ai Review: Apple iPad Air By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 This fifth-generation tablet packs the same speedy M1 chip and features an upgraded front-facing camera, a faster USB-C port, and 5G connectivity. Reviews writer Brenda Stolyar walks us through the highlights of the latest edition of the iPad Air. Full Article
ai A Timeline of Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Russia has been launching some of the most disruptive cyberattacks in history against Ukraine for some years now. WIRED's Andy Greenberg, author of the book "Sandworm," walks us through the history of Russia's cyberattacks against Ukraine. Full Article
ai Astrophysicist Explains Black Holes in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, is asked to explain black holes to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Special thanks to our host Janna Levin who’s literally written the book on black holes ‘Black Hole Survival Guide’ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622603/black-hole-survival-guide-by-janna-levin/For more science and space insights follow Jann on twitter at @JannaLevin Full Article
ai Computer Scientist Explains Fractals in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Computer scientist Keenan Crane, PhD, is asked to explain fractals to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ai Autocomplete Interview - Taika Waititi Answers the Web’s Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Taika Waititi takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview, answering the Internet's most searched questions about himself. How many languages does Taika Waititi speak? How did he get to director Thor? How did he become a director? What was his first movie? Is he a nice guy? Taika answers all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
ai Veterinarian Explains How to Prevent Pet Separation Anxiety By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 During the pandemic, 23 million American households adopted a pet. But now that owners are leaving animals home alone to go to work, are pets stressing out? Veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister draws insights from data collected from hospitals and pet visits in 2021 to determine just how our pets may be feeling once we leave our homes. Full Article
ai Autocomplete Interview - Maisie Williams Answers the Web’s Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Maisie Williams takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview, answering the Internet's most searched questions about herself. When did Maisie Williams turn into an assassin? How many tattoos does Maisie have? Why did she dye her eyebrows? What does she like to binge watch? Can she speak High Valyrian? Maisie Williams answers all these questions and much more! Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Rahil Ashruff Editor: Tristen Rogers Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Pistol Cast: Maisie Williams Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Talent Booker: Tara Burke Assistant Camera: Christopher Alfonso Gaffer: Scott Rinehart Audio: Harris Karlin, Salvatore Barra Production Assistant: Jermy Saint Louis Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen All six episodes of FX’s Pistol are available to stream on Hulu. Full Article
ai Each and Every - Marvel vs Norse Mythology: Every Norse God in Thor Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Mathias Nordvig, a professor of Norse mythology, sits down with WIRED to compare and contrast Marvel's interpretations of Norse gods. Dr. Nordvig goes into great detail about everything from Thor's hammer to Odin's eye and Loki's shapeshifting. Full Article
ai Obsessed - How This Woman Paints Hyperrealistic Nail Art By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 This woman uses tiny brushes to create ultra realistic portraits on acrylic nails. Her name is Vivian Xue Rahey, and she's a nail art scientist and the CEO of Pamper Nail Gallery. Her unbelievable creations have become viral, leading to some wild collaborations with major brands. Director: Corey Eisenstein Director of Photography: Florian Pilsl Editor: Parker Dixon Talent: Vivian Xue Rahey Producer: Wendi Jonassen Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Julie Suronen Camera Operator: Shreyans Zaveri Audio: Hugh Scott Production Assistant: Nathan Sandoval Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Archive Credits: Vivian Xu Rahey Special Thanks: Pamper Nail Gallery Full Article
ai Linguists Explain Slang Trends Through History By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Linguists Nicole Holliday and Ben Zimmer go through the history of some of the most popular slang words ever and talk about not only their origins, but why some of them have gone out of style while others have persevered. Full Article
ai Biologist Explains the Unexpected Origins of Feathers in Fashion By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Feathery looks are a staple of modern fashion. Biologist and author Thor Hanson explores the unexpected origins of feathers in fashion, and how our quest for plumes brought some species to the brink of extinction. Full Article
