May 14
Underneath the slick casing of every laptop, desktop, or smartphone lay sets of components, wiring, and chips that are unfamiliar to the majority of computer users, aside from the fact that combined together they allow our machines to operate. For DIY hobbyists, artists, and designers, all that hardware represents far more– a opportunity to create, …
May 02
Even though the echoes of a long recession and financial uncertainty still reverberate throughout many parts of the United States, we as a nation are on the rebound. Markets are gaining confidence, industry is kickstarting, and optimism is shaping our future. This year’s WIRED Business Conference from New York City hopes to build upon the …
Jan 24
Leave it to The Onion to satirize current feelings about drone technology in America. Taking a jab at concerns that domestic drone use is on the rise, the newspaper offered the following headline on Monday: “Obama Begins Inauguration Festivities With Ceremonial Drone Flyover.” On one hand, drones generate excitement among amateur builders and aerospace manufacturers alike …
Jan 01
Today, millions of people around the globe will try and start healthy new habits and kick unhealthy ones to the curb; begin new exercise regimens; or commit to other adjustments whether it’s for financial, lifestyle, or professional reasons. Whether you call it a resolution, intention, or goal-setting, making lifestyle changes for the new year is …
May 22
It seems that ever since this video on nano quadrotor experiments at the University of Pennsylvania went viral earlier this year, the stock on these remarkable little robots has risen dramatically. Chris Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine, gave a presentation at Maker Faire on how he (and his five kids) built their very own quadcopter …
Mar 28
Aside from writing about the technology world, Wired magazine correspondent Steven Leckart doesn’t plan on pursuing a career as an engineer or computer scientist. He took his last math class in high school and majored in English in college. So why would he enroll in CS221: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence at Stanford University, along with thousands …
Jun 21
One part Wired, one part Economist, with a celebrated Late Night host and a social media maven as marquee attractions, the Wired NExTWORK Conference kicks off tomorrow, June 22. Addressing “the promise and peril of the network’s future,” the one-day event is “not a technology conference in the traditional sense,” say organizers. And we can’t …
Apr 29
The WIRED Business Conference is back on FORA.tv! On May 3, 2011 at 9:00am (ET), FORA.tv will bring technology disrupters and industry leaders to world-wide audiences by delivering the WIRED Business Conference 2011 LIVE and on-demand. Join Howard Mittman, VP & Publisher of WIRED, and WIRED Editor in Chief Chris Anderson for a day-long panel discussion featuring …
Feb 08
We’re happy to announce that FORA.tv Plus (+) annual members can now receive 50% discounts to three of our most popular Premium Events: The New Yorker Festival, James Cameron and Eric Schmidt at the Churchill Club, and the Wired Business Conference. These special offers are in addition to the ad-free viewing, access to downloads, and …
Feb 24
Just when we thought the celebratory environment was settling down, there’s even more exciting (and way cool) news to share: FORA.tv now has a channel on Wired.com! Stealing a quote straight from the press release (you have to admit, it’s worthy:-) FORA.tv is what you’d get if Youtube went to Harvard, said WIRED.com editor in …