Articles by Christian de Looper
The New Tallest Building Will Be 1 Kilometer High
Construction for the new tallest building in the world is underway, with the building set to be a massive 3,280 feet high upon completion. The project costs $1.23 billion and is scheduled to be finished in 2018.
DirecTV To Begin Broadcasting In 4K In 'Early 2016'
DirecTV has announced that it will begin broadcasting content in 4K starting in early 2016. The news comes as the competition heats up when it comes to 4K content, and DirecTV says that it wants to offer 4K content earlier than its competitors.
You Can Help Fight AIDS By Taking Selfies
Snapchat has partnered with Bono's RED AIDS-fighting organization to help fight AIDS. On Tuesday Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, each Snap taken with a certain filter will raise $3 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
George Lucas Has Avoided The Internet For 15 Years And It Could Be Your Fault
In a recent profile by The Washington Post on George Lucas, the 'Star Wars' creator revealed that he has been avoiding the Internet for 15 years.
Google Hires Brains Behind Tesla's 'Autopilot'
Google has hired some of the talent behind Tesla's 'Autopilot' mode, highlighting the company's interest in self-driving car technology. It's not yet known exactly what the new employee will be doing at Google.
This App Connects Dog Lovers With Dogs To Play With
A new app called Bark'n'Borrow has been released, and it is aimed at helping dog lovers who can't own dogs themselves find furry friends to play with.
Microsoft's Headset For The Visually Impaired Is Now More Information-Rich
Microsoft released a headset designed to help the visually impaired last year, and the company has now updated it to offer much more information to the user about the their surroundings.
ISS Astronauts Celebrate Thanksgiving With Feast In Space
International Space Station astronauts didn't have a full Thanksgiving spread, but they certainly didn't miss out on the holiday either. NASA gives an update on the astronauts' turkey day and other mission news.
VTech Data Hack Infuriates Parents As Personal Details Of More Than 200000 Kids Breached
Toymaker VTech has been hacked, with around 4.8 million accounts being compromised and the personal information of as many as 200,000 children being stolen.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Mull Raising Legal Age For Buying Tobacco Products To 21: What About Other States?
As Boston officials continue to push for a change in the buying age of tobacco from 18 to 21, state officials are considering the same for the entire state of Massachusetts. Some representatives have already signed a bill detailing the legal age for buying tobacco products.
COP21: Paris Climate Summit Will Test Obama And French Security
The Paris climate summit is set to go ahead, with President Obama currently traveling to Paris. The event has spurred tightened security in Paris; however, it remains to be seen just how much of an effect the summit will have on climate change.
Cortana Public Beta For iOS Is Here But It Won't Replace Siri
Microsoft has released a beta for Cortana for iOS, with around 2,000 users able to access the beta. Despite this, its unlikely that Cortana will replace Siri anytime soon.
The Bowley Lock Promises Better Security At A Low Price
A Kickstarter campaign has been started for a device called the Bowley Lock, which uses a new system to create a much safer lock that is a lot harder to pick.
You Could Soon Control Your Smartphone With Your Feet
Researchers at MIT are developing a new system of control that could enable users to control Bluetooth-connected devices like their smartphone using gestures from their feet.
The NSA Is Killing Its Bulk Surveillance Program This Weekend
The NSA will finally be putting an end to its bulk collection of phone data this weekend, essentially meaning that the agency will now only be able to collect data for individuals it deems suspicious by getting a court order.
This Health Tracker For Guide Dogs Tells Owners When The Dogs Are Stressed
A researcher from North Carolina State University is developing a harness for guide dogs that can complain about stress for the dogs, which are trained not to complain.
This Samurai Robot Wants To Help Humans Instead Of Slice Them Up
Japanese researchers have developed a robot that looks like a samurai. Instead of sword fights, though, this robot is aimed at helping humans and interacting with them.
Lenovo Partners With Razer To Produce A New Range Of Gaming Computers
Lenovo and Razer have announced a partnership that will see the two companies build a new range of gaming computers. The first of the computers will be shown off at CES 2016.
Hands-On With The Samson Z55 Headphones: Well Designed And Crisp-Sounding But Not All About That Bass
The Samson Z55 headphones have a lot going for them, but bass response isn't it. Despite that, the headphones are well designed and are clear and crisp in the high end.
Facebook Opens Internet.org Throughout India
Facebook has opened up its Internet.org initiative to those throughout India, enabling users to have access to things like BBC News, Facebook, Facebook Messenger and Wikipedia.
Google Tells Shoppers The Best Time To Head To Stores On Black Friday
Google has released a set of infographics designed to help shoppers with their holiday shopping, offering information such as when traffic is the lowest and which stores are most visited.
Ulo Is An Owl-Shaped Security Camera That Communicates With Its Eyes
This owl-shaped security camera has a two-way mirror for a beak, which conceals the camera, and uses its eyes to communicate its status.
The Infinity Modular Children's Laptop Is Live On Indiegogo
An Indiegogo campaign has been started for the Infinity laptop, a computer that's modular and child-friendly, enabling users to switch out components as technology improves.
Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages To Roll Out 'Early Next Year'
Google has announced that it will begin the rollout of its Accelerated Mobile Pages in early 2016. The initiative is designed to speed up the load time for articles and websites on mobile devices.
First Real World Li-Fi Tests Show Speeds 100 Times Faster Than Average Wi-Fi
Li-Fi technology has proven to be effective both in and out of the lab, with researchers having shown speeds of 1 GB per second outside of the lab, around 100 times faster than the average Wi-Fi speed.
This Smart Sprinkler System Uses Weather Forecasts To Save Money
Water use is becoming increasingly important to monitor, and sprinkler systems are known for wasting water when they sometimes don't need to. The smart sprinkler from ETwater, however, aims to put an end to that.
3D Printing Helped Surgeons Plan For Life-Saving Surgery
Surgeons in New York recently took to 3D printing to make practice models of a patient's brain, a method that may have ended up saving that patient's life.
Misfit Blurs The Line Between Fashion And Function With BaubleBar Necklace And Bracelet
Misfit has announced a partnership with jewelry seller BaubleBar, which will see the release of the Helena Necklace and Helena Bracelet, both of which are fashionable accessories that can also track your health.
Smartphone Displays Could One Day Require No Power
A firm called Bodle Technologies has developed smartphone display technology that could enable displays to function with no power, yet still offer perfect view in full sunlight.
Tesla Is Finally Letting Preorder Customers Configure Their Model X, Price Starts At $80,000
Tesla has finally opened up the configurator for the Model X, enabling customers to configure their future car. The price of the car will start at $80,000 and the general public should be able to order the car soon.
