wit WIRED Live - Questlove on Record Shopping & Musical Bonding with His Dad: Love Music Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: "Big Headed" Performed by Kooley High Written DJ Prince, Charlie Smarts, Tab-One Full Article
wit WIRED Live - Questlove on Banding Together with Common, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, & Q-Tip: Love Music Again By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: THEESatisfaction "Existinct" Full Article
wit Angry Nerd - Late Night with Seth Meyers and Stale After-Hours Talk Shows By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Seth Meyers is ready to take over the Late Night throne, but with an antiquated show formula riddled with predictable monologues, commercials, celebrity interviews, commercials, skits—and did we mention more commercials?—how can the former S.N.L. star break out from the rest of the late night pack? Angry Nerd offers a simple solution. Full Article
wit Design FX - Noah: Controlling an Epic Rain-Making System with a Single App By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:00:00 +0000 And on the eighth day, we got apps. Fxguide’s Mike Seymour details the how the upcoming blockbuster, Noah, was able to control the mechanics of a giant custom rain machine in a studio that size of two football fields with the use of a single iPad app. Full Article
wit Angry Nerd - The Problem with Game of Thrones By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 10:30:00 +0000 There’s a massive publishing gap in the books that Game of Thrones is based off of, and Angry Nerd is concerned that the show could catch up to the plot before the next book is out. But, one simple solution could solve everything. Full Article
wit Teen Technorati - The Thiel Fellowship Finalists Go One-on-One with the Mentors By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The lightning pitches are over, but the finalists continue to sweat in the mentor matches. Judges and industry head honchos meet with each of the 40 students to find out more about their projects. Can the fellowship finalists effectively articulate their concepts and business plans, or will the tough questions and high-pressure one-on-ones prove to be too much? Full Article
wit New Rules for Stylish and Proper Behavior with Guest Voice of Reason: Jerry Seinfeld By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 As technology pioneers, we are inundated with new gadgets, services, apps, messaging, games, and media. We’re doxing, vaping, and Lyfting. And that means there are new rules for how to behave. Is it ok to answer an email during dinner? Is Google Glass ever cool? We got some help from Jerry Seinfeld, keen observer of social mores and foibles, on how to cope with modern technology… and whether it’s ok to “Like” a Facebook posting that someone died. Full Article
wit Teen Technorati - Talking with Darby Schumacher, the 18-Year-Old Thiel Fellowship Finalist Who Wants to Prevent SIDS By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Eighteen-year-old Darby Schumacher is trying to create a safer and healthier world for newborns. The 2014 Thiel Fellowship finalist is working to develop an alert system that tracks vital signs in babies to help combat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The Tennessee native explains what prompted her to start the project and why she wants to become an entrepreneur. Full Article
wit Meet the Cast & Crew of Star Trek Continues with Vic Mignogna By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Get to know the dedicated cast and crew that are bringing Star Trek Continues to life. Plus, find out which cast member spent time on set of the original series when his dad starred as Scotty. Full Article
wit Bonus Content: See How to Build Captain Kirk’s Chair from Star Trek Continues with Vic Mignogna By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It’s more than just a prop. Vic Mignogna, who stars as Captain Kirk in “Star Trek Continues,” shows us the famous Captain’s chair and explains how the set designer re-created a replica of the original version, down to the hand-poured control buttons. Full Article
wit How to Make a Giant Creature - How to Make Monster Sounds with the Click of a Button By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Wonder how Bodock the Giant Creature and his alien sidekick got their voices? In this episode, we take a trip to Anarchy Post to see how the creature's voice came to life with the help of voice actors and Dehumaniser—a real-time vocal processor for monster sound FX. Full Article
wit Design FX - Hercules: Creating Mythical Creatures with Advanced Special Effects By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:30:00 +0000 In Brett Ratner's new big-budget flick Hercules, the title star portrayed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson battles mythical creatures, including a three-headed dog, giant boars and lions, and multi-headed serpents. Mike Seymour shows how the visual effects experts at Double Negative created the complicated, yet lifelike beasts. Full Article
wit The Most Wanted Man in the World: Behind the Scenes with Edward Snowden By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000 It took almost a year to arrange to interview and photograph Edward Snowden in Moscow, where he has sought asylum. Author James Bamford and photographer Platon reflect back on their encounters with the elusive whistleblower. Full Article
wit Battle Damage - Extreme Tech Tests with The Indie Machines By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 The Indie Machines’ Erik Beck and Justin Johnson are here to destroy your electronics—all in the name of science. Watch as they put each gadget through a 3-part destruction test, like taking a sledgehammer to a Nintendo Game Boy and dropping a cinder block on an iPad. Full Article
wit WIRED Live - Creating an International Social Soundtrack with Twitter Amplify By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Glenn Brown of Twitter Amplify explains how the social media service is giving brands and users a digital megaphone to tweet during broadcasts and major events. Full Article
