ir WIRED February 2015 Issue: Microsoft in the Age of Satya Nadella By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:35:00 +0000 Restart. In the February issue, Jessi Hempel profiles Satya Nadella and his warm, fuzzy, and slightly bonkers plan to make you care about Microsoft. Plus: How skateboard legend Rodney Mullen became a superstar on the Silicon Valley lecture circuit, where drones are actually delivering stuff—from rescue supplies to pepperoni pizza, Lyft’s new mustache, dumpster diving for fun and profit (lots of profit), and more. Music By Esbe – Float (https://switchy.bandcamp.com/album/bloomsday ) Full Article
ir WIRED April 2015 Issue Preview - The Plot to Take Down a Tyrant By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:30:00 +0000 In the April issue of WIRED, senior writer Andy Greenberg explores how North Korean dissidents are trying to undermine Kim Jong-un—with bootleg copies of Titanic and old episodes of Friends. Also this month: Reimagining the iconic Tucker Torpedo, What’s Inside: Jell-O, inside China’s toxic gadget factories, resurrecting the LA river, the biggest crowdfunding campaign ever, and more. Music - "By The Roots" - YZ Full Article
ir Huggable Robot Befriends Girl in Hospital By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Meet Huggable Robot—an app-controlled stuffed animal designed by the MIT Media Lab. Created to help young patients who are fighting cancer, Huggable is operated by an expert Child Life Specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital. See the interactive bear in action, and find out how it’s helping to relieve children’s anxiety while engaging with them on an emotional level. Full Article
ir Steinway Spirio By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000 Watch Steinway's first autonomous piano in action. Full Article
ir Battle Damage - Oculus Rift vs Samsung Gear VR vs Virtual Boy By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Some virtual reality headsets are better than others. But which one is actually the toughest? Find out as we give the Oculus Rift DK2, Samsung Gear VR, and Nintendo Virtual Boy a dose of real-world damage. Full Article
ir First Look: The New PAX Juul E-Cigarette By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +0000 The Juul from PAX might be the slickest e-cig ever with its pocketable design, squared edges, and tiny magnetic USB charging dock. But it might look a bit too much like a puffable memory stick for its own Good. Full Article
ir WIRED Issue Preview May 2015 – Unsung Geniuses By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The Next List. You don’t know them, but you know their work. WIRED presents the unsung geniuses who are shaping the future of business. Also this month: What it takes to create the most nonstop-action-packed movie ever, how Apple created a watch to finally free us from our phones, Ross Ulbricht’s journey from libertarian idealist to savage kingpin and more. Full Article
ir Comedians Go to Virtual Therapy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Ellie is the world’s first virtual therapist. Designed to read and analyze body language, vocal patterns, and facial expressions, we introduced her to a few comedians to see if she could handle their sarcasm, jokes, and self-deprecating humor. Full Article
ir WIRED Business Conference - The Best Pieces of Fan Art Dedicated to Breakout Wattpad Writer Anna Todd By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 At the 2015 Wired Business conference, WIRED editor-at-large Jason Tanz interviews breakout fanfic author Anna Todd, who writes novels entirely on her smartphone then uploads them to Wattpad, a wildly popular digital publishing platform and writers community. Full Article
ir WIRED Business Conference - Why drones will be much safer than you think By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 At the 2015 Wired Business conference, WIRED Business editor Cade Metz interviews Helen Greiner, the CEO of drone maker CyPhy Works about the future of drones and how they may make the world a safer place. Full Article
ir WIRED Business Conference - Instagram Wants to Make It Easier for You to Find What You Want By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 Instagram wants to make it easier for users to find what they want. Mike Krieger acknowledged that the discovery opportunities for finding new stuff on Instagram is still somewhat limited, but they're developing their search functionality (and explore tab) with Facebook to help users. Full Article
ir Can You Hate an Actor, But Love Their Work? By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 16 May 2015 00:20:00 +0000 HATE’S A STRONG word, obviously, but the question still stands. On this week’s episode, WIRED senior editor Peter Rubin and his wife Kelli jump into it. Well, she jumps into it; with Wayward Pines‘ premiere last night, she was reminded all over again that she has a serious problem with Terrence Howard, and she’s inclined to pass on his projects. Full Article
ir WIRED Issue Preview June 2015 - Inside the Magic Factory By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 17:20:00 +0000 This year, Industrial Light & Magic celebrates 40 years of creating the impossible. In WIRED's June issue, we present an oral history of ILM, and look at how George Lucas’ little DIY effects shop changed movies forever. Also this month: Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht's journey from drug kingpin to convicted criminal, Senator Cory Booker's attempt to drag the Senate into the 21st century, the global battle over one of Earth’s most plentiful resources, and much more. #WIRED2306 #WIRED Full Article
ir What's Inside - Sriracha By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 There’s a reason Sriracha is more popular than its fiery competitors. Featuring a mix of red jalapeño chile peppers, flavor profiles that ignite all five senses, and vinegar for an extended shelf-life, we break down the ingredients that make up the rooster sauce. Full Article
