y Tech Support - Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:50:00 +0000 Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer even more science questions. How does the internet work? What's the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and an asteroid? Does anyone really know how gravity works? Is water wet? Bill answers all these questions and more! Full Article
y Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Common Space Myths By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about space. ONE STRANGE ROCK airs Mondays at 10/9c on National Geographic. Full Article
y Snap Spectacles: Are They the Face Camera We’ve Been Waiting For? By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000 You have to give Snap credit for giving hardware another try. Its first attempt, the face-camera called Spectacles, fell short of spectacular. But they're back with a new version. The yellow rings around the lenses are gone (the company decided the LED lights were enough of an indication that users are recording video). The new model is more expensive ($150) but it's water-resistant, comes in new colors, and has enhanced imaging capabilities. Full Article
y To Make Better Robots, You Gotta Crash Tiny Drones Into People First By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Welcome to the wild world of human-robot interaction, the quest to get humans and robots collaborating without hurting each other. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Terry Crews Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Terry Crews takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Catch Terry Crews as Bedlam this Friday, May 18th in Deadpool 2 and make sure to catch the season finale of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” on Sunday, May 20th Full Article
y Neuroscientist Explains the Laurel vs. Yanny Phenomenon By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 02:04:00 +0000 The Laurel vs. Yanny debate is taking the internet by storm. WIRED's Louise Matsakis speaks with Tyler Perrachione, PhD, about why certain people hear Laurel when playing the now-infamous audio clip and others hear Yanny. Full Article
y Why Juggling 15 Balls Is Almost Impossible By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000 The world's best numbers juggler can throw and catch 14 balls. Once. Has he reached juggling's limit? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez looks into the physics and physicality of extreme juggling. Full Article
y A Day in the Life of a Tech Influencer By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 13:54:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Perry Ellis. Rodney Williams is the co-founder and CEO of LISNR, an advanced, near-ultrasonic data transmission technology that enables communication between devices - all you need is a microphone or speaker. Rodney, who was born partially deaf, used his hearing disadvantage to identify a communication issue with phones early on and build this new sound technology. Full Article
y The Taxidermy Bird That Scientists Turned Into a Robot By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Meet Fembot, the robotic bird that goes undercover to observe sage grouse mating behavior. Full Article
y Tech Support - Best of Tech Support: Bill Nye, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and More Answer Science Questions from Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Bill Nye, James Cameron, Ken Jeong, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and neuroscientist Anil Seth answer the most interesting science questions from Twitter. Do your guts float in space? Do aliens exist? Can you punch specific memories out of your brain? What exactly is a tractor beam? If humans evolved from monkeys, why are there still monkeys? Full Article
y Obsessed - Melody Yang Makes Bubbles That Billow, Bend and Break Records By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Melody Yang and her family hold numerous world records for their bubbles. She shows us how she makes some of the fun creations from their stage performance, the Gazillion Bubble Show. Full Article
y Why Scoring an "Olimpico" Goal in Soccer is Almost Impossible By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000 The "gol olimpico" or "Olympic goal" – an unassisted corner kick bent into goal – is one of the rarest in soccer. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez straps on his shin-guards to explore the shot's perfect mix of soccer science and skill. Full Article
y How Technology Helped a Writer Come Out as Dyslexic By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Writer Lisa Shapiro describes life with dyslexia, and seeks out new technologies that help her understand and overcome the condition. Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Dinosaur In 'Jurassic Park' Series Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:49:00 +0000 Dr. Nathan Smith, associate curator in the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, talks about every dinosaur that appears in the Jurassic Park films. Full Article
y Order Up! The Burger Bot Is (Almost) Ready for Business By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000 It slices tomatoes, it grinds meat, it even cooks a burger! A restaurant in San Francisco is using a robot to make its burgers. Is this the future of the food industry? Full Article
y Quantum Computing Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED has challenged IBM's Dr. Talia Gershon (Senior Manager, Quantum Research) to explain quantum computing to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and a professional. Full Article
y Reality+ By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 In a near future, the brain chip 'Reality+' acts on your sensory perceptions and allows you to see yourself with the perfect physique you've always dreamed of. All the people equipped with the chip can see your new appearance and you can see theirs, but the chip can only be activated for 12 hours a day... Full Article
