After four years as the Doctor, Matt Smith is saying farewell to his time-traveling role on the hit BBC show. Now Smith, along with co-star Jenna Coleman and writer-producer Steven Moffat, debriefs about his time on the show, his departure, and what's next.

He's the maestro of motion capture performance. From Gollum in Lord of the Rings to Caesar in the new Planet of the Apes movies, Andy Serkis is the greatest actor you've never seen. So where is this man's Oscar? The Angry Nerd has words for the Academy—doesn't he, my Precious?

Scripts for upcoming episodes of Doctor Who have leaked online, but should you read them before they air? It doesn't matter! The scripts aren't the secret to the Doctor's longevity. It's the companions that make or break any given episode, arc, or season, and Angry Nerd can prove it.

Thanks to 40 years of increasingly cheap and tiny processors, new software, cheap sensors, and digital manufacturing, we can build products that seemed impossible a decade ago. WIRED has dubbed this new design renaissance Silicon Modern. Our editors collected 10 great exemplars of this movement, encompassing big ideas, inspiring projects, and new forms of expression. Silicon Modern is here, and design will never be the same. Original Composition by Nico Bergmann Recorded at First Voice Studio

Summer Glau has to attend her ex-boyfriend’s art gallery opening and who better to accompany her than a ten-foot tall robot? Jeff agrees to go and is tasked with one job, but things go haywire when he meets the ex—David Arquette.

Jessi Hempel interviews Megan Smith, Chief Technology Officer of the United States, about the historic role women have played as coders, her personal history, and goal for her time in Washington.

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.

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

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.

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.

Wonder what it’s like to attend Comic-Con? Jake Roper of the YouTube channel Vsauce3 offers an insider’s look at the people who bring the event to life, from the designers who create fan art on Artists Alley to the Doctor Who-obsessed cosplayers. Sponsored by Patrón Tequila

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.

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.

“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.

Take a look inside the factory in Ada, Ohio where every single NFL game ball is made by hand.

Victor Krummenacher, co-founder and bassist in legendary California rock band Camper Van Beethoven and WIRED managing art director, performs "If You Don't Break My Heart, I Don't Stand A Chance" at WIRED's San Francisco offices.

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Acura's NSX hybrid supercar is capable of a blistering 191 mph but to make a car this fast, you have to build it slowly and precisely.

Jeff Nichols at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com

Not everyone loves big phones. In fact Apple sold 30 million 4-inch iPhones in 2015. Now you can buy that small phone without having to sacrifice on performance. The iPhoneSE is small, much more affordable and packed with power.

Inside the massive Siemens train factory near Sacramento, Ca, building one of the most advanced, and fastest, trains in the US.

In ‘Swiss Army Man’ a guy stranded in the wilderness gets by thanks to a corpse and a dying cell phone. The Daniels came to the WIRED office, so we asked them to show us what was on their smartphones.

Now that he’s made a ‘Ghostbusters’ movie, director Paul Feig should be an expert in spirits. So WIRED asked him about a series of spooks, both real and fake, to see if he could tell us which were based on actual ghost stories and which we totally made up.

Tesla's Gigafactory, under construction in Sparks, Nevada, will be the largest building in the world, by footprint, when it's finished. The batteries it produces are crucial to Tesla's plan to make affordable electric vehicles.

Nike shoe guru Tinker Hatfield draws WIRED's October cover featuring his design inspirations for the power-lacing HyperAdapt 1.0 shoe.

Dialect coach Erik Singer analyzes the accents of some of Hollywood's biggest names. How accurate were they really?

Here’s how the VFX team behind ‘Doctor Strange’ made the movie’s astral forms.

In the aftermath of the US elections, documentary photographer Guy Martin travelled to Veles, Macedonia to find out why this small town became the heart of the fake news scandal. These are the photos he took.

It could very well be the best scene in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story— Darth Vader violently pursuing rebels as they try to escape with the Death Star plans. But, as Director Gareth Edwards reveals, the scene fans saw in theaters almost didn't happen.

Google is poised to begin a grand experiment in using machine learning to widen access to healthcare. If it is successful, millions of people with diabetes could avoid losing their sight. Lily Peng from Google Brain explained at the WIRED Business Conference how technology like this would help doctors, not replace them.

Dialect coach Erik Singer takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. To best break down this concept, Erik analyzes some actors playing real people. Just how close was Jamie Foxx's Ray Charles? What about Cate Blanchett's portrayal of Bob Dylan? Is Daniel Day-Lewis' Lincoln accurate? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/

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.

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.

It’s charming, smart, and it’s mobile. The question is: Can Vector succeed where other home robots have failed?

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/

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

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.

Accenture CTO Paul Daugherty spoke at WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.

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/

In this episode of Obsessed we meet Michael Schiess, a pinball enthusiast who collects and repairs old machines in an effort to preserve them for future generations.

Conductor and organist Kent Tritle explains all that goes into being a professional conductor. From the concepts of legato, marcato, fortissimo, and more, Kent breaks down what exactly his hand movements mean when leading a group of musicians. Filmed at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, featuring Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music and Organist, Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

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.

Dialect coach Erik Singer once again takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. Did Rami Malek do a good job speaking through prosthetics to become Freddie Mercury? How accurate was Jennifer Lawrence's Long Island accent in Joy? Did Christian Bale nail former Vice President Dick Cheney? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/

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