ed Each and Every - Every Star Trek: Picard Easter Egg Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:02:00 +0000 Star Trek: Picard's Michael Chabon and Akiva Goldsman reveal some of the show's greatest secrets and easter eggs. Akiva and Michael break down the return of the Captain Picard Day sign, the numerous references to The Gorn, and the newest implementation of Vasquez Rocks. You can watch Star Trek: Picard on CBS All Access. Full Article
ed Data Security vs. Privacy: Can You Have Both? | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with ExtraHop | Data is the most valuable enterprise asset. Encryption keeps it secure but can hide malicious traffic from security teams. With personal data and corporate reputations at stake, security experts Jesse Rothstein (ExtraHop) and Mikko Hyppönen (F-Secure) spoke with WIRED's Digital Director Brian Barrett to answer the key question: how can enterprise security and data privacy co-exist? Full Article
ed Each and Every - Every C-3PO Costume Explained By Anthony Daniels By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Anthony Daniels, who most famously portrays C-3PO in the Star Wars series of films, sits down with WIRED to discuss, in detail, the variety of costumes he has worn while filming Star Wars. Anthony explains just how he was able to fit into the costume and what his thoughts were when he first saw Ralph McQuarrie's designs. Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker is now available on Blu-Ray and Digital Download. Full Article
ed Obsessed - How This Guy Stacks Playing Cards Impossibly High By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +0000 Have you ever played a card game then decided to see how high you could stack the cards? Bryan Berg has made card stacking an art form. He holds numerous Guinness World Records (so many he's lost count), and keeps upping the ante on the difficulty. Stacking a house of cards on a running dryer? Why not! Full Article
ed Each and Every - Every Dog Breed Explained (Part 1) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:50:00 +0000 Gail Miller Bisher, best known as the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club, sits down with WIRED to talk about every single dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. Gail goes over the seven major groups of dogs (hound, toy, sporting, non-sporting, herding, working, and terrier) and what makes each and every dog breed so special and unique. Full Article
ed Everything You Need to Know About Wearing Masks By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:54:00 +0000 There's a lot of conflicting information when it comes to wearing masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Seema Yasmin explains everything we need to know about wearing masks. Should we be wearing masks? What kinds of masks should we wear? Can we make our own? Full Article
ed Why Captive Tigers Can’t Be Reintroduced to the Wild By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +0000 Netflix's "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" has opened up the world's eyes to big cat ownership in America. Outside all the headlines-generating drama, the documentary casts some light onto the big cat black market. Dr. John Goodrich, Chief Scientist and Tiger Program Director for Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, sits down with WIRED to talk about these concerns. Can these captive animals ever be reintroduced into the wild? Full Article
ed Obsessed - How This Artist Makes Magnetic Fluid Sculptures By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Ferrofluid is a liquid with nano-sized iron particles that was developed by NASA in the 1960s. Artist Eric Mesplé has been experimenting with this magnetic liquid in his art for the past dozen years, and the results are mesmerizing. Full Article
ed Each and Every - Every Dog Breed Explained (Part 2) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Gail Miller Bisher, best known as the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club, is back to talk about every single dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. Gail goes over the seven major groups of dogs (hound, toy, sporting, non-sporting, herding, working, and terrier) and what makes each and every dog breed so special and unique. Full Article
ed Absurd Planet: WIRED’s Absurd Creatures Series Gets New Life on Netflix By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +0000 What began as the Absurd Creature of the Week column, and became the Absurd Creatures web video series, is now Absurd Planet, only on Netflix. Full Article
ed When will we get a coronavirus vaccine? | WIRED Explains By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:41:37 +0000 We need a coronavirus vaccine to beat the pandemic, but that's a problem. Why? Because making a Covid-19 vaccine that works (and is safe) will take a long time. Even the most hopeful estimates suggest it could take a year, but some believe we may have to wait until the end of 2021 to have a working cure, and that's before we tackle the problem of immunising the whole world. In this video we explore the challenges facing those looking to create a coronavirus vaccine, how human trials work and explain why developing a cure for coronavirus will take such a long time. This video was produced as part of Digital Society, a publishing partnership between WIRED and Vontobel where all content is editorially independent. Visit Vontobel Impact for more stories on how technology is shaping the future of society: https://www.vontobel.com/en-int/about-vontobel/impact/ Credits: Animation by RUN ZËBRA RUN http://runzebra.run/ Scientific animation by Microverse Studios https://www.microversestudios.com/ Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Jamie Dornan & Shailene Woodley Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2020 18:57:00 +0000 "Endings, Beginnings" stars Jamie Dornan and Shailene Woodley take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Does Jamie Dornan have an accent? Why was Shailene Woodley arrested? What was Jamie's first film role? Why does Shailene act in so many romance movies? Jamie and Shailene answer all these questions and much more! "Endings, Beginnings" is now available on demand. Full Article
