y Data Attack - Do You Have a Normal Sex Life? By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000 The average person will kiss 21.5 people in their lifetime. And while guys lose their virginities at 16.8 years old, women will hold out a little longer until 17.2 years old. Find out how you stack up between the sheets as we run through the stats of an average sex life, as told with sex dolls. Full Article
y This Room-Size VR Game Makes You Into an Actual Action Hero By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:00:00 +0000 Thanks to "room-scale" VR, full-body gaming is coming. WIRED's Peter Rubin tries out "Raw Data," a first-person shooter that turns players into jumping, shooting, crouching, katana-slicing action heroes. Your living room will never be the same again. Full Article
y Forget Filters - 19th Century Tintype Photography Still Rules By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:00:00 +0000 Filters are fun and yes, quick. But as an Oakland tintype portrait photographer proves filters can't come close to the original craft developed in the mid 1800's. It'll cost you around $60 to get your portrait done, that's a bit more than a filter pack, but so worth it. Full Article
y Wow! Haha! Angry! Facebook Finally Has Emoji Reactions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:13:12 +0000 Facebook just expanded the “Like” button with a feature it calls Reactions---six animated emoji the company hopes will let users to respond with more emotional nuance to the posts in their news feeds. Full Article
y How to Keep Your iPhone’s Security Countermeasure From Obliterating Your Data By www.wired.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Feb 2016 19:44:03 +0000 One of the iPhone’s hallmark security features could leave you locked out if you forget your password too many times. Here’s how to keep your data saved, in case you can't always trust your short-term memory. Full Article
y WIRED Lab - Why the Human Body Isn’t Ready to go to Mars…Yet By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Technologically we may be close to sending astronauts to Mars, but is the human body ready for it? Dr. Camille Alleyne from the International Space Station Program describes how the six to eight month trip to Mars could cause vision impairment, muscle atrophy, and bone density loss, and she explains how scientists plan to counteract those issues. Full Article
y Behind the Scenes of ‘My Mother’s Wing’ By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:33:15 +0000 Go behind the scenes of the virtual reality film “My Mother’s Wing” with United Nations senior advisor and filmmaker Gabo Arora and his crew. Full Article
y Gerard Butler Answers Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Gerard Butler By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 No, he’s not Irish. Yes, he’s still alive. And no, he’s not engaged. “London Has Fallen” star Gerard Butler answers questions to the most common searches about him on the Internet. Full Article
y The Avegant Glyph is a Movie Theater on Your Face By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:00:00 +0000 Avegant's Glyph is a personal movie theater, a screen only you can say that you can use to watch movies, play video games, and anything else you want. Just don't expect people not to stare. Full Article
y Angela Bassett Answers Your Pressing Google Questions About Angela Bassett By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 “London Has Fallen” actress Angela Bassett is still alive, thank you very much. The Oscar-nominated actress answers the most googled questions about herself, including whether she’s a vegan and if she starred in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video—(hint: No.) Full Article
y 5-Year-Olds Ask an Astronaut What It’s Like to Be in Outer Space By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Why don’t space shuttles float away? How do you know when to go to sleep? Astronaut Kjell Lindgren answers questions about life in space from a few intrepid kindergartners. Full Article
y Boeing's Self-Cleaning Bathroom Would Nuke Germs with UV Rays By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:00:00 +0000 The plane maker has a prototype bathroom that uses ultraviolet light to zap 99.99 percent of germs in just three seconds. Full Article
y Behind the Scenes: MythBusters' Final Stunt Plows Through 14 Years of Epic Science By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000 A look behind the scenes of the final stunt of the final Mythbusters show. Thanks for all the cool science nerdery, guys! Full Article
y Wired Movie Review | Whiskey Tango Foxtrot By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:00:00 +0000 It might seem like a blunder to try to wring comedy out of a very serious conflict, but in Tina Fey's new movie, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, she walks the line between humor and heart expertly. The film isn’t the whole picture of the war in Afghanistan, but what it does show, it shows in very sharp focus. Full Article
y Out of Office with Brent Rose - Watch Brent Rose Epically Fail NASA’s Astronaut Test By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 In light of the current open application for new astronauts, Brent Rose heads out to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, to meet with real astronauts and try out real training facilities–let's see if he has what it takes to make it to space. Full Article
