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

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

Champion pen spinner Peter Davis explains pen spinning in 21 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. Pen spinning is a lot like juggling, and Peter goes over some simple techniques like charging and wipers before moving onto more complicated moves like threading and charge removal.

Professional ballerina Joy Womack explains ballet turns in 21 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex.

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.

Dr. Jeffrey Laitman joins WIRED to break down every ‘useless’, vestigial organ and structure in our evolved human bodies. From the “wisdom” teeth and our simian tailbones down to muscles made less important by our double-arched feet, Dr. Laitman highlights where it came from—and how it ended up still inside of us.

Freestyle Soccer World Champion Caitlyn Schrepfer demonstrates and explains her freestyle soccer skills in 25 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex.

Ready to dominate your fantasy football league in epic fashion? Fantasy guru Matthew Berry breaks down how to maximize your roster for peak point production week in, week out.

Many dangers await those brave enough to make an attempt at the summit of Mt. Everest and Dr. Emily Johnston visits WIRED to break down each and every way trying to conquer the mountain could prove fatal.

Attenzione, pickpockets! Magician Ben Seidman demonstrates and explains pickpocketing techniques in 9 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex. From a traditional outside jacket pocket snatch to stealing someone's neck tie in broad daylight, this sleight-of-hand expert shows us how master pickpockets execute petty theft. Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Dominik Czaczyk Editor: Jordan Calig Expert: Ben Seidman Creative Producer: Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production & Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd Camera Operator: Josh Andersen; Omar Elgohary Sound Mixer: Kari Barber Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Brock Spitaels Hair & Make-Up: Vanessa Renee Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malazia Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

From the physical world to the virtual world, algorithms are seemingly everywhere. David J. Malan, Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University, has been challenged to explain the science of algorithms to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Director: Wendi Jonassen Director of Photography: Zach Eisen Editor: Louville Moore Host: David J. Malan Guests: Level 1: Addison Vincent Level 2: Lexi Kemmer Level 3: Patricia Guirao Level 4: Mahi Shafiullah Level 5: Chris Wiggins Creative Producer: Maya Dangerfield Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Vanessas Brown; Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Brittany Berger Gaffer: Gautam Kadian Sound Mixer: Lily Van Leeuwen Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Hair & Make-Up: Yev Wright-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Lauren Worona

Dr. Jeffrey Laitman joins WIRED to break down how our organs and body parts age from head to toe. From hearing and hair loss to sagging skin and deteriorating joints, Dr. Laitman highlights the impact of aging on the human body—and what we can do about it. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Francis Bernal Editor: Matt Colby; Paul Tael Talent: Dr. Jeffrey Laitman Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Brittany Berger Gaffer: Mar Alfonso Sound Mixer: Michael Guggino Production Assistant: Albie Smith Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Lauren Worona

Body language experts explain how to conduct yourself during a job interview. From the very start of the interview process to maintaining your poise until leaving the room, Joe Navarro, Dr. Abbie Maroño and Anne-Maartje Oud demonstrate the things interviewers are looking out for and how to make the best first impression. Director: Joe Pickard Director of Photography: Olivia Kuan Editor: Matthew Colby; Jordan Calig Talent: Abbie Marono; Joe Navarro; Anne-Maartje Oud Creative Producer: Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd Camera Operator: Josh Andersen Sound Mixer: Kara Johnson Production Assistant: Liza Antonova Hair & Make-Up: Maureen Sherwood Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Lauren Worona

Sophie Liard, an expert gift wrapper and author of "The Folding Lady," demonstrates and explains a variety of gift wrapping techniques in 11 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex. From a traditional box with a bow to concealing a soccer ball in a wrapping paper gift bag, this expert shows us how to add some spark to your gifting this holiday season. Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Sophie Liard Creative Producer: Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Jack Belisle Gaffer: Mar Alfonso Sound Mixer: Lily Van Leeuwen Production Assistant: Caleb Clark Hair & Make-Up: Yev Wright-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Chess has been around for centuries, but remains a challenging, ever-evolving game to this day. Levy Rozman a.k.a. GothamChess has been challenged to explain the game of chess to 5 different people; a novice, an intermediate, a semi-pro, a grandmaster and an AI programmer.Director: Maya DangerfieldDirector of Photography: Charlie JordanEditor: Robby MasseyHost: Levy RozmanGuest: Level 1: Riyae Park; Level 2: Jeffrey Kim; Level 3: Tani Adewumi; Level 4: Irina Krush; Level 5: Siddartha SenCreative Producer: Wendi JonassenLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Kameryn HamiltonProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCasting Producer: Vanessa Brown; Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Brittany BergerGaffer: Rebecca Van Der MeulenSound Mixer: Lily Van LeeuwenProduction Assistant: Ryan CoppolaHair & Make-Up: Yev Write-MasonPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Meteorologist, Author, and Storm Chaser Cyrena Arnold answers your questions about extreme weather from Twitter. How accurate is the science in the new film "Twisters?" What is the difference between El Niño and La Niña? Why are scientists predicting a super-charged storm season for 2024? - Follow Cyrena on all socials @WxCyrena - Cyrena's children's books on weather:https://www.francesfoxstories.com - Learn more about storm chasing athttps://stormfrontfreaks.com

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Verizon Business today released findings from a recent survey, Small Business Response to COVID-19 to better understand the impact small business owners and decision makers feel COVID-19 has had on their businesses. The survey, conducted by Morning Consult, focused on 500 small and medium businesses that are currently open or plan to reopen. One of the survey’s key results is that small businesses have renewed confidence, with 68% believing they can recoup COVID-19 related losses.

Key Survey Findings:

As businesses grapple with the economic impact of COVID-19, these responses highlight the assistance small businesses feel they need, the communities they feel most supported by, and the changes they have made to adjust to the new normal.

1. A Renewed Confidence
The small businesses that have weathered this pandemic to date express an overall optimism and the financial wherewithal to eventually reopen.

68% of small businesses believe they can recoup COVID-19 related losses
46% (nearly half) of small businesses that remain open say their businesses will be able to stay open for more than six months if the pandemic continues in the same way
48% of small businesses say it’s unlikely they will need to resume operations with a smaller staff
While 78% of small businesses indicate declining sales, less than a quarter (24%) say that they have missed or withheld any payments of bills (rent, utilities, etc.).

A new study led by researchers at McGill University finds that people who get their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19. Those that consume more traditional news media have fewer misperceptions and are more likely to follow public health recommendations like social distancing.

In a study published in Misinformation Review, researchers looked at the behavioral effects of exposure to misinformation by combining social media analysis, news analysis, and survey research. They combed through millions of tweets, thousands of news articles, and the results of a nationally representative survey of Canadians to answer three questions: How prevalent is COVID-19 misinformation on social media and in traditional news media? Does it contribute to misperceptions about COVID-19? And does it affect behavior?

A study from QUOTED reveals the average time spent on social media in North America is 2 hours and 6 minutes. Adults spend 2 hours and 55 minutes on their cell phones a day. It goes without saying that if you are not utilizing social media platforms for your business, there is major leverage that is being missed out on.

Harness the power of social media
Below is a breakdown of each of the major five social media platforms.

Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Twitter
LinkedIn

Social Marketing Predictions for 2020-2025

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