Set the office a-chattering when you whip out this 4-ounce human-powered chain saw. Then set that leg on your office chair straight.

You may not think of yourself as an excellent craftsman, but the new computer-guided Shaper Origin woodworking tool can change that.

Producer/Editor: Annaliza Savage Camera: Somali Pirates

Some people use the Lee Production Pot metal melter to make bullets. Wired's editors are pleased with their hand-forged paper clips.

The Bellicon mini trampoline isn't an ordinary trampoline -- it uses individual bungee cords to attach the jumpnig surface to the metal frame, creating an impact-absorbing surface thats great for exercise.

A Tribute to Steve Jobs

We review two products you can use to put the brakes on your work day no matter where you are -- a travel hammock and a pressurized travel bottle that protects your carbonated beverage of choice.

Wired Senior Editor Adam Rogers interviews Regents Professor of Paleontology Jack Horner.  Horner argues that chickens are the direct descendants of dinosaurs.

These stainless steel cleats will will grip rock, ice, particleboard—whatever cubicle wall that blocks your path.

Marco Cochrane is the sculptor of the 40-foot-high "Bliss Dance" sculpture, created on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay.  We head to his studio to see how he built this massive, beautiful structure.

Engineer and inventor Greg Leyh tells us about his new Kickstarter project -- constructing two 10-story Tesla coils designed to create a lightning bolt 260 feet long.

Brook & Hunter’s Mo-Tool is quite a monstrosity, but you can’t frown on it forever -- it has an ax!

What led to four major sponsors dropping one of the world's most decorated Olympic swimmers?

A quick powdery blast of vitamin B, niacin, and caffeine courtesy of Breathable Foods could be just the (legal) pick-me-up you need.

A look inside the EBEX project, an experiment designed to detect a faint signal generated just after the birth of the universe. If successful, this signal could be a huge step toward achieving the "holy grail" of physics: a grand unified theory.

Ion Audio shows off the Piano Apprentice and Guitar Apprentice at CES Unveiled.  These instruments feature an iPad dock and light up keys (or frets) that allow even a tone-deaf novice to learn piano, guitar or even drums.

The iNuke Boom from Behringer weighs 700 pounds and can pump out an almost illegal amount of decibels.

We talk to 50 Cent about his latest line of headphones, the wireless SMS Syncs.  These cans feature a built-in EQ and utilize Kleer technology for wireless audio.

As Wired's Gadget Lab reporters prepare for one final day of CES coverage, they take time to reflect on the most noteworthy trends and products they’ve covered at the show so far.

A nerdy high school competition has morphed into a nonsensical exercise in high-speed talking.

Worried about the zombie apocalypse, earthquakes or government take-over?  No problem, these guys have everything you need to survive Armageddon.

Dark Energy Camera Under Construction

With so many headphones on the market, it cab be hard to choose. With a price tag of $300+ on some of these headphones, you'd be wise to shop around.  We asked Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Ludacris and a few others to clear up the the matter.

Check out the Pocket Artillery Mini Cannon in action.

Worried about the impending zombie apocalypse?  Well have no fear, Gerber's survival gear is here.  We check out two machetes and an axe that will not only help prevent your brains from being digested, but also make camping a whole lot easier.

Jon Snyder shot this video on the Red Scarlet-X Camera, a slightly simplified version of the rigs Peter Jackson used to film his Lord of the Rings prequel.

Wired product reviews editor Michael Calore looks at the Galaxy Note from Samsung.

No matter the danger&mash;a torrent of gizmos or an avalanche of snow—this North Face system will have your back (Saint Bernard and brandy not included).

Bowie style knife with an overall length of 16-7/8". The blade itself is 11" and has a 5-3/4" black micarta handle with the Southern Grind logo laser etched on the micarta.

Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series walks us through the voice-activated controls in Mass Effect 3.

A peek at 2 all-weather notebooks from Rite in the Rain.

Wired.com senior writer Spencer Ackerman volunteered to step in front of the military's microwave pain ray. The unconventional weapon, known as the Active Denial System, fried Ackerman from 750 meters away without so much as a flash or bang.

A True Bionic Limb Remains Far Out of Reach

EL-P talks about his new album which features Killer Mike, Danny Brown, and Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire.  Cancer for Cure comes out on May 22nd on Fat Possom Records.

Flosstradamus shows Wired how to make electronic music.

The D.E.T. tool, based on the popular Multi-Pler 600 provides the combat operator with a compact one-handed opening multi-tool to deal with a number of battlefield situations.

Esprit de Corps brings a Reggae love vibe to SXSW 2012.

ferrofluid | High Speed Ferrofluid 2

The Making of the Wired Design Logo at TechShop, SF

San Francisco electronic group The M Machine built a giant illuminated "M" to sit on stage while they play. The "M" is controlled by a laptop and iPad during shows.

Want to survive the Hunger Games? No problem. Here are a few pro tips that will keep you in the game. It's all about getting the right equipment and having the correct form.

James Cameron wants everyone to adopt 5D, a term coined by the film and television industry to describe shooting 2D and 3D simultaneously.  We caught up with him at NAB recently and asked him why?

Wired visits Industrial Light & Magic to see how they made the special effects magic behind 'The Avengers.'

These model makers bring their skills to new heights with larger than life wearable armour, which were recently used in a Halo fan film.  We find out how they do it.

At this year's Maker Faire we found a booth that lets you make your own action figure with 56 cameras and Autodesk software 123D catch. You can also do it with a single camera at: www.123Dapp.com/catch

20.06 Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Wicked Lasers Torch. Let's Burn Ants! (No animals were harmed in the making of this video; humans however, were)

Ceo of 3DSystems Abe Reichental and a couple of aspiring 3D engineers discuss the future place and capabilities of 3D Printing.

"Hey you guys ride bikes?!"  Welcome to Wired Bike Camp: Day 1Wired's Bike Team tackles Nothern California's tough terrain.

Wired Design takes a look at the innovative projects at this years ICFF in New York City

Through Cows, Wind and Drive-Bys, Wired Bike Team Plows Through All Obstacles.