WIRED Partnership | Why Your Next Smartphone Should be a Google Pixel 6 From Vodafone A Pixel 6 with Vodafone EVO nets you flexible contract terms, 5G at no extra cost and some of the most advanced machine-learning photography features seen to date. Vodafone EVO means a monthly Device Plan Credit Agreement (over 12- 36m) with an Airtime Plan. The device price will be the same whatever you choose. You can pay off your Device Plan early, and if you do, you can keep your Airtime Plan on a 30-day contract or leave. If your Airtime Plan ends, the Device Plan is still payable (either in full or monthly). Terms: vodafone.co.uk/terms. Battery Refresh: applicable for phone devices purchased either on a Device Plan or purchased outright from Vodafone, with a Vodafone Pay Monthly Plan. Is available for the length of the plan (min of 2 years and max of 3 years). Not available for phones that have been cracked, smashed, or have water damage. Not applicable for Watch Plans or Refurbished Phones. You can buy the Google Pixel 6 from Vodafone here… https://bit.ly/31X8LF4

WIRED Partnership | How immersive technology is helping patients during Covid-19 and beyond. Learn more about how doctors are donning mixed-reality headsets to provide safer care: https://www.wired.co.uk/bc/article/immersive-technology-patients-covid-19 Learn more about how mixed reality is empowering doctors and helping patients: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/hololens/industry-healthcare

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | Online gamers have the potential to create entire worlds - but when a surge of players join, the processing power needed for the game to run increases dramatically. AWS EC2 helps these world-building games - like Fortnite from Epic Games - scale seamlessly so players get an uninterrupted, immersive experience with cost efficiency, allowing anyone to be the creator of the next biggest game.

The seconds saved (and lost!) during a pit stop can be the difference between a champion and a racer who doesn't place. If we playback a video of a NASCAR pit crew, we can see all the things they do precisely in an incredibly short amount of time. *This video is about the 5 lug nut pit stop that is still used on the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Camping World truck Series. PIT Instruction and Training has trained pit crew athletes for the sport of NASCAR since 2001. With nearly 70% of its eight hundred and sixty-five students having raced in NASCAR’s top three divisions, PIT has proven itself to be a high capacity producer of pit crew talent for the motorsports industry. Interested in taking the pit crew path? Call 704-799-3869 or email pitcrew@visitpit.com for details on how to begin your new career in the pits. Adam Merrell has been coaching pit crews within NASCAR since 2006 and has coached multiple stock car and truck teams since joining PIT Instruction & Training in 2007. He is a certified and licensed athletic trainer (ATC/L), and a certified strength & conditioning coach (CSCS) by trade, which has strengthened his knowledge in biomechanics and coaching to help place pit crew members at the highest level with championship teams.

Barbecue chef Rodney Scott takes to Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about barbecue. What's the difference between barbecue and grilling? What does the 'Q' stand for in BBQ? What's the best cut of meat to barbecue with? What's the most essential utensil for barbecuing? What's better to cook with, wood, charcoal or propane? Rodney answers all these questions and much more! Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Norris Lanius Editors: Shandor Garrison, Matthew Colby Expert: Rodney Scott Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Assistant Camera: Dylan Newman Audio: Lee Bailey Production Assistant: Devin Williams Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Monkeypox, a viral disease with outbreaks spreading in the U.S. and Europe, is posing a lot of questions. WIRED spoke with epidemiologist Dr. Danielle Ompad to answer some of the most common questions about monkeypox. What does it look like? How does it spread? How do you test for it? Is there a vaccine?Director: Maya DangerfieldEditor: Kelso HarperExpert: Dr. Danielle OmpadLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Samantha VélezProduction Manager: Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Diego RentschSpecial Thanks: @DrCharlesMD1, @grace_oliviat1d, @kokofaceyoga

Colette Pichon Battle, climate activist, lawyer, and partner at Taproot Earth, is on the front lines in the Louisiana bayou fighting to protect vulnerable communities from suffering the worst effects of climate change.

Colette Pichon Battle, climate activist, lawyer, and partner at Taproot Earth, is on the front lines in the Louisiana bayou fighting to protect vulnerable communities from suffering the worst effects of climate change.