ai College Professor Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Dartmouth college professor Chandrasekhar Ramanathan has been tasked to explain the concept of quantum sensing to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ai Tech Support - Neil Gaiman Answers Mythology Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Author Neil Gaiman takes to Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about mythology. What links Viking and Greek myths? Why does Anubis have a dog head? Why do so many cultures have a 'Great Flood' myth? What do Biblical angels look like? Neil answers all these questions and much, much more! The Sandman is available to stream exclusively on Netflix beginning August 5th. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan Editor: Patrick Biesemans, Paul Tael Expert: Neil Gaiman Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Assistant Camera: Lauren Pruitt Audio: Rebecca O'Neil Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch Full Article
ai Each and Every - Every Jedi & Sith From Star Wars Explained By Kevin Smith By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Clerks III director Kevin Smith knows a lot about a lot of things, but he really knows a lot about Star Wars. So, who better to have tell us everything we need to know about the Jedi and Sith that appear in the Star Wars movies? Watch as Kevin talks in detail about Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano, (Sith Lord?) Jar Jar Binks and much more! CLERKS III will be released exclusively in theaters on September 13th-18th by Lionsgate in partnership with Fathom Events. Kevin will also continue on his “Convenience Tour” roadshow though November with more information about tickets here - https://clerks3.movie Director: Alexandra Coccia Director of Photography: Matt Krueger Editor: Patrick Biesemans Talent: Kevin Smith Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Melissa Cho, Samantha Velez Production Managers: Peter Brunette, Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Carol Wachockier Audio: Kara Johnson Cam Op/Gaffer: Shay Eberle-Gunst Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Paul Tael Clerks III is out in theaters on September 13, for two nights only. Director: Alexandra Coccia Director of Photography: Matt Krueger Editor: Patrick Biesemans Talent: Kevin Smith Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Melissa Cho, Samantha Velez Production Managers: Peter Brunette, Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Carol Wachockier Audio: Kara Johnson Cam Op/Gaffer: Shay Eberle-Gunst Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch Full Article
ai Computer Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Moravec's paradox is the observation that many things that are difficult to do for robots to do come easily to humans, and vice versa. Stanford University professor Chelsea Finn has been tasked to explain this concept to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ai No Stains, All Gains | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with GE Profile | GE Profile laundry features Voice Assistant with Alexa Built-In. In this video, we explore how Voice Assistant makes laundry day with GE Profile appliances more fun. Full Article
ai 5 Gadgets - Cobra Kai Cast Test Karate Gadgets By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 They're back! Who better to test the latest in martial arts technology than the cast of Netflix's Cobra Kai? Watch as Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Peyton List, Xolo Maridueña and Mary Mouser punch and crane kick these gadgets, rating them along the way. Season 5 of Cobra Kai is available to stream now on Netflix Director: Tim Cruz Director of Photography: Grant Bell Editor: Ron Douglas Talent: Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Peyton List, Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser Talent Booker: Mica Medoff Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Melissa Cho Production Managers: Peter Brunette, Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator/Assistant Director: Carol Wachockier Audio: Paul Cornett Cam Ops/Gaffers: Nick Massey, Lucas Vilicich Production Assistants: Phillip Arliss, Devin Beckwith Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ai RE:WIRED GREEN 2022: Peter Mui on the Right-to-Repair Movement By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:15:00 +0000 Peter Mui, founder of Fixit Clinic, discusses the right-to-repair movement and encourages us to fix and tinker with the products we buy instead of tossing them in landfills. He also speaks on the Fixit Clinic, where anyone can bring their broken electronics and get them repaired, with the goal of reducing waste and encouraging people to hang on to their tools and gadgets for as long as possible. Full Article
