v Angry Nerd - Can Will Forte’s “The Last Man on Earth" Defy the Sci-fi TV Curse? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:30:00 +0000 The new Will Forte TV show “The Last Man on Earth” is sort of a funny version of “I Am Legend,” without the vampire zombies. But science fiction comedy has a grim history on American television, as even fans of “Alf,” “Mork & Mindy,” or “3rd Rock from the Sun” would have to admit. Angry Nerd hopes Forte’s approach escapes the curse. Full Article
v The New Cinderella is Giving Angry Nerd Déjà Vu By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 “Cinderella" has had 13 movie adaptations since 2000. Angry Nerd is getting sick of the déjà vu. Why tarnish yet another animated classic by turning it into a live action film? Full Article
v Battle Damage - iPhone 6 Plus vs. Galaxy Note 4 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000 You’re either #TeamiPhone or #TeamGalaxy but at the end of the day only one of the devices can be named the toughest. Find out which phablet comes out on top when Erik and Justin put them up against a toilet. Full Article
v Angry Nerd - Marvel vs DC: Who Will Ruin Superhero Movies? Starring Black Nerd Comedy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Comic book movies are on the rise, but will it be Marvel or DC that pushes us over the edge? Andre from Black Nerd Comedy pays Angry Nerd another visit to discuss if it’ll be Spider-Man or Fantastic Four that makes us say no more. Full Article
v Out of Office with Brent Rose - Fitness Trackers vs. Smartphones: Why Wearables Win By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000 Tech writer Brent Rose debunks a study claiming smartphones are as good as wearables at tracking activity. From the Fitbit Charge HR to the iPhone 6, Brent's stress tests uncover compelling results that demonstrate why wearables with heart rate monitors win. Full Article
v Varys and Tyrion On 'The War to Come' By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:53:47 +0000 Varys and Tyrion On 'The War to Come' Full Article
v Survival vs. Pride By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:01:29 +0000 Survival vs. Pride Full Article
v Battle Damage - Video Game Console Wars By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000 From Sega Genesis to Playstation 3, Justin and Erik rounded up the most beloved video game consoles of our youth. Everyone has a favorite, but which one is the toughest when it comes to Sega, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox? Full Article
v WIRED April 2015 Issue Preview - The Plot to Take Down a Tyrant By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:30:00 +0000 In the April issue of WIRED, senior writer Andy Greenberg explores how North Korean dissidents are trying to undermine Kim Jong-un—with bootleg copies of Titanic and old episodes of Friends. Also this month: Reimagining the iconic Tucker Torpedo, What’s Inside: Jell-O, inside China’s toxic gadget factories, resurrecting the LA river, the biggest crowdfunding campaign ever, and more. Music - "By The Roots" - YZ Full Article
v 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
v Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Funniest Video Game of All Time By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED editor Chris Kohler breaks down why Sam & Max Hit the Road is the funniest video game of all time. What’s not to love about a duo of anthropomorphic “freelance police”? Full Article
v Gadget Lab - Apple’s New MacBook Hands On Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Despite an underpowered processor and only one port, it may herald the future of notebooks. Full Article
v Data Attack - How Tech Companies Avoid Taxes Explained with Magic By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Publicly traded U.S. tech companies have stashed as much as $530 billion in offshore tax havens. How’d they do it? Find out what magic tricks companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft have up their sleeves. Full Article
v Battle Damage - Oculus Rift vs Samsung Gear VR vs Virtual Boy By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Some virtual reality headsets are better than others. But which one is actually the toughest? Find out as we give the Oculus Rift DK2, Samsung Gear VR, and Nintendo Virtual Boy a dose of real-world damage. Full Article
v 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
v WIRED Issue Preview May 2015 – Unsung Geniuses By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The Next List. You don’t know them, but you know their work. WIRED presents the unsung geniuses who are shaping the future of business. Also this month: What it takes to create the most nonstop-action-packed movie ever, how Apple created a watch to finally free us from our phones, Ross Ulbricht’s journey from libertarian idealist to savage kingpin and more. Full Article
v "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
v Angry Nerd - The Avengers Get Voice Acting Wrong By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Computer-generated characters are looking better every year, but there’s one thing that’s not up to technological snuff: the voices. The new Avengers film is no exception—Angry Nerd explains the problem with having Ultron sound exactly like James Spader instead of an evil robot. Full Article