wit Battle Damage - Want an iPhone 6? Smash Your iPhone 5s with a Safe By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:00:00 +0000 We've all been there: You dropped your iPhone on the ground and sometimes it shatters into a billion pieces, but sometimes it's completely fine. What happens if you drop a 55-lb safe on top of it? YouTuber KuSh SuDrA dared us to test it, and we did. Find out what happened. Full Article
wit Angry Nerd - Star Wars Rebels: Strong With the Force, or a Pile of Sith? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Star Wars Rebels is Disney’s latest foray into the Star Wars universe, but will this animated installment use the power of the force for good, or take a trip to the dark side? Angry Nerd Chris Baker reviews all of the animated renditions of Star Wars to uncover what worked, and what was a steaming pile of Sith. Full Article
wit WIRED by Design - Adam Savage on His Lifelong Obsession With Recreating Movie Props By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Mythbuster Adam Savage at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
wit WIRED by Design - Designing a Brand That Even Non-Designers Can Work With By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Natasha Jen at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
wit Game|Life - The Making of the “Atari: Game Over” Documentary with Zak Penn By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 It’s been called the worst video game in history, but could E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial really be the cause of Atari’s downfall? In the new documentary “Atari: Game Over” director Zak Penn follows the rise and fall of the trailblazing video game company, including the game that caused Atari’s demise. Watch as Penn takes us behind the scenes of the documentary and shows us exclusive footage ahead of the November 20 release. Full Article
wit WIRED by Design - Capturing The Invisible World of Technology With Graphic Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Carl de Torres at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
wit Next Tech - Flying High with DJI’s New Quadcopters By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:00:00 +0000 DJI’s latest batch of quadcopters lets users get sky-high while capturing hi-definition photography and video. Take a look under the hood of DJI’s Phantom 2 Vision+ and Inspire 1 to see how the technology and advanced features are allowing for a bird’s eye view that was previously reserved for, well, birds. Full Article
wit Jeff 1000 - 9 Questions with David Arquette (Just Don’t Ask About Robots) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Things take a turn during a "Jeff 1000” shoot when David Arquette takes time to do a behind-the-scenes interview. Everything starts off smoothly, but the second David is asked about his robot co-star Jeff, all hell breaks loose with David comparing Jeff to a second-rate WALL-E. Full Article
wit Angry Nerd - The Trouble with Turning “12 Monkeys” the Movie Into “12 Monkeys” the TV Show By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 The 1995 sci-fi flick “12 Monkeys” is about to become a TV show. This worries Angry Nerd—movies-turned-TV-shows don’t have the best track record. Sure, “Fargo” turned out fine, but let’s not forget the short-lived tragedy “Ferris Bueller”… Full Article
wit Time Traveling with Black Nerd Comedy and Angry Nerd By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 It’s 2015 and we’re finally living in the future. At least, according to Marty McFly. This week Angry Nerd hosts Andre from Black Nerdy Comedy to talk about the new flick “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” and the rules of time travel, according to cinema. Full Article
wit Out of Office with Brent Rose - What $500 Can Get You on Magic (Silicon Valley’s Newest Texting-Based Delivery Service) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 21:00:00 +0000 We gave tech writer Brent Rose $500 to stress-test Silicon Valley’s overnight sensation, Magic. From meatballs to medicinal cannabis to Mexican wrestling, see what unfolds when he pushes the new text message-based delivery service. Full Article
wit Out of Office with Brent Rose - Fitness Trackers vs. Smartphones: Why Wearables Win By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000 Tech writer Brent Rose debunks a study claiming smartphones are as good as wearables at tracking activity. From the Fitbit Charge HR to the iPhone 6, Brent's stress tests uncover compelling results that demonstrate why wearables with heart rate monitors win. Full Article
wit Newest Sex Toy Designs with Jimmyjane's Ethan Imboden By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Designer and JimmyJane Founder Ethan Imboden at The 2015 Adult Novelty Expo, Las Vegas Full Article
wit Data Attack - How Tech Companies Avoid Taxes Explained with Magic By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Publicly traded U.S. tech companies have stashed as much as $530 billion in offshore tax havens. How’d they do it? Find out what magic tricks companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft have up their sleeves. Full Article
wit Data Attack - The Future of Legal Marijuana Explained with Marijuana By www.wired.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Twenty-three states have decriminalized marijuana to some degree. And with privateer holdings investing nearly $82 million in weed startups, the industry is poised to pull in a lucrative—and legal—profit. Full Article
wit Data Attack - The Female Orgasm, Explained with Science Projects By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 The male orgasm is an explosive affair, but the female orgasm? Now, that’s a different story. Find out what’s really going down when a woman gets off. Full Article