Nelson Dellis, five-time USA Memory Champion, answers the internet's burning questions about memory. How come it's easier to remember Taylor Swift lyrics than psychics formulas? How do you remember lines over night? Is there a correlation between exercise and memory? What is a memory palace? Nelson answers all these questions and much more! Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Ben Dewey Editor: Jeremy Smolik Expert: Nelson Dellis Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Producer: Lisandro Perez-Rey Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff Sound: Jeff Gaumer Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

Navy fighter pilot Matthew "Whiz" Buckley breaks down the fighter jets featured in Top Gun: Maverick. Whiz, in incredible detail, explains everything you need to know about the iconic F-14A Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, P-51 Mustang, SU-57 and more. He also takes a critical look at the film itself. Just how realistic is Top Gun: Maverick? Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Kevin Layne Editor: Louis Lalire Talent: Matthew “Whiz” Buckley Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila On-Site Producer: Carolina Sauer Gaffer: Anthony Duckett Audio: Justin Hall Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz

Licensed family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile answers the internet's burning questions about relationships. How do you know if someone is gaslighting you? Can a relationship withstand cheating? Do open relationships really work? What causes a marriage of fifteen years to fail? How do you know if your significant other is "The One"? Stephanie answers all these questions and much more. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Chris Davies Expert: Stephanie R. Yates Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nicole Ford Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff Audio: Jeff Gaumer Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

The "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" cast take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. How many Star Treks is Chris Pine in? What book is Hugh Grant reading at the end of Notting Hill? What kind of car does Michelle Rodriguez drive? How long does it take to play Dungeons & Dragons? Chris, Hugh and Michelle answer all these questions and much more! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is out in theaters on March 31, 2023 Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Malcolm Cook Editor: Louville Moore Talent: Hugh Grant, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager: Peter Brunette Audio: Will Miller Cam Op/Gaffer: Omar Elgohary Production Assistant: John Brodsky Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editors: Ben Harowitz, Diego Rentsch

Harvard professor and "How to Build a Life" columnist Arthur C. Brooks answers the internet's burning questions about "happiness." Does anyone else feel depression after completing a goal? Can social media cause depression? Do we get happier as we age? What is the true meaning of happiness? Arthur answers all these questions and much more. For more on Arthur Brooks, you can find a copy of his New York Times Best Selling book, From Strength to Strength at your favorite book retailers nationwide and on Amazon.com. Follow Arthur on social media for daily happiness content Instagram - @arthurcbrooks Twitter - @arthurbrooks LinkedIn - @arthur-c-brooks TikTok - @arthurcbrooks YouTube - @arthurcbrooksofficial Receive email updates from Arthur Brooks Sign up at http://arthurbrooks.com Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Jim Petit Editor: Louville Moore Expert: Arthur C. Brooks Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Talent Booker: Mica Medoff Camera Operator: Dan Jacobs Audio: Tim Haggerty Production Assistant: Conner Pennington Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

Chef, author, and Razza owner Dan Richer answers the internet's burning questions about pizza. Why does pepperoni curl? What are the best cheeses for making pizza? What is the most important part of a pizza? Does a calzone count as a pizza? Are San Marzano tomatoes really that great? How much does it cost to open a pizzeria? Dan answers all these questions and much more! Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Rahil Ashruff Editor: Shandor Garrison Expert: Dan Richer Producer: Justin Wolfson Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Senior Casting Producer: Nicole Ford Camera Operator: Cloud Audio: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

Champion pen spinner Peter Davis explains pen spinning in 21 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. Pen spinning is a lot like juggling, and Peter goes over some simple techniques like charging and wipers before moving onto more complicated moves like threading and charge removal.

The cast of Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of One Piece answer 50 of the most Googled questions from fans of the long-running manga and anime (spoiler warning for anyone just beginning their journey!) Watch as Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Emily Rudd (Nami), Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Taz Skylar (Sanji), and Jacob Romero (Usopp) answer questions like; What is the One Piece? Who are Monkey D. Luffy’s parents? Why are they called the Straw Hat Pirates? Who is stronger, Sanji or Zoro? How many One Piece episodes are there?

It's not just you—in-flight turbulence really is getting worse. WIRED spoke with pilot Andrea Themely and atmospheric scientist Dr. Paul Williams about why conditions are becoming more severe and how the scientific and commercial aviation communities are approaching the future of air travel.

Bryan Intihar, creative director of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for Playstation 5, visits WIRED to answer your questions about video games, the gaming industry, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man’s latest adventure.

