li How to Make a Giant Creature - How to Make Monster Sounds with the Click of a Button By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Wonder how Bodock the Giant Creature and his alien sidekick got their voices? In this episode, we take a trip to Anarchy Post to see how the creature's voice came to life with the help of voice actors and Dehumaniser—a real-time vocal processor for monster sound FX. Full Article
li How to Make a Giant Creature - Watch the Giant Creature Marry a Couple & More Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0000 It's been an eight-week-long marathon to get the Bodock Giant Creature ready for #SDCC2014, and now that the convention is over, it's time to take a look back at the best moments from the event, including the marriage ceremony he officiated. Full Article
li Design FX - Game of Thrones: Combining CGI and Live Action to Create the Dragons & Fights Scenes in Season 4 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In season four of Game of Thrones a combination of CGI and live character action were used to create impressive fight scenes and stunning visual effects. Mike Seymour breaks down the tech behind the hit HBO show. Full Article
li How to Make a Giant Creature - How to Fabricate Alien Fur for a Giant Creature By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Just how does a giant creature get its realistic, custom fur? Find out, as we break down the process of fur fabrication for this year's massive beast. Full Article
li The Window - Goodyear Blimp Part 1: A New Airship Takes to the Skies By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 We go inside the latest addition to a fleet of lighter-than-air vehicles—the most advanced blimp in the air. Full Article
li WIRED Live - Making Sustainable Housing Better, More Accessible & More Affordable By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Architect Michelle Kaufmann explains the convergence of technology and building design, and the importance of using software and data to create green, affordable homes for the global population. Full Article
li The Window - Goodyear Blimp Part 2: How Many Pilots Does it Take to Fly the New Goodyear Airship? By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Find out how the tech, aviation, and design of Goodyear's new airship stack up to its predecessors. Full Article
li The Window - Goodyear Blimp Part 3: From Zeppelin to Goodyear: Discover the History & Future of Airships By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Blimps have come along way from the Zeppelin days; find out what's in store for the future of Goodyear's new airships. Full Article
li WIRED Live - A Super PAC to End All Super PACs By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig calls for a mayday on democracy and explains how he plans to do so with an innovative Kickstarter campaign. Full Article
li WIRED Live - Creating an International Social Soundtrack with Twitter Amplify By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Glenn Brown of Twitter Amplify explains how the social media service is giving brands and users a digital megaphone to tweet during broadcasts and major events. Full Article
li Angry Nerd - The Equalizer's Awesome Title Sequence & Why '80s T.V. Show Credits Rule By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The new Denzel Washington crime thriller, The Equalizer, is based on the 1980s show of the same name. And while Angry Nerd doesn't really remember much about the show, he does remember the killer opening title sequence. Full Article
li WIRED Live - ABC's Dan Harris on How Meditation Can Make You Happier By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 ABC News correspondent and Nightline co-anchor Dan Harris explains how meditation helped him feel better—and how corporations are using it for their workforce, too. Full Article
li WIRED Live - Creating Video Games That Are Easy to Learn, but Difficult to Master By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and game developer Dong Nguyen join author David Kushner to talk about the ingredients for a successful video game and how the industry has transitioned from being a hobby to a full-blown business. Full Article
li Battle Damage - The Indestructible Nokia Phone vs Liquid Nitrogen By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000 It’s the most requested gadget we’ve received by far and we’ve finally put it to the test. See what happens when the Nokia “Brick” phone goes swimming in a vat of liquid nitrogen. Full Article
li Lim: A Prosthetic That Radically Improves Lives By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 02:45:00 +0000 A new company called LIM is radically rethinking the way prosthetics fit the human body, so that wearers of artificial legs can walk farther than ever before. Full Article
li Angry Nerd - Horror Movie Cliches that Deserve to be Slaughtered By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Angry Nerd is sick of the latest crop of cliché killer movies. Do we really need Michael Bay bringing another Hasbro product to life with “Ouija"? Who asked for the new wannabe “Blair Witch Project” called “Exists”? Angry Nerd explains why the only frightening thing this Halloween is the surplus of crappy horror flicks. Full Article
li WIRED by Design - Bjarke Ingels Will Make You Believe in the Power of Architecture By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:30:00 +0000 Architect Bjarke Ingels at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
li WIRED by Design - Adam Savage on His Lifelong Obsession With Recreating Movie Props By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Mythbuster Adam Savage at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
