x Astronomer Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 WIRED has challenged NASA's Varoujan Gorjian (Research Astronomer, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab) to explain black holes to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert. Full Article
x WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Mila Kunis & Justin Theroux Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000 "The Spy Who Dumped Me" stars Mila Kunis and Justin Theroux answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Can Mila Kunis speak Russian? Does Justin Theroux write? Is Mila Kunis a gamer? Full Article
x How Bitdefender Box 2 Can Protect Your Devices from Hackers | Wired Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:54:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bitdefender BOX | Security Researcher Samy Kamkar investigates different techniques hackers can use to steal your private information through an unsecure device and what you can do to protect yourself. Full Article
x How Bitdefender Box 2 Can Secure Your Home Network from Hackers | Wired Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:54:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bitdefender BOX In this episode, Security Researcher Samy Kamkar explores how to safeguard your home from cyber-attacks through unsuspecting internet connected devices such as a baby monitor. Full Article
x First Look: iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:55:00 +0000 WIRED's Lauren Goode takes a first look at Apple's three new phones -- the XS, the XS Max, and the XR. Full Article
x Technique Critique - Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down 28 More Actors' Accents By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Dialect coach Erik Singer once again analyzes the accents of some of Hollywood's biggest names. How accurate were their accents, really? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/ Full Article
x iPhone XS & XS Max Review: Do You Need to Upgrade? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 WIRED's Lauren Goode reviews the latest iPhone models -- the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max -- and tests the battery life, camera and video capabilities. CORRECTION, Sept. 19, 5:05 PM EST: The video above misstated the water rating for the iPhone XS and XS Max. While the IP68 standard states that devices must be waterproof to more than 1 meter, Apple's new phones are waterproof up to 2 meters for up to 30 minutes." Full Article
x Exclusive: "Crazy Rich Asians" Director Jon M. Chu's iPhone XS Movie, "Somewhere" By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:48:00 +0000 Jon M. Chu, director of Crazy Rich Asians, made this short film exclusively for WIRED using the new Apple iPhone XS Max. Chu shot and edited the film himself, shooting handheld in available light and using only the native camera app and default stabilizer, without any additional crew or equipment. "Somewhere" Shot on the iPhone XS Max No filters, no color correction. Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Jon M. Chu Starring: Luigi Rosado Full Article
x Out of Office with Brent Rose - GoPro Hero7 Black vs. Hero6 vs. Sony X3000 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000 Tech Writer Brent Rose reviews the new GoPro Hero7 Black for WIRED, testing it against the Hero6 Black and the SONY X3000, and reviewing its "hypersmooth" image stabilization, audio capture, timelapse, SuperPhoto stills and more. Read more at WIRED.com: https://www.wired.com/review/gopro-hero7-black-2018 Full Article
x First Look: Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Hands On By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED's Lauren Goode looks at Google's brand-new line of phones, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, and describes the new phone and camera features announced at the company's launch event. Full Article
x Pixel Launch 2018: Everything You Need to Know from Google's Event By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Highlights from Google’s Pixel event: two new phones (the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL), the next Pixel Slate (now powered by Chrome OS) and the Google Home Hub smart screen. Full Article
x Entrepeneurship Boot Camp: Alexis Ohanian and Jewel Burks on Starting Startups | WIRED25 By www.wired.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Oct 2018 05:16:00 +0000 At WIRED25, Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Initialized and Reddit, and Jewel Burks, co-founder of Partpic, spoke with WIRED's Arielle Pardes as part of WIRED's 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. Full Article
x WIRED25: Marc Benioff Talks About Taxing the Rich, Tackling Homelessness, and Philanthropy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:28:00 +0000 Salesforce Chairman and Co-CEO Marc Benioff spoke with WIRED’s Adam Rogers as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. Full Article
x WIRED25: Napster Cofounder Sean Parker and Biologist Alex Marson Zoom In On Crispr By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:32:00 +0000 Napster Cofounder Sean Parker and Biologist Alex Marson spoke with WIRED’s Sandra Upson as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. Full Article
x WIRED25: Kai-Fu Lee and Fei Fei Li On What's Next for Artificial Intelligence By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Sinovation Ventures CEO Kai-Fu Lee and Stanford AI Lab Director Fei Fei Li spoke with WIRED’s Maria Streshinsky as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. Full Article
x How Marvel Built the VFX in Ant-Man and the Wasp By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:03:00 +0000 Go behind the scenes of Ant Man and the Wasp with Danielle Costa, vice president of visual effects for Marvel Studios, as she explains all the amazing ways that CGI experts made characters bug-sized, enormous, and microscopic. Ant-Man & the Wasp is available now on digital and Blu-Ray. Full Article
x WIRED25: The Future of Cryptocurrency -- MIT Media Lab's Neha Narula and Reddit's Alexis Ohanian On What's Ahead By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:11:00 +0000 MIT Media Lab Digital Currency Initiative Director Neha Narula spoke with WIRED’s Brian Barrett as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. Full Article
x WIRED25: Code for America Executive Director Jennifer Pahlka and Author Anand Giridharadas On Rich Techie Philanthropists By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:15:00 +0000 Code for America Executive Director Jennifer Pahlka and Author Anand Giridharadas spoke with WIRED’s Issie Lapowskyas part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. Full Article