v Comedians Go to Virtual Therapy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Ellie is the world’s first virtual therapist. Designed to read and analyze body language, vocal patterns, and facial expressions, we introduced her to a few comedians to see if she could handle their sarcasm, jokes, and self-deprecating humor. Full Article
v White House CTO Megan Smith on the Value of Tech Diversity By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2015 16:30:00 +0000 Jessi Hempel interviews Megan Smith, Chief Technology Officer of the United States, about the historic role women have played as coders, her personal history, and goal for her time in Washington. Full Article
v Design FX - Avengers: Age of Ultron By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The Avengers return in Age of Ultron. Mike Seymour sat down with the men behind the special effects. Full Article
v Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Most Important Video Game of All Time: Super Mario Bros. By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000 WIRED editor Chris Kohler explains why Super Mario Bros. is the most important video game in history. From rich graphics to expertly composed music to innovative game design, Super Mario Bros. set the standard for what makes a great video game. Full Article
v 3-D Mapping The World's Coral -- to Save It By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Coral reefs are under threat, but measuring the loss has been difficult. To get a better and faster picture of coral health, researchers developed a new incredibly accurate 3D mapping system. Music - "I Still Really Love You" By Abjo (http://abjo.bandcamp.com/) Full Article
v Can You Hate an Actor, But Love Their Work? By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 16 May 2015 00:20:00 +0000 HATE’S A STRONG word, obviously, but the question still stands. On this week’s episode, WIRED senior editor Peter Rubin and his wife Kelli jump into it. Well, she jumps into it; with Wayward Pines‘ premiere last night, she was reminded all over again that she has a serious problem with Terrence Howard, and she’s inclined to pass on his projects. Full Article
v Gadget Lab - Digital Amps to Revive Analog Audio Gear By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 17:30:00 +0000 Have some old speakers or an unconnected stereo? The Gramofon and the Griffin Twenty make streaming audio a breeze, even if your gear dates to the days of disco. Full Article
v 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
v WIRED Issue Preview June 2015 - Inside the Magic Factory By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 This year, Industrial Light & Magic celebrates 40 years of creating the impossible. In WIRED's June issue, we present an oral history of ILM, and look at how George Lucas’ little DIY effects shop changed movies forever. Also this month: Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht's journey from drug kingpin to convicted criminal, Senator Cory Booker's attempt to drag the Senate into the 21st century, the global battle over one of Earth’s most plentiful resources, and much more. #WIRED2306 #WIRED Full Article
v How Google Wants to Turn Everything Into a Wearable By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 20:00:00 +0000 Google thinks the future of wearables might be making the clothes we already wear connected. It¹s Project Jacquard with Levis may herald a future when a swipe on a sleeve makes a phone call and your pants are talking to the cloud. Full Article
v Gadget Lab - Video Recap: Apple’s Biggest Announcements From WWDC By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000 THE BIGGEST APPLE developer event of the year kicked off this morning at Moscone Center in San Francisco. WIRED’s David Pierce attended the WWDC keynote, and he gives us a quick recap on all the news. There are enhancements coming to Apple’s desktop OS, it’s iOS software, and a big update to the three-months-old Apple Watch that includes support for native apps. Full Article
v Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Most Difficult Video Game of All Time: Super Hexagon By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Super Hexagon is not a video game for the easily discouraged. You die early and often until eventually (hopefully) you get into the swing of things. WIRED editor Chris Kohler explains why it’s the most difficult video game of all time. Full Article
v Facebook and Oculus Want Your Head and Hands in Virtual Space By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:43:30 +0000 Facebook and Oculus unveiled the official Rift virtual reality headset and introduced Touch, a set of prototype controllers that could make virtual reality more physically immersive. Full Article
v 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
v One Minute of Stunning Ultra HD Video From Space By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:00:00 +0000 This week NASA released a first look of ultra-high definition video shot on and from the International Space Station. Here, 60 seconds of the most breathtaking new footage. Full Article
