rat CES 2013: Samsung T9000 Four-Door Refrigerator By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The built-in 10-inch tablet, the brain of the appliance, is fun to play with and comes packed with apps. If you're a neat freak, the on-board software can definitely help you keep your fridge organized. Full Article
rat Game|Life - New Xbox One - TV Integration: Exclusive WIRED Video By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 00:50:21 +0000 WIRED gets exclusive first-look at the new Xbox One and its ability to "snap" games, TV/cable, and even Skype. Watch as we demo the newly overhauled voice control, programming guide, and social media integration for the first time! Chat with friends while watching the big game! This is a special edition of Game|Life, to follow the series go to video.wired.com or subscribe to our channel at youtube.com/WIRED. Full Article
rat Angry Nerd - Doctor Who's Regeneration By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 Angry Nerd has a bone to pick with the latest incarnation of Doctor Who. Since when did the Doctor care more about emotional truths than interstellar engineering feats? Angry Nerd thinks this 900-year-old Gallifreyan could use a little more galaxy-saving know-how and a little less bow tie. Full Article
rat WIRED Live - Milk Refrigeration Systems for India's Off-Grid Communities By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:30:00 +0000 As the largest producer and consumer of milk in the world, India faces a serious problem when it comes to off-grid dairy farmers. In this World Economic Forum discussion, Promethean Power Systems co-founder Sam White describes his approach to ensuring that milk is properly refrigerated and not spoiled by bacteria. Full Article
rat Angry Nerd - The Big Bang Theory’s Shortcomings and Inaccurate Portrayal of Geek Culture By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:30:00 +0000 You'd think the Angry Nerd would be square in the targeting sights of The Big Bang Theory. You'd think he'd love the show. And yet…and yet…. Full Article
rat WIRED Live - Preparation & Recovery for Catastrophes By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Can you reduce an earthquake’s impact before it strikes? In this World Economic Forum discussion, Japan’s director of land and real property market, Satoru Nishikawa, explains how better planning for natural disasters can help us manage catastrophic risk, enabling quicker recovery times. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - 2014 Thiel Fellowship Documentary Series Teaser By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000 Watch a preview of our new documentary series, Teen Technorati, which follows 40 students under the age of 20 as they compete for a Thiel Fellowship. Created by investor Peter Thiel, the $2 million fund awards $100,000 to 20 winners who will have to drop out of school to further develop their individual medical, technology, and design-based projects. From team challenges to a lightning pitch in front of the judges, see who makes the cut as the next generation of young, innovative entrepreneurs. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Meet the 2014 Thiel Fellowship Finalists By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 10:30:00 +0000 20 winners. $100,000 each. The chance to bring an idea to life. We follow 40 student finalists as they compete for a coveted and controversial Thiel Fellowship. Their projects range from cancer research to new app technology, but there's just one catch if they win—they'll have to drop out of school. Meet the 2014 Thiel Fellowship finalists. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - The LEGO Challenge: Creative Problem-Solving By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In this episode of Teen Technorati, the 40 finalists are split up into teams and tasked with building a bridge made out of LEGO. Only one team emerges as the winner, but during the challenge the finalists’ leadership and problem-solving skills begin to surface. Plus, fellowship hopefuls Ishaan Gulrajani, Lucy Guo, Darby Schumacher, and Catherine Ray explain the concepts behind their individual Thiel projects. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Getting Over Stage Fright By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 10:30:00 +0000 With the two-minute lightning pitches fast approaching, the 40 Thiel Fellowship finalists are beginning to feel the pressure. In this episode, they partake in icebreaker and team-building games to help calm nerves and prep for their big onstage speeches. Also, finalists Ryan Orbuch, Thomas Hunt, and Jake Davidson tell us about their tech-and science-focused projects. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - The Two-Minute Lightning Pitch By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The big day is finally here and the finalists only have 2 minutes to convince judges that they should be one of 20 to receive a $100,000 Thiel Fellowship. As the students take the stage, see who stands out—and who comes up short—in the final lightning pitches. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Tensions Rising: Final Run-Throughs & Pitch Preparations By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It’s almost time for the lightning pitches, but as the pressure mounts can the Thiel Fellowship hopefuls keep their cool? In this episode, the finalists run through their strategies—and lack thereof—as they get ready to present to the judges. Plus, finalists Alexander Koren and Andrew Ninh explain their medical- and tech-based projects. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - The Thiel Fellowship Finalists Go One-on-One with the Mentors By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The lightning pitches are over, but the finalists continue to sweat in the mentor matches. Judges and industry head honchos meet with each of the 40 students to find out more about their projects. Can the fellowship finalists effectively articulate their concepts and business plans, or will the tough questions and high-pressure one-on-ones prove to be too much? Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - 20 Teens Win $100K: Announcing the 2014 Thiel Fellows By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The deliberations are over and the judges are ready to notify the 2014 Thiel Fellowship winners via Skype. Find out which 20 kids will have their lives changed forever as they win a $100,000 grant and drop out of school to pursue their dreams. