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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Trailer

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:16:33 -0700

The Transformers are back and some of them want revenge. The next installment in the robotic franchise is set for release on June 24, 2009.

Exclusive: Virgin Tests White Knight 2

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:39:58 -0700

The first official cockpit views and other video from recent test flights of Virgin's new all-carbon "mothership" White Knight 2, flying out of the Scaled Composites facility in Mojave CA. (Footage courtesy of Virgin Galactic)

British Steam Car Prepares for Test Run

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:52 -0700

The British 'Steam Car Team' conducts final tests before trying to set the land speed steam-power record.

London Underground Uncovered

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:47:05 -0700

London has the oldest underground transportation system in the world. What happens when the last train has left the station and the escalators stop?

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Trailer

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:11:47 -0700

A trailer for 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'.

Star Trek: Space Jump

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:46 -0700

JJ Abrams' new Star Trek film opens May 8, 2009.

DJ Deadmau5 Is a Gear Head

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

DJ and producer, Deadmau5 (pronounced Dead Mouse), talks shop with Wired.com. His secret weapon? The Monome.

Trip-Hop Pioneer Tricky: Sweet and Naive

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:27:30 -0700

Tricky, of Massive Attack fame, shows Wired.com the ropes on becoming a musician and producer.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Trailer

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:20:01 -0700

'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' will be released in July 2009.

Crank High Voltage Movie Trailer

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:29:16 -0700

More 'High Voltage' mayhem in new 'Crank' sequel.

Sleep Dealer: Aliens Among Us

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:26:14 -0700

View an exclusive clip from 'Sleep Dealer', the Spanish-language sci-fi film from indie director Alex Rivera. Tijuana-based "telemigrants" jack into the matrix to perform manual labor remotely, manning bots and electronic busboys via the Internet.

Cut&Paste Competition Draws Designers

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

The Cut&Paste tournament pits graphic designers against each other in a live competition. The event draws crowds from Boston to Berlin. We catch up with them in New York City.

Easy Star All-Stars - Roots Rock Reggae

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:18 -0700

The Easy Star All-Stars upgrade classic tracks by the Beatles and others into polished, vintage reggae. Fans of the effort include Radiohead and Pink Floyd.

Little Boots: Electro-Pop Gadget Girl

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:46:47 -0700

British disco diva Little Boots mixes her hipster sensibilities with her thirst for music gadgets. LB tells Wired she wants to keep things raw.

Observe and Report Trailer

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:41:23 -0700

Observe and Report

24 Hours of Electricross

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:12:12 -0700

The first international endurance competition for off-road electric motorcyles.

Star Trek Trailer

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:50 -0700

Trailer for 'Star Trek'.

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:21:48 -0700

A scene from the 2008 remake of 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' with Keanu Reeves.

NIN Releases App for iPhone

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:41:58 -0700

Ever on the forefront of technology, NIN releases an iPhone App. Trent Reznor, Rob Sheridan and Digg's Kevin Rose explain how it works.

This is Devo-lution

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:28:14 -0700

Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale of Devo admit they failed to save the world from backward decline. Music devolves as music tech evolves, so artists no longer need to make decisions.

Fast & Furious 4 Trailer

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:48 -0700

Fast and Furious: New model, original parts, the latest in the franchise.

Metallica Morphs Metal Into Multiplayer

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:43:58 -0700

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich tells us why he sucks at 'Guitar Hero,' and whether the videogame is the new album.

Lars Downloads Leaked Album with BitTorrent

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:47:11 -0700

Just hours before their SXSW show in Austin, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich sits down with Wired to talk about twittering, playing secret shows at small venues, and gives pointers to aspiring rock stars.

Wallace & Gromit: Turning Clay Into Play

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:14:55 -0700

The folks behind 'Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures' explain how they translated the short stop-motion films into interactive game environments. The games will be available March 24.

Tales of the Black Freighter: Costumes

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:29:38 -0700

So you want to be a superhero? Where to begin? There's the costume to start. Nite Owl explains where good costume concepts come from.

