pp 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
pp 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
pp The future of shopping with LVMH's Ian Rogers | WIRED Smarter By www.wired.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 03:00:12 +0000 As CDO for LVMH, Ian Rogers is responsible for building group-level digital excellence and accelerating digital transformation for LVMH maisons. Join Rogers at WIRED Smarter as he discusses his predictions for the future of shopping. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers. Full Article
pp 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
pp 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
pp 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
pp Tech Support - Mortician Answers Cadaver Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 07 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, answers the internet's burning questions about dead bodies and the funeral director profession. When someone dies, what happens to their poo? If a person dies with contacts in...does a mortician take them out? Will your cat actually eat you when you die? Victor answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Babish Answers Cooking Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Andrew Rea, perhaps better known as "Babish" from the YouTube channel "Babish Culinary Universe," answers the internet's burning questions about kitchens and cooking. Why do they always use kosher salt in cooking videos? What do you season rib eye with? Are bay leaves a hoax? What's the hardest fruit to cut? Andrew answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Jacob Collier Answers Music Theory Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Musician Jacob Collier answers the internet's burning questions about music theory. What the heck is reharmonization? What's Middle C? What do the piano pedals do? Does music theory matter? Jacob answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - The Lord of the Rings Expert Answers More Tolkien Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The Tolkien Professor, Cory Olsen, once again 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. Why can't Frodo ride an eagle all the way to Mount Doom? Would the battle at Helm's Deep gone differently if it hadn't rained? How much time passes between "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Return of the King"? 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
pp Tech Support - Wolfgang Puck Answers Restaurant Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Chef Wolfgang Puck, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about restaurants and cooking. How do chefs learn to chop so quickly? What's the difference between a two and three Michelin starred restaurant? “WOLFGANG” Documentary film premieres Friday, June 25 on Disney+ # WolfgangDocumentary # DisneyPlus @DisneyPlus Full Article
pp Tech Support - Fast & Furious Car Expert Answers Car Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Dennis McCarthy, the man behind all of the cars from the Fast and the Furious franchise, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about cars. How many cars have they destroyed filming the Fast and the Furious franchise? What's the point of spoilers on cars? Why do people rev their engines? What's better, a low-rider or a muscle car? Dennis answers all these questions and much more. F9 is in theaters June 25, http://www.thefastsaga.com/ Full Article
pp Tech Support - Former FBI Agent Answers Body Language Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro answers the internet's burning questions about body language. Why is being stared at so intimidating? How do you have a good poker face? Can body language be admitted as evidence in court? How can you end a conversation politely? Joe answers all these questions and much more! Check out Joe's book "Be Exceptional" https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/books Joe Navarro Body Language Academy: https://jnbodylanguageacademy.com Full Article
pp Review: Apple 24-inch iMac (2021) By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The 2021 Apple iMac is an all-in-one desktop that is powerful, yet pretty. It's lightweight and colorful, and once you plug it in you are ready to go. However, some quirky annoyances and a few needed upgrades will add some extra dollar signs to the price tag. WIRED's Julian Chokkattu has more details about the completely redesigned iMac in his review. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Olympian Dominique Dawes Answers Gymnastics Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Three-time Olympian & Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Golden: The Journey of USA's Elite Gymnasts is now Streaming on Peacock, https://pck.tv/3pmsJjO Full Article
pp Tech Support - Allyson Felix Answers Track Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 6-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix answers the internet's burning questions about track and sprinting. Do sprinters and distance runners really dislike each other? Is the 400 meter really that painful? What's a good 40-yard-dash time? Why do sprinters start with their left foot? Allyson answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Dr. Michio Kaku Answers Physics Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Michio Kaku, a professor of theoretical physics, answers the internet's burning questions about physics. Can Michio explain "string theory" to the layperson? What is a quark? What is the "God Equation"? How do black holes distort time? Is the best physicist ever Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Or someone else? Michio answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Former NASA Astronaut Answers Space Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Astronaut Mike Massimino answers the internet's burning questions about the far reaches of space. How do astronauts get leverage when screwing things in? After a long space flight, where does the poo go? Does NASA let astronauts get acclimated to space on their first space walk? Are space suits comfortable? How many languages do astronauts have to learn? Does space have a smell? Full Article