li WIRED by Design - What Power Plant Software Can Learn From Consumer Apps Like iTunes By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Greg Petroff at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
li What's Inside - Kiwi Shoe Polish By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 It contains flammable agents and edible wax, but no kiwis are actually harmed in the making of this shoe polish. Find out what’s inside the shoe care product that’ll keep your wingtips in top form. Full Article
li Battle Damage - Is Killing a BIG JAMBOX Impossible? By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +0000 Viewer Greg Kindra dared us to test the compact sound system, but will it live to jam another day once we’re through with it? Find out what happens when we go old school on a JAMBOX. Full Article
li Game|Life - The Making of the “Atari: Game Over” Documentary with Zak Penn By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 It’s been called the worst video game in history, but could E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial really be the cause of Atari’s downfall? In the new documentary “Atari: Game Over” director Zak Penn follows the rise and fall of the trailblazing video game company, including the game that caused Atari’s demise. Watch as Penn takes us behind the scenes of the documentary and shows us exclusive footage ahead of the November 20 release. Full Article
li WIRED by Design - David Chang Shares the Secrets Behind Momofuku's Delicious Success By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:30:00 +0000 David Chang at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
li Battle Damage - Xbox One vs. PS4 Durability Test: Loser Gets the Chainsaw By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +0000 Our friend Jake over at Vsauce3 dared us to put the two biggest gaming consoles up against each other for our first-ever knockout episode. Find out whether the Xbox One or PS4 ends up being the toughest and which one gets the chainsaw in our season finale. Full Article
li WIRED by Design - Peek Inside an Alcoholic Archaeologist's Wild New Bar By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Jennifer Colliau at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
li WIRED's Gadget Challenge - Mind-Controlled Helicopters By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +0000 What happens when you take hi-tech toys and put them into overdrive? Find out, as Justin and Erik test out a brain-controlled helicopter, littleBits circuit modules, and a wheeling app-controlled robot called Ollie. Full Article
li Angry Nerd - Nerdiest Animated Holiday Specials By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 It’s that time of the year when networks drop sickly sweet holiday cartoons. When it comes to animated specials Angry Nerd typically loathes them, but will things change when he gets a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Specials Past? Full Article
li Game|Life - 2014's Biggest Gaming News by SMOSH Games By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:00:00 +0000 It was a big year for gamers. Facebook acquired Oculus VR, the Dota 2 Championship went mainstream with a promo on ESPN, and a handful of other game-changing moments rocked the industry. SMOSH Games and WIRED editor Chris Kohler count down the top 5 gaming wins of 2014. Full Article
li Game|Life - 14 Best Games of 2014 by SMOSH Games By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:00:00 +0000 WIRED editor Chris Kohler teamed up with SMOSH Games to count down the top 14 video games of 2014. Find out if Titanfall came out ahead of Mario Kart 8, and see which games landed an honorable mention. Full Article
li Jeff 1000 - Giant Robots Have Feelings, Too By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 During a shoot Jeff can't seem to get his lines quite right. It’s two simple words, but with so many different ways to convey the emotion behind them Jeff and co-star Summer Glau are left pondering the philosophical meaning behind “human alert!" Full Article
li The 7 Most "Liked" Perks at Facebook By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 Working for Facebook comes with a lot more than a cool job title. Check out what this Silicon Valley social media giant has to offer its employees in terms of crazy perks. Full Article
li Game|Life - The Best Video Games of ALL Time By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:00:00 +0000 WIRED editor Chris Kohler goes head-to-head with SMOSH Games to settle the age-old debate: what are the best video games of all time? From first-person shooters to 2D platforms, see which games are named the best of the best. Full Article
li Time Traveling with Black Nerd Comedy and Angry Nerd By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 It’s 2015 and we’re finally living in the future. At least, according to Marty McFly. This week Angry Nerd hosts Andre from Black Nerdy Comedy to talk about the new flick “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” and the rules of time travel, according to cinema. Full Article
li Design FX - Agent Carter: Creating Movie-Quality Effects on a Weekly TV Schedule By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 In the new series “Agent Carter” Marvel expands its universe to the small screen with help from Industrial Light & Magic. Creating high-quality visual effects was nothing new for the the award-winning team, but working against grueling weekly delivery dates proved to be a monstrous challenge. Mike Seymour finds out how they did it. Full Article
