k Blade Runner 2049: Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling Talk Acting, Blade Running, and Their Pecs By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:55:00 +0000 Blade Runner 2049 stars Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling on their roles as Blade Runners, physically demanding parts, and the first time they met on set. Full Article
k WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Dave Franco, Kumail Nanjiani and Fred Armisen Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:00:00 +0000 The LEGO Ninjago Movie stars Dave Franco, Fred Armisen, and Kumail Nanjiani take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves. Full Article
k Tech Support - Jackie Chan & Olivia Munn Answer Martial Arts Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:06:00 +0000 'The LEGO Ninjago Movie' stars Jackie Chan and Olivia Munn use the power of Twitter to answer some common martial arts questions. Jackie also teaches Olivia how to karate chop some pieces of wood and defend herself from knife attacks. Full Article
k 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
k First Look at the 2018 Ford Mustang GT's Futuristic Dashboard By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 Rev it up with a choice of gauge styles. The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has an innovative digital display that could be the future of dashboards. Full Article
k Watch a Heavy Lift Ship Pick Up a Navy Destroyer By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 18:22:48 +0000 Here's how a heavy lift vessel will scoop up the damaged USS John S. McCain and ferry it to Japan for repairs. Full Article
k WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Josh Brolin & Taylor Kitsch Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000 'Only the Brave' stars Josh Brolin and Taylor Kitsch take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves. 'Only the Brave' premieres in theaters October 20th. Full Article
k 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
k Tech Support - Scott Kelly Answers Astronaut Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000 Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about astronauts. How fast is the international space station? Can you see the eclipse from space? Scott Kelly's book 'Endurance' is now available. Full Article
k Tech Support - LaVar Ball Answers Basketball Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000 LaVar Ball uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about basketball. Who has the worst attitude in NBA history? What's the least cool NBA jersey? What's with the Golden State Warriors' facial hair? Check out "Ball in the Family" on Facebook Watch. New episodes air Sundays. Full Article
k 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
k The Blockchain Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 The blockchain. Everyone's talking about it. But what is it, how does it work, and what's it for? Full Article
k 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
k Andy Serkis Breaks Down His Motion Capture Performances By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:18:00 +0000 ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ star Andy Serkis is the world’s greatest motion capture performer. His abilities are so in-demand that much of the technology behind motion capture has evolved along with his performances. Andy breaks down some of the major moments of his career along with how the filmmaking tools have changed alongside it. 'War for the Planet of the Apes' is now available on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD #WarForthePlanet Full Article
k Lay Your Eyes on the Most Bonkers Robot in the World By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:30:00 +0000 The Guardian GT’s 7-foot-long arms replicate human motions with incredible smoothness and accuracy. Also, each one can lift 500 pounds. Full Article
k Watch Neon Artist Shawna Peterson Make Bright, Buzzing Art By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Inside Shawna Peterson's neon tube bending studio where puffs of air, charred wood and glass tubes meet to make brilliant signs and art. Full Article
k Watch the 1000 mph Bloodhound Rocket Car's First Run By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 The Bloodhound is a truly super supercar. It's designed to punch right through the sound barrier to over 1,000 miles per hour. Full Article
k Hacking the Trezor Bitcoin Vault By www.wired.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 15:00:00 +0000 Mark Frauenfelder saved 7.4 bitcoins on a Trezor electronic vault then he lost the passcode. Here he hacks the device to unlocks his funds. Full Article
k This Robot Snake Means No Harm, Really By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 The robotic snake has 16 windpipe-constricting actuators, but this serpent bot is more likely to save your life than suck it out of you. Full Article
k Inside Keanu Reeves' Custom Motorcycle Shop By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Keanu Reeves gives Wired a tour of Arch Motorcycle, where he and co-founder Gard Hollinger design and build totally custom handmade bikes with the help of virtual reality. Full Article
k 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
k How to Lock Down Your Facebook Security and Privacy Settings By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 The only way to be truly secure on Facebook is to delete your account. But that's crazy talk! Here's how to lock down your privacy and security and bonus, keep targeted ads at bay. Full Article
k Tech Support - Tony Hawk Answers Skateboarding Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Tony Hawk uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about skateboarding. Will there ever be another Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? What skateboarding trick was the hardest to learn? Are you ever too old to start skating? Tony also demonstrates how to set up a new skateboard, how to apply griptape, how to do an ollie, how to boardslide, how to do a 540° McTwist and more. Full Article
k WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Nick Jonas Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Nick Jonas takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about himself. What kind of car does Nick Jonas drive? Has he ever been in a fight? What do his tattoos say? Nick answers all of these and more! Full Article
k Can These Soccer-Playing Robots Kick It? Yes They Can! By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:38:30 +0000 The only thing more impressive than these robots’ soccer skills is how they band together as a team. Full Article