y Everything We Know About MH370 in 170 Seconds By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Two years ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared somewhere over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board. What then grew into humanity's largest, most expensive search operation has also been among its most frustrating and beguiling. Full Article
y App Pack | Don’t You Dare Vacation Without These Must-Have Apps By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Mar 2016 12:00:00 +0000 Got a vacation coming up this spring? WIRED has all the best apps you'll need for a fuss-free trip. Full Article
y Absurd Creatures | The Tarsier Leaps Like a Superhero, Looks Like Yoda By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Meet the tarsier, the wide-eyed staring contest champ of the animal world. Its eyes have evolved to be so enormous, it can’t even move them in its head. Which means you can say whatever you want to a tarsier and it can’t roll its eyes at you. Full Article
y WIRED Lab - Top Gun for Astronauts: The Legendary T-38 Jet By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Two NASA astronauts take us on a tour of the T-38 plane, which can fly faster than the speed of sound and has been used to train astronauts since 1961. Full Article
y App Pack | All You Need for a Festive St. Patrick's Day By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 St. Paddy’s Day gives anyone a great excuse to wear green and go drink beer. These apps are just the thing you need to celebrate the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Full Article
y Data Attack - Are You Addicted To Your Phone? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 On a typical day, the average person checks their phone 85 times. In total, we spend about 5 hours on our phones each day. Here we explore the fine line between normal phone use and device addiction. Full Article
y Inside the Factory Where Acura Builds the NSX Supercar By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Acura's NSX hybrid supercar is capable of a blistering 191 mph but to make a car this fast, you have to build it slowly and precisely. Full Article
y Everything We’re Pretty Sure Has Happened in Divergent So Far By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:00:00 +0000 Not only have we never seen the Divergent movies, but no one we know has, either. (Seriously—we asked everyone!) So instead, we watched all the trailers we could, and made our best guesses as to what actually happens in these things. Full Article
y WIRED by Design - Writer and Director Jeff Nichols on Finding a Point of View By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:00:00 +0000 Jeff Nichols at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
y Here's Everything Apple Announced By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:34:13 +0000 One of Apple's shortest events was all about the small things. Here is everything you need to know about what went down in Cupertino. Full Article
y Apple's iPad Pro May Be Smaller, But It's Packed With Power By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 01:35:39 +0000 "Big things getting smaller" was the overarching theme for Apple's latest announcements. The company just launched a 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro. Full Article
y Why You Should Upgrade to iOS 9.3 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Beyond fixing flaws, the new iOS 9.3 has some neat features you’ll want to get your paws on ASAP. Full Article
y 'Silicon Valley' Cast Explains What Real Startups Do (NSFW) By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Mozido? Nutanix? We gave the Silicon Valley cast the names of real startups and asked them to guess what they do. This is NSFW, so put those headphones on. Full Article
y Silicon Valley Mourns Andy Grove, a Titan of Tech By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 20:30:20 +0000 Grove is routinely mentioned as part of the same pantheon that includes Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Steve Jobs. And with good reason. Full Article
y Absurd Creatures | The Pygmy Seahorse Is Pretty Much the Where’s Waldo of the Sea By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:30:00 +0000 The pygmy seahorse is cute, that much is clear. It’s got amazing camo. Also clear. But the big mystery: How on Earth it changes to so perfectly match its surroundings. Full Article
y Everything You Missed at Silicon Valley Comic Con By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:27:32 +0000 For the first time ever Silicon Valley hosted its very own Comic Con. It didn't quite measure up to the San Diego incarnation that dominates entertainment headlines every year, but it shows promise. Full Article
y Out of Office with Brent Rose - Is Vaping Really Healthier than Smoking? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Vaping is smoking's hottest new trend--just ask Leonardo DiCarpio who was caught puffing on one at the Golden Globes. The industry claims this is a safe alternative to cigarettes, but how much do we really know about the health effects of vaping? From The Vape Shop to USC's Health and Science campus, Brent Rose explores this new trend and searches for answers. Full Article