ai ReWIRED GREEN 2022: Kayla Abe Turns “Ugly Food” into Delicious, Sustainable Cuisine By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:08:00 +0000 Kayla Abe, co-owner of Shuggie’s in San Francisco, talks about how she built a business by innovating food waste and turning “ugly food” into delicious and sustainable cuisine. She shares her lessons for other entrepreneurs on how to save money and help fight climate change in their own industries. Full Article
ai RE:WIRED GREEN 2022: Ertharin Cousin discusses supply chain issues and a changing environment By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:32:00 +0000 Ertharin Cousin, chief executive of Food Systems for the Future, discusses the pressures that global communities— especially poorer ones—face from war, supply chain issues, and a changing environment, while highlighting solutions from those same communities that ensure everyone is fed and healthy without destroying lands in the process. Full Article
ai Autocomplete Interview - Cobra Kai's Ralph Macchio Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Cobra Kai star Ralph Macchio takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Who taught Ralph Macchio karate? How many languages does Ralph speak? Does he respond to fan mail? Is he from New Jersey? Why does he look so young?? Ralph answers all these questions and much more! Director: Alexandra Coccia Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Ron Douglas Talent: Ralph Macchio Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Assistant Camera: Christopher Alfonso Audio: Rebecca O’Neill Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Director: Alexandra Coccia Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Ron Douglas Talent: Ralph Macchio Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Assistant Camera: Christopher Alfonso Audio: Rebecca O’Neill Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Full Article
ai Each and Every - Every Bone in the Human Body Explained Using John Wick By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Dr. Chris Raynor knows his bones, so who better to ask about every bone in the human body? Keanu Reeves in the John Wick series has seen his fair share of bumps and bruises...well...some of them quite a bit worse than just bumps and bruises. There's over 200 bones in the human body, many of which we see taking quite a bit of trauma in the action-packed series. Using the series as a reference, Dr. Raynor explains everything we need to know about our bones. For more from Dr. Raynor: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stablekneez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.chrisraynor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisRaynorMD/featured Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Richard Trammell Talent: Dr. Chris Raynor Producer: Alexandra Coccia Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Paul Gulyas and Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nicole Ford Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff Gaffer: Gautam Kadian Audio: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Fact-Checker: Kelsey Lannin Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ai UMass Professor Explains the Internet in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 The internet is the most technically complex system humanity has ever built. Jim Kurose, Professor at UMass Amherst, has been challenged to explain the internet to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ai Chess Pro Explains How to Spot Cheaters By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 "Only a bot would play that!" Sacrificing a Queen in chess is a move you're much more likely to see a bot make as opposed to a human, as humans want to protect the game's most valuable piece. In the wake of the recent chess cheating scandal, Levy Rozman from GothamChess explains how you actually cheat at chess. Using artificial intelligence, see how people use everything from bathroom cell phones to ear pieces to try to skirt the rules and gain an edge. Full Article
ai Why Billionaires Are Actually Ruining the Economy By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000 60% of Americans polled think billionaires like Elon Musk are good for the economy, but the economic data reveals something very different. "These people become a black hole for the economy," says economist Gary Stevenson. WIRED spoke with Gary as well as Princeton economist Atif Mian to debunk some commonly held beliefs about this nation's ultra rich. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Cole Evelev Editor: Chris Davies Experts: Atif Mian and Gary Stevenson Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Full Article
