ic Energizing customers for a carbon free America | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with EY | How can energy companies leverage data to empower consumers to reduce their consumption? Brett C. Carter, EVP and Chief Customer and Innovation Officer at Xcel Energy and Sam R. Johnson, EY Americas Vice Chair of Accounts help us understand how two-way communication between customers and energy providers enable individuals to use energy when renewable sources are at their peak and charge an electric vehicle when costs are at their lowest. Full Article
ic Astrophysicist Explains Black Holes in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, is asked to explain black holes to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Special thanks to our host Janna Levin who’s literally written the book on black holes ‘Black Hole Survival Guide’ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622603/black-hole-survival-guide-by-janna-levin/For more science and space insights follow Jann on twitter at @JannaLevin Full Article
ic How Epic Games and AWS Empower Users to Create the Next Great Gaming Experience | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | Online gamers have the potential to create entire worlds - but when a surge of players join, the processing power needed for the game to run increases dramatically. AWS EC2 helps these world-building games - like Fortnite from Epic Games - scale seamlessly so players get an uninterrupted, immersive experience with cost efficiency, allowing anyone to be the creator of the next biggest game. Full Article
ic Review: Panic Playdate By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 The Playdate is just a fun, snazzy-looking console that doesn't cost very much; it's a great way to pass some time on your commute. As long as you're patient enough to wait until your Playdate actually ships. Full Article
ic Autocomplete Interview - Nicolas Cage Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' star Nicolas Cage takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about himself. Will Nic Cage appear in the MCU? How many of his own movies has he seen? What's Nic's dream movie role? What's the most challenging acting role he's ever had? Nicolas answers all these questions and much more! The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent hits theaters April 22 Full Article
ic Computer Scientist Explains Fractals in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Computer scientist Keenan Crane, PhD, is asked to explain fractals to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ic Autocomplete Interview - Jacksepticeye Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Jacksepticeye takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview, answering the Internet's most searched questions about himself. What accent does he have? What's his favorite video game? Was he in the movie 'Free Guy'? How many tattoos does he have? Does he watch anime? Does he have grey hair? Jacksepticeye answers all these questions and much more!Jacksepticeye recently released his biographical film, ‘How Did We Get Here?’. He’s also the creator of Thankmas, a philanthropic effort that raises money to support charitable organizations.Director: James HerronDirector of Photography: AJ YoungEditor: Ryan JeffreyTalent: Sean McLoughlin (Jacksepticeye)Producer: Katherine WzorekLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Melissa ChoProduction Managers: Peter Brunette, Andressa PelachiTalent Manager: Mica MedoffCamera Operator/Gaffer: Nick MasseyAudio: Gray Thomas-SowersProduction Assistant: Faith EvansPost Production Supervisor: Nicholas AscanioPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Diego Rentsch Full Article
ic The Science Behind Genetically Modified Mosquitoes By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is turning towards a novel tool to combat harmful insecticide-resistant mosquitoes like the Aedes aegypti. What are they doing exactly? They're releasing millions of genetically modified male mosquitoes engineered to reduce the population of Aedes aegypti. How exactly does this work? We'll break it down. Full Article
ic How Scientists & Filmmakers Brought Prehistoric Planet's Dinosaurs to Life By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 The scientific understanding of dinosaurs has never been better, and in the new nature documentary, "Prehistoric Planet," we see dinosaurs in a way we've never seen them before. Dr. Darren Naish and Tim Walker sit down with WIRED to explain what went into the making of "Prehistoric Planet." Producer/Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Matt Krueger Editor: Patrick Biesemans External Talent: Dr. Darren Naish and Tim Walker Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Peter Brunette Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst Audio: Kari Barber Post Production Supervisor: Doug Larsen Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Production Assistant: John Brodsky Casting Producer or Talent Booker: Tara Burke Groomer / Hair & Make-Up: Vanessa Rene Full Article
