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 Duffel Bags for Commuters and Chronic Overpackers
Need to schlep some stuff? These field-tested duffels can handle your baggage.
Louryn Strampe
Breathe Easy Thanks to the Best Air Purifier for Every Home
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
Molly Higgins
The WIRED Guide to Los Angeles for Business Travelers
A tech industry guide to where to stay, eat, work, and play while visiting LA.
Jordan Michelman
The Best Travel Toiletry Bags for Every Trip
Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.
Kat Merck
Quell the Heat With Our Favorite Window Air Conditioners
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch)
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
Simon Hill
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s delivery box, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Matthew Korfhage
This Year’s Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Man Who Says He Doesn’t Need Anything
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.
Martin Cizmar
The Dyson Vacuums Worth Buying
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
Nena Farrell
All the Best Vacuum Cleaners We’ve Ever Tried
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every style we’ve tested, from stick vacs to robot vacuums.
Nena Farrell
The Best Computer Speakers for Jamming Out in Your Home Office
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.
Simon Hill
I Tried 13 of the Most Popular Indoor Gardening Systems
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
Kat Merck