Attenzione, pickpockets! Magician Ben Seidman demonstrates and explains pickpocketing techniques in 9 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex. From a traditional outside jacket pocket snatch to stealing someone's neck tie in broad daylight, this sleight-of-hand expert shows us how master pickpockets execute petty theft. Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Dominik Czaczyk Editor: Jordan Calig Expert: Ben Seidman Creative Producer: Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production & Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd Camera Operator: Josh Andersen; Omar Elgohary Sound Mixer: Kari Barber Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Brock Spitaels Hair & Make-Up: Vanessa Renee Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malazia Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Professor of Ancient Rome Lauren D. Ginsberg answers the internet's burning questions about the Roman Empire. What did Romans snack on in the Colosseum? Why does Ancient Roman concrete differ from modern forms of concrete? Did gladiators really fight lions? This Roman expert answers all these questions and much more. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Louville Moore; Ron Douglas Expert: Lauren Ginsberg Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Christopher Eustache Gaffer: Rebecca Van Der Meulen Sound Mixer: Michael Guggino Production Assistant: Sonia Butt Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Paul Tael Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

"It just had this appeal to me because you can create the things you don't have." Meet Ekow Nimako, a Ghanaian-Canadian artist who uses black LEGO bricks to build jaw-dropping sculptures. While some of his masterpieces take nearly one-thousand hours to create, he has the ability to prototype a new design in just one day. We tour his home studios where he began creating his breathtaking art and explore some of his custom builds inspired by Black mythology.Director: Charlie JordanDirector of Photography: Dave SandersEditor: Jordan CaligExpert: Ekow NimakoCreative Producer: Wendi JonassenLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCamera Operator: Jerome W. TanSound Mixer: Dave PlankProduction Assistant: Andrew VancePost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Sophie Liard, an expert gift wrapper and author of "The Folding Lady," demonstrates and explains a variety of gift wrapping techniques in 11 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex. From a traditional box with a bow to concealing a soccer ball in a wrapping paper gift bag, this expert shows us how to add some spark to your gifting this holiday season. Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Sophie Liard Creative Producer: Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Jack Belisle Gaffer: Mar Alfonso Sound Mixer: Lily Van Leeuwen Production Assistant: Caleb Clark Hair & Make-Up: Yev Wright-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Expedia Group | Over the past 10 years, how we travel has been completely transformed by social media, technology, and the gig economy. With the proliferation of short-term rentals, we’ve seen a shift in the way housing in communities operates. Your neighbor could change every weekend, and your little corner bodega is now a travel hot spot. Short-term rentals open up local tourism in a new way. But with new regulations severely limiting short-term rentals in one of the largest cities in the world, what does the future of the industry look like?

Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri of Team McLaren answer your questions about F1 racing from Twitter. What is the hardest track in F1? Why are drivers weighed before each race? How do drivers know it's time for a pit stop? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Formula 1 Support.

Private investigator Mike LaCorte joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the profession of private investigator. How often are the people they're hired to watch cheating on their partner? What are PI's allowed and not allowed to do on the job, legally? Has anyone ever caught him investigating them? Answers to these questions and more await on Private Investigator Support.Mike LaCorte is CEO of Conflict International https://conflictinternational.com/Director: Anna O'DonohueDirector of Photography: James FoxEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Mike LaCorteLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction Coordinator: Rhyan LarkTalent Booker: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Neill FrancisSound Mixer: Mark CheffinsProduction Assistant: Jack HaynesPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: JC ScruggsAssistant Editor: Andy Morell

Bank employees in Maharashtra face attacks as political hopefuls demand release of funds under ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ to woo voters

A new Drone Policy will be announced soon, says Chief Minister Naidu at Amaravati Drone Summit 2024

A multi-modal logistics hub to come up at Paritala, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Association writes to DCGI to review impact of such partnerships

“A technical committee comprising the chief engineers has been constituted on July 24 only to formulate the norms to resolve such issues with regard to pending bills of the past tenders and close the matter permanently”

This wave of dissent poses a fresh challenge for both the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Today was the last day for withdrawal of nominations

The initial steps include taking over Sreechand Hospital in Kannur and entering into an operations & management contract with Westfort Hospital in Thrissur

A new book by Rama Bijapurkar provides fascinating insights into India’s consumption story

BrandXcel’s research reveals changing Indian consumer trends, from pride in Indian products to premiumisation and individualistic decision-making

The scent and emotion of rainwater can be inspiring for innovative brands

The device has democratised laundry duty sparing women backaches and making it cool for men to share the load

Medals and marketing: A host of brands have a lot riding on the athletes as they look to leverage the sports extravaganza

The precise rituals of the Olympics hold learnings for all brands

SUGAR Cosmetics, which plays primarily in premium products, is dipping its toes in the luxury segment too; The D2C brand has amped up its distribution to an extent where its product portfolio is sold across over 45,000 outlets, including 200 of its exclusive branded outlets

Bobby Sista’s legacy lives on through Laadli campaign promoting gender equality, impacting society long after his passing

Cholatails has been curated in partnership with Ajit Balgi, a beverage expert, and founder of The Happy High bartending academy in Mumbai

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