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The Work of Naoya Hatakeyama

Japanese photographer Naoya Hatakeyama's work explores the co-mingling of science and nature.  Hatakeyama's large-scale color photographs often show landscapes in transition,   Wired spoke to him during his 'Natural Stories' exhibit at the SF MOMA.




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Meet the New Lara Croft

After years of secrecy, Camilla Luddington is finally able to come clean about the bruises.  It seems she is not as clumsly as people thought, she was just getting roughed up playing the Tomb Raider heroine Lara Croft.




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Inside the Mind of Rob Zombie

The Lords of Salem just got picked up by Anchor Bay Entertainment at TIFF 2012.  We asked Zombie about his work as a film director, a musician, and what he plans to do next.




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Behind-the-Scenes of What's Inside

Check out behind the scenes of a What's Inside photo shoot.




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Inside the Mansion -- and Mind -- of Kim Dotcom

Inside the Mansion -- and Mind -- of Kim Dotcom




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Review: Microsoft Surface

Surface is proof that Redmond is intent on taking the tablet someplace entirely new and different.




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Staff Picks: Vitamix Professional Series 750

WIRED reviews the Vitamix Professional Series 750




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Alfie Allen on Game of Thrones

Alfie Allen talks about his character Theon Greyjoy on the show Game of Thrones.




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Obsessed: Building Enormous Snowmen With the Boss of Frost

See how Marc Asperas builds an enormous snowman.




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Tesla Model S: Software Update 4.0

Tesla is pushing out one of its most feature-packed updates to Model S owners, with new functions, energy saving settings and --finally -- voice controls.




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Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Skike VX Twin Roller Skis

Finally, skiing minus all that cold wet snow. With inflatable tires, elaborately adjustable bindings that allow your heels to lift, and optional ski-style poles, Skikes let you replicate cross-country skiing without going outside.




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Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro Review

The Surface Pro looks like a tablet, but it's not a mobile device. It's a portable device.




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Star Wars:  Behind the scenes of the WIRED cover shoot

Star Wars:  Behind the scenes of the WIRED cover shoot




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The Power of Swarms Can Help Us Predict the Future

Swarms of bats, birds and locusts may strike fear in the heart of humans, but as scientists are discovering, we all might be following the same patterns of behavior.




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George R. R. Martin "Game of Thrones Cameo Would Be in Season 4, Not 3"

On the red carpet , Martin told Wired that his potential cameo would occur not in Season 3, but rather in Season 4 - though he acknowledged that HBO had not yet officially announced the next season of the hugely popular fantasy epic.




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Inside the Cycleplex: The Weird, Wild World of Google Bikes

Corporate bike fleets have become commonplace on sprawling Silicon Valley campuses over the past decade. Apple has campus bikes, as do Facebook, LinkedIn and others. But there’s nothing quite like Google’s.




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Hot Trend: Tapping the Power of Cold to Lose Weight

It's a hot trend. Tapping the power of cold to shed pounds. But will science ever catch up with the hype?




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Massive Biometric Project Gives Millions of Indians an ID

A massive biometric project in India aims to get millions of impoverished citizens a new form of ID.




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Process: How Tubes of Tofu Become Tofurky

Wired gets a private tour of Turtle Island's wind-powered factory, where it cranks out a hero of the vegetarian holiday meal;Tofurky Roast.




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Game|Life - Veronica Belmont on the Future of Gaming

Video game royalty, Veronica Belmont, joins hosts Chris Kohler and Peter Rubin in the Game|Life studio. Hear this internet star of Tekzilla, The Sync Up, and Sword & Laser share her views on ColecoVision, BioShock Infinite, and the future of always-online gaming.




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Game|Life - Veronica Belmont and Jonathan Blow on the Future of Gaming

Hosts Chris Kohler and Peter Rubin welcome internet star Veronica Belmont and indie game designer Jonathan Blow to discuss the future of game consoles, indie game distribution, and what an Apple TV would mean for gamers and developers alike.




