of Out of Office with Brent Rose - The Best Ways to Watch an Eclipse By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:42:00 +0000 WIRED's Brent Rose goes over some of the best ways to watch a total eclipse. Full Article
of Out of Office with Brent Rose - What High-Tech Gear is Best for the Ultimate Camping Trip By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 Want to take your upcoming camping trip to the next level? Brent Rose packs a car full of high-tech gear and attempts to pull off the ultimate camping trip. Correction: The jacket is actually called Eddie Bauer EverTherm Down Jacket. We regret the error. Full Article
of 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
of First Drive Review of Nissan's New Leaf Electric Car By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:03:32 +0000 Nissan’s new Leaf is an OK electric car—and that’s a great thing. The original Leaf was a global best seller. Now the 2018 LEAF has to compete with Chevy's Bolt and Tesla's Model 3. WIRED takes the car, and its semi-autonomous features, for a spin. Full Article
of Man Dresses as a Car Seat in the Name of Self-Driving Science By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:17:00 +0000 A man dressed as a car seat to fool pedestrians and drivers into believing his van was driving itself. It's hilarious, but it's all in the name of autonomous vehicle research. Full Article
of The Strange Science of the Veggie Burger That Bleeds By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:00:00 +0000 It's called the Impossible Burger and it looks, feels, tastes and smells like ground beef, even though it's made entirely of plants. It's all thanks to science and genetically engineered yeast. WIRED explores how close it comes so to the real thing and if it's 100% safe. Full Article
of The Jean Jacket of the Future By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Remember Marty's jean jacket from "Back to the Future"? Well Levi's Commuter Trucker Jacket with Jacquard by Google is better. We got a glimpse into what might happen when we start connecting our clothes to the internet. Full Article
of 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
of Go Inside the Lab That’s Giving Robots a Sense of Touch By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Go inside Syntouch, the laboratory developing a robotic finger that senses pressure, heat, and texture. This handy robot has huge implications for the world of prosthetics and product descriptions, and it may one day change the way we think about and describe our sense of touch. Full Article
of The Unrelenting Weirdness of Interacting With Robots By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
of 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
of The Airbus A330-900 Neo Takes Off for the First Time By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 The Airbus A330-900 Neo is the European answer to Boeing's 787. The company says the jet is half as noisy as its predecessor and more efficient while carrying 10 more passengers. Full Article
of Digital Avatars and the Future of Fake News By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Digital avatars and tools like Apple's new Animoji app may forever change the way we communicate. But they're also blurring the line between reality and fantasy. We take a look at how this technology works and what can be done to prevent the spread of manipulated videos in the future. Full Article
of The Strange Science of Screams By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Few sounds grab attention like a scream, but why is that? Scientists have studied the nature of screams and their effects on the brain to better understand the human howl. Full Article
of 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
of The Farm of the Future Might Be Entirely Run by Robots By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 At Silicon Valley startup Iron Ox, the plan for agriculture, or at least leafy greens, is to automate the entire growing process indoors with robots and artificial intelligence. Full Article
of 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
of The Genesis of Kuri the Companion Robot By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 This is the story of how an adorable robot went from Lego prototype to family companion. Full Article
of ‘Shape of Water’ Featurette: An Ancient Force By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000 In Guillermo del Toro's new movie, the people are the monsters. Full Article
of How Robots Are Fueling the Ascendance of the Electric Motor By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:59:00 +0000 Hey robot futurist! We've got one word for you: Actuators. They're the motorized joints that make robots strong, agile, and precise and they're getting better all the time. Full Article
of How Ford Built a New Kind of Supercar Engine By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:00:00 +0000 When Ford decided to resurrect its famed GT supercar, it needed more than a new design. It needed a new source of power, which it found in the most unlikely place, the F-150 pickup truck. Full Article
of What Uber Learned from a Year of Self Driving By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Ride hailing company Uber took to the streets of Pittsburgh in late 2016 with self-driving cars. Here's what riders and the company learned from letting robots take the wheel. Full Article
of 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
of Musician Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000 23-year-old musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier explains the concept of harmony to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a professional, and jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Full Article
of CES 2018: Take a Simulated Ride in The Air Taxi of The Future By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:00:00 +0000 While engineers figure out how to make flying cars a reality, Bell Helicopter is pushing ahead with the design for the interior of an urban air-taxi service. We try out the concept at CES 2018. Full Article
of 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