v WIRED Issue Preview – July 2015 – All Work & All Play, With Rashida Jones By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 WIRED presents the essential manual to finding happiness at work, with your career coach, Rashida Jones. Optimize your brain, your relationships, and your stuff to achieve a state of occupational bliss. Also this month: How Ebola survivors’ DNA could help treat other deadly viruses, billionaire VCs battle to capture massive ROI, one family’s epic quest to cure their son’s epilepsy, and more. Full Article
v Massive Black Holes Whip Dark Matter Into a Frenzy By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Inside a simulation of the universe's particle accelerator with WIRED Science writer Nick Stockton. Full Article
v Gadget Lab - Smooth Moves: Riding Insanely Fun Hoverboards By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 You’ve seen Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner and JR Smith cruising on these things. What are they exactly? Are they safe? Can I buy one? WIRED Senior Writer David Pierce has the answers and tips for riding The Scoot, even the knockoffs of the knockoffs. Full Article
v Out of Office with Brent Rose - Mini GoPro! Hero4 Session: Full Review, Tests, Comparison Footage By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:23:00 +0000 If you hate GoPro's rectangular shape, your prayers have been answered! Sort of. We took the new Hero4 Session into rivers, lakes, and surf, off cliffs and platforms, through trees and go kart courses. Our full review will tell you everything you need to know. Full Article
v Darth Vader Chokes Comic Con By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 23:04:06 +0000 Few could resist the asphyxiating grip of the Dark Side when Dupree Jones, who cosplays as Darth Vader, tried out the Sith lord's famous Force choke on the rebel scum of San Diego Comic Con 2015. Full Article
v Ant-Man Director Says Paul Rudd is Just Right as Tiny Marvel Superhero By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:55:00 +0000 Ant-Man director Peyton Reed spoke with WIRED about bringing the tiny superhero to the big screen, some easter eggs for Marvel fans and how Paul Rudd preserved the wry humor of the original comic books. Full Article
v Behind the Mask: Darth Vader at Comic Con By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:23:58 +0000 You saw him choke Comic Con goers at this year's SDCC. Get to know cosplayer Dupree Jones as he shows us what it takes to transform into Darth Vader. Full Article
v Fly Over Pluto's Mountains By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:27:21 +0000 Fly over Pluto's beautiful mountains and the plains of its "heart" in this amazing NASA animation built with some of the first close-up images from the New Horizons probe. Full Article
v WIRED – August 2015 Issue Preview – Welcome to the Post Natural World By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Welcome to the post-natural world. In the August issue of WIRED, we explore Crispr, a new technique for editing DNA that makes it as easy as cut and paste. Ready or not, evolution is about to get an upgrade. Also this month: Mark and Jay Duplass are Hollywood’s unlikely new moguls, a WIRED writer builds an untraceable AR-15 assault rifle right here in our office, and a nonprofit that helps people from the poorest places in the world learn to be task rabbits of the 21st-century economy. Full Article
v Pixels is a Love Letter to Gamers By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Pixels director Chris Columbus talks to WIRED about the fun of 8-bit arcade games and building a real life Donkey Kong set for the new action comedy. Full Article
v Stunning Views of Dwarf Planet Ceres By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Beautiful new images of Ceres, the pock-marked asteroid, are being beamed back from NASA’s Dawn probe. Full Article
v 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
v Simply Perfect - Vsauce3 on Comic-Con Cosplay, Doctor Who & Artists Alley | Sponsored by Patrón Tequila By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Wonder what it’s like to attend Comic-Con? Jake Roper of the YouTube channel Vsauce3 offers an insider’s look at the people who bring the event to life, from the designers who create fan art on Artists Alley to the Doctor Who-obsessed cosplayers. Sponsored by Patrón Tequila Full Article
v NASA Data Viz Wizards Model the Movement of Ocean Garbage Patches By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Ocean Currents Create Garbage Patches. Full Article
v Think Like a Tree - Using Live Oak Trees as a Blueprint for Surviving Hurricanes By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:00:00 +0000 With sturdy, spiral trunks and deep roots that intertwine with neighboring trees, a live oak is a force to be reckoned with. Find out how architects and engineers are starting to think like a tree when designing safe and resilient structures. Full Article
v 2016 Chevrolet Volt By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000 The all new redesigned 2016 Chevy Volt. Full Article
v Evolution of a Pony: The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:15:00 +0000 With a massive engine and no creature comforts like back seats to weigh it down, the Shelby GT350R is a candidate for the most fun Mustang ever. WIRED associate editor Alex Davies takes it for a spin on the famed Laguna Seca racetrack. Full Article