ed Kickstart Your Business Automate it! | BRANDED CONTENT By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Courtesy of LEGO® Education | One of the many lessons from LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, Automate It! challenges students to create and program an automated helper that can identify and ship the correct package based on color. Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Ellie Kemper Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Ellie Kemper answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. How did Ellie Kemper get famous? What did Ellie study at Princeton? What's her natural hair color? Does she play field hockey? Ellie Kemper answers all these questions and much, much more! Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend is streaming on Netflix now. Ellie's book "My Squirrel Days" is available now https://www.amazon.com/My-Squirrel-Days-Ellie-Kemper/dp/1501163345 Full Article
ed Each and Every - Every Hidden Reference to Future Pixar Movies Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2020 14:22:00 +0000 Plenty of films and movie franchises hide easter eggs, but Pixar takes it to another level. Pixar's Jonas Rivera reveals all of the secret references to Pixar movies hidden throughout their films. The twist is that all of these references were teasing Pixar movies that weren't even out yet. Since a Pixar movie can take upwards of 6 years to complete, there's plenty of crossover between productions. This creates the perfect opportunity for the studio to leave references in each of their films. Full Article
ed Obsessed - How This Guy Paddles Kayaks Over Massive Waterfalls By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2020 16:42:00 +0000 Lots of people like kayaking, and some even enjoy white water, but Rafael Ortiz takes it to another level. Rafael is obsessed with kayaking over massively steep waterfalls. Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Joe Biden Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000 Former Vice President Joe Biden answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Was Joe Biden an actor? Can Joe Biden play sports? What's Joe's immigration policy? What's his plan for improving the economy? What's his view on education? Joe answers all these questions and much more! Former Vice President Joe Biden is running for President. To learn more about his campaign, visit: http://www.JoeBiden.com Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Ricky Gervais Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2020 16:30:00 +0000 Ricky Gervais answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How does Ricky Gervais pronounce his name? Is Ricky a US citizen? Why did Ricky Gervais roast Hollywood? Is he wealthy? Is he related to David Bowie? Ricky answers all these questions and much more! Season 2 of “Afterlife” is streaming now on Netflix Full Article
ed Each and Every - Every Batmobile From Movies & TV Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000 The Batmobile is arguably the most iconic vehicle in the history of entertainment. Batman historian Glen Weldon takes a look at every Batmobile that's appeared on television and the silver screen. Glen gets into Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher's takes on the vehicles, why Christopher Nolan transitioned from the Batmobile to the Tumbler, and why the 1966 Batmobile remains so iconic even to this day. Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Alicia Keys Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Alicia Keys answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Who is Alicia Keys married to? Who was Alicia's piano teacher? What band was she in? What is the song "Un-Thinkable" about? Alicia answers all these questions and more! Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Tony Hawk Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Legendary pro skater Tony Hawk answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Can Tony Hawk still do a 900? Does Tony Hawk surf? Which Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game is the best? Can Tony skate street? Tony answers all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
ed What If... We defunded the police? | What If By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:45:31 +0000 While “defund the police” makes for a catchy slogan, the logic behind it is nuanced. Although the slogan was popularised by the George Floyd protests in the US, theorists in the UK have been discussing whether we should reallocate police funds for decades. We spoke to Dr Adam Elliott-Cooper, who says that by reinvesting in youth services, education and training we could eventually get to a point where we don't need the police at all. Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Russell Crowe Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'Unhinged' star Russell Crowe answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. What is Russell Crowe doing right now? How old was Russell when he made 'Gladiator'? What band was Russell in? What color are his eyes? What did he win an Oscar for? Russell answers all these questions and more! 'Unhinged' releases July 10 Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Kevin Bacon Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'You Should Have Left' star Kevin Bacon answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is Kevin Bacon a good dancer? Why isn't Kevin in 'Tremors 2'? Is he Canadian? Does he do his own stunts? Does he play in a band? Kevin answers all of these questions and much, much more! YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT is out on VOD now. Full Article