Tales of the Black Freighter: Nite Owl

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:29:35 -0700

Nite Owl on why he became a Watchmen, and what Superman means to him.

SXSW: Musical Tweets

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:29:48 -0700

Eliot Van Buskirk wades through the beer cans at SXSW to find the Twitterati.

Wolverine and The X-Men Trailer

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:23:58 -0700

Heroes Return Trilogy: The world has spiraled out of control and it's up to Wolverine to reunite the broken heroes formerly known as the X-Men to prevent the world's destruction and save the future.

Watchmen: 1984 vs. Now

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:19:13 -0700

Ultimate power corrupts ultimately. Are the themes of Watchmen as relavent today as they were in the Reagan-Thatcher era?

Trailer: Terminator Salvation

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:08:01 -0700

A trailer for 'Terminator Salvation', coming to theaters on May 21, 2009.

WonderCon: Comics, Clowns and C-List Celebs

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:23:54 -0700

Wired.com takes a look at the various spectacles of WonderCon 2009. This year's show featured famous artists, great deals on vintage comics and some of our favorite celebrities.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:20:01 -0700

Behind the scenes of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The film opens nationwide on July 17th, 2009.

Dave Gibbons on the Secrets of Comic Art

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

From Rogue Trooper to Watchmen, artist Dave Gibbons has redefined comics. In the business for more than three decades, Gibbons explains how he drew Watchmen and reveals other comic secrets.

Using Condoms, Coffee to Sell Watchmen

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Wired Senior Editors Nancy Miller and Adam Rogers discuss the various (and sometimes obscure) measures Warner Bros. has taken to ensure that Watchmen becomes a box-office hit.

Jeopardy: What Is High-Tech?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:05:45 -0700

'Jeopardy' originally used cardboard and magic markers but now broadcasts in HD with a $4.1 million all-digital production. Alex Trebek talks about how the show has changed over the years

Costumed Crime Fighter Gets High Tech Mask

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:48:42 -0700

Watchmen visual effects supervisor John 'D.J.' Des Jardin explains the process that puts a very high-tech 'face' on the costumed crime-fighter.

Stunt Action Heats Up Watchmen

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:07 -0700

A fiery prison-break sequence gives 'Watchmen' stunt coordinator Damon Caro and stunt man Douglas Chapman a chance to ply their trade.

Watchmen Crime-Fighters Dress Up

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:52:58 -0700

Costume designer Michael Wilkinson confronts the challenges of dressing Watchmen's heroes and the men they watch in the past and in the 'present day' 1980s.

Bringing Doctor Manhattan to Life

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:16:41 -0700

Visual effects supervisor John 'D.J' Des Jardin unveils the technology that turned Billy Crudup into Watchmen's blue marvel.

Dave Gibbons on Watchmen

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

The artist behind the look of the original comic book series discusses watching his two-dimensional imagery become 'reel.'

The Singular Vision of Watchmen

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:15:53 -0700

Director Zack Snyder and the movie's producers describe the team effort behind choosing, creating and controlling the look of Watchmen on the big screen.

Creating The Owl Ship From Watchmen

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:49:53 -0700

Head sculptor Jack Gauvreau describes the painstaking work of carving out Nite Owl's transport.

The Minutemen in Watchmen

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:16:49 -0700

Director Zack Snyder explores the history of 'masked adventurers' that sets up Watchmen's onscreen action.

Watchmen Sweats the Real-World Stuff

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:25:38 -0700

Set decorator Jim Erickson and prop master Jimmy Chow steep every frame of the movie in rich details.

Meet Watchmen's Female Ass-Kickers

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:44:11 -0700

Actresses Malin Akerman (who plays Silk Spectre II) and Carla Gugino (who plays the original) discuss the mother-daughter relationship between the movie's superheroines.

Re-Creating The World of Watchmen

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:02:59 -0700

From bare wood frames to the finished onscreen product, production designer Alex McDowell and art director François Audouy reveal the process of building the world of 'Watchmen'.