pp Tech Support - Surgeon Answers Surgery Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Trauma surgeon Annie Onishi answers the internet's burning questions about surgery. How come it doesn't seem like people bleed that much during surgery? Why do they cut off your clothing in the ER? Can an electric eel act like a defibrillator? Annie answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Beekeeper Answers Bee Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0000 Texas Beeworks founder Erika Thompson answers the internet's buzzing questions about bees and beekeeping. Can bees be trained to attack individuals? How accurate is "Bee Movie"? How does one get into beekeeping? How do beekeepers find the queen? Full Article
pp Tech Support - Michael Pollan Answers Psychedelics Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Michael Pollan, author of "This Is Your Mind On Plants," answers the internet's burning questions about psychedelics. How does LSD work? What is ego death? How are psychedelics used for addiction therapy? Why are psychedelics so frowned upon? Michael answers all these questions and much more. For more on the pharmacology of plants, read Michael Pollan's latest book THIS IS YOUR MIND ON PLANTS - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665612/this-is-your-mind-on-plants-by-michael-pollan/#:~:text=In%20This%20Is%20Your%20Mind,about%20them%20into%20sharp%20relief. Full Article
pp Review: Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max come with the A15 Bionic chip, a bigger battery, and Apple's sensor-shift camera stabilization technology, which allows for sharper low-light photos. Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu gives up the rundown of both, and why you might want to stick with the non-pro version. Full Article
pp Review: Apple iPhone 13 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 The iPhone 13 has impressive cameras, 128 gigabytes of base storage, and longer battery life. And the A15 Bionic processor is also giving the performance a big jumpstart. But is this the upgrade you’ve been waiting for? Senior Writer Lauren Goode breaks down the iPhone 13. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Ultramarathoner Answers Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes answers running and ultramarathon questions from Twitter. What can you do to run faster? Why do they give out belt buckles for ultramarathons? How does one fuel up before an ultramarathon? ultramarathoner Full Article
pp Review: Apple iPad Mini By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Apple's newly redesigned iPad Mini is now faster and more portable than ever. A Touch ID button has replaced the Home button, it now has a USB-C charging port, and works with the Apple Pencil (2nd generation). But how many screens do you need? Reviewer Brenda Stolyar takes an in-depth look at Apple's most portable all-in-one tablet. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Bug Expert Answers Insect Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Entomologist Samuel Ramsey answers the internet's burning questions about insects. What are the best insects to eat? Why do crickets hear from their legs? How do bugs breath? Dr. Sammy answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
pp 24 Levels of Balisong Flipping: Easy to Complex By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0000 SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Talent is a trained expert at operating these knives. Anyone who is not a trained professional and is learning to operate these knives should only use a dull trainer knife to prevent injury. Professional balisong flipper Corbin Lovins explains balisong tricks in 24 levels of difficulty. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Former Cult Member Answers Cult Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Janja Lalich, a sociologist who used to be in a cult, answers the internet's burning questions about cults. How did Charles Manson get a cult following? What's the best movie about cults? Why did everyone in the Heaven's Gate cult wear Nikes? How do people get brainwashed? Dr. Janja answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Mortician Answers MORE Dead Body Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, once again answers the internet's burning questions about dead bodies and the funeral director profession. When someone dies, what happens to their poo? If a person dies with contacts in...does a mortician take them out? Will your cat actually eat you when you die? Victor answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Toxicologist Answers Poison Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Toxicologist Anne Chappelle answers the internet's burning questions about poison. How do antidotes work? Can a pencil give you lead poisoning? Can you overdose on vitamins? Anne answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Brewmaster Answers Beer Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver answers the internet's burning questions about beer. How do you make your own beer? What are hops? Is there such thing as boxed beer? How do you make beer from pumpkins? Garrett answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
pp Black Friday Shopping Tips By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 If you want to make sure you are getting the best deals on Black Friday, WIRED reviewer (and expert shopper) Louryn Strampe has some buying tips on how to score what you want at the best price. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Biologist Answers Biology Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Biologist Thor Hanson answers the internet's burning questions about biology. How do extinct species come back? How will the human species evolve? Are viruses alive? Thor answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - James Dyson Answers Design Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 James Dyson answers the internet's burning questions about design and inventions. How does Dyson's bladeless fan work? What do you do if you have an invention idea? Why are hand dryers so loud? How does suction work? James answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Dermatologist Answers Skin Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah answers the internet's burning questions about skin and dermatology. Is tanning really bad for you? Should you pop your own pimples? Why do we get wrinkles? Does your skin breathe? Dr. Muneeb answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp The Future of Technology: Technology Supporting Accessibility | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Intel | How do we make communication accessible for every kind of person? Lama Nachman, Director of Intel’s Human & AI Research Lab, has dedicated decades to bridging the technological gap between those with and without disabilities. She worked alongside Stephen Hawking to create the Assistive Context-Aware Toolkit (ACAT) which enabled him to communicate and do his work more effectively even with limited mobility due to ALS. Also making a difference at Intel is Adam Munder, co-founder of OmniBridge, a software platform that allows deaf individuals to communicate with the hearing population in real-time. Providing 24/7 access to fast, affordable ASL translation, OmniBridge is ideal for a wide range of settings and when interpreters are unavailable. In supporting Adam and Lama’s work, Intel is dedicated to furthering technologies that amplify human potential and create more equity in the world. Full Article
pp Inside the Journey of a Shipping Container (And Why the Supply Chain Is So Backed Up) By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 The global pandemic triggered sky-high spending on manufactured goods. This increased spending created a huge bottleneck in the supply chain that could last for years. WIRED takes a look at the journey of a single shipping container; and with the help of supply chain analyst Lora Cecere, breaks down all the roadblocks a shipping container will encounter in 2021 and beyond. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Dwyane Wade Answers Basketball Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Former NBA player Dwyane Wade answers the internet's burning questions about basketball. Are 3-pointers messing with the game of basketball? Do they still call traveling in the NBA? Why do NBA players have a hard time playing against the zone? How do players hit clutch free throws? Dwyane answers all these questions and much more! 'Dwyane' photographic memoir is out now. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Baker Answers Baking Questions from Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Flour Shop founder Amirah Kassem answers the internet's burning questions about baking. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Astrophysicist Answers Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter answers the internet's burning questions about astrophysics. What exactly is dark matter? How many exoplanets are there? What is it in like a black hole? What actually is a parallel universe? Paul answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Age Expert Answers Aging Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Dr. Morgan Levine, a professor who specializes in the biology of aging, answers the internet's burning questions about aging. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Fertility Expert Answers Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Dr. Serena H. Chen, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, answers the internet's burning questions about fertility. Full Article
pp What Happens to Your Data After You Die? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000 What happens to our digital data after we die? Futurist Sinead Bovell explores the emerging space known as the digital afterlife from three different angles; what happens to our data, how can it take on a life of its own, and what does it mean to be digitally immortal. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Biological Anthropologist Answers Love Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist, answers the internet's burning questions about love. How does attraction work? Can you love someone and still cheat on them? Is there such a thing as a soulmate? Dr. Fisher answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Mathematician Answers Math Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Mathematician Moon Duchin answers the internet's burning questions about mathematics. What actually is an algorithm? Is it possible to explain Pi (π) in words? Is geometric group theory just Anabelian topology?? Moon answers all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Statistician Answers Stats Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Jeffrey Rosenthal, a professor of statistics at the University of Toronto, answers the internet's burning questions about statistics. What are the most common statistical errors? Why do polls get it so wrong? What's the worst casino game in terms of odds? How does probability work in roulette? Jeffrey answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
pp Tech Support - Sleep Expert Answers Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Sleep researcher Dr. Jeffrey Iliff answers the internet's burning questions about sleep. What causes sleep paralysis? Can we control our lucid dreams? Why do naps make us more tired? Can you ever catch up on sleep? Dr. Iliff answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
pp Tech Support - Botanist Answers Plant Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Botanist Joey Santore answers the internet's burning questions about plants! What's the weirdest plant in existence? Why do the leaves change colors in the fall? Can you cross-breed fruits? Why are plant medicines so taboo? Full Article
pp First Look: Apple iPhone SE 2022 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 The iPhone SE has been updated for 2022! It boasts the A15 Bionic chip for fast processing, a 4.7-inch screen, and camera upgrades. Reviews editor Julian Chokkattu gives us a first-hand look at what the SE is all about. Full Article
pp Review: Apple iPad Air By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 This fifth-generation tablet packs the same speedy M1 chip and features an upgraded front-facing camera, a faster USB-C port, and 5G connectivity. Reviews writer Brenda Stolyar walks us through the highlights of the latest edition of the iPad Air. Full Article