ic Obsessed - How This Treasure Hunter Finds Underwater Riches By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Leigh Webber doesn't just find treasure as a hobby, he does it for a living. Armed with an incredibly powerful magnet, Leigh discovers incredible hidden treasurers all around the globe. From the water's great depths, Leigh has pulled up everything from gold coins to an entire BMW motorcycle. Check out Leigh's channel 'Bondi Treasure Hunter' here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BondiTreasureHunter Full Article
ic Music E-Commerce Evolution in the Digital Age | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Created for EY by WIRED Brand Lab | Most of today's music revenue comes from streaming, opening new opportunities for direct-to-consumer connections between artist and fan — and creating urgency for music companies to modernize their e-commerce platforms to provide unique experiences rather than just physical products. EY technology assists music industry clients to create global platforms to grow with the changing digital landscape. Full Article
ic Zip Code & Genetic Code | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Labcorp | Cancer doesn’t care where you live, how rich you are or what race you are—yet survival rates are often tied to a person’s socioeconomic status. Liquid biopsy, a test that identifies DNA shed by tumors into the bloodstream, is changing the trajectory of cancer care and increased access to targeted therapies; the three voices in this piece speak to the comprehensive care needed to change the success rate against cancer regardless of where the person lives; lung cancer patient Marty shares her journey from diagnosis to favorable outcome, Dr. Kashyap Patel tells of the glaring inequities in patients he sees, and Dr. Prasanth Reddy of Labcorp explains how liquid biopsy can change cancer outcomes and access to clinical trials. Full Article
ic Obsessed - How This Woman Paints Hyperrealistic Nail Art By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 This woman uses tiny brushes to create ultra realistic portraits on acrylic nails. Her name is Vivian Xue Rahey, and she's a nail art scientist and the CEO of Pamper Nail Gallery. Her unbelievable creations have become viral, leading to some wild collaborations with major brands. Director: Corey Eisenstein Director of Photography: Florian Pilsl Editor: Parker Dixon Talent: Vivian Xue Rahey Producer: Wendi Jonassen Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Julie Suronen Camera Operator: Shreyans Zaveri Audio: Hugh Scott Production Assistant: Nathan Sandoval Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Archive Credits: Vivian Xu Rahey Special Thanks: Pamper Nail Gallery Full Article
ic How Public Cameras Recognize and Track You By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED spoke with several experts about the explosion of surveillance technology, how police use it, and what the dangers might be. As tech advances, street cameras can now employ facial recognition and even connect to the internet. What does this mean for the future of privacy? Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Editors: Shandor Garrison, Jason Malizia Experts: Albert Fox Cahn, Arthur Holland MIchel, Florian Matusek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ic How the Nuro Robotic Delivery Car Was Built By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 If an automated car was only designed to transport goods, what would that look like? In theory, it wouldn't need windows, or steering wheels, or seats. Nuro is doing just that, they've engineered a vehicle that's sole purpose is delivering things. How did they do it? Nuro's Andrew Clare and Daniel Hundt break it all down. Producer/Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Florian Pilsl Editor: Josh Pullar External Talent: Andrew Clare and Daniel Hundt Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Camera Operator: Shreyans Zaveri Audio: Simon Gordon Post Production Supervisor: Doug Larsen Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ic Tech Support - Toxicologist Answers More Poison Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Toxicologist Anne Chappelle is back to answer more of the internet's burning questions about poison. What makes poison, well, poisonous? What the screaming heck is sun poisoning? How long does poison take to work? Can poison expire? Anne answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
ic College Professor Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Dartmouth college professor Chandrasekhar Ramanathan has been tasked to explain the concept of quantum sensing to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ic Autocomplete Interview - Neil Patrick Harris Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Neil Patrick Harris takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. What was Neil Patrick Harris's first movie? Is Neil Patrick Harris the new Doctor Who? Is he really a magician? Does he watch Cobra Kai? How old was he when he made Doogie Howser? Neil answers all these questions and much more! Season one of Uncoupled is now streaming on Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/uncoupled Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Brad Wickham Editor: Ron Douglas Talent: Neil Patrick Harris Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Talent Booker: Paige Garbarini Camera Operator: Lauren Pruitt Audio: Gabe Quiroga Production Assistants: Carlo Betia and Ryan Coppola Gaffers: Cody Blevins and Gautam Kadian Groomer: Yev Write-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: JC Scruggs Junior Editor: Paul Tael Full Article