li Out of Office with Brent Rose - What $500 Can Get You on Magic (Silicon Valley’s Newest Texting-Based Delivery Service) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 21:00:00 +0000 We gave tech writer Brent Rose $500 to stress-test Silicon Valley’s overnight sensation, Magic. From meatballs to medicinal cannabis to Mexican wrestling, see what unfolds when he pushes the new text message-based delivery service. Full Article
li Design FX - Chappie: Bringing an A.I. Robot to Life By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Neill Blomkamp's new dystopian sci-fi thriller "Chappie" stars a fully digital A.I. robot as the title character, acted out by Sharlto Copley. Mike Seymour goes behind the scenes of the CG robots. Full Article
li Angry Nerd - DreamWorks’ New Film “Home” Combines the Worst in CGI Alien Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The new DreamWorks film “Home” commits the worst of all CGI sins. In an attempt to make cute, kid-friendly characters, “Home” ended up with shapeless purple blobs and uninteresting features. What happened to strange and kind of creepy aliens like E.T.? Full Article
li Angry Nerd - Will Netflix’s Daredevil Fly or Flop? By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 If Netflix’s new Daredevil series is anything like Ben Affleck’s Daredevil film, we’re all in trouble. Angry Nerd explains what the latest incarnation needs to get right to make sure the man without fear doesn’t turn into a total flop. Full Article
li Split Screen: The Return of Mad Men By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0000 Peter and Kelli Rubin love TV, movies, and games but don’t always see eye to eye. For Kelli, who worked in advertising, the return of Mad Men is personal. For Peter, it might be the season of Don’s descent. Full Article
li Angry Nerd - Clicking Dislike on the Cyber-Horror Film "Unfriended" By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 The new horror movie “Unfriended” uses a screen-capture format to shape the film’s narrative. But guess what? Using Facebook messages, Skype calls, and Gchats to tell a story isn’t innovative, it’s LAZY! Angry Nerd explains why the cyber-horror flick deserves an IRL “dislike." Full Article
li Split Screen - Silicon Valley's Gender Gap By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Peter and Kelli Rubin love TV, movies, and games but don’t always see eye to eye—and the return of Mike Judge's HBO satire is no exception. Full Article
li Cardistry: The Juggling of Playing Cards By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Inside the mesmerizing world of cardistry, the new performance art of manipulating playing cards. Full Article
li "Planetary" Exclusive Clip By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:10:07 +0000 In this exclusive clip from the new documentary "Planetary," we learn how space travel has affected human beings on a greater scale, allowing us to view the world in which we live, with a completely new perspective. Full Article
li Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - Best Music Game of All Time: Elite Beat Agents By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Elite Beat Agents is based off a Japanese video game for Nintendo DS. But instead of male cheerleaders and Japanese pop songs, the U.S. version relies on “Men In Black”-like agents and good ol’ fashioned American hits from the Jackson 5 and Madonna. Chris Kohler explains why the stateside edition is the best music game of all time. Full Article
li Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Most Disgusting Video Game of All Time: Hotline Miami By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000 It’s reminiscent of old Grand Theft Auto games, but Hotline Miami is in a league of its own. It tricks you into thinking it’s cute, but don’t be fooled, it's one of the most gruesome and bloody video games of all time. Full Article
li Gadget Lab - Easier Pedaling With the Faraday E-Bike By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 23:35:00 +0000 More people are using bikes for transportation and electric bikes can make the trip a lot easier. While expensive, the Faraday Porteur is one of the most elegant and zippy e-bikes we’ve tried. Full Article
li Out of Office with Brent Rose - Best & Worst Foods for California’s Drought By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 California is in an unprecedented drought, but you gotta eat, right? Well, some foods use way more water than others. We chewed through a ton of data to make this bite-sized video. For you! -Brent Full Article
li The Director of ‘Jurassic World’ on Tackling the Beloved Franchise By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:35:00 +0000 When Colin Trevorrow saw Jurassic Park as a teenager it sparked his interest in the power of film. He spoke with WIRED about taking on the franchise and getting the audience to cheer for their favorite dinosaurs. Full Article
li Design FX - Jurassic World: Using Motion-Capture to Create Realistic Dinosaurs By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 “Jurassic World” debuted with a record-shattering opening weekend, netting nearly half a billion dollars. See how Industrial Light & Magic used motion capture to help design the complex dinosaurs, including the genetically modified Indominus rex. Full Article
li This Wasp Mind-Controls Spiders While Eating Them Alive By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:10:00 +0000 Scientists don't know exactly how the larva of the Reclinervellus nielseni wasp mind-controls spiders into building a special web to protect it but they do know that they eat their hosts and steal their webs. Full Article