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NASA’s New X-Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Serious Tech

The X-57 will be essentially like flying a Tesla. It's part of NASA’s goals to reduce fuel use, emissions, and noise with innovative aircraft design.




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Flight Mode | The Fancy Tech That's Making It Harder for Airlines to Lose Your Luggage

Lost luggage is down by 65% thanks to some new tech. Follow the roller coaster ride that your bags make into the bowels of the airport.




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Flight Mode | The Fancy Tech Pilots Use to Keep Your Flight Turbulence-Free

To avoid severe weather pilots used to carry 40 pound briefcases with piles of paperwork and information for their flight. Not anymore.




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The Frontiers Issue with Guest Editor President Barack Obama - President Barack Obama on Fixing Government With Technology

WIRED guest editor President Barack Obama discusses what he’d like to see technology solve in government with WIRED editor in chief Scott Dadich and MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito.




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Tech Effects - How Does Music Affect Our Brains & Our Bodies?

In this episode of Tech Effects, we explore the impact of music on the brain and body. From listening to music to performing it, WIRED's Peter Rubin looks at how music can change our moods, why we get the chills, and how it can actually change pathways in our brains.




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Technique Critique - Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down Actors' Accents

Dialect coach Erik Singer analyzes the accents of some of Hollywood's biggest names. How accurate were they really?




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Thermal Imaging Tech Helps Protect Endangered Wildlife

World Wildlife Fund is using thermal imaging technology and artificial intelligence to see and capture wildlife poachers as they stalk endangered animals in the dark.




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CES 2017 - Carnival’s High-Tech Cruise Wearable Knows Your Every Need

Carnival's new Ocean Medallion wearable tech is designed to anticipate a cruise patron's every need – from a margarita (if that's your thing) to suggestions for activities.




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Women in Tech Marched on Washington for More than Just Gender Equality

Women from Silicon Valley joined the thousands that marched on Washington DC to protest the Trump Administration. WIRED joins a group of women in tech on their journey to the Capitol to fight for science, climate change action, immigration rights and equality.




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Meet America's Newest, High-Techiest Weather Satellite

The GOES-16 atmospheric satellite is a super-powered machine that can predict the future. At least as far as weather is concerned.




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If Tech Really Wants to Help the Homeless, It Should Hire Them

To bridge the divide between San Francisco's wealthy tech workers and their impoverished neighbors, organizations like Code Tenderloin are trying to get disadvantaged people into tech companies. They teach skills like coding and help students craft resumes, but even with all these new skills the greatest challenge facing Code Tenderloin graduates is convincing a company to take a chance on them.




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Tech Support - Gordon Ramsay Answers Cooking Questions From Twitter

Gordon Ramsay uses the power of Twitter to answer some common cooking questions.




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Celebs Guess Real or Fake Tech News at SXSW

It's hard to tell what's real or fake today. Celebrities at SXSW sat down with WIRED and tried their best to guess which headlines from the tech news world are real and which are fake. Sad!




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Tech Support - Ken Jeong Answers Medical Questions From Twitter

Ken Jeong uses the power of Twitter to answer some common medical questions.




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Technique Critique - Accent Expert Breaks Down 6 Fictional Languages From Film & TV

Dialect coach Erik Singer analyzes some of the most famous "constructed languages" in movie and television history. Which real-life languages inspired "conlangs" like Klingon and Dothraki?




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Tech Support - Bill Nye Answers Science Questions From Twitter

Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer some common science questions. Check out Bill's new show on Netflix "Bill Nye Saves The World" premiering April 21st!




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Tech Support - Blizzard's Jeff Kaplan Answers Overwatch Questions From Twitter

Game designer Jeff Kaplan uses the power of Twitter to answer some common "Overwatch" questions.




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Tech Support - Nick Offerman Answers Woodworking Questions From Twitter

Nick Offerman uses the power of Twitter to answer some common woodworking questions. Nick's book Good Clean Fun and film The Hero are both out now.




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Techies Are Using Ketamine to Fight Their Depression

Sean Spencer is a pretty successful entrepreneur in LA's startup community but he also struggles with depression. He and many others use ketamine to help with their lows.