ic Autocomplete Interview - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Jason Earles, Joshua Bassett and Matt Cornett take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series stars answers questions like: What's the difference between High School Musical and HSMTMTS? Whose the choreographer for the show? Does Jason Earles play Hawkeye? What are Joshua Bassett fans called? Does Matt Cornett have fanfiction? The cast answer all these questions and much more! Season three of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is now streaming on Disney+ with new episodes airing Wednesdays. Director: Tim Cruz Director of Photography: AJ Young Editor: Louville Moore Talent: Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Jason Earles Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer(s): Melissa Cho, Sam Dennis, Samantha Vélez Production Managers: Peter Brunette, Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Carol Wachockier Audio: Kari Barber Cam Op: Malcolm Cook Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ic Every Trick a Pro GeoGuessr Player Uses to Win By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 If you haven't heard of it, GeoGuessr is basically competitive Google Maps. Participants try to guess where they are on the planet with just a single, random Google Street View photo. Pro GeoGuessr player, Trevor Rainbolt, is one of the best in the world, and can guess locations in approximately .1 seconds. Trevor explains how he does what he does, and how you can learn as well. Check out more from RAINBOLT here: https://www.tiktok.com/@georainbolt https://www.instagram.com/georainbolt/ https://www.youtube.com/c/RAINBOLTGEO https://twitter.com/georainbolt https://www.twitch.tv/rainbolt https://discord.com/invite/NvSRDZZa2g Director: Katherine Wzorek Editor: Parker Dixon Talent: Trevor Rainbolt Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Junior Editor: Paul Tael Full Article
ic Computer Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Moravec's paradox is the observation that many things that are difficult to do for robots to do come easily to humans, and vice versa. Stanford University professor Chelsea Finn has been tasked to explain this concept to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ic How FIFA Graphics & Gameplay Are Evolving (1993 - 2023) By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Kantcho Doskov, game design director on the FIFA team, breaks down how FIFA's gameplay has evolved over the years. Kantcho goes all the way back to 1993 to talk about FIFA's original isometric view and then breaks down FIFA 23's HyperMotion2 technology that's aided by artificial intelligence. Full Article
ic Obsessed - Meet the Self-Taught Medicinal Mushroom Cultivator By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 You think you like mushrooms? William Padilla-Brown might just have a step up on you. As the founder of MycoSymbiotics, William has cultivated hundreds of thousands of mushrooms from dozens of species; he's barcoded them, and turned them into various extracts and tinctures. William sits down with WIRED to break down his mushroom obsession. Full Article
ic RE:WIRED GREEN 2022: THE MUSIC OF PLANTS By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:49:00 +0000 WIRED senior editor, Michael Calore makes music with plants, live on stage! The four plants are each playing individual instruments: gamelan (high), gamelan (low), synth bass, and cricket sounds. The notes you hear are triggered generativity—the sensors stuck to the leaves pick up electrical activity within the plant and translate that to data that digital musical instruments can understand. Full Article
ic Re:WIRED GREEN 2022: Going Electric Isn’t Enough—We Need a Clean Resilient Energy Grid to Run It By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:35:00 +0000 Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez, assistant professor at UC San Diego, discusses our electrical grid and the goal of “making everything electric” to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. But that in itself is not enough, she says. Our goal must be to build resilient energy systems that can operate sustainably and incorporate clean energy solutions. She starts by discussing what we can do today, then takes us forward into what a clean, resilient grid might look like decades from now. Full Article
ic ReWIRED GREEN 2022: Kayla Abe Turns “Ugly Food” into Delicious, Sustainable Cuisine By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:08:00 +0000 Kayla Abe, co-owner of Shuggie’s in San Francisco, talks about how she built a business by innovating food waste and turning “ugly food” into delicious and sustainable cuisine. She shares her lessons for other entrepreneurs on how to save money and help fight climate change in their own industries. Full Article
