v 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
v 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
v Neon Future Sessions - Ray Kurzweil & Steve Aoki Talk Technology, the Future & Humanity By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Steve Aoki talks with famed futurist Ray Kurzweil about how technology will shape our future, in terms of creativity, consciousness, and the coming singularity. Full Article
v Battle Damage - MacBook Air vs. Karate Kick of Death By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Apple’s MacBook Air is light and easy to transport, but can it withstand a blow from our stunt performer who holds a black belt in karate? YouTuber @Jackson challenged us to find out—see what happened. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v Ziba: A Bold Vision for the Future of Postage By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:07:55 +0000 Signet, created by the design firm Ziba, is a visionary concept for changing the way we send mail. Full Article
v WIRED - November 2014 - The Big Heroes of Disney Animation By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:02:01 +0000 Dinosaur. Treasure Planet. Home on the Range. For years, Disney Animation churned out duds. Then Pixar's masterminds took over and we got blockbusters like Wreck-it-Ralph and Frozen. In the November issue, WIRED senior editor Caitlin Roper talks to Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios' Ed Catmull and John Lasseter about their latest film, Big Hero 6, which proves the magic is here to stay. Also this month: what's inside a flu shot; the NBA's money ball moment; the future of AI. Full Article
v Battle Damage - Can a GoPro Survive a Golf Club? By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000 It’s time to test everyone’s favorite action-camera. The GoPro performs under extreme sports conditions, but how does it hold up against a 9-iron and a powerful swing? Find out, as we take the camera out of its durable case and tee it up for a test of total destruction. Full Article
v 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
v The Window - The Alvin Submarine Part 1: Updating the Deep-Diving Submarine at 50 Years Old By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It’s the only deep-diving research submersible in the United States, and nearly 50 years after its first expedition it’s getting an upgrade. Take an exclusive tour of the Alvin submarine, and see how the updated vessel is continuing to push the boundaries of deep-water exploration Full Article
v Battle Damage - 40" LED T.V. vs. Potato Gun By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Can a flatscreen withstand a vicious potato gun and a flying soda can? Find out as we put the 40” LED T.V. to the ultimate spuds test. Full Article
v The Window - The Alvin Submarine Part 2: Incredible Views On-Board the Deep-Sea Vessel By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 The technological upgrades on the U.S. Navy-owned Alvin submersible allow the deep-sea diving vessel to go to new depths. Reaching 98 percent of the sea floor, the submarine is able to explore complex hydrothermal vents and ecosystems. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v Angry Nerd - Big Hero 6 is More Than Just a Disney-fied Version of a Marvel Classic By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 When Disney announced the launch of Big Hero 6, Angry Nerd was skeptical it’d turn into another kid-friendly version of Marvel IP. Turns out the House of Mouse was able to adapt the classic comic (albeit with a few major changes) into an entertaining animated feature that’s not just another Disney dud. Full Article
v Battle Damage - Roomba vs. Battle Axe By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +0000 We trust them to clean our floors, but how do they stack up against a battle axe? Angry Nerd dared us to test the vacuuming robot Roomba—see what happens when we put it through a destruction test of viking proportions. Full Article
v The Window - The Alvin Submarine Part 3: Humans vs. Robots and the Future of Deep-Sea Research By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 The technological advances in remotely operated vehicles (R.O.V.) have allowed researchers to uncover new ocean depths, like the 1986 footage of the Titanic by the Alvin submersible. Find out what lies ahead for the future of deep-sea exploration from the scientists who are taking the plunge. Full Article
v WIRED by Design - Radical Ideas for Reinventing College, From Stanford's D.School By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Sarah Stein Greenberg at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
v WIRED by Design - How Metaphors Make Us Love Some Designs and Not Others By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Michael Hendrix at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
v RetroGrade - Remember When People Used VHS Players? By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Watching video on the go just got easier with the portable VHS player Rampage VBP1000. With a built-in dual stereo and a battery life of up to 50 minutes, you can watch (part of a) movie anywhere, anytime. Full Article
v WIRED by Design - Designing a Brand That Even Non-Designers Can Work With By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Natasha Jen at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
v 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
v Angry Nerd - "Hunger Games" and the Terrible Trend of Turning a Book into Two Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Why turn one book into one movie, when you can turn it into two? Despite “Mockingjay” being the weakest book in “The Hunger Games” series, movie execs have decided to translate it into a two-part film. Angry Nerd explains why the stretch from one to two is a terrible trend that needs to end. Full Article
v 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
v WIRED's Gadget Challenge - Can a Hand Vacuum Suck Up a Kiddie Pool of Fruity Pebbles? By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +0000 Erik and Justin test out the most stylish gadgets available at this year’s WIRED Store. See what happens when the two get their hands on a Dyson handheld vacuum, the Ballo stool (a sleeker update to the balance ball chair), and a modern, Bluetooth-controlled gramophone. Full Article
v 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
