a batch of security features that merit your attention.




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How to Lock Down Your Facebook Security and Privacy Settings

The only way to be truly secure on Facebook is to delete your account. But that's crazy talk! Here's how to lock down your privacy and security and bonus, keep targeted ads at bay.




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Jaguar's Super Swift, Near Silent, All Electric I-Pace

Behold a new British battery car to take on Tesla, Jaguar's I-Pace. The muscular SUV should go 0-60 mph in 4 seconds. Jaguar is running final tests before it goes on sale in 2018. We ride along.




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How to Protect Yourself After a Massive Corporate Hack

It seems like every time you turn around there's a new breach of personal information. Follow these steps to minimize the damage.




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VW's Back With the All-Electric Buzz Bus, Baby!

VW's working to put the dieselgate emissions scandal behind it, with three all new, all-electric, vehicles, including one that will appeal to your inner hippie.




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Each and Every - Every Overwatch Hero Explained by Blizzard’s Michael Chu

Michael Chu, the lead writer of Blizzard's Overwatch, breaks down every character in the game. Michael explains the backstories for every hero in Overwatch, from how they were first designed to their in-game lore. Michael reveals where McCree's name originated from, how they found Lúcio's voice actor, the different incarnations of Doomfist and much more.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Black Panther Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Black Panther stars Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o and Michael B. Jordan take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about Black Panther and themselves.




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This New Satellite Will Help Track Extreme Weather in the West

NOAA's latest GOES satellite will help researchers study, track, and predict storms, fires, floods, and other weather systems.




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The Self-Driving Truck Race Heats Up With a Driverless Test

Starsky heat up the competition for driverless trucks with its first closed road test of a completely driverless car.




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Tech Today and Tomorrow Presented by DXC Technology - How Technology Has Changed The Workplace | Branded Content | Tech Today and Tomorrow | Episode 3

In the past, the idea of the workplace meant an office in a high-rise building where all employees came together to run a company. In Part 3 of this series, WIRED Brand Lab discovers how the modern workplace is no longer confined to a physical space. We’ll look at how rising technologies like the cloud, Artificial Intelligence and mobile devices are creating a new type of workplace, one that can be accessed anywhere. Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for DXC Technology.




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Wired's 50 Most Searched Questions - Pacific Rim Uprising Cast Answer 50 of the Most Googled Kaiju Questions

Pacific Rim Uprsing stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeny, Burn Gorman, and Charlie Day answer the 50 most Googled questions about Kaiju. Pacific Rim: Uprising comes out March 23rd, 2018




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Wired's 50 Most Searched Questions - Astronauts Answer 50 of the Most Googled Space Questions

NASA astronauts and One Strange Rock contributors Jeffrey Hoffman, Chris Hadfield, Jerry Linenger, Leland Melvin, Mae C. Jemison, Mike Massimino and Nicole Stott answer 50 of the most Googled questions about space. Does space ever end? Can birds fly in space? How much money do astronauts make?? ONE STRANGE ROCK premieres March 26, at 10/9c on National Geographic.




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Each and Every - Every Video Game in 'Ready Player One' Explained By Author Ernest Cline

Ernest Cline, author of the best-selling novel 'Ready Player One,' and one of the screenwriters behind the upcoming film, deep dives into his book and explains the stories behind every video game referenced in 'Ready Player One.' From Yars' Revenge to Asteroids to Quake, Ernest goes into the history of each game and reveals why he included it in the book. 'Ready Player One' is in theaters now




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Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Common Space Myths

Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about space. ONE STRANGE ROCK airs Mondays at 10/9c on National Geographic.




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Snap Spectacles: Are They the Face Camera We’ve Been Waiting For?

You have to give Snap credit for giving hardware another try. Its first attempt, the face-camera called Spectacles, fell short of spectacular. But they're back with a new version. The yellow rings around the lenses are gone (the company decided the LED lights were enough of an indication that users are recording video). The new model is more expensive ($150) but it's water-resistant, comes in new colors, and has enhanced imaging capabilities.




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Jeff Garlin and Susie Essman Race to Las Vegas in "The Bet"

Los Angeles to Las Vegas. It’s not just when you get there, it’s how you get there. See Jeff Garlin and Susie Essman race to the Strip in the original short film, "The Bet". Produced by WIRED with The Lincoln Motor Company.




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See the Visual Effects That Brought Black Panther to Life

Daryl Sawchuk, Visual Effects Supervisor for Method Studios and Animation Supervisor for Black Panther, gives WIRED an exclusive look at breakdowns of the digital Black Panther and Kilmonger suits, and the final fight scene of Marvel's mega-blockbuster. Black Panther is available on Blu-Ray and DVD May 15, 2018.




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Thomas Middleditch Let an AI Steal His Face to Make a New Movie

Behind the scenes with the actor Thomas Middleditch who teamed up with an artificial intelligence program called Benjamin to create "Zone Out," an entirely AI-made sci-fi film.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Best of Autocomplete: The Cast of Black Panther, Stranger Things and More Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Wiig, Steve Carell, Michael B. Jordan, Samuel L. Jackson, Ansel Elgort, Suki Waterhouse, Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o, Joe Keery, Gaten Matarazzo, Jennifer Garner, Woody Harrelson, Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Kristen Bell, Melissa McCarthy, John Cena, Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, John Krasinski, Cara Delevingne and more answer the web's most searched questions about themselves.