ed This hack will help you memorise almost anything | WIRED Explains By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:17:10 +0000 Four-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis explains how he used a Memory Palace to memorise 10,000 digits of pi, the order of more than nine shuffled decks of cards and lists of hundreds of names after only hearing them once. #memorypalace #nelsondellis Credits: Nelson Dellis https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnINhoHWuVjUDXp7dav5e3A Julia Shaw https://www.drjuliashaw.com/thememoryillusion Animation by Drasik https://www.drasik.com/ Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Joey King & Joel Courtney Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'The Kissing Booth 2' stars Joey King and Joel Courtney answer the internet's burning questions about themselves. How did Joey King become famous? How did Joey and Sabrina Carpenter meet? How tall is Joel Courtney? Is Joel related to Joey King? Joel and Joey answer all these questions and much more! Full Article
ed Each and Every - Every Transformers Generation Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:30:00 +0000 Matt Hullum, executive producer for "Transformers: War For Cybertron," goes through the entire history of the Transformers franchise. When people say, "Gen 1," what do they really mean? How many generations of Transformers are there? Is "Beast Wars" also in the Transformers franchise? Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy is streaming on Netflix now. Full Article
ed 50. Most Googled - Pro Drivers Answer 50 of the Most Googled Formula One Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Professional race car drivers Alice Powell and Tatiana Calderón answer 50 of the most googled questions about Formula One. Featured in the new documentary "Beyond Driven," Tatiana and Alice use their experience around the sport of F1 to respond to the world's burning questions. Are F1 cars street legal? How do you become a Formula One driver? Are F1 drivers athletes? Are the cars electric? Are F1 cars the fastest? Alice and Tatiana answer all these questions, and much more! Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Kermit & Miss Piggy Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'Muppets Now' stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What's Miss Piggy's last name? Who are Kermit the Frog's parents? What instrument does Kermit play? Why does Miss Piggy always wear gloves? Where did Miss Piggy meet Kermit? Miss Piggy and Kermit answer all these questions, and much, much more. “Muppets Now” premieres July 31 on Disney+ Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Alessia Cara Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Alessia Cara takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about herself! Was Alessia Cara in Moana? Was Alessia on American Idol? Does she have tattoos? Who discovered her? What's her nationality? Alessia Cara answers all these questions and much more! Grammy Award®-winning singer-songwriter Alessia Cara’s new EP, THIS SUMMER: LIVE OFF THE FLOOR, is available now at all platforms via Def Jam Recordings. The EP contains live versions of all 6 songs from her THIS SUMMER EP of 2019, including "READY" and "ROOTING FOR YOU," plus bonus live versions of landmark global hits "HERE" and "SCARS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL" Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Jamie Foxx & Joseph Gordon-Levitt Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'Project Power' stars Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt a pilot? Has Jamie Fox won an Oscar? What is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's ethnicity? Is Jamie left-handed? How many languages can Joseph speak? Jamie and Joseph answer all these questions and much, much more. PROJECT POWER is available now on Netflix, http://www.netflix.com/projectpower Full Article
ed Each and Every - Every Style of Beer Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Master Cicerone Pat Fahey is a certified expert in beer. So, who better than he to talk us through the history of all the different variations of beer that exist. Where did American lagers originate? Why are Belgian pale ales so hard to come by nowadays? Pat Fahey is a Master Cicerone and Content Director for the Cicerone® Certification Program Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Mayim Bialik Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Mayim Bialik takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about herself! Does Mayim Bialik have an Instagram? Is Mayim a real scientist? Is Mayim vegan? Who is she married to? How do you pronounce her name? Mayim answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