x WIRED25: Zipline CEO Keller Rinaudo On the Next Generation of Blood Delivery By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0000 Zipline CEO Keller Rinaudo spoke at WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. Full Article
x Every Champion in League of Legends Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000 As players wait to try the newest League of Legends champs out, here’s a look at every single champion in the game so far — all 141 of them, described by Riot’s Greg Street and Andrei Van Roon. Game Capture footage by Declan Wadey of SkinSpotlights and Scott Loranger. Full Article
x Forgery Experts Analyze a Fake Jackson Pollock Painting By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Forensic scientist Thiago Piwowarczyk and art historian Jeffrey Taylor PhD examine a purported Jackson Pollock painting and use their expertise to determine if the painting is legitimate or a forgery. Full Article
x Each and Every - Every Spider-Man Movie & TV Show Explained By Kevin Smith By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Kevin Smith takes us through the history of Spider-Man in film and television, from 1978's "Spider-Man Strikes Back" to 2017's "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Kevin's special, Silent But Deadly is available wherever you rent or buy content (On Demand, iTunes, Google Play, Playstation, Xbox) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is in theaters now Full Article
x How Pixar Helped Win 27 of the Last 30 Oscars for Visual Effects By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000 You may not have heard of Renderman, but you've definitely seen the incredible effects it has made possible. From Star Trek to Star Wars, from the Abyss to Terminator 2, and across all of Pixar's animated features -- Renderman has changed the world of special effects. Full Article
x What the Next Generation of Audio Wearables Looks Like | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bose | Bose Frames are an incredible new audio wearable that incorporate Bose's world-class sound system into a stylish pair of sunglasses. Crystal Mackenzie, Head of Marketing and Partnerships for Bose Frames and AR, and Mehul Trivedi, Director of Bose Frames, talk about some of the challenges that came with designing and engineering this new audio experience and what the future of audio wearables looks like. Full Article
x Each and Every - Every Legend in Apex Legends Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:34:00 +0000 Respawn Entertainment's Mohammad Alavi and Griffin Dean break down every playable character in the hit battle royale game, Apex Legends. Mohammad and Griffin explain the difficulties in creating Wraith, why Gibraltar went through so many visual changes and how Apex's newest character, Octane, lost his legs. Full Article
x Technique Critique - Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down Actors Playing Presidents By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Dialect coach Erik Singer once again takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. This time, Erik is focusing on actors's portrayals of US presidents. How close was Josh Brolin to capturing George W. Bush in W.? Is Jay Pharoah's version of Obama true to life? Is it even possible for an actor to accurately portray George Washington? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/ Full Article
x Respawn Answers Apex Legends Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:30:00 +0000 Drew McCoy, Project Lead at Respawn Entertainment, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Apex Legends. What are some pro tips for Apex? What's an heriloom? What is the name of Bloodhound's bird? Drew answers these questions and much, much more! Full Article
x Mixed Reality Shows the Impact of Climate Change on Charleston in 2100 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0000 The Weather Channel used mixed reality to show how climate change-related flooding will impact Charleston in the year 2100. Full Article
x WIRED Tradecraft - Retired Navy SEAL Explains How to Prepare for Any Situation By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Clint Emerson, retired Navy SEAL and crisis management professional, explains how we can prepare for almost any emergency situation by being ultra aware of our surroundings. Full Article
x WIRED Tradecraft - Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. What does it mean when we fold our arms? Why do we interlace our fingers? Can a poker player actually hide their body language? Full Article
x Each and Every - Every Character in Mortal Kombat 11 Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:34:00 +0000 WARNING: This video contains graphic gameplay footage. Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat series and Director of Mortal Kombat 11, explains the backstories of each and every character in Mortal Kombat 11. Mortal Kombat 11 is now available for PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch and PC. Full Article
x Why It's Almost Impossible to Climb 15 Meters in 5 Secs. (ft. Alex Honnold) By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 In 2020 climbing will be an official Olympic sport with three events -- lead, bouldering and speed climbing. The fastest time up the standard 15 meter speed wall is 5.48 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez climbs with junior champion Jordan Fishman and professional climber Alex Honnold to find out. Full Article
x Professional Driver Explains Tactical Driving By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 19:49:00 +0000 Wyatt Knox, Special Projects Director at the Team O'Neil Rally School, is a true technician behind the steering wheel. Wyatt explains the different techniques he teaches to special operations personnel, including the pit maneuver, driving in reverse at high speeds, and taking over when the driver goes down. Full Article
x A Harvard Professor Explains What the Avengers Can Teach Us About Philosophy By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 SPOILER ALERT: This video contains spoilers about many of the MCU movies (although not about Avengers: Endgame) How do Iron Man and Captain America differ as leaders? What makes the Avengers different from the Guardians of the Galaxy? And what moral philosophy does Thanos embody? WIRED's Peter Rubin spoke with Chris Robichaud, Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, to find out about deontology, consequentialism and more. Full Article