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Each and Every - Every Dinosaur In 'Jurassic Park' Series Explained

Dr. Nathan Smith, associate curator in the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, talks about every dinosaur that appears in the Jurassic Park films.




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Biobots: Snakebot, Batbot, and More Fantastical Machines Inspired by Nature

Nature knows what it’s doing, and roboticists are more than happy to steal evolution’s ideas to make a plethora of curious and clever machines.




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Hacking Police Body Cameras

Security researcher Josh Mitchell has found numerous law enforcement body cameras are vulnerable to a wide range of attacks including live streaming from the device, wirelessly tampering with and even deleting video files. Read the full story at WIRED.com https://www.wired.com/story/police-body-camera-vulnerabilities/




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Each and Every - Every Hero in 'Avengers: Infinity War'

The Russo brothers, directors of 'Avengers: Infinity War,' break down every single hero that appears in the movie. Anthony and Joe go through all the heroes in 'Infinity War' and talk about every character's role in the film, as well as their backstories. 'Avengers: Infinity War' is now available on Digital and Blu-ray!




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Obsessed - Meet The Domino Artist Behind These Amazing Chain Reactions

19-year-old Lily Hevesh is obsessed with dominos. She spends hours upon hours building insanely intricate designs and chain reactions before knocking them down. Sound like a strange way to spend your time? Tell that to the nearly 2 million people who've subscribed to her YouTube Channel, where she posts new domino videos every Saturday.




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How Bitdefender Box 2 Can Protect Your Devices from Hackers | Wired Brand Lab

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bitdefender BOX | Security Researcher Samy Kamkar investigates different techniques hackers can use to steal your private information through an unsecure device and what you can do to protect yourself.




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How Bitdefender Box 2 Can Secure Your Home Network from Hackers | Wired Brand Lab

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bitdefender BOX In this episode, Security Researcher Samy Kamkar explores how to safeguard your home from cyber-attacks through unsuspecting internet connected devices such as a baby monitor.




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Technique Critique - Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down 28 More Actors' Accents

Dialect coach Erik Singer once again analyzes the accents of some of Hollywood's biggest names. How accurate were their accents, really? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/




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Out of Office with Brent Rose - GoPro Hero7 Black vs. Hero6 vs. Sony X3000

Tech Writer Brent Rose reviews the new GoPro Hero7 Black for WIRED, testing it against the Hero6 Black and the SONY X3000, and reviewing its "hypersmooth" image stabilization, audio capture, timelapse, SuperPhoto stills and more. Read more at WIRED.com: https://www.wired.com/review/gopro-hero7-black-2018




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Obsessed - How Joseph's Machines Builds Crazy Contraptions

Joseph Herscher builds wildly fun Rube Goldberg-style machines to make his life easier. Sort of. Here's how he built a new contraption to feed him his lunch.




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How Humans Get Hacked: Yuval Noah Harari & Tristan Harris Talk with WIRED

Yuval Noah Harari, historian and best-selling author of Sapiens, Homo Deus and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and Tristan Harris, co-founder and executive director of the Center for Humane Technology, speak with WIRED Editor in Chief Nicholas Thompson.




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WIRED25: The Future of Work With Stacy Brown-Philpot, CEO of TaskRabbit

WIRED editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson spoke with Stacy Brown-Philpot, CEO of TaskRabbit, about the future of work at WIRED's 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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WIRED25: Inclusive Design -- Microsoft's Satya Nadella & Jenny Lay-Flurrie Talk Accessibility

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie spoke with WIRED’s Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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WIRED25: Marc Benioff Talks About Taxing the Rich, Tackling Homelessness, and Philanthropy

Salesforce Chairman and Co-CEO Marc Benioff spoke with WIRED’s Adam Rogers as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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Jack Dorsey on Filter Bubbles, Twitter Fights and 12 Years of Tweeting | WIRED25

Twitter and Square Cofounder and CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with WIRED’s Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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WIRED25: CEO Susan Wojcicki On Making YouTube A Better Place

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki spoke with WIRED’s Peter Rubin as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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WIRED25: Accenture CTO Paul Daugherty On Reimagining The Future of Business

Accenture CTO Paul Daugherty spoke at WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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How Machines Have Revolutionized Medicine | WIRED Brand Lab

Branded Content | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Novartis How is machine learning helping researchers revolutionize the scientific method in the field of medicine development?




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Tech Effects: How Video Games Impact You

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.




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Hacker Breaks Down 26 Hacking Scenes From Movies & TV

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




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Keira Knightley & Mackenzie Foy Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

"The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" stars Keira Knightley and Mackenzie Foy take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Does Keira Knightley have a baby? Is Mackenzie Foy related to Claire Foy? Where did Keira Knightley grow up?




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Forgery Experts Analyze a Fake Jackson Pollock Painting

Forensic scientist Thiago Piwowarczyk and art historian Jeffrey Taylor PhD examine a purported Jackson Pollock painting and use their expertise to determine if the painting is legitimate or a forgery.




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Each and Every - Every Spider-Man Movie & TV Show Explained By Kevin Smith

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




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Tech Effects: How Photography Impacts You

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.




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How Slack Changed the Culture at WIRED | The Future Of Work | WIRED Brand Lab

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.




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How Slack Keeps WIRED Up To Speed | The Future Of Work | WIRED Brand Lab

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.