ed Obsessed - How This Guy Makes Incredible Sand Art By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Artist Andres Amador takes "playing with sand" to a whole new level. His free-flowing and fractal-inspired works of art exist for only a short amount of time, eventually getting swallowed up by the ocean's tides. But, in that timeframe, Andres is able to create unique pieces that are indelible and impactful. Full Article
ed 50. Most Googled - Mayim Bialik Answers 50 of the Most Googled Neuroscience Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik answers 50 of the most googled questions about neuroscience. How does a stroke affect the nervous system? How does the nervous system and endocrine system work together? How does it help the body maintain homeostasis? What's the number one most asked question about neuroscience? Watch to find out! Full Article
ed Obsessed - How This Girl Takes Indoor Skydiving to the Next Level By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Sydney Kennett is one of the world's best indoor skydivers. The 14-year-old champion moves with the grace of a ballerina inside wind tunnels that propel air in excess of 100 miles per hour. Sydney holds numerous top prizes at competitions around the world, and she's even a Guinness World Record holder. Full Article
ed Technique Critique - Retired FBI Agent Breaks Down Surveillance Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Retired FBI Special Agent Rhonda Glover Reese takes a look at some scenes featuring surveillance in movies and television and explains how accurate they really are. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Brie Larson, Van Jones, and Elijah Allan-Blitz on VR and Empathy By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:17:00 +0000 Brie Larson, Van Jones, and Elijah Allan-Blitz joined the WIRED25 event to discuss what divides us, and their approach with VR films to bridge those gaps. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Dr. Celia Hodent and Drew Blackard on Video Game Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:30:00 +0000 Dr. Celia Hodent, Drew Blackard, and Irene Au joined the WIRED25 event to discuss how cognitive science, UX research, and dark patterns play into video game design. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Reed Hastings Talks Netflix and the Future of Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:33:00 +0000 Reed Hastings spoke with Nicholas Thompson at WIRED25 about all things Netflix, from its recommendation algorithm to its future evolutions. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Ghetto Gastro and Gabriela Cámara on Egalitarian Eating By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:55:00 +0000 Chefs Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker of Ghetto Gastro joined chef and restauranteur Gabriela Cámara and Bon Appetit's Sonia Chopra at WIRED25 to discuss cheap eats, healthy eating during the pandemic, and making good food accessible to all. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Nia DaCosta Discusses Candyman, Horror Movies, and Black Pain By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:55:00 +0000 Nia DaCosta spoke with Jason Parham at WIRED25 about black trauma, making old horror stories modern, and how the pandemic is affecting the film industry. Full Article
ed Autocomplete Interview - Desus & Mero Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Desus Nice and The Kid Mero answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is Desus & Mero the number one show on late night television? What's Desus Nice's real name? Why does The Kid Mero wear a hat? Desus and Mero answer all these questions and much more! Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar on Community and Curbing Racism By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:45:00 +0000 Sarah Friar, CEO, Nextdoor, in conversation with Lauren Goode, WIRED. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Arlan Hamilton and Katie Rae on Investing for Good By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:08:00 +0000 At WIRED25, Arlan Hamilton and Katie Rae shared their insights on investing in companies that help humanity, and what's stopping other organizations from doing the same. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Drs. Isla Myers-Smith, Deonie Allen, and Steve Allen on Climate Change and Saving Our Earth By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:07:00 +0000 Microplastics, Arctic sea ice, and our changing climate: Dr. Deonie Allen, Dr. Steve Allen, and Dr. Isla Myers-Smith joined WIRED25 to discuss the challenges our Earth faces, and what we can do about it. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Matt Mitchell on Protecting Yourself From Digital Surveillance By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:33:00 +0000 Matt Mitchell, founder of CryptoHarlem, joined WIRED25 to discuss online surveillance, "digital stop-and-frisk," and how law enforcement continues to target people of color. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Maria Ressa on Freedom of Speech, Misinformation, and the Immense Power of Facebook By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:37:00 +0000 Maria Ressa spoke with Steven Levy at WIRED25 about the numerous trumped-up charges facing her and her publication, Rappler, and the terrible power Facebook can have when used by bad actors. Full Article
ed Introducing WIRED UK By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:47:24 +0000 WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. Full Article
ed WIRED25 2020: Anthony Fauci on the Covid-19 Pandemic By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Anthony S. Fauci, director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in conversation with Steven Levy, WIRED. Full Article