The Untold Story of ILM, a Titan That Forever Changed Film
The definitive oral history of ILM, the special effects powerhouse that revolutionized moviemaking and changed entertainment forever. The post The Untold Story of ILM, a Titan That Forever Changed Film...
View ArticleIt’d Be Crazy if VC Firms Didn’t Fix Their Gender Problem
Venture capital isn’t just discriminating while cutting itself off from women’s talent, smarts, and insight. The post It’d Be Crazy if VC Firms Didn’t Fix Their Gender Problem appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleWe (Now) Recognize Cory Booker, the Tweeting Senator From NJ
"I am very respectful of the Senate’s important traditions, but it also has to keep up with the times." The post We (Now) Recognize Cory Booker, the Tweeting Senator From NJ appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThese Days, All Politics Is Technological
We realize that politics tends to be divisive. But it’s important. Think of it this way: Politics is just social change made manifest. The post These Days, All Politics Is Technological appeared first...
View ArticleGlucose-Sensing Contacts and More Brilliant Diabetes Tech
Isn’t it time we had a major breakthrough in the gear that helps us manage diabetes? Well, we’re about to. The post Glucose-Sensing Contacts and More Brilliant Diabetes Tech appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Key to Better Sleep in Space? Some Nice, Colorful Light
Scientists think they can game circadian rhythms more naturally–and effectively–with new light bulbs. The post The Key to Better Sleep in Space? Some Nice, Colorful Light appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHow Hannibal’s Composer Creates the Show’s Rich Sound
Most series have occasional light scoring accompanied by recognizable songs; Hannibal is nearly wall-to-wall ambient compositions. The post How Hannibal’s Composer Creates the Show’s Rich Sound...
View Article5 Essential Pieces of Gear for Making Better Podcasts
This pro-level equipment will ensure your oratories are recorded with unmatched clarity. The post 5 Essential Pieces of Gear for Making Better Podcasts appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleDuct Tape: Saving Soldiers and Astronauts for 70 Years
The universal repair solution owes its existence to a Navy mom from Illinois. The post Duct Tape: Saving Soldiers and Astronauts for 70 Years appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleI Don’t Need a Monster Truck
America is the Land of the Truck—so why is it so hard to find one that isn't giant-size? The post I Don’t Need a Monster Truck appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHead-to-Head: Brawny Cordless Drills for Some Serious DIY
Whether you're framing windows or hanging high art, these torquers will power through any project. The post Head-to-Head: Brawny Cordless Drills for Some Serious DIY appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThese Beautiful Wrenches Make Us Want to Twist and Shout
We're obsessive about our tools. Which is why we love USAG's T-handle hex wrenches. The post These Beautiful Wrenches Make Us Want to Twist and Shout appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHow Pixar Picked the 5 Core Emotions of Inside Out’s Star
While casting the movie was a breeze, picking the emotions wasn't, so director Pete Docter and his team turned to the experts. The post How Pixar Picked the 5 Core Emotions of Inside Out’s Star...
View ArticleDon’t Try This at Home: Making Lightning Bolts With Rockets
How can you make your own lightning on demand? Just walk into a storm and send up a rocket on a string. The post Don’t Try This at Home: Making Lightning Bolts With Rockets appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleKeeping Farm Fish Locked Up Keeps Ecosystem Calamity at Bay
A Norwegian health researcher is studying how to keep farmed fish from going on the lam. The post Keeping Farm Fish Locked Up Keeps Ecosystem Calamity at Bay appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleIs It Elitist to Sit in the Back of an Uber?
Mr. Know It All ponders the deepest questions of the digital era. The post Is It Elitist to Sit in the Back of an Uber? appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Future of Online Video Is Awesomely Boring
When the streaming apps Periscope and Meerkat went live earlier this year, a strange trend emerged. People started broadcasting the contents of their fridges. This does not bode well for online video....
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