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - The Thiel Fellowship Finalists Leave S.F. & Head Back to Reality By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 After a weekend of activities and final pitches, the 40 students get ready to pack up their things and head back to reality until the 20 fellowships are awarded. In this episode, the students reflect back on what they’ve learned over the past few days, and what they’ll do if chosen as a 2014 Thiel Fellow. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Get to Know 19-year-old Tech Whiz & 2014 Thiel Fellow Lucy Guo By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:38:10 +0000 She’s double-majoring in computer science and human-computer interaction at Carnegie Mellon. She also just won a $100,000 Thiel Fellowship to develop a platform for customizable education-based games. Get to know teen technorati Lucy Guo. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Meet Catherine Ray—A 2014 Thiel Fellow and Mathematics Wunderkind By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:59:41 +0000 Seventeen-year-old Catherine Ray just received a $100,000 Thiel Fellowship. Armed with a B.S. in computational physics, the mathematics whiz is planning to fix everything that’s wrong with wheelchairs. Get to know the teen technorati. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Say Hello to Rebecca Jolitz, the 19-year-old Thiel Fellow Who Wants to Disrupt the Satellite Industry By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 With degrees in mathematics and physics from U.C. Berkeley, 19-year-old Rebecca Jolitz is planning to revolutionize the satellite development industry. Get to know the 2014 Thiel Fellow and find out what first inspired her love of science. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Teens Move into One House to Pursue Their Dreams in Silicon Valley as the 2014 Thiel Fellows By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 As the 2014 Thiel Fellows prepare to move to San Francisco for the summer, the reality of the fellowship starts to sink in. Having to drop out of school, dealing with parental judgment—is it all really worth it to pursue their ideas and projects in Silicon Valley? Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Are You an Adult or a Kid? The Thiel Fellows Gear Up for Orientation … and Adulthood By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The fellows who’ve moved into the campus house start to settle in—all the while gearing up for orientation. In this episode, the teens hear advice from current and past fellows on the challenges they'll face, including how to make the most of their $100,000 grants. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Talking with Darby Schumacher, the 18-Year-Old Thiel Fellowship Finalist Who Wants to Prevent SIDS By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Eighteen-year-old Darby Schumacher is trying to create a safer and healthier world for newborns. The 2014 Thiel Fellowship finalist is working to develop an alert system that tracks vital signs in babies to help combat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The Tennessee native explains what prompted her to start the project and why she wants to become an entrepreneur. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - The Thiel Fellows Visit TechShop in SF & Gain Access to Innovative Equipment & Technology By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Back in San Francisco, fellows Shantanu Bala and Kaushik Tiwari visit the community workshop and prototyping studio TechShop. As they tour the space and check out equipment, Shantanu develops new ideas that he can apply to his project of building new computer interfaces that use a sense of touch to get information. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - The Thiel Fellows Get an Inside Look at Silicon Valley on a Field Trip to the Google Campus By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The Thiel fellows get a dose of Silicon Valley life as they visit Google’s collaborative workspace, The Garage. After a demo of Google Glass, the group gets hands-on with an innovation exercise to hone their creativity and team-building skills. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Brilliant Teens Shack Up in the Bay Area to Bring Their $100K Ideas to Life By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 A bunch of talented teens all under 20 years old move in together. Sounds like the plot of a new MTV show, but for the winners of the $100,000 Thiel Fellowship, it’s reality. In this episode of Teen Technorati, the fellows give us a tour of their San Francisco and Oakland apartments, where they’re working on their projects and bringing their ideas to life. Full Article
rat Angry Nerd - Why Andy Serkis is the Greatest Actor of His Generation By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 He's the maestro of motion capture performance. From Gollum in Lord of the Rings to Caesar in the new Planet of the Apes movies, Andy Serkis is the greatest actor you've never seen. So where is this man's Oscar? The Angry Nerd has words for the Academy—doesn't he, my Precious? Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - To Infinity & Beyond: The Fellows Visit NASA & Learn About the Future of Life on the Moon By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In this episode, Thiel fellow Rebecca Jolitz takes us on a tour of the NASA Ames Research Center, where she worked while attending UC Berkeley. The entire group also pays a visit to lunar transportation company Moon Express for lessons on space, technology, and how to turn the impossible into a reality. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - He's Only 17 Years Old, But He's Well On His Way to Curing Cancer By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:00:00 +0000 Seventeen-year-old Thomas Hunt isn't old enough to vote, but he's conducting research that may one day cure cancer. Get to know the Thiel Fellow, take a tour of the lab where he's working to help make history, and find out what inspired him to get involved in cancer research. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Genius Teens Unite at the Thiel Foundation's Under 20 Summit By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:00:00 +0000 It's time for the bi-annual Under 20 Summit, where past, present, and future Thiel Fellows connect with one another and meet with mentors. In this Season 2 finale, the winners of this year's Thiel Fellowship reflect on their progress thus far, and share their goals for the future. Full Article
