rom Technique Critique - Forensics Expert Examines 25 More Crime Scene Investigations From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Crime scene analyst and investigator Matthew Steiner examines more forensics investigations from movies and television. Are bodies found in freezers like the "Layla" scene from Goodfellas? Is the autopsy scene from Silence of the Lambs true to life? How much does NCIS actually get right? Full Article
rom Tech Support - Ninja Answers Fortnite Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Ninja uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about Fortnite. What controls setups does Ninja use to play Fortnite? What's the best landing spot for competitive Fortnite? How do you get better at building? What's Ninja's main skin in Fortnite? Full Article
rom Tech Support - Marathon Champion Answers Running Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Long-distance runner Des Linden uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about marathon running. How many hours of sleep do you need to recover from a marathon? What's the best music to listen to while running? How many pairs of shoes does a professional runner go through when training for a marathon? Full Article
rom Tech Support - Cybersecurity Expert Answers Hacking Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Facebook Offensive Security Engineer Amanda Rousseau aka "Malware Unicorn" uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about hacking. As an offensive security engineer, Amanda has seen just about everything when it comes computer hacking. What exactly is the difference between a black hat and a white hat hacker? Is there such thing as a red hat hacker? What's the point of malware, is it just to be annoying? Amanda answers all these Twitter questions, and much more! Full Article
rom Technique Critique - NASA Astronaut Breaks Down Space Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:00:00 +0000 NASA astronaut Nicole Stott examines scenes depicting space from movies and television and breaks down how accurate they really are. What actually happens when your helmet cracks in space like in Total Recall? Are the spacewalks in Gravity realistic? Could there really be AI on a space station like in 2001: A Space Odyssey? Full Article
rom Tech Support - Bon Appétit's Brad & Chris Answer Thanksgiving Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:08:00 +0000 Bon Appétit's Brad Leone and Chris Morocco use the power of Twitter to answer common questions about cooking for Thanksgiving. Do you put celery in your stuffing? Is it dangerous to deep fry a turkey? How many sticks of butter do you have to use on Thanksgiving? Are vegan mashed potatoes good? Should you dry brine or wet brine your turkey? Chris and Brad answer all these questions and more! Full Article
rom Tech Support - SuperM Answers K-Pop Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000 The members of SuperM use the power of Twitter to answer common questions about SuperM and K-pop. While doing so, Baekhyun, Taemin, Kai, Taeyong, Ten, Lucas, and Mark all say nice things about each other, reveal their favorite K-pop bands and talk about their all time favorite music videos. Some of the questions asked include: Are you ever too old to get into K-pop? What are the significance of light sticks in K-pop? Are K-pop music videos addictive? Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Surgeon Breaks Down 22 Medical Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Annie Onishi, trauma surgery and critical care fellow, takes a look at more emergency room and operating room scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are. Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Pro Driver Breaks Down More Driving Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:00:00 +0000 Wyatt Knox, Special Projects Director at the Team O'Neil Rally School, takes a look at some more driving scenes from television and film and breaks down how accurate they really are. Does an all-wheel drive car like the one featured in Baby Driver really have an advantage over front or rear-wheel drive cars? Do the horsepower numbers from the car pulling scene in The Fate of the Furious really add up? Are Talladega Nights' drafting scenes true to real NASCAR? Full Article
rom Autocomplete Interview - The Best of Autocomplete 2019: Funniest Moments from Stranger Things, Spider-Man and More By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Tom Holland, Zendaya, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Dove Cameron, Jon Hamm, David Tennant, Novak Djokovic, Daniel Radcliffe, Sophie Turner, Jack Black, and much more answer the web's most searched questions about themselves. Full Article
rom Tech Support - Twitter's Jack Dorsey Answers Twitter Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:07:00 +0000 Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey uses the power of his own website to answer frequently asked questions about one of the world's most popular social media platforms, Twitter! Is the Twitter bird's name really Larry? How can you identify a Twitter bot? Why does Twitter have a character limit? How do you get verified on Twitter? Jack answers ALL these Twitter-based questions and much, much more! Full Article