wit Out of Office with Brent Rose - Tesla’s Powerwall Home Battery: The Stuff Worth Knowing By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 21:55:00 +0000 Elon Musk recently unveiled Tesla Energy and the Powerwall home battery. I'll attempt to cut through the hype and break down the basics. NOTE: One of the most important things we neglected to mention in the video is that a big part of the appeal for this system is not economical, but environmental. It may not be easier on the wallet (at least not yet) but you're powering your home with green energy instead of fossil fuels, and there's a lot to be said for that. -Brent Full Article
wit Out of Office with Brent Rose - Fun With Powdered Alcohol: You Can Stop Being Scared Now By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 11:00:00 +0000 People are freaking out about powdered alcohol, but I wasn’t convinced they understood the science behind it. So I tested their concerns. Will it get you crazy drunk? Will people snort it? Watch & see! -Brent Full Article
wit Gadget Lab - Easier Pedaling With the Faraday E-Bike By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 23:35:00 +0000 More people are using bikes for transportation and electric bikes can make the trip a lot easier. While expensive, the Faraday Porteur is one of the most elegant and zippy e-bikes we’ve tried. Full Article
wit Out of Office with Brent Rose - Best & Worst Foods for California’s Drought By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 California is in an unprecedented drought, but you gotta eat, right? Well, some foods use way more water than others. We chewed through a ton of data to make this bite-sized video. For you! -Brent Full Article
wit 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
wit All Work and All Play With Career Coach Rashida Jones By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Rashida Jones works. A lot! She took a break from acting, producing and writing to talk to WIRED about how to stay inspired at the office, good career advice and her fantasy jobs. Full Article
wit Out of Office with Brent Rose - Mini GoPro! Hero4 Session: Full Review, Tests, Comparison Footage By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:23:00 +0000 If you hate GoPro's rectangular shape, your prayers have been answered! Sort of. We took the new Hero4 Session into rivers, lakes, and surf, off cliffs and platforms, through trees and go kart courses. Our full review will tell you everything you need to know. Full Article
wit Hands On With Star Wars: Battlefront By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jul 2015 18:30:00 +0000 WIRED senior editor Peter Rubin tests his skills in the new Star Wars: Battlefront game which was featured at Nerd HQ at San Diego Comic Con 2015. Full Article
wit Hackers Remotely Kill a Jeep on the Highway—With Me in It By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Two hackers have developed a tool that can hijack a Jeep over the internet. WIRED senior writer Andy Greenberg takes the SUV for a spin on the highway while the hackers attack it from miles away. Full Article
wit Out of Office with Brent Rose - Rideables Are So Hot Right Now. We Put Them to the Test By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000 Electric personal transportation devices (aka “rideables”) are everywhere. We’re seeing them under everyone from Justin Bieber to J.R. Smith to Casey Neistat, but are any of them worth a damn? We put four of the most promising rideables to the test and I’ve got the scars to prove it. -Brent Full Article
wit Absurd Creatures | Pucker Up With the Truck-Sized Ocean Sunfish By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:15:00 +0000 The ocean sunfish, equipped with thick, mucous-covered lips, can grow to 10 feet long and 5,000 pounds on a diet of calorie-poor jellyfish. Full Article
wit Data Attack - Your Guide to Ashley Madison, Explained with Bad Stock Footage By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 16:06:35 +0000 What did we really find out from the Ashley Madison hack? For starters, there were only three zip codes in the U.S. with no registered users, plus the company netted $1.7 million from a full-delete feature (that didn’t actually delete). Find out what else was revealed in the hack, as told by bad stock footage. Full Article
wit Out of Office with Brent Rose - Teched-Out Van By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Brent Rose has just taken “Out of Office” to the next level. In this episode, he shows off the teched-out van he will be living in during his nascent year-long road trip across the United States. Brent gives us a fun tour of his supremely techy mobile home, including the roof-mounted solar panels, cutting edge lithium ion batteries, GPS-enabled, smartphone-connected alarm system, fingerprint-secured safe, and cutting edge stereo system. Full Article
wit Facebook Rolls Out 360 Video with Star Wars Clip By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:17:04 +0000 You’ll now be able to see immersive videos in your Facebook feed. As part of the rollout, you can speed across the Jakku desert of the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a 360 video created by Disney exclusively for Facebook. Full Article
wit Google Wants to Take the Wheel With Its Self-Driving Car By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:00:00 +0000 Google's self-driving car may look and sound like a giant Roomba but they may also be part of the future of automobile transportation. Full Article
wit These Adorable Owls Will Not Kill You With Plague By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000 But they do have fleas! Researchers at Boise State University are trying to figure out how burrowing owls manage to host the plague-carrying fleas but don't get infected. Full Article
wit App Uses Kids' Obsession With Phones to Teach Coding By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Tiny Bop makes beautiful apps like Everything Machine which uses a smartphone's camera, gyroscope, light, speakers and microphone to teach coding through games. Full Article
wit 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
wit 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