rat Angry Nerd - Brett Ratner's Hercules & Pillaging Story Lines for Big-Budget CGI Films By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:20:00 +0000 Angry Nerd is hungry for some new material. Instead of force-feeding us cinematic souvlaki with CGI blowouts of Greek-inspired story lines, maybe it's time to look beyond the Peloponnesian lore. And no, Brett Ratner, we will not be entertained with your upcoming Hercules starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Meet the Teens Who Are About the Change the World By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 They each won $100,000 to change the world. Find out how the 2014 Thiel Fellows are planning to do it—all in under 60 seconds. Full Article
rat Teen Technorati - Teenage Wunderkinds Explain How They Got Into Cancer Research, Astrophysics & Product Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 What inspires a 17-year-old to go into cancer research or a 19-year-old to develop an obsession with astrophysics? Find out, as the 2014 Thiel Fellows explain how they first discovered their passions and why they've decided to turn them into careers. Full Article
rat Battle Damage - MacBook Air vs. Karate Kick of Death By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Apple’s MacBook Air is light and easy to transport, but can it withstand a blow from our stunt performer who holds a black belt in karate? YouTuber @Jackson challenged us to find out—see what happened. Full Article
rat WIRED by Design - Golden Rules for Successful Collaborations, From Star Hotel Designers By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Commune at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
rat Angry Nerd - 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 T.V. may be in a golden era, but that’s no excuse for you to skip out on the best movies of the year. Angry Nerd names the 10 most underrated movies of 2014, including “Only Lovers Left Alive,” “Snowpiercer,” “The Raid 2,” and “Edge of Tomorrow.” Full Article
rat Star Wars Lego Destruction - Star Wars Lego AT-ST Walker Gets Obliterated by Swinging Logs By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:00:00 +0000 See the chicken walker get demolished in slow-motion as we bring the Ewok log smash to life, using thousands of Lego pieces. Full Article
rat Star Wars Lego Destruction - Behind the Scenes: Star Wars Lego AT-ST Walker Gets Obliterated by Swinging Logs By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:00:00 +0000 It took 1,058 pieces of Lego and three hours of build time to create a replica of an Imperial AT-ST. Go behind the scenes to see how it all came together. Full Article
rat WIRED Lab - The NASA Illustrator Who Hides Sci-Fi Easter Eggs in Official Images of Space By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Visualization specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Robert Hurt, tells us how he balances scientific accuracy and creativity when creating stunning pieces of art that double as realistic depictions of space. Full Article
rat SB 100 - Football Strategy's Radical, Tech-Fueled Revolution Has Begun By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:30:00 +0000 All those pretty plays designed by Vince Lombardi, Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick, and executed to perfection by Bart Starr, Joe Montana and Tom Brady will, in the future, be digitized and optimized into an ideal gameplan. Full Article
rat Space Is Hard | The Gear of Exoplanet Exploration By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000 When humans touch down on an exoplanet they'll need some new tools—like NASA's prototype mining robot and the Z-2 suit made for Martian hiking trips. Full Article
rat 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
rat Rogue One: Celebration Behind the Scenes By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:14:04 +0000 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story behind the scenes sizzle reel shown at Celebration 2016. Full Article
rat Step Inside Boeing’s Elaborate New 737 Test Plane By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Boeing is putting its newest plane, the 737 MAX, through a grueling series of test flights. Onboard, instead of seats and a meal service, a team of engineers captures data on its performance, and eats snacks from a cooler. Full Article
rat Immigration in America Isn’t What the Politicians Tell You By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2016 21:41:38 +0000 Politicians make a lot of wild claims about undocumented immigrants in the United States. Our advice? Take a deep breath and have a look at what the numbers tell you. Full Article
rat This Robot Smokes Cigarettes So Rats Don't Have To By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University have built a robot that can smoke cigarettes just like a human to better understand lung diseases. You're welcome, smoking lab rats. Full Article
rat Why Banning Kratom May Make the Opioid Epidemic Even Worse By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:00:00 +0000 In August the DEA announced plans to ban Kratom, a herbal substance used to treat pain, anxiety and in some cases opioid addiction. A group of tenacious users got the agency to back down and extend public comment until December 1st. Now a tough decision lies before the DEA. Full Article
rat Scientists Create a Light-Guided Robotic Stingray Using Rat Parts By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000 A team of scientists at Harvard created an artificial stingray out of rat parts, which can be remote-controlled around a tank using light beams as part of the team's ongoing research on how to make artificial organs. Full Article
rat Science of Teams: How NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Used Teamwork to Reach Saturn By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000 NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory uses teamwork every day to accomplish incredible scientific feats. Full Article
rat WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Jennifer Lawrence & Chris Pratt Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:27:00 +0000 "Passengers" stars Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves. Full Article
rat How Trump's Immigration Crackdown Will Hurt Silicon Valley By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:04:07 +0000 Immigrants founded half of the billion dollar startups in the US. Now many worry that Trump's current travel ban and any future restrictions to work visas could hamper growth in Silicon Valley. Full Article
rat Robot Queen Simone Giertz Tours Her Mad Laboratory By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:00:00 +0000 Swedish robotics enthusiast Simone Giertz is known for her inventive contraptions that may or may not work as intended. Simone takes us through her workshop and gives an extended look at some of her most outlandish machines. Full Article