rom Tech Support - Jodie Whittaker Answers Doctor Who Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:08:00 +0000 The Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker, uses the power of Twitter to answer questions about Doctor Who and all things TARDIS-related. Does the Doctor ever wash her clothes? Are the Doctor and the Master the same being? Does the TARDIS have a bedroom inside it? Is Mary Poppins a Time Lord? Jodie answers all these questions and more! DOCTOR WHO airs Sundays 8PM ET/PT on BBC America Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Lawyer Breaks Down 17 More Courtroom Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:53:00 +0000 Former prosecutor Lucy Lang is back to take a look at more courtroom scenes from television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they are. Lucy Lang is an executive director at the Institute For Innovation In Prosecution at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Learn more about Lucy Lang and the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at http://www.prosecution.org and follow their work on Instagram and Twitter @LucyLangNYC and @iip_johnjay Full Article
rom Tech Support - Michael Strahan Answers Super Bowl Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:03:00 +0000 Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about the Super Bowl and the NFL. How much is a Super Bowl ring worth? Why does the owner always get the Lombardi trophy? Do NFL players play fantasy football? Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Robotics Expert Breaks Down Robot Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:00:00 +0000 Chris Atkeson, a professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, watches a variety of scenes featuring robots from movies and television and breaks down how accurate their depictions really are. Full Article
rom Tech Support - Dr. Martin Blaser Answers Coronavirus Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Martin Blaser, MD, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's questions about the coronavirus. When should we expect to see mutations? Does COVID-19 have a lifespan? Is coronavirus the 0.01% that soaps and sanitizers can't kill? Dr. Blaser is a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at Rutgers University and chair of the Human Microbiome. Full Article
rom Technique Critique - NASA Astronaut Breaks Down More Space Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 NASA astronaut Nicole Stott returns to examine more scenes depicting space from movies and television. Do space stations really have onboard AI like in "2001: A Space Odyssey?" Do blackout periods like the one shown in "Apollo 13" really happen on spaceflights? Would a robot like WALL-E survive in space? Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Robotics Expert Breaks Down More Robot Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Chris Atkeson, a professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, watches more scenes featuring robots from movies and television and continues to break down how accurate their depictions really are. Full Article
rom 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
rom Tech Support - Scott Adkins Answers Martial Arts Training Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Actor and martial artist Scott Adkins uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about martial arts training. How do MMA fighters take kicks to the shin? How does one get a body like Yuri Boyka? Should you ever let an attacker know you are trained in martial arts? Scott answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Physics Expert Breaks Down Superhero Physics From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:20:00 +0000 Physics professor Rhett Allain breaks down amazing feats of physics from superheroes in movies and television and explains how accurate their depictions really are. How realistic are "superhero" landings? Is the kinetic energy suit from "Black Panther" possible? Even with superpowers, is it physically feasible for Superman to lift a large building? Rhett Allain is an Associate Professor of Physics at Southeastern Louisiana University. Full Article
rom Tech Support - Psychiatrist Daniel Amen Answers Brain Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Daniel Amen uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about how the human brain works. Why do we sometimes completely forget common words? Why does our brain seem to work best in the shower? Why is our anxiety through the roof during quarantine? Dr. Amen answers all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
rom Tech Support - The Hamilton Cast Answers Hamilton Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 The cast of 'Hamilton' use the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about the now-ubiquitous Broadway show, 'Hamilton.' What were some of the best backstage moments? Would 'Hamilton' be different in 2020? Will there ever be a 'Hamilton 2'? How did the original cast come together? Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Jasmine Cephas Jones, Oak Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, and Phillipa Soo answer all these questions and more! 'Hamilton' is now streaming on Disney+ Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Airline Pilot Breaks Down Flying Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Airline captain Fatima Shafi examines scenes depicting airplanes from movies and television. Why do the pilot and copilot repeat what each other are saying in 'Sully'? Does weight really affect an empty aircraft like in the Tom Cruise film 'American Made'? Do pilots lie to passengers when they say they'll only have to wait, "another 30 minutes"? Fatima Shafi is a captain for a major US commercial airline and is also a former avionics engineering officer for the Pakistan Air Force. Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Fight Master Breaks Down Sword Fighting From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Sword fighting expert Christina Traister examines a variety of scenes from movies and television featuring sword fighting and applies her expert analysis. Could Darth Maul really hold off two attackers like in 'The Phantom Menace'? Was Arya's sword training in 'Game of Thrones' accurate? Did the Black Knight from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' really only sustain a mere flesh wound? Christina Traister is an Associate Professor of Acting and Stage Combat at the University of Michigan Full Article