ic Re:WIRED GREEN 2022: Colette Pichon Battle on Protecting the Louisiana Bayou By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:55:00 +0000 Colette Pichon Battle, climate activist, lawyer, and partner at Taproot Earth, is on the front lines in the Louisiana bayou fighting to protect vulnerable communities from suffering the worst effects of climate change. Full Article
ic Re:WIRED GREEN 2022: Colette Pichon Battle on Protecting the Louisiana Bayou By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:22:00 +0000 Colette Pichon Battle, climate activist, lawyer, and partner at Taproot Earth, is on the front lines in the Louisiana bayou fighting to protect vulnerable communities from suffering the worst effects of climate change. Full Article
ic 11 Levels of Prosthetic Makeup: Easy to Complex By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Professional prosthetic makeup artist Meg Wilbur explains special effects makeup in 11 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. Special effects makeup is a really broad category, so Meg defines complexity as increasingly elaborate flourishes, texture and detail in her work. Meg goes over everything from temporary tattoos to prosthetic face applications and dry-brushing. MEG WILBUR: https://www.instagram.com/littlemonsterdoll/?hl=en BRITTANY TURPEN: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyyynicole/ ANDREW SCOTT MILLER: https://www.instagram.com/andrewscottmiller/ Director: Tim Cruz Director of Photography: Ricardo Pomares Editor: Louville Moore Talent: Meg Wilbur Producers: Adam Davis-McGee, Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Managers: Peter Brunette, Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Carol Wachockier Set Decorator: Leah Waters-Katz Audio: Paul Cornett Cam Op/Gaffer: Nick Massey Production Assistants: Phillip Arliss, Devin Beckwith, Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch Special Thanks: Meg's Assistant Brittany Turpen, model Andrew Miller Full Article
ic Tech Support - Medical Doctor Answers Hormone Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Amy Shah answers the internet's burning questions about those oh so elusive signaling molecules we like to call "hormones." Can you remove all of your hormones? What does low testosterone even feel like or look like? Why does adrenaline affect memory? How does cortisol affect body fat? Dr. Shah answers all these questions and much, much more! Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Adam Younker Editor(s): Richard Trammell Internal, External, or Celebrity Talent (e.g. Host, Guest, Expert, Correspondent): Expert: Dr. Amy Shah Producer (e.g. Senior, Creative, Coordinating; main lead): Lisandro Perez-Rey Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Manager (Phoenix): Christa Kent Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator(s): Jim Escobedo Sound: Rusty Duggan Production Assistant(s): Viri Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Full Article
ic Each and Every - Every Bone in the Human Body Explained Using John Wick By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Dr. Chris Raynor knows his bones, so who better to ask about every bone in the human body? Keanu Reeves in the John Wick series has seen his fair share of bumps and bruises...well...some of them quite a bit worse than just bumps and bruises. There's over 200 bones in the human body, many of which we see taking quite a bit of trauma in the action-packed series. Using the series as a reference, Dr. Raynor explains everything we need to know about our bones. For more from Dr. Raynor: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stablekneez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.chrisraynor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisRaynorMD/featured Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Richard Trammell Talent: Dr. Chris Raynor Producer: Alexandra Coccia Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Paul Gulyas and Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nicole Ford Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff Gaffer: Gautam Kadian Audio: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Fact-Checker: Kelsey Lannin Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ic Tech Support - Robotics Professor Answers Robot Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Robotics professor Henny Admoni answers the internet's burning questions about robots! How do you program a personality? Can robots pick up a single M&M? Why do we keep making humanoid robots? What is Elon Musk's goal for the Tesla Optimus robot? Will robots take over my job writing video descriptions...I mean, um, all our jobs? Henny answers all these questions and much more. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Jeff Smee Editor: Ron Douglas Expert: Henny Admoni Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Alex Grant Audio: Robert Buncher Production Assistant: Maria Bosetti Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Special Thanks: Human And Robot Partners Lab at Carnegie Mellon University Full Article