ir Facebook and Oculus Want Your Head and Hands in Virtual Space By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:43:30 +0000 Facebook and Oculus unveiled the official Rift virtual reality headset and introduced Touch, a set of prototype controllers that could make virtual reality more physically immersive. Full Article
ir The Director of ‘Jurassic World’ on Tackling the Beloved Franchise By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:35:00 +0000 When Colin Trevorrow saw Jurassic Park as a teenager it sparked his interest in the power of film. He spoke with WIRED about taking on the franchise and getting the audience to cheer for their favorite dinosaurs. Full Article
ir WIRED Issue Preview – July 2015 – All Work & All Play, With Rashida Jones By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 WIRED presents the essential manual to finding happiness at work, with your career coach, Rashida Jones. Optimize your brain, your relationships, and your stuff to achieve a state of occupational bliss. Also this month: How Ebola survivors’ DNA could help treat other deadly viruses, billionaire VCs battle to capture massive ROI, one family’s epic quest to cure their son’s epilepsy, and more. Full Article
ir What's Inside - Fireworks By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Fireworks are as synonymous with the Fourth of July as hot dogs and barbecues, but what makes the decorative flashes of light burn so bright? A mix of charcoal, potassium nitrate, and sulfur, among many other ingredients. Full Article
ir New Horizons' First Close Look at Pluto By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:25:00 +0000 After billions of miles and nearly a decade in space New Horizons flew as close to Pluto as it ever will. The probe is already sending back the first beautiful images of the mysterious dwarf planet. Full Article
ir Ant-Man Director Says Paul Rudd is Just Right as Tiny Marvel Superhero By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:55:00 +0000 Ant-Man director Peyton Reed spoke with WIRED about bringing the tiny superhero to the big screen, some easter eggs for Marvel fans and how Paul Rudd preserved the wry humor of the original comic books. Full Article
ir WIRED – August 2015 Issue Preview – Welcome to the Post Natural World By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Welcome to the post-natural world. In the August issue of WIRED, we explore Crispr, a new technique for editing DNA that makes it as easy as cut and paste. Ready or not, evolution is about to get an upgrade. Also this month: Mark and Jay Duplass are Hollywood’s unlikely new moguls, a WIRED writer builds an untraceable AR-15 assault rifle right here in our office, and a nonprofit that helps people from the poorest places in the world learn to be task rabbits of the 21st-century economy. Full Article
ir Astronauts Eat First Space Grown Salad By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:15:00 +0000 For the first time, astronauts ate fresh lettuce they'd grown from seed aboard the International Space Station. One small bite for man could be a giant leap for manned missions to Mars. Full Article
ir All the Pluto Photos from New Horizons' First Big Data Dump By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 01:20:00 +0000 It'll take a year for New Horizons to send back all the information it gathered on Pluto when it flew by in July. Full Article
ir Absurd Creatures | This Tiny Adorable Critter Is Half Kangaroo, Half Velociraptor By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:15:00 +0000 The jerboa looks like a cross between a mouse and a tiny kangaroo and wow, can it hop! The rodents' elongated, powerful legs can propel the little fur balls as far as six feet. Full Article
ir WIRED October Issue Preview - Cities by Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Cities used to grow (more or less) by accident. Today cities develop more intentionally. From Shanghai to Nairobi, designers, architects, and planners are using better materials, smart science, and big data to make cities better—and even a little magical. Full Article
ir Flying in the Folding ICON A5 Airplane By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:15:00 +0000 For years we've been promised flying cars and for years we've been disappointed. The ICON A5, with its folding wings, may be the closest thing yet, and it's a boat, too! WIRED writer Tim Moynihan goes for a ride in the A5 over New York City. Full Article
ir Tesla Model X | First Look By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:08:24 +0000 Tesla's long awaited Model X SUV is finally here. The falcon-doored electric vehicle can carry seven passengers and is capable of rocketing to 60 miles per hour in as little as 3.2 seconds. Full Article
ir The Martian | WIRED Movie Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:35:59 +0000 The Martian, Ridley Scott's new space epic, takes audiences to the rugged surface of Mars. Matt Damon stars as left behind astronaut Mark Watney, who has to "science" his survival on the barren planet. Full Article
ir Real Actors, Virtual Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:15:00 +0000 The race to VR cinema has split into two tracks: either Pixar-like CGI that affords full immersion, or 360-degree video, which lacks true "presence." Uncorporeal's new technology is a marriage of the two, and gives us a glimpse at what the future of VR film could be. Full Article
ir Steve Jobs | WIRED Movie Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:15:00 +0000 There have been a lot of movies made recently about the Apple founder. This is the one you should see. Full Article
ir Director Danny Boyle on Why “Steve Jobs” Is Not a Biopic By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 17:44:25 +0000 “Steve Jobs” is more than just a biopic. Director Danny Boyle explains the unique approach he took by shooting the movie in three different film formats to capture the life and achievements of the Apple co-founder. Full Article