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Inside the High-Tech Flag Football League That's Taking on the NFL

Jeff Lewis, a former Wall Street guy, is the founder of the American Flag Football League. It’s a new, teched-out version of the game and he believes it's the future of football.




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Living in a Shoebox Apartment? This Hi-Tech Furniture Could Help

Apartments are getting smaller and smaller. To combat this ever shrinking urban dilemma, a company called ORI is building modular, movable and totally automatic furniture for people who live in cramped quarters.




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Technique Critique - Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down Actors Playing Real People

Dialect coach Erik Singer takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. To best break down this concept, Erik analyzes some actors playing real people. Just how close was Jamie Foxx's Ray Charles? What about Cate Blanchett's portrayal of Bob Dylan? Is Daniel Day-Lewis' Lincoln accurate? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/




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Out of Office with Brent Rose - What High-Tech Gear is Best for the Ultimate Camping Trip

Want to take your upcoming camping trip to the next level? Brent Rose packs a car full of high-tech gear and attempts to pull off the ultimate camping trip. Correction: The jacket is actually called Eddie Bauer EverTherm Down Jacket. We regret the error.




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Tech Support - Bungie's Luke Smith Answers Destiny Questions From Twitter

Bungie's Luke Smith, design director of Destiny 2, answers Twitter's burning questions about the Destiny franchise. What if the loot cave still existed? How will characters transfer to Destiny 2? Did the wizard really come from the moon?




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Tech Support - Jackie Chan & Olivia Munn Answer Martial Arts Questions From Twitter

'The LEGO Ninjago Movie' stars Jackie Chan and Olivia Munn use the power of Twitter to answer some common martial arts questions. Jackie also teaches Olivia how to karate chop some pieces of wood and defend herself from knife attacks.




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Tech Support - Neil deGrasse Tyson Answers Science Questions From Twitter

Astrophysicist and 'StarTalk' host Neil deGrasse Tyson uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about our universe. What is a quark? Is there a limit to the expansion of the universe? Tune into 'StarTalk' airing Sundays at 11pm/10c on National Geographic.




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Tech Support - Scott Kelly Answers Astronaut Questions From Twitter

Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about astronauts. How fast is the international space station? Can you see the eclipse from space? Scott Kelly's book 'Endurance' is now available.




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Driving Design - The Technology Shaping Tomorrow's Innovation

Explore the tech moments that redefine what's possible with Designer Thomas Meyerhoffer, from the birth of the Internet to tomorrow's cutting-edge innovations.




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Tech Support - LaVar Ball Answers Basketball Questions From Twitter

LaVar Ball uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about basketball. Who has the worst attitude in NBA history? What's the least cool NBA jersey? What's with the Golden State Warriors' facial hair? Check out "Ball in the Family" on Facebook Watch. New episodes air Sundays.




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Tech Support - Dillon Francis Answers DJ Questions From Twitter

DJ Dillon Francis uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about DJing. Dillon Francis’ new single, Hello There ft. Yung Pinch, is available on all music streaming platforms.




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Tech Support - Tony Hawk Answers Skateboarding Questions From Twitter

Tony Hawk uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about skateboarding. Will there ever be another Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? What skateboarding trick was the hardest to learn? Are you ever too old to start skating? Tony also demonstrates how to set up a new skateboard, how to apply griptape, how to do an ollie, how to boardslide, how to do a 540° McTwist and more.




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Tech Support - Garry Kasparov Answers Chess Questions From Twitter

Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of chess. Why do chess players point at pieces with their middle finger? Why does the knight move the way it does? What's the more valuable piece, the knight or the bishop? Garry answers all these questions and more!




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Tech Support - Jerry Rice Answers Football Questions From Twitter

Legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of football.




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Tech Support - U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Answer Olympics Questions From Twitter

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about their respective Olympic and Paralympic sports.




