Gallery: Robots, Sharks and Tesla Coils: 2010's Best Wired.com Videos
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The Wired.com video team shot lots of video in 2010. We covered everything from CES to Comic Con to the Maker Faire, how sharks are disappearing from our oceans, how one man spent 30 years creating a model of San Francisco from toothpicks, and how engineers are retrofitting the Bay Bridge for earthquakes. There were lots of great stories, innovative technology and interesting people. In case you missed them the first time, here's some of the best video. __Above:__ Giant Robot Arm Creates *Halo: Reach* Light Sculpture ----------------------------------------------------- A web interface will let gamers manipulate a Kuka industrial robot to create a virtual monument to Spartan warriors in the run-up to *Halo: Reach*.
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CES 2010: Hands-On With Transparent Display of the Future --------------------------------------------------------- Science fiction becomes reality at the Consumer Electronics Show, with this transparent OLED-display prototype from Samsung.
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Inside the New Quake-Resistant San Francisco Bay Bridge ------------------------------------------------------- The new San Francisco Bay Bridge, currently under construction, will be the largest self-anchored suspension bridge in the world, and will incorporate earthquake-resistant technologies.
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Lockheed Shows off HULC Exoskeleton ----------------------------------- Danger Room checks out Lockheed Martin's HULC Exoskeleton, a wearable machine designed to help soldiers carry and move heavy loads.
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Tesla-Powered Band Electrifies Maker Faire ------------------------------------------ Wired.com checks out ArcAttack's musical Tesla-coil performance at Maker Faire 2010.
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*Hung* Star Hates Shoes, Loves Vibrams FiveFingers -------------------------------------------------- *Hung* star Thomas Jane hates wearing shoes, and has been heckled by the tabloid press for going barefoot to premieres. Now he's discovered Vibram FiveFingers and wears them everywhere.
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Disneyland Day One: Fake Tickets and Scorching Heat --------------------------------------------------- The Magic Kingdom wasn't always as perfectly run as it is today. In fact, some thought it would fail. Built in a year and a day, Disneyland wasn't quite ready on July 17, 1955, which insiders called "Black Sunday."
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Toothpick Artist Re-Creates San Francisco ----------------------------------------- Northern Californian Scott Weaver toiled for 3,000 hours and brandished some 100,000 toothpicks to build a 9-foot-tall, 20-pound simulacrum of San Francisco. Ouch!
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*God of War III*: Assembling the Score -------------------------------------- Recorded at Skywalker Sound and — remotely — in Prague, the *God of War III* videogame score is one of Sony's biggest productions. Watch how it was pieced together.
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Over 73 Million Sharks Killed Every Year for Fins ------------------------------------------------- Scientists are alarmed at the rate sharks are disappearing from the oceans. Some estimate that 90 percent of the largest sharks have been wiped out. The lack of these apex predators is altering the ocean's ecoscape.
The Best Ski Clothes for Staying Warm and Having Fun
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered.
Chris Haslam
The Best Apple Watch Accessories
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite bands, screen protectors, and chargers to go with your new smartwatch.
Adrienne So
The Best Fitness Trackers Check Your Sleep, Heart Rate, or Even Your Blood
With almost ten years of hands-on testing, WIRED knows what separates the best fitness trackers from the rest.
Adrienne So
The Best Automatic Litter Boxes Tested by Our Spoiled Cats
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Molly Higgins
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
These Are Our Favorite Standing Desks to Liven Up Your Workstation
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
Nicole Kinning
The Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories—We’ve Tested More Than 100
Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Heart Rate Monitors Check Your Cardiac Health
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
Michael Sawh
Death to Dry Skin. These Humidifiers Are Better Than Chapstick
From models for traveling to humidifiers that double as planters or air purifiers, we've tested a dozen of them.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best MagSafe Grips for Getting a Handle on Things
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.
Louryn Strampe
The 11 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
I tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.
Adrienne So
The Best Hybrid Mattresses for the Best of Both Worlds
By combining foam and springs in carefully tuned layers, hybrids hit the sweet spot between soft and supportive. Here are our favorites after extensive testing.
Julia Forbes