ic UMass Professor Explains the Internet in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 The internet is the most technically complex system humanity has ever built. Jim Kurose, Professor at UMass Amherst, has been challenged to explain the internet to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ic Tech Support - Forensics Expert Answers Crime Scene Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Crime scene analyst Matthew Steiner answers the internet's burning questions about forensics and crime scenes. Why don't we use chalk outlines for dead bodies anymore? How did OJ Simpson get acquitted? How many people got away with murder before DNA evidence? How does height affect blood spatter? Matt answers all these questions and much more! Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Samuel Levine Editor: Ron Douglas Expert: Matthew Steiner Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Claudio Corredor Audio: Adam Gold Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Junior Editor: Paul Tael Full Article
ic Autocomplete Interview - John Krasinski & Michael Kelly Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000 'Jack Ryan' stars John Krasinski and Michael Kelly take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. How many movies has John Krasinkski directed? Is John in every episode of The Office? Does Michael Kelly speak Spanish? Does he do audiobooks? Does Jack Ryan follow the books? Is it a real story? John and Michael answer all these questions and much more! Watch Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Season 3 now streaming on Prime Video Hashtag: #JackRyan Twitter: @JackRyanPV Instagram: @JackRyanPV Facebook: @JackRyanPV Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Mark Rodgers Editor: Joshua Pullar Talent: John Krasinski, Michael Kelly Talent Booker: Tara Burke Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Full Article
ic Mathematician Explains Infinity in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000 While the concept of infinity may seem mysterious, mathematicians have developed processes to reason the strange properties of infinity. Mathematician Emily Riehl has been challenged to explain infinity to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Director: Maya Dangerfield Producer: Wendi Jonassen Director of Photography: Ben Finkel Editor: Louville Moore Host: Emily Riehl Level 1: Samira Sardella Level 2: Eris Busey Level 3: Yoni Singer Level 4: Elliot Lehrer Level 5: Adriana Salerno Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Larry Greenblatt Gaffer: Randy Feldman Audio: Ken Pexton Production Assistant: Andrea Hines Hair/Makeup Artist: Haki Pope Johns Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Paul Tael Full Article
ic Each and Every - Fighter Pilot Breaks Down Every Fighter Jet From Top Gun: Maverick By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000 Navy fighter pilot Matthew "Whiz" Buckley breaks down the fighter jets featured in Top Gun: Maverick. Whiz, in incredible detail, explains everything you need to know about the iconic F-14A Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, P-51 Mustang, SU-57 and more. He also takes a critical look at the film itself. Just how realistic is Top Gun: Maverick? Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Kevin Layne Editor: Louis Lalire Talent: Matthew “Whiz” Buckley Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila On-Site Producer: Carolina Sauer Gaffer: Anthony Duckett Audio: Justin Hall Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz Full Article
ic Autocomplete Interview - Chris Pine, Hugh Grant & Michelle Rodriguez Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 The "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" cast take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. How many Star Treks is Chris Pine in? What book is Hugh Grant reading at the end of Notting Hill? What kind of car does Michelle Rodriguez drive? How long does it take to play Dungeons & Dragons? Chris, Hugh and Michelle answer all these questions and much more! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is out in theaters on March 31, 2023 Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Malcolm Cook Editor: Louville Moore Talent: Hugh Grant, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager: Peter Brunette Audio: Will Miller Cam Op/Gaffer: Omar Elgohary Production Assistant: John Brodsky Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editors: Ben Harowitz, Diego Rentsch Full Article
ic Mathematician Breaks Down the Best Ways to Win the Lottery By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 The lottery is hard to win. But, is it possible to make it....less hard to win? We spoke with mathematician Skip Garibaldi about how to increase our odds of winning any kind of lottery. Are there any ways to guarantee a lottery win? What if you play EVERY number combination? Director: Katherine Wzorek Editor: Louville Moore Expert: Skip Garibaldi Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editors: Andy Morell Special Thanks: Anna O'Donohue, Maya Dangerfield, Lea Donenberg, Ian Bryant, Sean Dacanay, Wendi Jonassen Full Article
