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Dragon Dice - Comic-Con 2012

Going analog, Senior Editor Peter Rubin, showcases his favorite game - Dragon Dice.




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Comics Go Digital in the DC World

No torn edges here! Digital Design Director, Tim Leong shows us the DC Comics Digital book booth and gives us a peek at the new manner you can read you favorite comics.




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How Adam Rogers Can Save Comic-Con -- with Math

Hey Comic-Con, if you want to stay in San Diego, listen to what Adam Rogers has to say...




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Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Solowheel Motorized Unicycle

Check out the Solowheel Motorized Unicycle in action.




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Skylanders: Inside The Magical Tiki Development Room

Game|Life gets an up-close look at the making of Skylanders Giants during a tour of Toys For Bob, the Novato, California-based developer, and its Hawaiian-themed offices.




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Americas Cup: Sir Russell Coutts Interview

Sir Russell Coutts explains why Oracle's America's Cup boat has gone from 45 feet to 72 feet.  How will the new design effect their chance at the title?




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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: White & White Digital LED Clock

WIRED reviews the White Digital LED Clock




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Staff Picks: Danny Hess Skateboard

WIRED reviews the Danny Hess skateboard.




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Staff Picks: Numark iDJ Pro for iPad

WIRED reviews the Numark iDJ Pro for ipad.




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Staff Picks: Vitamix Professional Series 750

WIRED reviews the Vitamix Professional Series 750




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Staff Picks: Isurus I-Evade 434 Hooded Fullsuit

WIRED reviews the Isurus I-Evade 434 Hooded Fullsuit




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Staff Picks: Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux

WIRED reviews the Moogerfooger MF-1080 Cluster Flux




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Staff Picks: Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen Palladium Finish, Extra Fine Nib

WIRED reviews the Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen Pall




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Pacific Rim Interview With Guillermo Del Toro

Pacific Rim is Guillermo del Toro's mega-monster vs. mega-mech extravaganza.  Wired spoke to del Toro about how he was able to bring these 25 story high creatures to the screen.




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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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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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Jump Rope Physics

Jump Rope Physics




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Inside Larry Ellison's Insane Plan to Turn America's Cup Into a TV Spectacle

Inside Larry Ellison's Insane Plan to Turn America's Cup Into a TV Spectacle




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NASA Tests Robotic Gas Station Attendant for Outer Space

See how NASA tests a robotic gas station attendant for outer space.




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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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Animal Prosthetics Help Human Amputees Move Again

Advanced prosthetics designed for animals from horses to dolphins could one day be put to use for humans.




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Open-Source Electronics Pioneer Limor Fried on the DIY Revolution

Electronics entrepreneur Limor Fried talks about the business of making makers.




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Dangerous Object: Coker V2 Unicycle

The Coker V2 Unicycle in action.




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Pacific Rim Trailer

Pacific Rim Trailer




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Angry Nerd - What Roland Emmerich Can Learn From Superman II

Want to know how a real pro steals our nation's seat of power? Roland Emmerich, allow us to introduce you to General Zod.




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Angry Nerd - Can Michael Shannon Trump Terrence Stamp's General Zod?

In the upcoming film, Man of Steel, General Zod will be played by Michael Shannon. Can Shannon trump Terrence Stamp's portrayal of Zod in the 1981 film, Superman II? Angry Nerd is skeptical, obviously. Photo Credit: General Zod artwork courtesy of Steve Oatney




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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 on Fake Geek Girls

Veronica Belmont talks to Chris Kohler and Peter Rubin about people accusing others of being fake geek girls and her opinions on trying to keep the “nerd” or “geek” culture exclusive.




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Mr. Know-It-All - Classical Toddler Music

You've heard music is good for your kid’s brain, but does it matter what tunes you spin? Mr. Know-It-All weighs in on the age-old debate: Led Zeppelin or The Wiggles?




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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 - Despicable Me Super Villain Conspiracy Theory

Chris Baker is no conspiracy theorist, but finds all these kids' movies where the bad guys turn out to be good guys a tad suspicious. Super villains with a sudden change of heart—or the ultimate scheme to take over the world?