rom Tech Support - Travis & Lyn-Z Pastrana Answer Stunt Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Extreme sports legends Travis and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins Pastrana use the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about stunts, motocross, rally car, skateboarding and much more. LIFE SIZE TOYS is now available on Quibi. Quibi Life Size Toys: Hosted by Nitro Circus ringleader Travis Pastrana, ‘Life-Size Toys’ will feature the world’s most beloved kids’ playthings, now brought to life and super-sized by the Nitro Circus crew, then tested to the extreme by the best stunt performers in the business. This is nostalgia in overdrive. Full Article
rom Tech Support - Mayim Bialik Answers Neuroscience Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about neuroscience. Does social media cause sleep disorders? Should we use drugs to boost brain power? Does TikTok stimulate Alice in Wonderland syndrome? Mayim's podcast, “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown,” premieres this fall. Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Former US Air Force Fighter Pilot Breaks Down 12 Fighter Pilot Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Christine "Grinder" Mau examines some flying and dogfighting scenes from popular movies and television shows and determines how accurate they really are. Full Article
rom 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
rom 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
rom Tech Support - Zach King Answers TikTok Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Magician and TikTok superstar Zach King uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about TikTok. Full Article
rom WIRED25 2020 Q&A: Protecting Health Care Systems From Cyberhackers By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:20:00 +0000 Marc Rogers, Executive Director of Cybersecurity, Okta, Nate Warfield, Security Researcher, Microsoft and Ohad Zaidenberg, Founder and Executive, CTI League in conversation with Andy Greenberg, WIRED. Full Article
rom WIRED25 2020 Q&A: How to Stop Hackers From Exploiting Software Vulnerabilities By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:40:00 +0000 Maddie Stone, Security Researcher, Google Project Zero in conversation with Lily Hay Newman, WIRED. Full Article
rom WIRED25 2020 Q&A: The Difference Between Fortnite and Facebook From a UX Strategy POV By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2020 23:45:00 +0000 Celia Hodent, game UX strategist, in conversation with Melanie Cornwell Full Article
rom Tech Support - Aaron Sorkin Answers Screenwriting Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Academy Award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about screenwriting. How do writers' rooms work? How do you approach second drafts? If Aaron could write for any show, which show would he write for? The Trial of Chicago 7 premieres on Netflix October 16 Full Article
rom Tech Support - Riot Games Answers League of Legends Questions from Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000 League of Legends Executive Producer Jessica Nam and Game Director Andrei Van Roon answer Twitter's burning questions about their extremely popular MOBA. Is it easy to get into League now? Is there going to be a LoL mobile game? How do you even get into the game industry? What are some lessons they've learned from working at Riot Games? Jessica and Andrei answer all these questions and much, much more. Full Article
rom Technique Critique - Conductor Breaks Down Orchestra Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Conductor Marin Alsop examines some band and orchestra scenes from popular movies and television shows and determines how accurate they really are. Full Article
rom Tech Support - The Lord of the Rings Expert Answers Tolkien Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 The Tolkien Professor, Cory Olsen, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, and all the associated lore. Does Sauron use any weapons? Do compasses exist in Middle-Earth? Is there a Tolkien book about the Goblin and Dwarf Great War? Cory answers all these questions and much more. Corey Olsen, also known as The Tolkien Professor, is the Founder and President of Signum University, a nonprofit higher education institution dedicated to affordable and accessible online learning with a special focus on promoting the humanities. Through the Mythgard Academy, a Signum institution, Corey offers weekly explorations of The Lord of the Rings and other opportunities to discuss speculative literature and adaptations. Follow Corey on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tolkienprof Learn more: * Signum University: https://signumuniversity.org * Exploring The Lord of the Rings: https://mythgard.org/lotro/exlotr/ * The Tolkien Professor: https://tolkienprofessor.com Full Article
rom Tech Support - Survivorman Les Stroud Answers Survival Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Survivorman host Les Stroud uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about outdoor survival. How do survivalists subsist on one bug a day? How does one keep from inhaling too much smoke from a fire? How does Les prepare for a trip? How does he keep his camera batteries charged during excursions? Host and producer of Survivorman, Les Stroud is credited with creating the genre known as Survival TV. He is an award winning producer-director of several series and an author and musician and he launches Surviving Disasters with Les Stroud (March 2021) on all PBS stations along with Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest and his new children's book: Wild Outside with Annick Press. Full Article
