an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Design FX - Chappie: Bringing an A.I. Robot to Life By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an 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
an The Last Mile: Inside San Quentin's Tech Incubator By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an Newest Sex Toy Designs with Jimmyjane's Ethan Imboden By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Designer and JimmyJane Founder Ethan Imboden at The 2015 Adult Novelty Expo, Las Vegas Full Article
an Angry Nerd - DreamWorks’ New Film “Home” Combines the Worst in CGI Alien Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 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.? Full Article
an 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
an Angry Nerd - 100th Episode Spectacular! By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an Battle Damage - Easter Candy Destroyed in Slow Mo By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Angry Nerd - Clicking Dislike on the Cyber-Horror Film "Unfriended" By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 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." Full Article
an 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
an Data Attack - The Future of Legal Marijuana Explained with Marijuana By www.wired.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an "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
an Angry Nerd - HBO: Ignore the Game of Thrones Books By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an The Last Man on Earth is No Hero By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Battle Damage - Giant Star Wars LEGO Super Star Destroyer Shattered By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 14:00:00 +0000 What better way to celebrate the upcoming Star Wars Day than by watching a Super Star Destroyer shatter in slow-motion? Full Article
an 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
an Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - Best Music Game of All Time: Elite Beat Agents By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an WIRED Business Conference - The Best Pieces of Fan Art Dedicated to Breakout Wattpad Writer Anna Todd By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an WIRED Business Conference - Why drones will be much safer than you think By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an WIRED Business Conference - Instagram Wants to Make It Easier for You to Find What You Want By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an Out of Office with Brent Rose - Fun With Powdered Alcohol: You Can Stop Being Scared Now By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 11:00:00 +0000 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 Full Article
an 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
an Design FX - Tomorrowland: Behind the FX of the Futuristic World By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 23 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000 See how Industrial Light & Magic created the futuristic tech and magical world in Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland. Full Article
an 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
an Joshuah Bearman on The Rise and Fall of Silk Road By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 20:10:00 +0000 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 Full Article
an I Made an Untraceable AR-15 'Ghost Gun' In My Office By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Would Jurassic World’s New Dinosaur Win in an Epic Showdown? By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an The Bloody Illegal World of Sand Mining By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an All Work and All Play With Career Coach Rashida Jones By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an Andre Iguodala Talks Tech on and off the Court By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
an 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
an Hands On With Star Wars: Battlefront By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jul 2015 18:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article