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First Drive Review of Nissan's New Leaf Electric Car

Nissan’s new Leaf is an OK electric car—and that’s a great thing. The original Leaf was a global best seller. Now the 2018 LEAF has to compete with Chevy's Bolt and Tesla's Model 3. WIRED takes the car, and its semi-autonomous features, for a spin.




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Blade Runner 2049 Director Denis Villeneuve on Seeing the Original for the First Time

Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve reflects on seeing the original Blade Runner on the big screen and why he still loves the voice over version.




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Blade Runner 2049: Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling Talk Acting, Blade Running, and Their Pecs

Blade Runner 2049 stars Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling on their roles as Blade Runners, physically demanding parts, and the first time they met on set.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Dave Franco, Kumail Nanjiani and Fred Armisen Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

The LEGO Ninjago Movie stars Dave Franco, Fred Armisen, and Kumail Nanjiani take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Tom Cruise & Doug Liman Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

'American Made' star Tom Cruise and director Doug Liman take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves.




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First Look at the 2018 Ford Mustang GT's Futuristic Dashboard

Rev it up with a choice of gauge styles. The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has an innovative digital display that could be the future of dashboards.




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The Unrelenting Weirdness of Interacting With Robots

Welcome to the world of human-robot interaction, in which people have to adapt to the machines as much as the machines have to adapt to us.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Josh Brolin & Taylor Kitsch Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Only the Brave' stars Josh Brolin and Taylor Kitsch take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves. 'Only the Brave' premieres in theaters October 20th.




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The First Supersonic Flight Is Still Astounding 70 Years Later

In the not so distant future we might all take supersonic flights from New York to Los Angeles. It all started seventy years ago high above the Mojave desert.




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Oculus' John Carmack Explains Virtual Reality in 5 Levels of Difficulty

The technology behind modern virtual reality is rapidly evolving, but what exactly helps create a better sense of realism and immersion? WIRED has challenged Oculus CTO John Carmack to explain the concept of realism in virtual reality to 5 different people; a child, a pre-teen, a college student, a grad student and a VR expert.




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Robot Love: How Design Studio Elastic Built WIRED's November Cover

For WIRED's November cover about love in the time of robots the magazine turned to Elastic, the design firm behind the opening credits for Game of Thrones, True Detective, and Westworld.




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The Airbus A330-900 Neo Takes Off for the First Time

The Airbus A330-900 Neo is the European answer to Boeing's 787. The company says the jet is half as noisy as its predecessor and more efficient while carrying 10 more passengers.




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Stranger Things Cast Show Us the Last Thing on Their Phones

'Stranger Things' stars Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin show us the last things they did with their phones. What was the last emoji they used? The last text message sent? What was the last thing they searched?




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Matt Damon & Julianne Moore Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Suburbicon' stars Matt Damon and Julianne Moore take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves.




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Watch the 1000 mph Bloodhound Rocket Car's First Run

The Bloodhound is a truly super supercar. It's designed to punch right through the sound barrier to over 1,000 miles per hour.




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These Doctors Are Giving Real Pain The Virtual Treatment

Doctors are searching for non-addictive solutions to treat chronic pain. Virtual reality might soon be one of them, if the science can show it really works.




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8 Children Test Their Speech on Siri, Echo and Google Home

Andy Wood and Matt Kirshen test the limits of everyday AI by using children of a variety of ages in linguistics tests designed to determine which AI is the best at understanding the most people. Featuring Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Siri. Check out more of Matt and Andy on their podcast at http://www.probablyscience.com




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Nick Jonas Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Nick Jonas takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about himself. What kind of car does Nick Jonas drive? Has he ever been in a fight? What do his tattoos say? Nick answers all of these and more!




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The Farm of the Future Might Be Entirely Run by Robots

At Silicon Valley startup Iron Ox, the plan for agriculture, or at least leafy greens, is to automate the entire growing process indoors with robots and artificial intelligence.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Gaten Matarazzo and Joe Keery Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Stranger Things stars Gaten Matarazzo and Joe Keery take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about Stranger Things and themselves. Joe and Gaten answer hard-hitting questions like, "Is Gaten Matarazzo now?" and "Is Joe Keery legit?"




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How a Virtual Reality Journalist Takes Viewers Inside Stories

At Nonny de la Pena's Los Angeles-based Emblematic Group real stories, from melting glaciers to solitary confinement, are made in full virtual reality.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - The Last Jedi Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Star Wars: The Last Jedi stars Mark Hamill, Laura Dern, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson and Kelly Marie Tran take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about Star Wars and themselves.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - John Cena Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Ferdinand star John Cena answers the Internet's most searched questions about himself and his character, Ferdinand the Bull. Did John Cena write his own theme song? What's his diet? What if John Cena played Minecraft? John answers all of these and more!




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The Whirl Is Not Enough: Check Out These Wild Luxury Fidget Spinners

Why whirl a cheap plastic fidget spinner when you could twist with a premium toy made of tough titanium or milled from aerospace grade aluminum?




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Sesame Street Puppeteers Explain How They Control Their Puppets

Ever wonder how the puppets on Sesame Street operate? The puppeteers for some of Sesame Street's most famous characters share their insights on how they bring their iconic characters to life. The puppeteers for Elmo, Big Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Abby Cadabby, and Rudy explain the various functions and features of their Muppets. You can catch Snuffy and all his friends in the new season of Sesame Street on HBO or everyday on HBO Family or PBS Kids.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Owen Wilson & Ed Helms Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Father Figures stars Owen Wilson and Ed Helms answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Will Smith & Joel Edgerton Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

"Bright" stars Will Smith and Joel Edgerton answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves. What is Will Smith's IQ? Who did Joel Edgerton play in Star Wars? Who is Will Smith's best friend?