ir Crimson Peak | WIRED Movie Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:15:00 +0000 Guillermo del Toro's new film isn't a horror show, it's a gothic romance but it isn't all that romantic. It does have wonderfully detailed ghosts, a haunted house, beautiful costumes and Jessica Chastain gets to let loose as an unhinged Victorian. Full Article
ir The Last Witch Hunter | WIRED Movie Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2015 21:56:00 +0000 The Last Witch Hunter is a movie starring Vin Diesel where he, yes, hunts witches. That's all you really need to know. If watching the fast-car-driving voice of Groot go hard on some magic-makers sounds like your idea of a good time, Diesel is here to put a spell on you. If not, search for your enchantments elsewhere. Full Article
ir Cooking With Fire: Testing the Sansaire Searing Kit for Sous Vide By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Sous vide machines can make tasty fare but the technique often leaves meat gray and unappetizing. WIRED's Adam Rogers fires up the $159 Sansaire Sear home blowtorch to add a little sizzle to a steak. Full Article
ir WIRED <3 Lower Manhattan By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Lower Manhattan is the NYC 'hood you've heard of but haven't met. We're proud to be part of the Downtown Alliance. Full Article
ir Absurd Creatures | Bats Are Totally Awesome. Trust Me, I'm a Vampire By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000 Bats are awesome. They're the only mammals that truly fly, they have echolocation and, scientists have recently discovered, tiny hairs that helps them fly by feel. Full Article
ir Cyborg Nation - This Technology Wants to Make Wheelchairs Obsolete By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Ekso Bionics has a simple premise: create robotics that help people. And the company is doing just that with its wearable exoskeleton. Using a combination of weight-activated sensors and battery-powered motors, the bionic suit is helping wheelchair-bound users learn how to walk again. Full Article
ir Spectre | WIRED Movie Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:23:00 +0000 Is James Bond obsolete? The Joint Intelligence Service thinks spies, even super spies, are dinosaurs in an age of drones and wiretapping. But there's a more philosophical question: Are we over James Bond? Full Article
ir Gear Review | WIRED's Creative Team Tests Apple's iPad Pro and Pencil By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0000 Apple's new iPad Pro is designed for professional creative work, so we put it to the test. A WIRED photographer, designer and video producer tried using the tablet and Apple's new Pencil stylus to retouch images, draw and edit video. Full Article
ir Sea Lion Flippers Could Inspire Super-Stealthy Submersibles By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:30:00 +0000 Sea lions are incredible and unusual swimmers. One day engineers could use the sea lion’s secrets to create super-maneuverable, super-stealthy vehicles that’ll better navigate dangers like underwater minefields. Full Article
ir WIRED – December 2015 – The Force Will Be With Us. Always. By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:35:00 +0000 Travelling through hyperspace ain’t like dusting crops. Neither is making movies. In preparation for Star Wars: Episode VII, WIRED’s Editor in Chief Scott Dadich sat down with J.J. Abrams to discuss his trajectory from awestruck super fan to the director of The Force Awakens. Also this month: Transforming the Pentagon with Silicon Valley, how India’s decision on energy can affect the entire planet, the amazing products to give and get this holiday season, plus more. Full Article
ir Think Like a Tree - How Moth Eyes Inspired the Camera Lens By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Find out how camera lenses take after moths by mimicking the way they absorb and hold in light. Full Article
ir Think Like a Tree - Did You Know the Eiffel Tower Was Inspired by Your Femur? By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Find out how human bones inspired the Eiffel Tower through the design principle of structural hierarchy. Full Article
ir Illuminating Extinction: Projecting a Snow Leopard on the Empire State Building By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0000 Massive images of the worlds endangered species were projected onto the Empire State Building to call attention to the upcoming release of Discovery's documentary, Racing Extinction. Full Article
ir Think Like a Tree - How a Dog Inspired Velcro and a Bat Inspired Radar By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 05:00:00 +0000 How can we move toward a more sustainable world? By looking to nature where many of our problems have already been solved. Find out how inventors and scientists developed things like velcro and radar by looking at—and imitating—dogs and bats. Full Article
ir Star Wars: The Force Awakens | WIRED Movie Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:05:00 +0000 If you loved Star Wars once, everything you loved is back. And if you’re new? Welcome home. Full Article
ir Wired's Top Five Entertainment Stories Of 2015 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0000 Music wars, television scandals, movie masterpieces and major disappointments, 2015 had it all. Have a look at our biggest entertainment stories from the last year. Full Article
ir Wired's Top Five Gadgets Of 2015 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000 It's been a good year for gear heads, so we've put together our top 5 gadgets of 2015. Full Article
ir Wired's Top Five Security Stories Of 2015 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0000 2015 showed that the Internet is a dangerous place. Whether it’s your cellular-connected car or personal details on an adulterous dating website, no one seems safe anymore. Full Article
ir Wired's Top Five Science Stories of 2015 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0000 It was a good year for finding stuff out and our favorite science stories all revealed something about the universe. Full Article