A New Book From That PC Guy

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:22:59 -0700

John Hodgman's more than just the 'PC guy' on Apple commercials. He stars in Neil Gaiman's 'Coraline' and has released a new book. We caught up with him in New York City.

Behind-the-Scenes With FOTC

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:14:50 -0700

The stars of 'Flight of the Conchords" take you behind the scenes and discuss a new addition to the show - all songs will now be made available on iTunes following each episode.

Corpus Clock

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

Installed at Corpus Cristi College in Cambridge, England -- the time piece blends 18th-century tech with a hypermodern aesthetic.

South of the Future

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:31:05 -0700

Alex Rivera, the director behind the futuristic thriller Sleep Dealer, talks to Wired senior editor Nancy Miller about the next trend in moviemaking: third-world sci-fi.

Flamethrower Lights Up

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:19:00 -0700

Indulge your inner pyro -- light your tiki torches this year with the Bonefire recreational flamethrower.

Dutch Keep Water at Bay

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

Global warming is a cause for serious concern in low-lying countries. The Dutch aren't waiting for a catastrophe; they're taking measures to solve the problem now. City planners, take note!

Robots Have a Sex Life?

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:41 -0700

Michael Sullivan has a thing for robots, sex and stop motion animation. Clips of his on-going feature, 'The Sex Life of Robots', as well as an exhibition of his robot sculptures are now on display at the Museum of Sex.

Managing Time Management

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:44:29 -0700

Writer Chris Hardwick reveals the inside story of his feature on the art of organizational self-help. Spoiler: After three methods and six weeks, he's still a little disorganized.

Mr. Freeze Builds Vodka Lounge

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:43:10 -0700

Watch Ice Culture in action as they convert 280-pound blocks of ice into everything from cocktail bars to frozen shot glasses.

First Look at Monsters vs. Aliens

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:38:32 -0700

A behind-the-scenes look at DreamWorks' upcoming 3-D animated sci-fi movie, 'Monsters vs. Aliens'.

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:55:42 -0700

New York Times Best-Selling Author Neil Gaiman sits down with Wired.com to discuss his latest literary creation, 'The Graveyard Book'.

Inside the Brain of Steve Jobs

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:03:12 -0700

In his new book, 'Inside Steve's Brain', Wired.com News Editor Leander Kahney interviewed dozens of Apple employees and experts to find out how Steve Jobs made Apple a success.

Jedi Crash Hyperdrive Emergency

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:49:55 -0700

Aayla Secura and her clones find themselves in the midst of anunfathomable situation that may spell disaster for her ship as well as the Republic attack cruiser that is trying to save them.

Fold the Millennium Falcon

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:19:31 -0700

Want to punch the Millennium Falcon to light speed? If you lack piloting skills and don't know Shyriiwook, try a paper version. Here's how to make an origami Millennium Falcon.

MMORP Law

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:43:50 -0700

Steve Salyer, President of IGE, speaks at the State of Play II conference at New York Law School in October 2005. Video courtesy of New York Law School

Is Beyonce a Sith Lord?

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:17:55 -0700

Wired Editors wonder if Beyonce's alter ego Sasha Fierce is really a Sith Lord? And has she been cloned? Find out on Wired PLAY.

Mobster Mogul

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:43:46 -0700

Muthappa Rai is an Indian real estate power broker. He used to be a mafia don, wanted for murder by the Indian police. Wired's Scott Carney talks to the Bangalore land baron.

Welcome to Star City!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:25:27 -0700

North East of Moscow, there lies a previously unknown city. Star City, was a training ground for Russian Cosmonauts, including Yuri Gagarin. Now American space tourists are invading, and paying millions of dollars to do it.

Training for Space in Star City

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:27:37 -0700

Wired Contributing Editor David Kushner describes the greuling training regimen that all cosmonauts (and millionaire clients of Space Adventures) must undergo.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:29 -0700

If only you knew the power of the dark side! LucasArts' Haden Blackman discuss the story and the technology behind the upcoming game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

The Star Wars Holocron

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:28:35 -0700

The Holocron is a secret database of all things related to the Star Wars Universe. Why did Dooku turn to the dark side? Who is Boba Fett cloned from? Who can summon dark energy on Onderon? The Holocron knows, and so does its keeper, Leland Chee.