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Design FX - Pacific Rim: Designing Destruction Effects Exclusive

WIRED breaks down an exclusive clip from "Pacific Rim" with John Knoll, Chief Creative Officer from Industrial Light & Magic, exploring how design decisions affect the success of a blockbuster visual effects shot.




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Giant Robot Storms San Diego Comic Con 2013

It took the mighty minds and resources of WIRED, YouTube, Stan Winston School, Legacy Effects, and Conde Nast Entertainment to create an insanely detailed, one-of-a-kind, 9 foot 9 inch Mech with four arms to usher in the 2013 San Diego Comic Con. And who better to announce it than Adam Savage, of Tested and Mythbusters. It is ready to blow your mind. And coming soon to YouTube's Geek Week ... a huge mini-series showing how this colossus was built.




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Stan Lee vs Giant Robot: Comic Con 2013

Comic book legend Stan Lee gets an up close and personal meeting with the giant robot from San Diego Comic Con 2013. It took the mighty minds and resources of WIRED, YouTube, Stan Winston Studios, Legacy Effects, and Conde Nast Entertainment to create an insanely detailed, one-of-a-kind, 9 foot 9 inch Mech with four arms to usher in the 2013 San Diego Comic Con. It is ready to blow your mind. And coming soon to YouTube's Geek Week ... a huge mini-series showing how this colossus was built.




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Angry Nerd - San Diego Comic Con 2013: Cosplay Weapons Check

Angry Nerd throws down his rant at Comic Con, he's madder than ever cause this time he can't bring his weapons!




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San Diego Comic Con 2013: Day 1 Recap

Wired Senior Editor Peter Rubin and Special Correspondent Cara Santa Maria recap the jam packed first day of San Diego Comic Con. Featuring the giant Wired Robot, Terry Gilliam's Zero Theorem, Bill Paxton "the only guy who has been killed by the Terminator, a Predator and an Alien," Kit Harington of Game of Thrones and legendary rock star Slash.




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Angry Nerd - San Diego Comic Con 2013: White House Geek Memo

The Angry Nerd vs The White House.




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San Diego Comic Con 2013: Most Expensive Item at the Con

Special Correspondent Cara Santa Maria goes on safari at SDCC 2013 in search of the most expensive item at the con.




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Angry Nerd - San Diego Comic Con 2013: Chris Baker vs. Godzilla

Angry Nerd isn't happy about the upcoming re-boot of the classic 1954 Godzilla, and he tells us all exactly why.




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San Diego Comic Con 2013: Bizarre Books

Special Correspondent Cara Santa Maria scours the Comic Con floor in search of the most bizarre comic books.




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Hugh Jackman Unleashed at Comic Con

Cara Santa Maria interviews Hugh Jackman on location at Comic Con about his new Wolverine movie.




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iJustine Spots Giant Robot at Comic Con 2013

iJustine, one of the biggest personalities on the Web, stumbles on the biggest thing at San Diego Comic Con 2013 -- the "Giant Robot." It took the mighty minds and resources of WIRED, YouTube, Stan Winston School, Legacy Effects, and Conde Nast Entertainment to create an insanely detailed, one-of-a-kind, 9 foot 9 inch Mech with four arms to usher in the 2013 San Diego Comic Con. And coming soon to YouTube's Geek Week ... a huge mini-series showing how this colossus was built.




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Angry Nerd - San Diego Comic Con 2013: Bronies

You've all been asking Angry Nerd to rant about Bronies, but he's just not going to do it.




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San Diego Comic Con: Recap

Wired Senior Editor Peter Rubin and Special Correspondent Cara Santa Maria recap day two of San Diego Comic Con.




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Angry Nerd - Chris Baker Responds To YouTubers About Despicable Me Super Villain Conspiracy Theory

Chris Baker is convinced that Hollywood has gone soft on super villains and responds to comments that either agree with him, or think he looks like one of them.




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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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The Window - Tesla Motors Part 2: How Tesla Motors Builds Electric Cars

Tesla Motors is challenging the giants of the global auto industry with all-electric cars—and a new approach to building them. Take a look at their assembly lines, and the philosophy behind them.




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Lockpicking: Kwikset SmartKey

Lockpicking: Kwikset SmartKey