ai Tech Support - Former FBI Agent Answers Body Language Questions From Twitter...Once Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro once again answers the internet's burning questions about body language. Do power poses work during job interviews? Do liars smirk? Why do we cover our mouth when we see something terrible? Does peacocking actually work? Joe answers all these questions and much more. Check out Joe's book "Be Exceptional" https://www.amazon.com/Be-Exceptional-Master-Traits-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B08K93BLQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/books Joe Navarro Body Language Academy: https://jnbodylanguageacademy.com Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Jeff Cook Editor: Erik Hinrichsen Expert: Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Producer: Lisandro Perez-Rey Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Carlos Albores Sound: Brian Lyle Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent Post Production Supervisor: Nick Ascanio Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Paul Tael Full Article
ai Mathematician Explains Infinity in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000 While the concept of infinity may seem mysterious, mathematicians have developed processes to reason the strange properties of infinity. Mathematician Emily Riehl has been challenged to explain infinity to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Director: Maya Dangerfield Producer: Wendi Jonassen Director of Photography: Ben Finkel Editor: Louville Moore Host: Emily Riehl Level 1: Samira Sardella Level 2: Eris Busey Level 3: Yoni Singer Level 4: Elliot Lehrer Level 5: Adriana Salerno Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Larry Greenblatt Gaffer: Randy Feldman Audio: Ken Pexton Production Assistant: Andrea Hines Hair/Makeup Artist: Haki Pope Johns Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Paul Tael Full Article
ai Tech Support - Neurosurgeon Answers Brain Surgery Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000 It's not brain surgery! Well, actually, it is! Neurosurgeon Brian Kopell answers the internet's burning questions about brain surgery. What's harder, rocket science or brain surgery? Do you have to be AWAKE during brain surgery? What part of the brain remembers the Jurassic Park theme song? Brian answers all these questions and much more! Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Dr. Brian Kopell Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff Audio: Gabe Quiroga Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Full Article
ai Autocomplete Interview - Outer Banks Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000 The cast of Netflix's 'Outer Banks' once again answer the web's most searched questions about 'Outer Banks' and themselves. Does Madelyn Cline ride horses? Is she French? What is Carlacia Grant’s zodiac sign? Can Madison Bailey play piano? Did Chase Stokes join the military? What is Jonathan Daviss’s favorite color? Is Rudy Pankow in a movie with Tom Holland? Is 'Outer Banks' based on Romeo and Juliet?? The cast of 'Outer Banks' answers all these questions and much more! Season 3 of 'Outer Banks' is available to stream on Netflix beginning February 23. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Sam Chatterjee Editor: Richard Trammell Talent: Madison Bailey, Madelyn Cline, Jonathan Daviss, Carlacia Grant, Rudy Pankow, and Chase Stokes Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Talent Booker: Paige Garbarini Camera Operator: Lucas Vilicich Audio: Kari Barber and Paul Cornett Production Assistants: Ariel Labasan and Marq Wooten Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ai Theoretical Physicist Explains Time in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Time: the most familiar, and most mysterious quality of the physical universe. Theoretical physicist Brian Greene, PhD, has been challenged to explain the nature of time to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Director: Maya Dangerfield Producer: Wendi Jonassen Field Producer: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan Editor: Shandor Garrison Host: Brian Greene Level 1: Kayla Martini Level 2: Maria Guseva Level 3: Zain Kamal Level 4: Alexander Novara Level 5: Massimo Porrati Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Britney Berger Gaffer: Gautam Kadian Audio: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Nicole Gaitan Hair/Makeup Artist: Yev Write-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Full Article
ai Autocomplete Interview - Airrack Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Airrack takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. What does Airrack mean? Does Airrack have a tattoo? Are his videos fake? Did he actually go to space? Is he going to be the next Spider-Man? Is he a mafia leader? Airrack answers all these questions and much more! Check out Airrack's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@airrack Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Ricardo Pomares Editor: Richard Trammell Talent: Airrack Producer: Justin Wolfson Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Velez Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator/Gaffer: Omar Elgohary Audio: Gabriel Fragoso Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ai Jacksepticeye Asks His AI Clone Increasingly Complex Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 May 2023 16:30:00 +0000 WIRED invited Jacksepticeye to have a conversation with his AI-powered digital clone, prompting it with increasingly complex questions and commands. How well can ‘JacksepticAI’ mimic the genuine article—and what does the real Jacksepticeye think of the results? Full Article