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Angry Nerd - Marvel's Interpretation of Wolverine's Origin Story

Angry Nerd loves superheroes, but hates RETCONs. He's especially miffed at what Marvel has done to Wolverine's origin story. Find out why Angry Nerd thinks those metallic, foot-long bone claws are not only implausible, but unforgivable.




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Design FX - Man of Steel: Designing Krypton's Tech Effects Exclusive

WIRED and fxguide.com traveled to Wellington, New Zealand for an exclusive look at the work of acclaimed visual effects studio WETA Digital on Man of Steel. In this exclusive video, find out how Krypton's "Liquid Geo" display tech was designed and brought to life.




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What's Inside - Coffee

Coffee is the lifeblood of most of our mornings, but do you know what’s actually inside that cup of coffee you’re drinking each day? You’d be surprised.




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The Window - Tesla Motors Part 1: Behind the Scenes of How the Tesla Model S is Made

If founder Elon Musk is right, Tesla Motors just might reinvent the American auto industry—with specialized robots building slick electric cars in a factory straight from the future. That's where the battery-powered Model S is born.




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Angry Nerd - Chris Baker Defends His Disapproval of Zynga Board Games

Chris Baker got Angry and Nerdy about Zynga making board games out of online games out of board games. Commenters commented. Baker defends his purchase of said games. And gets Angry.




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Mr. Know-It-All - Expired Medication: A Dose of Truth

Medicine has an expiration stamp—but Is it actually, you know, serious? Or are those sell-by dates just a Big Pharma racket? Mr. Know-It-All gives you a healthy dose of the truth.




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September 2013 Issue: The Future of Design

The future of design is upon us. Seamless interactions engineered between your personal tech and the world around you that reduce complexity. Artists that collaborate and cross mediums in realtime, streaming their art from mobile platforms. And a floating internet in the sky that could open the digital world to billions. Find out how the new designers are changing the way we will experience the future in the September 2013 issue of WIRED.




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Angry Nerd - Bad Ideas from Hollywood: Punctuation in Titles—Age of the Colon

"The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" is giving the Angry Nerd a disease: colonitis. The problem: Movie titles are overusing the colon. At fault: The man who brought us such titles as "Star Wars—Episode II: Attack of the Clones."




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The Lure of the Journey - Station to Station

As Station to Station makes its way across 3000 miles of the United States, we're reminded of the joy and adventure of the classic road trip - truck stops, strange foods, unexpected discoveries just around the bend. It's a forward drive into the unknown; it's an event that makes us aware of our surroundings in a way that can't be achieved from the office. And a part of it is, as explained in the video above, fueled by "this notion we we're always gonna move West."




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Design FX - Game of Thrones: Dragon Effects Exclusive

Daenerys Targaryen's dragons on HBO's Games of Thrones are fan favorites, and WIRED has an incredible, exclusive look at how they were brought to life with feature film quality by the visual effects artists at Pixmondo. Virtual wind tunnels, water simulations and real world references all played a part in constructing their realistic behaviors.




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The Garment District - Sound Patterns of Pittsburgh - Station to Station

Multi-instrumentalist Jennifer Baron talks about her new project, The Garment District (http://thegarmentdistrictmusic.com/), while in Pittsburgh with Station to Station. She discusses creating at the intersection between pop and experimental music, and how she uses the patterns in nature and urban landscapes to influence the patterns in her songs.




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Chicago - A Collage of Culture - Station to Station

"It's kind of an island; it's own cultural island." In this Chicago minute, we explore the third largest city in the country and it's impact on the arts.




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Chicago - The Community of Chicago - Damon Locks - Station to Station

Damon Locks of the band Trenchmouth talks about his love of the city Chicago and the way it adds layers to his works of art.




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October 2013 Issue: The Joy of Cooking with Science!

Curious what it took to create the Doritos Locos Taco? Need Recipes for a vegan 'meat' feast? We've got the answers to that and more in the October 2013 issue of WIRED. Analyze the fifth taste, explore the world of bug sushi; chefs and researchers are engineering the cuisine of tomorrow. Also in this issue: Beyond - Two Souls, Cuarón, and a special tablet video with Bon Appétit! Online and on Tablets: 9.17.2013 On Newstands: 9.24.2013




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WIRED Live - Key & Peele Talk Game of Thrones and New Season

Genius sketch comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele talk to Peter Rubin about their favorite sketches, the new season of their Comedy Central show Key & Peele, and Game of Thrones. Because Game of Thrones.