y Review: Apple’s iPhone SE Is a Small Victory By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:30:00 +0000 Not everyone loves big phones. In fact Apple sold 30 million 4-inch iPhones in 2015. Now you can buy that small phone without having to sacrifice on performance. The iPhoneSE is small, much more affordable and packed with power. Full Article
y The iPad Pro: Apple’s Most Powerful Tablet in a Smaller Body By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:15:00 +0000 Apple wants you to replace your old iPad, and your old laptop, with a new iPad Pro. With a keyboard case, the new Pencil, and all the features from Apple’s largest tablet, could the 9.7-inch Pro be your next computer? Full Article
y Absurd Creatures | The Fennec Fox and Its Giant Ears Are Too Cute to Possibly Exist By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:30:00 +0000 The Fennec fox is the smallest, and arguably the cutest, fox on earth. Its enormous ears make it look like a cartoon character and help it hear prey and keep cool. Full Article
y App Pack | 5 DIY Apps for Mastering Your Weekend Projects By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Doing some home improvement, but you're hoping to avoid a trip to urgent care? These apps will help you with those DIY projects. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Melissa McCarthy & Kristen Bell Answer The Web’s Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 At The Boss junket, Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Bell answer a Google Autocomplete interview together. Full Article
y An Inhabitable 'Bouncy Castle' is Headed Into Space By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:00:00 +0000 On April 8, SpaceX will launch an inflatable, inhabitable bouncy castle to the International Space Station and it may be the start of the first hotel chain in Space. Full Article
y Forget Apple vs. the FBI: WhatsApp Just Switched on Encryption for a Billion People By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:00:00 +0000 WhatsApp just made the scope of the Apple-FBI encryption battle look kinda small. WIRED's senior staff writer, Cade Metz, breaks down exactly why this is a big deal. Full Article
y App Pack | Meditation Apps to Help You Stay Sane By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Load up your devices with these mediation, mindfulness, and relaxation apps. Hopefully, they’ll help you find some inner peace. Namaste! Full Article
y Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:32:29 +0000 Trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Full Article
y Meet the Itsy-Bitsy Spider With a Bear Trap for a Mouth By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000 Trap-jaw spiders may be tiny but their unusual jaws pack a serious and lightning fast punch. Researchers using high-speed cameras recently discovered how speedy and lethal the spiders' bite can be. Full Article
y Learning the Art of Sound Effects Is Weirder Than You Might Think By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 WIRED senior editor Peter Rubin learns the Foley ropes at Lucasfilm's new state-of-the-art sound lab. Full Article
y Absurd Creatures | This Fly Is So Horrifying We Had to Put Cute Baby Goats in This Video By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:30:00 +0000 Fair warning. This video is about the botfly's horrific larvae, which grow and feed in human flesh. Don't say we didn't warn you. Full Article
y Moog’s DIY Kit Is a Fantastic Crash Course for Synth Noobs By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 The Werkstatt-01 from Moog Music is a synthesizer you build yourself. It's also a valuable tool for learning how these mystical analog machines work. It'll cost you around $200. Full Article
y Canon's Spendy New Movie Camera Can Truly See in the Dark By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Canon's new ME20F-SH has bananas low-light capabilities. We shot some footage to show off its see-in-the-dark skills but be warned it'll cost you over $20K. Full Article
y Data Attack - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Star Wars' BB-8 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Here is everything you ever wanted to know about Star Wars' latest beloved droid. BB-8 goes to LAX to greet his very own BB-8 ANA Jet. ANA Star Wars plane: http://ana-sw.com/ Full Article
y App Pack | These Apps Will Make You a Better Human (Environmentally Speaking) By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 You’re worried about your impact on the environment. Maybe you just want to recycle more, or eat greener. Well, good on you. These handy apps can help. Full Article
y How to Get Out of the Worst Traps in Movie History - NSFW By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Green Room director Jeremy Saulnier and actor Anton Yelchin play a game with WIRED. We asked them how they’d get out of trapped situations depicted in other films. It gets pretty crude, so this is NSFW. Full Article
y Absurd Creatures| The Nudibranch Says, ‘Hey, I’m Super Colorful. So No Touchy' By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Look at the nudibranch. Beautiful, right? That's its way of saying it will mess you up. You see, the nudibranch packs a punch–in a very unusual way Full Article