ai Pro Interpreters vs. AI Challenge: Who Translates Faster and Better? By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000 AI has been threatening everyone's jobs, and that includes translation. Professional interpreters Barry Slaughter Olsen and Walter Krochma take on an AI speech translator named Kudo to see how its translation compares to that of a human. Barry and Walter test the AI on its ability to translate not only the words being said, but the emotions. Check out Barry's website: http://www.whataboutlanguage.com Check out Walter's website: https://walterkrochmal.wixsite.com/video-portfolio-blog Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Francis Bernal Editor: Louville Moore Expert: Barry Slaughter Olsen; Walter Krochma Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White; Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Jack Belisle Gaffer: Alfonso Audio: Brett Van Deusen Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Courtney Karwal Full Article
ai Atomic Expert Explains "Oppenheimer" Bomb Scenes By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Today Alex Wellerstein, an historian of nuclear weaponry, breaks down the science behind Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film “Oppenheimer.” Full Article
ai MIT Professor Explains Nuclear Fusion in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Nuclear fusion underpins some of the most basic processes in our universe and holds the promise of virtually limitless, clean, carbon-free energy. Dr. Anne White, Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been challenged to explain the nature of nuclear fusion to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ai Every 'Useless' Body Part Explained From Head to Toe By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Jeffrey Laitman joins WIRED to break down every ‘useless’, vestigial organ and structure in our evolved human bodies. From the “wisdom” teeth and our simian tailbones down to muscles made less important by our double-arched feet, Dr. Laitman highlights where it came from—and how it ended up still inside of us. Full Article
ai How Pilots and Scientists Are Thinking About the Future of Air Travel By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
ai Turning sustainability goals into action | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Produced by Wired Brand Lab with IBM | Automated robust data collection across diverse data types is key to advancing ESG performance. See how IBM Envizi ESG Suite on Amazon Web Services makes it possible to tackle tough business challenges. Full Article
ai Into The Wilderness: A New Frontier of Sustainable Travel in the Okavango Delta | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab in partnership with Wilderness | The Okavango Delta in Botswana shelters endangered species amidst threats to its delicate ecosystem. Join WIRED Brand Lab's Marcus Jones on a journey to explore Wilderness Mombo —a pioneering safari lodge using technology for sustainability and wildlife preservation across its 45,000-hectare home, harmonizing with the wilderness for an eco-conscious future. Full Article
ai Tech Support - Experts Predict the Future of Technology, AI & Humanity By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED asked experts from all corners of society and academia to answer questions about the future of technology, artificial intelligence, and humanity itself. Full Article
ai AI Predictive Maintenance: How to ensure peak asset performance | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Produced by Wired Brand Lab with IBM | In industries reliant on heavy assets, unexpected challenges like machinery failures are common. How can businesses predict and prevent these issues? Discover how IBM Maximo on AWS empowers companies to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance, harnessing AI-driven alerts to help detect anomalies and swiftly address challenges. Full Article
ai Harvard Professor Explains Algorithms in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000 From the physical world to the virtual world, algorithms are seemingly everywhere. David J. Malan, Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University, has been challenged to explain the science of algorithms to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Director: Wendi Jonassen Director of Photography: Zach Eisen Editor: Louville Moore Host: David J. Malan Guests: Level 1: Addison Vincent Level 2: Lexi Kemmer Level 3: Patricia Guirao Level 4: Mahi Shafiullah Level 5: Chris Wiggins Creative Producer: Maya Dangerfield Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Vanessas Brown; Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Brittany Berger Gaffer: Gautam Kadian Sound Mixer: Lily Van Leeuwen Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Hair & Make-Up: Yev Wright-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Lauren Worona Full Article