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Bon Appetit + Momofuku = Flavor Explosion!

See how the chefs at the Momofuku Culinary Lab create dishes packed with umami flavor!




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Game|Life - Inside the National Museum of Play's Rare Game Collection

The National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y. recently acquired one of the largest collections of Japanese and European video games. From Mother to Zool to Doshin the Giant, Game|Life editor Chris Kohler gets the first look at the incredible rarities.




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Game|Life - Rare Arcade Games at the National Museum of Play

Chris Kohler gets hands on at the National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y., by testing out working models of rare arcade games, including a Hercules pinball machine, ActRaiser, and Nintendo Super System.




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Angry Nerd - TV Networks Are Running Out of Original Ideas

Hunky time-traveling Ichabod Crane has made Chris Baker lose his head. Why is every other TV show an updated version of some classic fairytale or children's story?




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Game|Life - Inside the Library at the National Museum of Play

The library at the National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y., boasts a rare collection of strategy guides, designs, and background materials from old-school video games. Chris Kohler takes a look at the original documents from classic games, including Wizard and the Princess, Mystery House, and King’s Quest II.




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Game|Life - Atari by Design and More Highlights from the Lab at the National Museum of Play

At the National Museum of Play, Chris Kohler visits an exhibit all about classic video game maker Atari, and he gets hands-on inside the museum’s lab of rare games.




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Angry Nerd - The Inauthenticity of CG Blood and the Demise of Karo Syrup and Red Food Coloring

Angry Nerd used to love binge-watching scary movies on Halloween. But when directors started swapping classic fake blood for CG gore, the authenticity of it all went out the window. What happened to the squibs of Karo syrup and red food coloring that could splatter, squirt, and spray with frightening realism?




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Angry Nerd - The Implausibility of Thor's Physics-Defying Hammer, Mjölnir

Thor’s hammer Mjölnir is undoubtedly one of the most badass superhero weapons around. But its physics-defying and trajectory-changing travel powers are too much for Angry Nerd to handle. A majestic hammer...come on!




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WIRED Live - Bill Gates & President Bill Clinton: Technology and the Value of Connectivity-Exclusive Interview

From medical vaccines to financial services to educational resources, connectivity is key. Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton explain the positive impact of being plugged in on a global scale. For more from Bill Gates and President Clinton, check out the December 2013 issue of WIRED.




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WIRED Live - Bill Gates & President Bill Clinton: The Global Economy and the End of American Exceptionalism-Exclusive Interview

With American exceptionalism waning, is the U.S. destined to be left in the dust? Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton talk about the significance of building a future of shared success and responsibility in order to create a thriving global economy. For more from Bill Gates and President Clinton, check out the December 2013 issue of WIRED.




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Angry Nerd - The Unraveling of Secret Societies in Pop Cultural References

Long gone are the days when secret societies were, in fact, secret. Now, hacks use underground organizations as shorthand for evil in their pop culture products and Angry Nerd demands an end to it. Is a mention of the Templars in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Jay Z rapping about the Illuminati worth taking away from the power of the actual conspiracy theories?




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WIRED Live - Matt Smith Says Farewell to the Cast of Doctor Who

After four years as the Doctor, Matt Smith is saying farewell to his time-traveling role on the hit BBC show. Now Smith, along with co-star Jenna Coleman and writer-producer Steven Moffat, debriefs about his time on the show, his departure, and what's next.




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MIT Surveillance Video of Aaron Swartz, January 2011

MIT Surveillance Video of Aaron Swartz, January 2011




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Angry Nerd - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and the Evolution of CG Dragons

For years, it’s been a fantasy cinema rule that real actors and CG dragons just don’t mix—ever. With the new release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, will Peter Jackson be able to avoid the pitfalls of the disastrous dragons featured in flicks like Dragonheart, Reign of Fire, and Eragon?