v WIRED by Design - How Christina Tosi Redesigned Your Favorite Desserts By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Christina Tosi at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
v Next Tech - Are Organic TVs the Way of the Future? By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 LED screens were once the way of the future, and now OLEDs are ushering in a new wave of television viewing. Featuring organic molecules that illuminate in response to electric currents, OLEDs allow for a thin screen that produces deeper, more detailed images. Full Article
v WIRED by Design - Capturing The Invisible World of Technology With Graphic Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Carl de Torres at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
v Angry Nerd - 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 T.V. may be in a golden era, but that’s no excuse for you to skip out on the best movies of the year. Angry Nerd names the 10 most underrated movies of 2014, including “Only Lovers Left Alive,” “Snowpiercer,” “The Raid 2,” and “Edge of Tomorrow.” Full Article
v WIRED by Design - A Game Designer Explains the Counterintuitive Secret to Fun By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Ian Bogost at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
v Jeff 1000 - Summer Glau on Having a Robot Best Friend By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 There’s definitely benefits to having friends, but can you have a friend with benefits with one of the parties isn’t actually human? Summer Glau opens up about her close relationship with a 10-foot tall robot. Full Article
v 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
v Jeff 1000 - Pug vs. Giant Robot By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 She’s one of Jeff’s best friends, so when Summer Glau recounts her near-death experience, Jeff is all ears—at least, as much as a robot can be. But when Jeff’s beloved pug Baby Princess continues to interrupt the story, Summer refuses to come second to the tiny dog. Full Article
v Jeff 1000 - 9 Questions with David Arquette (Just Don’t Ask About Robots) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Things take a turn during a "Jeff 1000” shoot when David Arquette takes time to do a behind-the-scenes interview. Everything starts off smoothly, but the second David is asked about his robot co-star Jeff, all hell breaks loose with David comparing Jeff to a second-rate WALL-E. Full Article
v Angry Nerd - 2014’s Most Infuriating TV Moments By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Some TV shows made us laugh and cry tears of joy this year while others made us want to rip our hair out. Angry Nerd runs down 2014’s top five most frustrating TV moments from "Doctor Who" to "How to Get Away with Murder.” Full Article
v WIRED by Design - A Band's Obsessive Ode to the Compact Disc By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 YACHT at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
v WIRED's Gadget Challenge - Exclusive WIRED Store Walk-Through By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:00:00 +0000 Can’t make it to the WIRED store in person? Take an exclusive tour of this year’s gadget haven and check out everything the store has to offer with Erik and Justin from Battle Damage. Full Article
v Design FX - The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Crowd-Simulation On a Behemoth Scale By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:08:16 +0000 Weta Digital was behind the striking effects in two of this year's big-franchise films: “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”—which picked up an Oscar nomination for best visual effects—and “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.” Mike Seymour takes an exclusive look at the impressive, large-scale battle sequences that Weta designed for the final installment in The Hobbit trilogy. Full Article
v Angry Nerd - The Trouble with Turning “12 Monkeys” the Movie Into “12 Monkeys” the TV Show By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 The 1995 sci-fi flick “12 Monkeys” is about to become a TV show. This worries Angry Nerd—movies-turned-TV-shows don’t have the best track record. Sure, “Fargo” turned out fine, but let’s not forget the short-lived tragedy “Ferris Bueller”… Full Article
v Neon Future Sessions - Stan Lee Thinks the World Is Going to Blow Itself Up, Steve Aoki Finds Out Why By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:00:00 +0000 Comic-book legend Stan Lee sits down with Steve Aoki to talk about the future, science, the origins of Marvel, and why the world just might blow itself up one day. Full Article
v Angry Nerd - Is SpongeBob Ready to Move from a Pineapple to the Real World? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 SpongeBob Squarepants is about to upgrade from a television cartoon to a movie cartoon—alongside real, non-cartoon people. It’s a tough combo to pull off. For every “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” there’s a “Space Jam.” Or “Chipmunks.” Or “Smurfs.” Actually there’s more in the red column. Anyway, Angry Nerd is cautiously optimistic—for now. Full Article
v Battle Damage - Valentine's Day Destroyed at 1000 Frames Per Second By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Love is in the air—literally, 15 feet in the air. Erik and Justin get in the Valentine's Day spirit by doing what they do best—smashing stuff, in this case a box of chocolates, a vase of roses, and a bottle of wine. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v 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
v Battle Damage - Mac vs PC Ultimate Showdown By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:00:00 +0000 It’s one of the biggest tech rivalries of all time and we finally put it to the test. See which portable device comes out on top: Apple’s MacBook Air or Microsoft's Surface Pro 3. Full Article
v Angry Nerd - Chappie & the Taxonomy of Movie Robots By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 Movie robots fall into one of three categories: the cutesy ones who do repairs (C3PO), the menacing bad guys designed to inflict pain (Mechagodzilla), and the child-like naifs who learn about the wonders and horrors of the world through experience. Angry Nerd explains why Neill Blomkamp’s new sci-fi flick “Chappie” falls into the third group and he breaks down why we need more movies that cast robots as the wide-eyed outsider. Full Article
v 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