Articles by Christian de Looper
ALMA Discovers Massive Cluster Of Baby Galaxies Nestled In Dark Matter
A nest of baby galaxies around 11.5 billion light-years away has been discovered. These galaxies are seemingly placed inside a web of dark matter, supporting the theory that the universe formed within massive accumulations of dark matter.
California AG Saves Non-Profit Daughters of Charity Health System Hospital Chain By Putting It Under New Management
The Attorney General of California has approved a deal for new management of the Daughters of Charity Health System. The deal, however, could result in the purchase of the new system after three years.
NASA Releases Best Close-Up Images Of Pluto Showing Its Craters, Mountains And Glacial Terrains
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has taken a series of close-up images of Pluto, representing the best images ever taken on the planet, and likely the best that we'll see for a whie.
You Can Now View Your Google Photos Photo Spheres On The Web
Google has updated Google Photos to bring Photo Spheres to the Web. Now, users can simply head to their Google Photos accounts to view the Photo Spheres that they made.
Hello Barbie App Bugs Could Have Enabled Hackers To Spy On Children
The Hello Barbie app basically uses voice recognition to allow kids to have conversations with their dolls, however, it seems as though bugs in that app may have made it possible for hackers to spy on kids that use it.
This Sneaker Can Change Styles Quicker Than Styles Can Change Themselves With Its E-Ink Display
While styles change pretty quickly, a new sneaker hopes to stay on top of those changes. Developed by ShiftWear, the sneaker essentially uses e-ink to allow users to change the designs on the shoe.
Microsoft And FBI Team Up To Take Out Dorkbot Botnet
Microsoft has teamed up with the FBI and a number of other law enforcement agencies to take down the growing global Dorkbot botnet threat. This particular malware is able to give hackers a range of personal information about the user that it targets.
This Robotic Space Engine Eats Space Junk And Turns It Into Fuel
Researchers from China have come up with an idea for a space engine that basically eats space junk and turns that space junk into fuel, boosting the engine forward.
This Video From The BBC Changes For Every Viewer
The BBC has been experimenting with perceptive media for some time, but now the media company has taken things to another level with a video that changes based on who's watching it.
Cambridge University Establishes New Center To Study Implications Of Artificial Intelligence
Cambridge University has established a new center that will work to study the effects of artificial intelligence on humanity and how we can keep the technology beneficial for humans.
'King of Revenge Porn' Hunter Moore Sentenced To Prison Term, Fined
Hunter Moore, former operator of revenge porn website IsAnyoneUp.com, has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison, along with a $2,000 fine.
Coldplay's New Album Will Not Be 'Immediately Available' On Spotify
Coldplay has announced that its new album 'A Head Full of Dreams,' will not be available for streaming on Spotify upon its release. This is reportedly due to Spotify's free tier.
Apple Brings Mobile Carrier Billing To Russia
Apple has announced a new partnership in Russia that will see the company enabling users to pay for things on the App Store simply by typing in their phone number.
Lyft, Ola, Didi Kuaidi And GrabTaxi Are Teaming Up To Take Down Uber
Four major ride-sharing app companies have announced they are partnering in an attempt to compete with Uber in their respective regions.
Korean Researchers Say They've Created The World's First True 3D Hologram
Researchers in South Korea have claimed the creation of the world's first true 3D hologram. The research was conducted by a consortium of 16 companies, with LG leading the development.
This Cardboard Fender Stratocaster Sounds Just Like The Real Thing
The team over at Signal Snowboards, in partnership with Ernest Packaging, have built a Fender Stratocaster guitar out of cardboard. While it might look a little different than the real thing, it can certainly hold its own in terms of sound.
Amazon's 'Blue Shade' Feature Makes It Easier To Read At Night On Your Fire Tablet
Amazon has announced a new update for its Fire tablets, reducing the amount of blue light that is emitted at night, helping users get to sleep more easily after reading at night.
Turn Your Pet Into An Astronaut With The U-Pet Carrying Case
Does your pet longingly look up into the night sky, dreaming of the day that it can one day venture into space on its own? You need the U-Pet carrying case, which turns your pet into an astronaut.
Google Response To EFF: 'We're Not Spying On Students With Our Chromebooks'
Google has responded to the EFF's complaints against it, saying that it does not use the Chromebook to spy on students, and that its practices comply with both the company's privacy claims and with the law.
Seiko Epson's PaperLab Recycles Used Paper Into Fresh Sheets
Seiko Epson has announced a new machine that can turn waste paper into recycled fresh paper, without even needing water, an ingredient traditionally needed for paper recycling.
United Airlines Will Soon Use The iPhone 6 Plus To Print Boarding Passes
United Airlines has announced that it will implement widespread use of the iPhone 6 Plus for its flight attendants and representatives for things like boarding pass-printing and check-ins.
Facebook To Block Pages For Non-Users In Belgium
Facebook will bow to a privacy ruling from Belgium that says that the social media network can no longer use cookies to track those without accounts or who aren't logged in. The result will be that non-users will be unable to view pages without signing in or creating an account.
The GE ViosWorks MRI Scanner Scans 7 Dimensions In Only 15 Minutes
A new technology from GE not only allows for organs to be scanned in a much shorter period of time, but it can also scan in as many as seven dimensions.
Hands-On With the Samson Meteor Mic, A Great Microphone For The Bedroom Podcaster
USB microphones have been on the rise, with one of those being the Samson Meteor Mic. Just how does this mic stack up? Here are our thoughts.
This Wallet Will Alert You If You Leave It Behind
Losing a wallet can be a real pain, but the people behind Walli are trying to ensure that you never lose it again. The device uses Bluetooth to connect to the user's smartphone and can even track individual cards.
Yahoo May Consider Selling Its Core Business
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Yahoo will consider the sale of its core business, a spin-off of its Alibaba shares or both in a series of board meetings later this week.
Watch The Microsoft HoloLens Stream 'Halo 5: Guardians' From An Xbox
Developers have begun showing off exactly what the Microsoft HoloLens can do, with one such video showing off 'Halo 5: Guardians' streamed to the headset through an Xbox One.
SpaceX To Land Falcon 9 Rocket On Solid Ground Later This Month
SpaceX will attempt the first landing of its Falcon 9 rocket on solid ground this month, with the company hoping to eventually be able to reuse its rockets, saving millions of dollars.
Lenovo Introduces New Models To ThinkPad And ThinkStation Lineup
Lenovo has introduced a number of new models to its ThinkPad lineup, including the ThinkPad P40 Yoga and ThinkPad P50s, along with one new model to the ThinkStation lineup, the ThinkStation 310.
This Cushioned Plastic Hand Will Stop You From Slouching
Do you slouch too much at your desk? You need this plastic hand from Thanko. The robotic hand can be clamped to your desk and rests under your chin, encouraging good posture.