Star Wars Clone Wars

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:43 -0700

Jar Jar Goes Jedi.

Star Wars Clone Wars: Lair of Grievous

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:39 -0700

Jedi Master Kit Fisto explores the heart of evil in 'Lair of Grievous'

How to Make a 3-D Viewer

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:20:11 -0700

Want a great, inexpensive, 3-D movie experience in your bedroom? No problem! Sean Hellfritsch from Encyclopedia Pictura shows how to make the Vizard, a home 3-D viewing station.

Wookie Slippers, Jar Jar Lollipops

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:23:48 -0700

Lucas is raking in the bucks with his multibillion dollar Star Wars franchise. While the films have grossed $4 Billion Worldwide, the Merchandise totals over $15 Billion Worldwide. Check out the Jar Jar Lollipop, Wookie Slippers and Yoda Skateboard!

Clover Coffee Machine

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:17:35 -0700

Wired.com takes a look at the 'Clover', an $11,000 coffee machine hand-built by Stanford engineers.

Playing The Building

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:38:22 -0700

David Byrne shows off his recent project, "Playing The Building".

Origami of Robert Lang

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:38:55 -0700

Renowned origami artist Robert Lang's beetles, centipedes and dinosaurs are exhibited around the world. In this video, Lang tells Wired how he became an origami master.

Can $2 Million House Staves Off Death?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:30:16 -0700

Arakawa and Madeline Gins say the $2 million house they designed "staves off death" by boosting the immune system. Producer: John Pavlus, Camera: Steven Boling

Test Drive the Aptera Electric Car

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:29:28 -0700

Watch a test-drive of the all-electric Aptera Typ-1 -- a three-wheeled electric two-seater with a 120-mile range and room in back for a surfboard.

Interview: Julia Allison

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:17:55 -0700

Julia Allison was in San Francisco late last week, and she stopped by to chat with Chris Anderson about her Wired Magazine cover story.

Offensive Driving

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:41:17 -0700

Wired's Ben Paynter learns how to drive like a Secret Service Agent. Definitely more fun than driver's ed.

Nico Nico Douga

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:42:05 -0700

A look at Nico Nico Douga, one of the most popular websites in Japan.

Maker Faire 2008

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:44:40 -0700

A look at Maker Faire 2008, including the Western Warship Combat Club's 1/44 scale battleships, and False Profit Laboratories' PyroCardium fire sculpture.

Difference Engine No. 2

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

The Difference Engine was an accurate mechanical calculator designed by Charles Babbage in the 1840s, but was never built in his lifetime. Here, its modern builder explains how it works.

U.S. Memory Champion

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:27:18 -0700

Wired.com's Alexis Madrigal learns how to memorize with his knees, neck and elbows from the U.S. memory champion, Chester Santos.

Yuri Gagarin Gets His Own Night Out

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:24:16 -0700

Wired.com checks out the annual celebration for space pioneer Yuri Gagarin.

Pull-Cord Power Generator

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:38:04 -0700

Wired visits Potenco, makers of a pull-cord power generator the company says could bring power to hundreds of millions.

Data Art: The Sheep Market

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

Aaron Koblin explains his phalanx of 10,000 sheep - drawn by random strangers through Amazon's Mechanica Turk, and discusses the piece's relationship to emerging new labor systems.

Sea Cowboys: The Cougar Ace

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:41 -0700

As the Cougar Ace cargo ship begins to capsize just south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands, the tech cowboys of Titan Salvage are called in to save the sinking vessel.

Virgin Galactic 2

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:26:26 -0700

Wired's Michael Belfiore goes past Virgin's PR machine to assess the problems of Virgin Galactic's space venture. Pilot Brian Binnie and passengers talk risks and rewards.