x Scientist Explains Why Dogs Can Smell Better Than Robots By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Dogs can smell explosives like landmines, and detect medical conditions including seizures, diabetes, and many forms of cancer -- with up to 98% accuracy. Inventor Andreas Mershin wants to replicate that -- and put a nose in every cell phone. WIRED's Emily Dreyfuss spoke with Mershin to find out why that's easier said than done, and to learn what building a robotic nose has taught us about smell. Full Article
x Neuroscientist Explains ASMR's Effects on the Brain & The Body By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 22:57:00 +0000 ASMR, Slime, and other Oddly Satisfying videos are enormously popular online, but we know surprisingly little about the body's responses that keep us wanting -- and watching -- more. WIRED's Louise Matsakis spoke with psychologist and neuroscientist Nick Davis, who co-authored one of the first studies about ASMR. Full Article
x Dr. Robin Berzin is Using Tech and Data to Fix Healthcare By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED with American Express | Robin Berzin founded Parsley Health to bring functional medicine, advanced testing, and data together — for the most comprehensive primary care of its kind. She tells WIRED how she built her tech-infused healthcare company. Full Article
x Each and Every - Every Toy in Toy Story Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:43:00 +0000 Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley takes a look at every toy that appears in the Toy Story franchise and explains their significance. From Toy Story 4 star Forky, to the iconic Buzz Lightyear, hear the backstories behind your favorite characters. Toy Story 4 is in theaters now! Full Article
x 16 Levels of Piano Composition: Easy to Complex By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Pianist and composer Nahre Sol attempts to play "Happy Birthday" in 16 levels of complexity. Nahre starts playing the iconic tune with just one finger and adds more and more layers until she's playing it with extended harmonies, elongated melodies and staggered leaps. Watch and see how it all comes together! Full Article
x Daisy Ridley Explores Her Impact on The Internet By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:30:00 +0000 What kind of impact has "Ophelia" star Daisy Ridley had on the internet? WIRED combs the web for data about Daisy Ridley and presents all the information to her. What happens when you Google her name? What's the first picture of Daisy to appear on Getty Images? What's her most popular video on YouTube? Full Article
x Doctor Explains How Sunscreen Affects Your Body By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:36:00 +0000 A recent F.D.A. study shows that certain chemicals in some sunscreens can seep into and remain in people's blood. To find out what that means for staying safe in the sun, WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with dermatologist Dr. Kanade Shinkai. Full Article
x Scientist Explains How She Captured Rare Footage of a Giant Squid By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Edith Widder and a team of scientists captured the first footage of a live giant squid in U.S. waters. WIRED's Matt Simon spoke with Widder to learn the story behind the video. Full Article
x Scientist Explains How Moon Mining Would Work By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:54:00 +0000 WIRED speaks with Angel Abbud-Madrid, the Director of the Center for Space Resources at the Colorado School of Mines, to find out just how lunar mining would work. Full Article
x Real Nutrition for Real Recovery Explained | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK Serious athletes turn to lowfat chocolate milk as a post-workout recovery beverage. Learn more about the science behind the recovery. Full Article
x Scientist's Map Explains Climate Change By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 19:52:00 +0000 A new interactive map from researchers at the University of Maryland shows how cities might be transformed by climate change. WIRED's Matt Simon talks with environmental scientist Matt Fitzpatrick about the map and why San Francisco could feel like Los Angeles by 2080. Full Article
x Vision Scientist Explains Why These Praying Mantises Are Wearing 3D Glasses By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Researchers at Newcastle University, UK have been studying stereoscopic vision in praying mantises by having them wear tiny 3D glasses. WIRED's Matt Simon talks with Jenny Read, a vision scientist who led the research, about how their vision compares with humans and what that means for machine vision. Full Article
x Bill Nye Explains the Science Behind Solar Sailing By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:10:00 +0000 On June 25, the Planetary Society's LightSail 2 hitched a ride into orbit on board SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket. The solar sail is propelled only by sunlight, and its technology holds promise for early detection of major events in space, as well as travel across vast distances. To find out more, WIRED's Daniel Oberhaus spoke with Planetary Society CEO, Bill Nye. Full Article
x Tech Support - Alex Honnold Answers Climbing Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Alex Honnold uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about climbing. What's Alex's favorite type of climbing hold? Do all rock climbers live in vans? Once you get to the top, how do you get back down? Alex answers all these questions, and more! Full Article
x Scientist Explains What Water Pooling in Kilauea's Volcanic Crater Means By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:30:00 +0000 Don Swanson, a scientist with the United States Geological Survey, explains why researchers are so interested in a pool of water that's formed in the crater of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. Full Article
x Scientist Explains How a Fire Tornado Forms By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:00:00 +0000 Extreme wildfires can get so intense that the heat from the fire can generate its own weather patterns. In rare cases, like during the 2018 wildfire in Redding California, the wildfire created its own tornado, or as it is more commonly known: a firenado. Many videos show fire formations labeled as firenadoes -- but according to atmospheric scientist Neal Lareau, only two known fire tornadoes have ever been caught on video. Full Article