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Tech Support - Neuroscientist Anil Seth Answers Neuroscience Questions From Twitter

Neuroscientist and public science communicator Anil Seth uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about neuroscience. How does memory work? Can we delete memories? Do blind people dream? Anil answers all these questions and more! Featuring Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Co-Director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science, University of Sussex, UK Twitter: @anilkseth Website: www.anilseth.com




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Technique Critique - Surgical Resident Breaks Down Medical Scenes From Film & TV

Annie Onishi, general surgery resident at Columbia University, takes a look at emergency room and operating room scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are. Correction: We misidentified the type of worm in the Grey's Anatomy episode at 5:23! It was actually Ascaris lumbricoides,not Strongyloides




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Tech Today and Tomorrow Presented by DXC Technology - Why Cybersecurity is So Critical | Branded Content | Tech Today and Tomorrow | Ep. 4

Security teams used to be able to patrol on-site to ensure their company’s premises were kept safe – now it’s about building teams that can predict potential cyber threats and sabotage from individuals, companies or even hostile nations. In Part 4 of this series, WIRED Brand Lab aims to uncover what businesses can do to evolve their security techniques within a digitally enabled business world. Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for DXC Technology.




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Tech Today and Tomorrow Presented by DXC Technology - How Technology Has Changed The Workplace | Branded Content | Tech Today and Tomorrow | Episode 3

In the past, the idea of the workplace meant an office in a high-rise building where all employees came together to run a company. In Part 3 of this series, WIRED Brand Lab discovers how the modern workplace is no longer confined to a physical space. We’ll look at how rising technologies like the cloud, Artificial Intelligence and mobile devices are creating a new type of workplace, one that can be accessed anywhere. Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for DXC Technology.




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Tech Today and Tomorrow Presented by DXC Technology - How AI & Robotics Can Make Our Lives Better | Branded Content | Tech Today and Tomorrow | Episode 2

Robots, personal assistants, and other AI-powered devices are quickly becoming a staple in homes and offices around the country. In Part 2 of this series, WIRED Brand Lab will explore how AI and robotics are changing business models and augmenting our productivity as workers. Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for DXC Technology.




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Tech Today and Tomorrow Presented by DXC Technology - How The Internet of Things Will Change Everything | Branded Content | Tech Today and Tomorrow | Episode 1

Internet-connected devices are revolutionizing the way we live and do business. In Part 1 of this series, WIRED Brand Lab looks at The Internet of Things and explores how connected devices will impact and expand our capabilities, as both businesses and individuals, for decades to come. Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for DXC Technology.




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Tech Support - Blizzard's Ben Brode Answers Hearthstone Questions From Twitter

Blizzard's Ben Brode, game director on Hearthstone, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Hearthstone. What are the chances we see cards added to the classic set? Will we see any cards get buffs? What's the best way to get back into Hearthstone after some time off?




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Tech Support - John Cena Answers Wrestling Questions From Twitter

'Blockers' star John Cena uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about professional wrestling. What's the most dangerous move in wrestling? What is it like working for Vince McMahon? Why don't wrestlers have body hair? John answers all of these questions and more!




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Tech Support - The Slow Mo Guys Answer Slow Motion Questions From Twitter

The Slow Mo Guys (Gavin Free and Dan Gruchy) use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about The Slow Mo Guys, The Super Slow Show, and filming in slow motion. What is their process like when coming up with new video ideas? What's their favorite video they've done? Where do they get all the food for the Super Slow Show? The Slow Mo Guys star in the YouTube original series The Super Slow Show. Catch the final episodes April 11th.




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Tech Support - Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter

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!




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Tech Support - James Cameron Answers Sci-Fi Questions From Twitter

Director James Cameron uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the science fiction genre. James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction premieres on AMC on 4/30




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A Day in the Life of a Tech Influencer

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.




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Tech Support - Best of Tech Support: Bill Nye, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and More Answer Science Questions from Twitter

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?




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Tech Support - Riot Games' Greg Street Answers Even More League of Legends Questions from Twitter

Riot Games Lead Designer Greg Street once again uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about League of Legends. Which three heroes would Greg crack a cold one with? Is Jhin based on any real life serial killers? Does League of Legends ever ban people?




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How Technology Helped a Writer Come Out as Dyslexic

Writer Lisa Shapiro describes life with dyslexia, and seeks out new technologies that help her understand and overcome the condition.




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Tech Support - Riot Games' Greg Street Answers League of Legends Questions from Twitter

Riot Games Lead Designer Greg Street uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about League of Legends. When will teemo get deleted? Why is it taking so long to release another permanent game mode? Why are death timers so long in one for all? Why does the entire team get punished when one player rage quits? How long until a Battle Royale game mode is announced? When is LoL 2 coming?