ic Tech Support - Astrophysicist Answers Space Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Astrophysicist Hitoshi Murayama answers the internet's burning questions about space! Are there more stars in space than grains of sand? Can the shapes of constellations change? Will we be able to observe outside of our own universe? What was in space before the universe was born? How do we know there was a Big Bang? Hitoshi answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
ic Why Music Festivals Sound Better Than Ever By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Did you know that a simple speaker completely transformed modern music festivals? A vertical line array is a loudspeaker system that stacks speakers on top of each other so that sound is more evenly distributed on a horizontal plane. To learn more about line array, WIRED spoke with sound engineer Dave Rat. Dave, who has provided audio for Coachella since 2001, breaks down exactly how these speakers work, and why modern music festivals sound so much better than they used to. Director: Efrat Kashai Director of Photography: Ricardo Pomares Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Dave Rat Producer: Efrat Kashai Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Kevin Balash Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst Audio: Will Miller Production Assistant: Phillip Arliss Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
ic Theoretical Physicist Explains Time in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Time: the most familiar, and most mysterious quality of the physical universe. Theoretical physicist Brian Greene, PhD, has been challenged to explain the nature of time to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Director: Maya Dangerfield Producer: Wendi Jonassen Field Producer: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan Editor: Shandor Garrison Host: Brian Greene Level 1: Kayla Martini Level 2: Maria Guseva Level 3: Zain Kamal Level 4: Alexander Novara Level 5: Massimo Porrati Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Britney Berger Gaffer: Gautam Kadian Audio: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Nicole Gaitan Hair/Makeup Artist: Yev Write-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Full Article
ic Jacksepticeye Asks His AI Clone Increasingly Complex Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 May 2023 16:30:00 +0000 WIRED invited Jacksepticeye to have a conversation with his AI-powered digital clone, prompting it with increasingly complex questions and commands. How well can ‘JacksepticAI’ mimic the genuine article—and what does the real Jacksepticeye think of the results? Full Article
ic Tech Support - Geneticist Answers Genetics Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Human Geneticist Dr. Neville Sanjana answers the internet’s burning questions about genetics and DNA. How are our genes related to our DNA? Does our DNA change during our lifetime? How do services like ’23andMe’ work? Is alcoholism genetic? Dr. Sanjana answers all of these questions—and more! Full Article
ic Atomic Expert Explains "Oppenheimer" Bomb Scenes By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Today Alex Wellerstein, an historian of nuclear weaponry, breaks down the science behind Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film “Oppenheimer.” Full Article
ic Tech Support - Todd McFarlane Answers Comics Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Legendary comic book artist and co-founder of Image Comics Todd McFarlane visits WIRED to answer your questions from Twitter. Full Article
ic MIT Professor Explains Nuclear Fusion in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Nuclear fusion underpins some of the most basic processes in our universe and holds the promise of virtually limitless, clean, carbon-free energy. Dr. Anne White, Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been challenged to explain the nature of nuclear fusion to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
ic Obsessed - How This Guy Invents Crazy Skateboards For Custom Tricks By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Inventing a skateboard trick is difficult enough but Matt Tomasello takes things a step further, creating custom boards that are part of the tricks themselves. Get to know the professional skateboarder (and amateur engineer) who’s reinventing the sport with his own wholly unique approach. Special thanks: Fancy Lad Skateboards Full Article
ic Autocomplete Interview - Ice Cube Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Actor, writer and rap legend Ice Cube joins WIRED to answer his most searched questions from the internet. Who's his best friend? Is he from Compton or South Central L.A.? Will there ever be another Friday movie? Cube answers these questions and more in the WIRED Autocomplete Interview. SAG-AFTRA members are currently on strike; as part of the strike, union actors are not promoting their film and TV projects. This interview was conducted prior to the strike. Full Article
ic Tech Support - Mortician Answers Burial Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, answers the internet's burning questions about burials and the interment of dead bodies. Full Article