k Tesla Unveils New Electric Semi-Truck and Roadster By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:10:15 +0000 Elon Musk introduces Tesla's new all electric long-haul shipping truck and surprise, a new roadster the company says could go as fast as 250 miles per hour. Full Article
k WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Gaten Matarazzo and Joe Keery Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Stranger Things stars Gaten Matarazzo and Joe Keery take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about Stranger Things and themselves. Joe and Gaten answer hard-hitting questions like, "Is Gaten Matarazzo now?" and "Is Joe Keery legit?" Full Article
k How a Virtual Reality Journalist Takes Viewers Inside Stories By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 At Nonny de la Pena's Los Angeles-based Emblematic Group real stories, from melting glaciers to solitary confinement, are made in full virtual reality. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k How to Protect Yourself After a Massive Corporate Hack By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000 It seems like every time you turn around there's a new breach of personal information. Follow these steps to minimize the damage. Full Article
k 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
k The Whirl Is Not Enough: Check Out These Wild Luxury Fidget Spinners By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:00:00 +0000 Why whirl a cheap plastic fidget spinner when you could twist with a premium toy made of tough titanium or milled from aerospace grade aluminum? Full Article
k VW's Back With the All-Electric Buzz Bus, Baby! By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000 VW's working to put the dieselgate emissions scandal behind it, with three all new, all-electric, vehicles, including one that will appeal to your inner hippie. Full Article
k 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
k Liam Neeson & Patrick Wilson Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000 "The Commuter" stars Liam Neeson and Patrick Wilson answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is Liam Neeson retiring? Is Patrick Wilson related to Will Arnett? Did Liam Neeson voice Buzz Lightyear? Full Article
k 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
k Please Don't Kick the Inventory Bot By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 This company wants its robot to take on the tedious and time consuming job of scanning inventory at stores. Please don't assault it while it is working. Full Article
k Tech Support - Garry Kasparov Answers Chess Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 19:40:00 +0000 Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of chess. Why do chess players point at pieces with their middle finger? Why does the knight move the way it does? What's the more valuable piece, the knight or the bishop? Garry answers all these questions and more! Full Article
k Dot Physics: How Planes Fly (Admit it -- You Always Wanted To Know) By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Dot Physics' Rhett Allain breaks down the physical forces that affect how planes fly. Full Article
k Inside the Lab That’s Making Sure Your Weed Is Safe By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000 As cannabis use goes recreational in California, producers are facing a reckoning: They’ll either have to clean up their act, or get out of the legal market. Full Article
k All About Lidar, The Laser-Shooting Wonder Box That Could Make Self-Driving Cars Real By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 19:15:00 +0000 Also known as the spinning thing atop self-driving cars, lidar is the technology that could unlock autonomy for everybody. Full Article
k The Co-Botic Future: Robots Don't Always Take Our Jobs -- Sometimes They Save Them By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:00:00 +0000 At a company in Richmond, Calif., robotic painters are working alongside human workers, sanding and painting cabinets. Despite early fears from employees, the human workers have grown to embrace the "cobots" -- collaborative robots who are helping them get the job done. Full Article
k WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Black Panther Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Black Panther stars Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o and Michael B. Jordan take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about Black Panther and themselves. Full Article
k Lab-Grown Meat is Coming, Whether You Like it or Not By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:00:00 +0000 Food scientists and startups are trying to make meat more ethically appealing by growing it -- cell by cell -- in a lab instead of on a farm. Even some vegans support so-called "clean" meat. But can lab grown meat overcome the dreaded "yuck factor?" Full Article
k Watch Airbus' Flying Car, Vahana, Make its First Flight By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000 The personal air transport vehicle has achieved the milestone of "first flight", as the race to develop flying cars continues. Full Article
k This New Satellite Will Help Track Extreme Weather in the West By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 02:34:00 +0000 NOAA's latest GOES satellite will help researchers study, track, and predict storms, fires, floods, and other weather systems. Full Article
k Meet The Clever Robot That's Ready to Take On Your Shopping Addiction By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Robots are historically pretty bad at picking things up. But that's changing thanks to startups like Kindred, which is mixing advanced AI with remote controls to create robots that can pick and sort through objects at dizzying rates. Full Article
k The Self-Driving Truck Race Heats Up With a Driverless Test By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2018 01:48:00 +0000 Starsky heat up the competition for driverless trucks with its first closed road test of a completely driverless car. Full Article
k WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Alicia Vikander Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Tomb Raider star Alicia Vikander takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. How did Alicia train to become the new Lara Croft? Does Alicia Vikander have an Instagram? Is Lara Croft based on a real person? Alicia answers all these questions, and more! Tomb Raider in theaters March 16, 2018 Full Article