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Time Traveling with Black Nerd Comedy and Angry Nerd

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.




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Angry Nerd - Chappie & the Taxonomy of Movie Robots

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.




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Out of Office with Brent Rose - What $500 Can Get You on Magic (Silicon Valley’s Newest Texting-Based Delivery Service)

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.




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Angry Nerd - Can Will Forte’s “The Last Man on Earth" Defy the Sci-fi TV Curse?

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.




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Design FX - Chappie: Bringing an A.I. Robot to Life

Neill Blomkamp's new dystopian sci-fi thriller "Chappie" stars a fully digital A.I. robot as the title character, acted out by Sharlto Copley. Mike Seymour goes behind the scenes of the CG robots.




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The New Cinderella is Giving Angry Nerd Déjà Vu

“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?




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The Last Mile: Inside San Quentin's Tech Incubator

There’s a tech incubator popping up, but it’s not in Silicon Valley—it’s inside San Quentin State Prison. The Last Mile program teaches inmates entrepreneurship skills with the goal that each participant founds a socially conscious, tech-forward company. Award-winning filmmaker Ondi Timoner goes inside the innovative non-profit and follows inmates as they work to craft a business plan, pitch their ideas in front of venture capitalists, and then, transition back into society.




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Angry Nerd - Marvel vs DC: Who Will Ruin Superhero Movies? Starring Black Nerd Comedy

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.




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Varys and Tyrion On 'The War to Come'

Varys and Tyrion On 'The War to Come'




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Newest Sex Toy Designs with Jimmyjane's Ethan Imboden

Designer and JimmyJane Founder Ethan Imboden at The 2015 Adult Novelty Expo, Las Vegas




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Angry Nerd - DreamWorks’ New Film “Home” Combines the Worst in CGI Alien Design

The new DreamWorks film “Home” commits the worst of all CGI sins. In an attempt to make cute, kid-friendly characters, “Home” ended up with shapeless purple blobs and uninteresting features. What happened to strange and kind of creepy aliens like E.T.?




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WIRED April 2015 Issue Preview - The Plot to Take Down a Tyrant

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




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Angry Nerd - 100th Episode Spectacular!

Angry Nerd is celebrating 100 episodes of his infamous rants! In honor of the centennial celebration he’s decided to: 1. Party like it’s 1999 and 2. Answer YOUR questions…for better or worse.




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Battle Damage - Easter Candy Destroyed in Slow Mo

What better way to celebrate Easter than by destroying a basket of candy, painted eggs, and a giant chocolate bunny? Experience the holiday the Battle Damage way.




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Angry Nerd - Will Netflix’s Daredevil Fly or Flop?

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.




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Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Funniest Video Game of All Time

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”?




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Gadget Lab - Apple’s New MacBook Hands On Review

Despite an underpowered processor and only one port, it may herald the future of notebooks.




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Angry Nerd - Clicking Dislike on the Cyber-Horror Film "Unfriended"

The new horror movie “Unfriended” uses a screen-capture format to shape the film’s narrative. But guess what? Using Facebook messages, Skype calls, and Gchats to tell a story isn’t innovative, it’s LAZY! Angry Nerd explains why the cyber-horror flick deserves an IRL “dislike."




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Data Attack - How Tech Companies Avoid Taxes Explained with Magic

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.




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Data Attack - The Future of Legal Marijuana Explained with Marijuana

Twenty-three states have decriminalized marijuana to some degree. And with privateer holdings investing nearly $82 million in weed startups, the industry is poised to pull in a lucrative—and legal—profit.




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"Planetary" Exclusive Clip

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.




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Angry Nerd - HBO: Ignore the Game of Thrones Books

Some people are worried that the new season of Game of Thrones will deviate too much from the books. Angry Nerd is worried that it won’t stray far enough. He explains why the brutal plot trims are needed when it comes to the show.




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The Last Man on Earth is No Hero

The Last Man on Earth wraps up its first season on Sunday, and even though Peter and Kelli watched it together, they had completely different experiences.




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Angry Nerd - The Avengers Get Voice Acting Wrong

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.




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Comedians Go to Virtual Therapy

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.




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White House CTO Megan Smith on the Value of Tech Diversity

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.