y Biobots: Snakebot, Batbot, and More Fantastical Machines Inspired by Nature By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Nature knows what it’s doing, and roboticists are more than happy to steal evolution’s ideas to make a plethora of curious and clever machines. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - 'Sorry to Bother You' Cast Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 'Sorry to Bother You' stars Armie Hammer, Steven Yeun, and Jermaine Fowler take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Full Article
y The Entire History of World of Warcraft By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Blizzard's Ion Hazzikostas, Patrick Magruder and Jimmy Lo tell the entire history of World of Warcraft. From the game's launch date, until it's newest expansion (Battle for Azeroth), Blizzard chronicles every aspect of the legendary MMO's journey. Featuring: Ion Hazzikostas - Game Director, World of Warcraft Patrick Magruder - Lead Gameplay Engineer, World of Warcraft Jimmy Lo - Visual Development Supervisor, World of Warcraft Full Article
y Pyrotechnics Pro Explains the Art of Those Massive Fireworks Shows By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 Ever wonder how those massive fireworks spectacles get off the ground? From black powder to barium, music to mortars, pyrotechnics pro Jim Souza, whose company puts on the Macy's 4th of July Show in New York, explains the year-long process behind putting on a major performance. Full Article
y Legal Win Opens Pandora’s Box for DIY Weapons By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:31:00 +0000 Defense Distributed, the anarchist gun group known for its 3D printed and milled "ghost guns," has settled a case with the federal government allowing it to upload technical data on nearly any commercially available firearm. Full Article
y Astronomer Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 WIRED has challenged NASA's Varoujan Gorjian (Research Astronomer, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab) to explain black holes to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert. Full Article
y How Tom Cruise Learned to Fly His Own Helicopter Stunt for Mission: Impossible - Fallout By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Tom Cruise is famous for doing his own stunts, and he's back in Mission: Impossible - Fallout with what might just be the most dangerous one yet--spinning a helicopter around while diving down over a waterfall. Cruise learned to fly at Airbus's base in Texas -- so WIRED's Jack Stewart went to find out what it takes. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Ewan McGregor & Hayley Atwell Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000 "Christopher Robin" stars Ewan McGregor and Hayley Atwell answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Who does Ewan McGregor look like? How old is Hayley Atwell? Do Ewan and Hayley both sing musicals in the shower? Watch to find out! Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Liza Koshy Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Liza Koshy takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Did Liza Koshy get tattoos? Is Liza Koshy vegan? How does Liza do her eyebrows? Everything you ever wanted to know about Liza Koshy is answered right here! Maybe! You can catch Liza now in all eight episodes of her new original scripted comedy 'Liza On Demand' on YouTube Premium and as the host of 'Double Dare' on Nickelodeon! Full Article
y Tech Support - PlayerUnknown Answers PUBG Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Brendan Greene (aka PlayerUnknown), creative director of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about PUBG. Why do vehicles seem to weigh so little? Is PUBG coming to PS4? Will the Xbox One get fixed? Will the game include hit indicators? Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - 'Dog Days' Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000 "Dog Days" stars Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Eva Longoria and Adam Pally answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What kind of dog does Nina Dobrev have? Does Eva Longoria speak Spanish? Is Vanessa Hudgens vegan? What rhymes with Adam?? Full Article
y Hacking Police Body Cameras By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000 Security researcher Josh Mitchell has found numerous law enforcement body cameras are vulnerable to a wide range of attacks including live streaming from the device, wirelessly tampering with and even deleting video files. Read the full story at WIRED.com https://www.wired.com/story/police-body-camera-vulnerabilities/ Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Hero in 'Avengers: Infinity War' By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:30:00 +0000 The Russo brothers, directors of 'Avengers: Infinity War,' break down every single hero that appears in the movie. Anthony and Joe go through all the heroes in 'Infinity War' and talk about every character's role in the film, as well as their backstories. 'Avengers: Infinity War' is now available on Digital and Blu-ray! Full Article
y Elon Musk’s Boring Company Plans to Dig a Tunnel to Dodger Stadium By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:00:00 +0000 The proposed 3.6-mile route would take fans from the metro to the parking lot, saving them from hellish LA traffic. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Mark Wahlberg, Ronda Rousey and Lauren Cohan Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000 'Mile 22' stars Mark Wahlberg, Ronda Rousey and Lauren Cohan answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What's Mark Wahlberg's diet? Does Ronda Rousey have a nickname? Does Lauren Cohan have tattoos? Watch the cast answer all these and more! Full Article
y How Apple's iPhones Change the Smartphone Market Every Year By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +0000 The launch of Apple’s iPhone X brought face recognition, animoji, and the notch into the mainstream. Full Article
y Tech Support - Liza Koshy, Markiplier, Rhett & Link, and Hannah Hart Answer YouTube Creator Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:58:00 +0000 Liza Koshy, Markiplier, Rhett & Link, and Hannah Hart use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about YouTube content creation. Hannah Hart is the host of hit podcast "Hannahlyze This,” the self-help podcast that just can’t help itself. The podcast tackles candid conversations about mental health, as well as lighthearted takes on new self-help “fads” like rage rooms and suspension chambers. Full Article