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Meet the Crime-Fighting Robot That's Stirring Up Controversy

Five-foot-tall, 400-pound robots are on a mission to take a bite out of crime. The path there, though, is fraught with ethical pitfalls.




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Obsessed - The Ultimate Paper Airplane

Over the last decade, designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart has been building an incredibly detailed model of a Boeing 777, right down to the tiny seats and moving landing gear, using only paper folders and glue.




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CES 2018: Take a Simulated Ride in The Air Taxi of The Future

While engineers figure out how to make flying cars a reality, Bell Helicopter is pushing ahead with the design for the interior of an urban air-taxi service. We try out the concept at CES 2018.




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The Future of WIRED is Here

Introducing the all-new Backchannel, Ideas section, and WIRED Guides.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Black Panther Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Black Panther stars Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o and Michael B. Jordan take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet's most searched questions about Black Panther and themselves.




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Watch Airbus' Flying Car, Vahana, Make its First Flight

The personal air transport vehicle has achieved the milestone of "first flight", as the race to develop flying cars continues.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Google Search Team Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Ben Gomes (VP, Search Engineering) and Chris Haire (Product Manager, Autocomplete) from Google's search team take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the Internet's most searched questions about Google autocomplete and search.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Bruce Willis Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

"Death Wish" star Bruce Willis takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the Internet's most searched questions about himself. Did Bruce Willis go to college? Was Bruce Willis in the military? Was Bruce Willis Batman??




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Charlize Theron & David Oyelowo Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

"Gringo" stars Charlize Theron and David Oyelowo answer the Internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is David Oyelowo ACTUALLY a prince? Where did Charlize Theron grow up? Will David be the first black James Bond? Does Charlize Theron have a middle name? Charlize and David answer all these questions, and more!




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WIRED Review: Samsung Galaxy S9

The Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone is all about the camera -- dual aperture lens, 12 megapixel sensor and get this, an astounding 960 frames per second slow motion video.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Alicia Vikander Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Tomb Raider star Alicia Vikander takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. How did Alicia train to become the new Lara Croft? Does Alicia Vikander have an Instagram? Is Lara Croft based on a real person? Alicia answers all these questions, and more! Tomb Raider in theaters March 16, 2018




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - This Is Us Cast Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

This Is Us stars Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore and Justin Hartley take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about This Is Us and themselves.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Jennifer Garner Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

"Love, Simon" star Jennifer Garner takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about herself. How many languages does Jennifer speak? Does Jennifer have pierced ears? Is she related to James Garner? LOVE, SIMON hits theaters Friday, March 16th.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Charlie Day Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Pacific Rim Uprising star Charlie Day takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about himself. Does Charlie Day wear eyeliner? Where did he meet his wife? Does he have a PhD? Watch to find out the answers to all these questions, and more!




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Wired's 50 Most Searched Questions - Pacific Rim Uprising Cast Answer 50 of the Most Googled Kaiju Questions

Pacific Rim Uprsing stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeny, Burn Gorman, and Charlie Day answer the 50 most Googled questions about Kaiju. Pacific Rim: Uprising comes out March 23rd, 2018




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Wired's 50 Most Searched Questions - Astronauts Answer 50 of the Most Googled Space Questions

NASA astronauts and One Strange Rock contributors Jeffrey Hoffman, Chris Hadfield, Jerry Linenger, Leland Melvin, Mae C. Jemison, Mike Massimino and Nicole Stott answer 50 of the most Googled questions about space. Does space ever end? Can birds fly in space? How much money do astronauts make?? ONE STRANGE ROCK premieres March 26, at 10/9c on National Geographic.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Jeff Goldblum Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Isle of Dogs' star Jeff Goldblum takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Does Jeff Goldblum have a stutter? Where is Jeff Goldblum from? Is 'Isle of Dogs' claymation? Jeff answers all these questions and more! 'Isle of Dogs' is in theaters now.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Taraji P. Henson & Tyler Perry Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Acrimony' director Tyler Perry and star Taraji P. Henson take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. 'Acrimony' in theaters March 30, 2018




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Obsessed - How This Guy Folds and Flies World Record Paper Airplanes

John Collins, better known as "The Paper Airplane Guy," has devoted himself to designing, folding, and flying the world's finest paper airplanes.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - John Krasinski Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

'A Quiet Place' director and star John Krasinski takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Does John Krasinski play basketball? Is he married to Jenna Fischer? Can John Krasinski sing?




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The Clever Robot That Uses Air to Grow and Steer

Vinebot is part of the first generation of advanced “soft robots,” which promise to go where no traditional robot can tread—literally.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Ansel Elgort & Suki Waterhouse Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

"Jonathan" stars Ansel Elgort and Suki Waterhouse take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Does Ansel Elgort love Shailene Woodley? Is Suki Waterhouse Japanese? Is Ansel Elgort an amputee?




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To Make Better Robots, You Gotta Crash Tiny Drones Into People First

Welcome to the wild world of human-robot interaction, the quest to get humans and robots collaborating without hurting each other.