of What We've Learned So Far About the Future of Cars in 2018 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 From CES to the Detroit Auto Show, car makers are showing off their vision of the future of driving with a few nods to the past. Full Article
of Dot Physics: The Crazy Science of Drone Flight By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Dot Physics' Rhett Allain explains the science behind how drones fly. Full Article
of The Future of WIRED is Here By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:30:00 +0000 Introducing the all-new Backchannel, Ideas section, and WIRED Guides. Full Article
of Six Degrees of Automation: How an Empty Parking Lot Will Change the Banking Industry | Branded Content By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:01:00 +0000 Welcome to Six Degrees of Automation – a docu-series dedicated to analyzing the impact intelligent automation is having on various industries, produced in collaboration between IBM Services and Wired Brand Lab. In our inaugural episode, we explore how intelligent automation is transforming the banking industry. Follow Bill on his journey to receive a home loan, a seemingly simple process, but one that is being transformed by automation. Full Article
of Tech Today and Tomorrow Presented by DXC Technology - How The Internet of Things Will Change Everything | Branded Content | Tech Today and Tomorrow | Episode 1 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:30:00 +0000 Internet-connected devices are revolutionizing the way we live and do business. In Part 1 of this series, WIRED Brand Lab looks at The Internet of Things and explores how connected devices will impact and expand our capabilities, as both businesses and individuals, for decades to come. Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for DXC Technology. Full Article
of Wired's 50 Most Searched Questions - Pacific Rim Uprising Cast Answer 50 of the Most Googled Kaiju Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:00:00 +0000 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 Full Article
of Wired's 50 Most Searched Questions - Astronauts Answer 50 of the Most Googled Space Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
of First Look: Google Reveals New Version of Google Lens By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 08 May 2018 18:31:00 +0000 Google is releasing a new version of Google Lens, its computer vision technology that lets you point a smartphone camera at any object and get information on it. We take a first look at the app's most significant update yet. Full Article
of Go Inside the Aerodrome, Where the Future of Flight Takes Shape By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Welcome to the Aerodrome, where engineers are simulating wind conditions to teach drones to fly safely. Full Article
of A Day in the Life of a Tech Influencer By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 13:54:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Perry Ellis. Rodney Williams is the co-founder and CEO of LISNR, an advanced, near-ultrasonic data transmission technology that enables communication between devices - all you need is a microphone or speaker. Rodney, who was born partially deaf, used his hearing disadvantage to identify a communication issue with phones early on and build this new sound technology. Full Article
of 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
of WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Best of Autocomplete: The Cast of Black Panther, Stranger Things and More Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
of 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
of 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
of 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
of The Entire History of World of Warcraft By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Blizzard's Ion Hazzikostas, Patrick Magruder and Jimmy Lo tell the entire history of World of Warcraft. From the game's launch date, until it's newest expansion (Battle for Azeroth), Blizzard chronicles every aspect of the legendary MMO's journey. Featuring: Ion Hazzikostas - Game Director, World of Warcraft Patrick Magruder - Lead Gameplay Engineer, World of Warcraft Jimmy Lo - Visual Development Supervisor, World of Warcraft Full Article
of 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
of Astronomer Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 WIRED has challenged NASA's Varoujan Gorjian (Research Astronomer, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab) to explain black holes to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert. Full Article
of Out of Office with Brent Rose - How to Master This Summer's Wildest Watercraft By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Why ride on a normal personal watercraft when you could go extreme? Brent Rose splashes and crashes the Seabreacher and Jetovator, two of the wildest watercraft on the market. Full Article
of Dive Under the Ice With the Brave Robots of Antarctica By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Sending a robot into the icy depths and getting it back alive can be more challenging than communicating with a Mars rover millions of miles away. Full Article
of Segway e-Skates: The Most Dangerous Object in the Office By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 In honor of WIRED's 25th Anniversary, we're bringing back an old favorite series -- The Most Dangerous Object in the Office. And in this special one-off, WIRED's Arielle Pardes tries on Segway's Drift W1 e-Skates. Full Article
of Out of Office with Brent Rose - GoPro Hero7 Black vs. Hero6 vs. Sony X3000 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000 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 Full Article
of I Traded My Phone for a Bunch of 25 Year Old Tech for a Day By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0000 How much has tech changed in the past quarter century? Writer Louise Matsakis spends a day doing her job using only the tech that was available in 1993. Full Article
of WIRED25: The Future of Work With Patrick Collison, CEO of Stripe By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:52:00 +0000 WIRED editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson spoke with Patrick Collison, CEO of Stripe about the future of work at WIRED's 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. Full Article