ai AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Transforming Detection and Response | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 Produced by Wired Brand Lab with IBM | Businesses face growing cybersecurity threats as digital footprints expand. With limited time to stop breaches, how can businesses accelerate detection and response to cyberattacks? Discover how IBM Security QRadar Log Insights on AWS empowers companies to streamline responses across teams with AI-powered workflows. Full Article
ai Storytelling in the AI Era By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 As filmmaker, visual artist, writer, and rapper Blitz Bazawule prepares for the release of The Color Purple, WIRED chats with the Ghanaian artist on what it means to create in the era of AI. Hear how the director, who blends historical events with magical realism, is imagining different worlds, the role technology plays in how we tell stories globally, and his approach to giving a Spielberg classic new life. Full Article
ai AI Horizons: Ethics, Risks, and the Road Ahead By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 We’re at a historic inflection point in AI regulation, but from algorithmic bias to privacy issues, the ethical concerns grow. In this panel, moderated by WIRED’s Khari Johnson, we explore how tech companies and lawmakers are examining future existential risks and building safety measures in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Full Article
ai Breaking the Fourth Wall: From Virtual Stages to AI-Driven Narratives By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 Join Contend CEO Steven Amato as he unveils the future of storytelling in a 10-minute journey that transcends traditional theater. From breaking down physical barriers with SMARTStage to harnessing AI for content creation, this presentation explores how technology is reshaping the narrative landscape, making storytelling more immersive, accessible, and sustainable. Full Article
ai The AI Optimist Club By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 Has doom and gloom over the potential deadly consequences of AI overshadowed the real opportunities ahead? Two AI pioneers—Fei-Fei Li and Reid Hoffman—discuss why AI is poised to enhance our work and personal lives. Full Article
ai Why AI Chess Bots Are Virtually Unbeatable (ft. GothamChess) By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 "I got checkmated in 34 moves." Levy Rozman a.k.a. GothamChess plays chess against Stockfish 16, the strongest chess computer in the world, and analyzes the way it thinks in order to apply it to his own gameplay. With help from computer chess software engineer Gary Linscott, these chess pros identify why Stockfish is virtually unbeatable by a human, from opening move to endgame.The charts depicting minimax with alpha-beta pruning was created by Wikipedia user Maschelos and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Francis BernalEditor: Paul IsaksonTalent: Gary Linscott; Levy RozmanLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCamera Operator: Brittany BergerGaffer: Mar AlfonsoSound Mixer: Michael GugginoProduction Assistant: Albie SmithPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Andy Morell Full Article
ai Chess Pro Explains Chess in 5 Levels of Difficulty (ft. GothamChess) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 Chess has been around for centuries, but remains a challenging, ever-evolving game to this day. Levy Rozman a.k.a. GothamChess has been challenged to explain the game of chess to 5 different people; a novice, an intermediate, a semi-pro, a grandmaster and an AI programmer.Director: Maya DangerfieldDirector of Photography: Charlie JordanEditor: Robby MasseyHost: Levy RozmanGuest: Level 1: Riyae Park; Level 2: Jeffrey Kim; Level 3: Tani Adewumi; Level 4: Irina Krush; Level 5: Siddartha SenCreative Producer: Wendi JonassenLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Kameryn HamiltonProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCasting Producer: Vanessa Brown; Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Brittany BergerGaffer: Rebecca Van Der MeulenSound Mixer: Lily Van LeeuwenProduction Assistant: Ryan CoppolaHair & Make-Up: Yev Write-MasonPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ai AI Mixologist vs. Human Bartender By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Can people distinguish the taste between a cocktail generated by AI and one lovingly crafted by a human bartender? We challenged a group of bar patrons to submit their drink preferences in order to produce two unique cocktails for them to try. Watch and see which drinks align best with individual human flavor profiles: the precision of AI or the art of human craftsmanship.Director: Sean Dacanay; Joe PickardDirector of Photography: Dylan Bergeson; Sean HaveyExpert: Robert GonzalezCreative Producer: Wendi JonassenLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter Brunette; D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCasting Producer: Vanessa BrownGaffer: Cameron NielsenSound Mixer: Greg MillerProduction Assistant: Zachariah Keiler-Bradshaw; Bria Light Full Article