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Battle Damage - Giant Star Wars LEGO Super Star Destroyer Shattered

What better way to celebrate the upcoming Star Wars Day than by watching a Super Star Destroyer shatter in slow-motion?




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Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Most Important Video Game of All Time: Super Mario Bros.

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.




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Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - Best Music Game of All Time: Elite Beat Agents

Elite Beat Agents is based off a Japanese video game for Nintendo DS. But instead of male cheerleaders and Japanese pop songs, the U.S. version relies on “Men In Black”-like agents and good ol’ fashioned American hits from the Jackson 5 and Madonna. Chris Kohler explains why the stateside edition is the best music game of all time.




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WIRED Business Conference - The Best Pieces of Fan Art Dedicated to Breakout Wattpad Writer Anna Todd

At the 2015 Wired Business conference, WIRED editor-at-large Jason Tanz interviews breakout fanfic author Anna Todd, who writes novels entirely on her smartphone then uploads them to Wattpad, a wildly popular digital publishing platform and writers community.




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WIRED Business Conference - Why drones will be much safer than you think

At the 2015 Wired Business conference, WIRED Business editor Cade Metz interviews Helen Greiner, the CEO of drone maker CyPhy Works about the future of drones and how they may make the world a safer place.




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WIRED Business Conference - Instagram Wants to Make It Easier for You to Find What You Want

Instagram wants to make it easier for users to find what they want. Mike Krieger acknowledged that the discovery opportunities for finding new stuff on Instagram is still somewhat limited, but they're developing their search functionality (and explore tab) with Facebook to help users.




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Can You Hate an Actor, But Love Their Work?

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.




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Gadget Lab - Digital Amps to Revive Analog Audio Gear

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.




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Out of Office with Brent Rose - Fun With Powdered Alcohol: You Can Stop Being Scared Now

People are freaking out about powdered alcohol, but I wasn’t convinced they understood the science behind it. So I tested their concerns. Will it get you crazy drunk? Will people snort it? Watch & see! -Brent




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Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Most Disgusting Video Game of All Time: Hotline Miami

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.




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Design FX - Tomorrowland: Behind the FX of the Futuristic World

See how Industrial Light & Magic created the futuristic tech and magical world in Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland.




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How Google Wants to Turn Everything Into a Wearable

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.




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Joshuah Bearman on The Rise and Fall of Silk Road

Author Joshuah Bearman discusses his two part techno-noir series on the rise and fall of the online drug bazaar Silk Road. Music by - Julia Kent - Salute




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I Made an Untraceable AR-15 'Ghost Gun' In My Office

WIRED senior writer Andy Greenberg puts new homemade gunsmithing tools to the test as he tries three ways of building an untraceable AR-15 semi-automatic rifle---a so-called "ghost gun"---while skirting all gun control laws.




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Gadget Lab - Video Recap: Apple’s Biggest Announcements From WWDC

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.




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Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Most Difficult Video Game of All Time: Super Hexagon

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.




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Facebook and Oculus Want Your Head and Hands in Virtual Space

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.




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The Director of ‘Jurassic World’ on Tackling the Beloved Franchise

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.




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Would Jurassic World’s New Dinosaur Win in an Epic Showdown?

Who would win in a battle of the dinos? “Jurassic World” consultant and renowned paleontologist Jack Horner gives us his picks, if the new “Jurassic World” dinosaur Indominus rex came face-to-face with a Tyrannosaurus rex and a velociraptor.




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The Bloody Illegal World of Sand Mining

Photographer Adam Ferguson documents the environmental and human costs of illegal sand mining in India where rapid growth fuels a sometimes violent black market for one of the most basic raw building materials.




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All Work and All Play With Career Coach Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones works. A lot! She took a break from acting, producing and writing to talk to WIRED about how to stay inspired at the office, good career advice and her fantasy jobs.




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Andre Iguodala Talks Tech on and off the Court

NBA Finals MVP small forward Andre Iguodala visited WIRED to talk with Mark McClusky, Head of Operations, about the tech, including a card game app, that helped the Golden State Warriors win the 2015 championship.




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Gadget Lab - Smooth Moves: Riding Insanely Fun Hoverboards

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.




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Hands On With Star Wars: Battlefront

WIRED senior editor Peter Rubin tests his skills in the new Star Wars: Battlefront game which was featured at Nerd HQ at San Diego Comic Con 2015.