Articles by Christian de Looper
Superfish-Like Security Flaw Found On Dell Laptops
Dell may be facing a security scandal, with a flaw having been found on a number of the company's laptops. The flaw is very similar to the Lenovo Superfish flaw that injected ads into websites and opened up a computer to hackers.
Netflix Continues Push Into Theaters With New Bob Odenkirk Film
Netflix has announced a new film called 'Girlfriend's Day,' which features Bob Odenkirk and represents Netflix's continued push into theaters.
Facebook, WhatsApp and Viber Banned In Bangladesh To 'Stop Criminals'
The Bangladesh government has banned services like Facebook and Viber to try and 'stop criminals.' Despite this, most suggest that the move was an attempt to quell unrest caused by the executions of Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid.
You Can Now See Multiple Points Of View Within A Snapchat Story With Story Explorer
Snapchat has begun rolling out a new feature to its app called Story Explorer, which essentially allows users to swipe up to see multiple points of view to a story.
Thermoelectric Ikea Furniture Could Soon Charge Your Phone Using Heat From Your Dinner
Thanks to a proposition from two design students, we could soon find our Ikea furniture having thermoelectric technology, allowing us to turn heat from our coffee or dinner into electricity to charge our devices.
Tumblr Introduces GIF Maker To Mobile App
Tumblr has announced a new GIF Maker tool for its mobile app, allowing users to create GIFs from burst photos and videos straight from the Tumblr mobile app.
The Juvo Sleep Monitor Helps Turn Your Room Into A Sleep Haven
An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a device called Juvo that is a sleep monitor that goes beyond other sleep monitors currently available. Not only does it connect with other smart home devices, but it also offers sleep advice.
LG TVs Will Soon Offer Google Play Streaming
Users of LG TVs will soon be able to stream content from the Google Play Store, despite the fact that most of LG's TVs do not run the Android TV operating system.
You Can Now Preorder The Microsoft Lumia 950 From AT&T
AT&T has announced that users are now able to preorder the highly-anticipated Microsoft Lumia 950, which offers a 5.2-inch display, 3 GB of RAM and can even be used as a computer.
Klipsch Announces Ultra Portable, Water Resistant, Bluetooth-Connected Speaker
Klipsch has announced a new Bluetooth speaker to its lineup, called the Klipsch Groove. The device is water-resistant and is aimed at offering an accurate sound reproduction in a small package.
Huawei Demonstrates Quick-Charging Tech That Doesn't Hurt Your Battery
Huawei has announced a new, quick-charging battery technology that will see batteries being charged in a matter of minutes. The technology does, however, use a special charger and there's no word on when it might be released to the public.
Google Mobile Search Will Now Display Public Information From The Facebook App
According to a recent report, Google and Facebook have partnered to allow Google to index public information from the Facebook app within search results.
Ex-Apple Designers Say Company Has Lost Its Principles Of Good Design
Two former Apple designers have spoken out against the company's recent design direction, saying that it is favoring things like visual simplicity over ease of use.
Withings Announces Its Third Activity Tracker, The $170 Activité Steel
Withings has announced its third fitness tracker, called the Activité Steel, which is aimed at combining luxury with everyday use. The device also only costs $20 more than the low-end device, sitting at $170.
Pope Francis Doesn't Think You Should Use Your Phone During Family Dinner
Pope Francis recently spoke out at St. Peter's Square, saying that he doesn't think people should be using their devices at the dinner table. Don't expect dinner selfies from the pope anytime soon.
Tim Cook Thinks iPad Pro Will Spell Doom For Windows Notebook And Desktop Industry ... But Not Mac
Apple CEO Tim Cook believes the iPad Pro is designed to be a replacement for a notebook or desktop PC. He, however, doesn't see the device replacing the Mac.
Paris Attack: ISIS May Have Used PlayStation 4 To Communicate And Plan Terrorist Attacks, Security Experts Warn
According to security experts, terrorists who carried out the Paris attacks may have used the PlayStation 4 to communicate. Messaging services on gaming consoles are extremely difficult to track.
Steam Machines Worse Than PC Gaming Systems, Benchmark Reveals
The highly anticipated Steam Machine has finally been released. It seems, however, that the software running on the console might not be as powerful as it should be.
Facebook, Under Fire, Promises To Activate Safety Check Feature More Often For Human Disasters
Facebook has announced it will turn on its Safety Check feature for other human disasters. The company activated it for the Paris terrorist attack but not for another attack in Beirut.
Exoplanet HD 189733b Get Battered By 5400 MPH Winds: What If This Happened Here On Earth?
Scientists have measured wind speeds of a massive 5,400 miles per hour on HD 189733b, an exoplanet located 63 light years away from constellation Vulpecula. But what if we experienced winds like that on Earth?
Paris Bombing Attacks: Facebook, Twitter Help World Come Closer And Show Solidarity With Terror Victims
Following the massacre in Paris on Friday evening, social media networks like Facebook and Twitter have enabled tools aimed at helping users show that they're safe and show solidarity towards the victims of the attack.
Tim Cook Says Apple Not Racist But Video Shows Melbourne Store Giving Black Teenagers The Boot
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent out a company-wide memo condemning the racial profiling of three black teenagers at its store in Melbourne. Meanwhile, the company has done a lot to try and push workplace diversity.
This Rubber Ducky Is Bluetooth Connected, Has A Wireless Speaker, And Doubles As A Nightlight
Do you want to listen to a few tunes while taking a bath but don't want to get your phone wet? Meet Edwin the duck, a device that has a Bluetooth speaker and nightlight built into it.
These Strapless Bras Use Gecko-Inspired Tech To Stay Up
Kellie K Apparel has designed a strapless bra with an adhesive that works in a similar way to gecko feet. The silicone-based material of the bra is able to stick even to sensitive skin without causing irritation.
UN Reaches Airline Satellite Tracking Agreement After Loss Of Flight MH370
Following the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the United Nations has reached an agreement on airline tracking, with the goal being to implement this technology by 2017.
Gmail Will Now Warn You Of Unencrypted Incoming Emails
Google has announced that Gmail will soon offer users a warning when they receive messages that were not sent over encrypted connections. The news comes as there is a big push for encryption in emails.
Give This Machine A Hug And It Will Hug You Back
Anyone who needs to have hugs on demand should take a look at this new machine, which will hug the user when the user hugs it. It's made out of wood and is perfect for those that might need a pick-me-up.
BenQ's New Monitor Can Connect To Your Smartphone And Has Almost No Bezel
BenQ has announced a new computer monitor that has almost no bezel, making it perfect for multimonitor setups, especially when it comes to things like gaming.
Japan To Send Unmanned Mission To The Moon In 2019
Japan has announced that it is set to become the fourth country to send a manned mission to the moon, with the goal being to send a lunar lander to the moon in 2019.
Klipsch Refreshes X Series Headphones Starting At $179
Klipsch has announced a refresh of its X series of headphones, aimed at combining great sound quality with a high level of comfort. The headphones start at $179 and range up to $549.