y How Bitdefender Box 2 Can Protect Your Devices from Hackers | Wired Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:54:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bitdefender BOX | Security Researcher Samy Kamkar investigates different techniques hackers can use to steal your private information through an unsecure device and what you can do to protect yourself. Full Article
y How Bitdefender Box 2 Can Secure Your Home Network from Hackers | Wired Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:54:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bitdefender BOX In this episode, Security Researcher Samy Kamkar explores how to safeguard your home from cyber-attacks through unsuspecting internet connected devices such as a baby monitor. Full Article
y Why is it so Hard to Design a Better Golf Ball? | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Callaway. How is a Nobel Prize winning material changing the paradigms of golf ball design? Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Anna Kendrick & Blake Lively Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is Anna Kendrick scrappy? Is Blake Lively on LinkedIn? Does Anna Kendrick actually sing? A SIMPLE FAVOR, in theaters September 14, 2018. Full Article
y Apple Launch: New iPhones, Cameras and Everything Else You Need to Know By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:29:00 +0000 Highlights from the Apple Launch Event: three new phones (the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone Xr), a new watch (the Series 4), a new chip (A12 bionic), and new camera features. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Paul McCartney Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:00:00 +0000 Sir Paul McCartney takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Why is Paul McCartney's nickname "Macca"? Why did Paul write "Let It Be"? Did the Beatles play at Woodstock? Paul answers all these questions, and more! Paul's album "Egypt Station" is out now! Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Keegan-Michael Key & Olivia Munn Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:00:00 +0000 "The Predator" stars Keegan-Michael Key and Olivia Munn take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What nationality is Keegan-Michael Key? What's Olivia Munn's workout routine? Is Keegan-Michael Key related to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? The Predator releases September 14, 2018 Full Article
y Segway e-Skates: The Most Dangerous Object in the Office By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 In honor of WIRED's 25th Anniversary, we're bringing back an old favorite series -- The Most Dangerous Object in the Office. And in this special one-off, WIRED's Arielle Pardes tries on Segway's Drift W1 e-Skates. Full Article
y iPhone XS & XS Max Review: Do You Need to Upgrade? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 WIRED's Lauren Goode reviews the latest iPhone models -- the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max -- and tests the battery life, camera and video capabilities. CORRECTION, Sept. 19, 5:05 PM EST: The video above misstated the water rating for the iPhone XS and XS Max. While the IP68 standard states that devices must be waterproof to more than 1 meter, Apple's new phones are waterproof up to 2 meters for up to 30 minutes." Full Article
y Exclusive: "Crazy Rich Asians" Director Jon M. Chu's iPhone XS Movie, "Somewhere" By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:48:00 +0000 Jon M. Chu, director of Crazy Rich Asians, made this short film exclusively for WIRED using the new Apple iPhone XS Max. Chu shot and edited the film himself, shooting handheld in available light and using only the native camera app and default stabilizer, without any additional crew or equipment. "Somewhere" Shot on the iPhone XS Max No filters, no color correction. Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Jon M. Chu Starring: Luigi Rosado Full Article
y Out of Office with Brent Rose - GoPro Hero7 Black vs. Hero6 vs. Sony X3000 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000 Tech Writer Brent Rose reviews the new GoPro Hero7 Black for WIRED, testing it against the Hero6 Black and the SONY X3000, and reviewing its "hypersmooth" image stabilization, audio capture, timelapse, SuperPhoto stills and more. Read more at WIRED.com: https://www.wired.com/review/gopro-hero7-black-2018 Full Article
y Why It's Almost Impossible to Jump Higher Than 50 Inches By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000 The standing vertical jump is an important measure of an athlete's explosive power and a critical test in the NFL Combine. So who jumps the highest? And what's the limit? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez jumps in to examine the physics and physicality of maximum leaping ability. Full Article
y Taking on Amazon, Google & Silicon Valley: EU Competition Chief Talks Tech with WIRED's Nicholas Thompson By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:02:00 +0000 WIRED Editor in Chief Nicholas Thompson discusses the regulation of tech companies and their products with European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Kevin Hart & Tiffany Haddish Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 19:00:00 +0000 "Night School" stars Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Did Kevin Hart go to Temple University? Is Tiffany Haddish's hair real? Why is Kevin Hart everywhere?? Full Article
y Obsessed - How Joseph's Machines Builds Crazy Contraptions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Joseph Herscher builds wildly fun Rube Goldberg-style machines to make his life easier. Sort of. Here's how he built a new contraption to feed him his lunch. Full Article
y How Humans Get Hacked: Yuval Noah Harari & Tristan Harris Talk with WIRED By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Yuval Noah Harari, historian and best-selling author of Sapiens, Homo Deus and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and Tristan Harris, co-founder and executive director of the Center for Humane Technology, speak with WIRED Editor in Chief Nicholas Thompson. Full Article