Jedi Crash Air Assault

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:49:58 -0700

Jedi General Aayla Secura finds her ship overcome by Separatist forces, and as Anakin and Ahsoka try to come to her aid, the ship is assaulted by airborne droids.

Abu Ghraib: How Good People Turn Evil

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:15:23 -0700

TED 2008: As a witness in the defense of an Abu Ghraib guard, Philip Zimbardo had access to images (NSFW) of abuse taken by the guards. His TED presentation puts together a short video of some of the unpublished photos. Viewer discretion is advised.

Evolution of the Manga Cover

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:48 -0700

Wired art director Carl DeTorres discusses the evolution of the manga cover for the November issue.

Ultimate Indy Flick: Nazi Caravan

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:17:30 -0700

Here's an exclusive online look at the remaking of the famous Indiana Jones-hijacking-the-Nazi-caravan scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Video: © Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala, Jayson Lamb

Ultimate Indy Flick: Fires

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:16:59 -0700

The three filmmakers used one real gun in their remake of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The rest? Plastic. They also started lots of fires.

Ultimate Indy Flick: Boulder

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:09:14 -0700

In 1982, three 12-year-olds from Mississippi set out to remake Raiders of the Lost Ark. They'd use a rented video camera, rather than shooting on 35mm. With no access to A-list (or B or even D-list) actors, they cast their buddies from middle school.

Bumping High-Security Locks

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:16:41 -0700

Marc Tobias and Tobias Bluzmanis attempt to bump the high-security Medeco³ cylinder lock.

The Ultimate Lock Picker

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:28:25 -0700

Marc Weber Tobias is a lock breaker. It's what he does for a living, the way he makes some of his money and much of his name.

Tiny DIY Satellites from Stanford

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:03:55 -0700

Wired.com checks out the Stanford Space and Systems Development Laboratory, where students are developing 4x4x4 inch satellites designed for standardized production, using materials you might not expect for an object that will end up in orbit.

Slow Motion High-Dive

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:32:20 -0700

A slow motion look at a high-dive into a pool. Footage courtesy of Discovery.

Slow Motion Hummingbird Hover

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:31:59 -0700

A slow motion look at a hummingbird hovering. Footage courtesy of Discovery.

Check Your Gait at the Biomotion Lab at Stanford

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:06 -0700

Wired.com visits the Biomotion Lab at Stanford University, where researchers use lasers and video-camera tech to study joint deterioration in humans.

Avant-garde Cellist Zoe Keating

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:14:50 -0700

Avant-garde cellist Zoe Keating demonstrates her intricately layered compositions. Using a computer, some 'janky code', a cello and her imagination, the classically trained musician shapes her music into something wonderful.

Behind the Scenes with J.J. Abrams

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:14:50 -0700

Wired magazine teams up with J.J. Abrams for the May issue. Look in on the creative process with J.J. and the edit and design teams.

Crack the Code

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:05 -0700

Wired's May issue is filled with puzzles by some of the biggest names in the biz. Lone Shark Games founder Mike Selinker, who helped to compile the brainteasers, clues you in on what you'll find.

Make a Business Card Disappear

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:44:52 -0700

Want to impress the ladies, or a potential client? Chris Lesinski shows you how to make your business card appear out of thin air. An awesome trick you can do with practice, practice, practice!

Push a Coin Through a Table

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:37:58 -0700

Master magician Chris Lesinski explains how he appears to make a coin drop through a table.

Slow Motion Sea Lion

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:31:50 -0700

A slow-motion look at the swimming habits of Sea Lions. Footage courtesy of BBC.

Fake a Credit Card

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:18:48 -0700

Fraudsters rack up millions of dollars in merchandise using fake credit cards with legit numbers hacked off the Internet. Detective Bob Watts of Newport Beach PD shows how it's done.

Raytheon Sarcos

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:37:33 -0700

A look at Raytheon Sarcos' new exoskeleton.

The Greenest Museum on Earth

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:20:58 -0700

Wired Science 1: The new California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is a marvel. Famed architect Renzo Piano worked with a team of scientists to make the greenest museum on Earth.