rom Tech Support - Joe Manganiello Answers Dungeons & Dragons Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:02:00 +0000 Actor and D&D Dungeon Master Joe Manganiello uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about Dungeons & Dragons. ARCHENEMY is In Theaters, On Digital and On Demand December 11 Full Article
rom Tech Support - "Star Wars Explained" Answers Star Wars Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Alex and Mollie Damon from the YouTube channel "Star Wars Explained" answer Twitter's burning questions about the Star Wars universe. If they could meet one character from the Star Wars universe and ask them a question, what would it be? Are all human-looking characters in Star Wars the same species? In what order should a newcomer watch the movies? Why can't the Mandalorian take off his mask in front of people? Alex and Mollie answer all these questions and much more! Check out Alex and Mollie Damon's YouTube channel Star Wars Explained: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarWarsExplained Follow Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsExplain Follow Mollie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MollieDamon Full Article
rom Each and Every - Every Starfighter From Star Wars: Squadrons Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Star Wars: Squadrons is a game about becoming a pilot in the Star Wars universe. There's plenty of iconic starfighters featured in the game, and developers Ian Frazier and Shadi Mallak sit down with WIRED to break down each and every one of them. How did the developers take these legendary designs and translate them to a video game? Ian and Shadi explain exactly how they did it. Full Article
rom Tech Support - Wizards of the Coast Answer Magic: The Gathering Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Wizards of the Coast game designer and editor Matt Tabak uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about Magic: The Gathering. Why does everyone "hate" mono-white? If you attack with a 2/2 creature and are blocked by a 2/2 creature, which creature gets destroyed? What happens if your hand has no lands and you can't play any cards? What's the weirdest, most obscure MTG rule that Matt knows of? Matt answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
rom Tech Support - "Star Wars Explained" Answers More Star Wars Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Alex and Mollie Damon from the YouTube channel "Star Wars Explained" answer even more of Twitter's burning questions about the Star Wars universe. Are the stormtroopers from the original trilogy clones? Do you need to know Star Wars to watch The Mandalorian? If the Jedi are so strong, why are there so few of them? Alex and Mollie answer all these questions and much, much more! Check out Alex and Mollie Damon's YouTube channel Star Wars Explained: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarWarsExplained Follow Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsExplain Full Article
rom A Clip From "A Glitch In The Matrix" By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:10:00 +0000 A clip from the documentary "A Glitch in the Matrix." Full Article
rom Tech Support - VFX Artist Answers Movie & TV VFX Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Todd Vaziri, one of the most accomplished visual effects artists working today, uses the power of Twitter to answer some of the internet's burning questions about visual effects. What movies have some of the best VFX ever? Why does The Mandalorian look so good? How come Jurassic Park still holds its own today? Todd Vaziri is a Visual Effects Artist whose work includes: Black Widow, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Thor: Ragnarök, Rogue One, Captain America: Winter Soldier, The Avengers, Star Trek, and Transformers. Follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/tvaziri Full Article
rom Technique Critique - "2034" Co-Authors Break Down Warfare Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Elliot Ackerman and James Stavridis, co-authors of the book 2034, break down scenes from tv and film that feature themes from their novel about the next World War. Full Article
rom Tech Support - CrossFit Coach Answers CrossFit Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Jamie Hagiya, a CrossFit gym owner and coach, answers Twitter's burning questions about CrossFit. What even is the point of a burpee? How do you start with learning how to tire flip? Is CrossFit better than traditional lifting? Should you eat before doing CrossFit? Jamie answers all these questions and demonstrates the proper technique to use for various workouts. Full Article
rom Each and Every - Every Spider-Man Suit From Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales & Spider-Man Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 On this episode of WIRED's Each and Every, Gavin Goulden, an art director at Insomniac Games, breaks down every Spider-Man suit featured in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4 and PS5. Watch as Gavin explains the origins of Miles' Bodega Cat Suit, Peter's Spider Armor Mark IV Suit and much, much more. Full Article
rom Tech Support - Yo-Yo Ma Answers Cello Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Yo-Yo Ma uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about playing cello. Would Yo-Yo Ma ever collaborate with a rapper? Why is it that in every movie the cellist plays Bach's Cello Suite No. 1? Why are cellos so expensive? Can you hurt you arm playing the cello? Yo-Yo answers all these questions and much, much more. Full Article