Articles by Christian de Looper
Toyota To Invest $1B In AI Research In Silicon Valley As Autonomous Car Tech Isn't Very Smart Yet
Toyota has announced that it will establish a research and development company for artificial intelligence called Toyota Research Institute, which will be based in the Silicon Valley and is aimed at bridging the gap between research on self-driving tech and actual product development.
The Luma Wireless Router Lets You Track Anyone Using Your Wi-Fi Network
A new wireless router called Luma is now up for preorder, enabling users to not only set up a network that reaches all the corners of their house, but also track what users are doing through that network.
This Artificial Nose Can Detect When Food Is Going Off
Researchers from a company called C2Sense have developed a computer chip that is able to detect when food is going off through a gas that is released by food when it spoils. The chip could have big implications for supermarkets and food businesses.
Google Acquires Fly Labs To Bring Photo Editing To Google Photos
Google has announced the acquisition of Fly Labs, a company known for its iOS video-editing apps. It is largely expected that the tools will be added to Google Photos.
The VRGO Chair Helps Users Move Around In A Virtual World
A Kickstarter campaign has been started for a device called the VRGO chair, which essentially allows users to move around in a virtual reality world.
Bank of America Wants Robots To Be In Charge Of Giving Financial Advice
According to recent reports, Bank of America is planning on implementing advice-giving robots based on algorithms. These algorithms will be implemented on a prototype level next year.
Tesla To Release 'Constraints' To Autopilot Mode So You Can't Do Dumb Things With It
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will release an update to autopilot mode on its Model S, bringing a number of constraints to the new mode so that people can use autopilot mode at dangerous times.
3RDi Is A Camera On Your Forehead That Captures Your Day
An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a device called the 3RDi, which is a camera that is placed on the user's forehead and that is aimed at capturing their everyday lives.
Roam The 'Great Walks' Of New Zealand With Google's Street View
Google has added the ability to walk New Zealand's Great Walks through Street View. The company has been beefing up Street View a lot of late, adding areas like Sabah in Malaysia.
Periscope Is Finally Letting Users Fast-Forward And Rewind Replays
Periscope users will be glad to know that they are finally able to fast-forward and rewind replays of broadcasts, a feature that has long been requested by users. The feature is available to both Android and desktop, and will roll out to iOS in the near future.
Google Maps Makes Sure You Won't Go To A Store During Holiday Hours
Google has updated Google Maps to show 'holiday hours' for businesses, ensuring that, when a user searches for a store, they will know when it's open during certain holidays.
Hyperloop Technologies CEO Says Technology Could Arrive In Only Five Years
Those excited to ride on the Hyperloop on their own will be pleased to know that they could be riding using the tech in only five years. At least, that's what Hyperloop Technologies CEO Rob Lloyd is aiming to accomplish.
Google Calendar For Web Now Has A Trash Can
Google has made a tweak to Calendar for the web, adding a trash can to the interface and enabling users to quickly and easily delete and un-delete events on their calendar.
Android Marshmallow Has Debuted On 0.3 Percent Of Android Devices
Google's Android Marshmallow has been available for over a month now, however, in classic Android fashion, the release has been very fragmented, with the operating system running on only 0.3 percent of devices.
Make Your Own Mix Of Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone' With Studio A Revisited
Fans of music legend Bob Dylan will now get an even better glimpse at his life through 'Studio A Revisited,' which essentially allows users to learn about Dylan's time at Studio A and even make their own mix of one of his greatest songs.
These Fire-Starting Drones Could Be Used To Bolster Conservation Efforts
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are working on drones that are able to start fires, which could be used in conservation efforts to offer an affordable way to start prescribed burns.
NEC's New Augmented Reality Device Turns Your Arm Into A Tablet
Japanese company NEC has developed a new augmented reality system that uses a pair of AR glasses coupled with a smartwatch to allow users to use their body as a keyboard and display.
Researchers Are Turning Individual Drones Into A Hologram That You Can Touch
Researchers at Queens University are developing a real-life augmented reality system that will enable users to physically interact with data through different types of drones.
Disney Research's New 3D Printing Software Allows You To Connect Anything To Anything Else
Disney Research has come up with new 3D printing software that essentially allows users to create mounts to connect items to other devices. The software not only seems like it could be very useful, but it also helps make 3D printing easy to do.
Do Humans Have Empathy Toward Robots? Researchers Threatened Robots With A Knife To Find Out
Researchers recently conducted a study to determine whether humans felt empathy toward robots. To find out, the researchers showed volunteers images of robots in painful and nonpainful situations, then measured their responses to those images.
You Can Sequence Your Own DNA Using The MinION Handheld Device
A device called the MinION has been released that is aimed at helping people like doctors be able to much more easily scan and sequence DNA samples. The device, does, however, come with a $1,000 price tag.
Motorola To Open Its First Retail Store In Chicago On Nov. 7
Motorola has announced that it will be opening its first retail store, called Moto Shop, set to open on Nov. 7 in Chicago. The store will offer users a first-hand experience with Motorola's products.
Karma Has Launched A $50 Unlimited Data Plan For Its Internet Hotspot
Karma has announced a new plan for its shareable hotspot that will enable users to have access to unlimited data for $50 per month. Prior to this announcement, users had to pay $14 per gigabyte of data.
Kickstarter's Users Have Pledged $2 Billion Since 2009
Kickstarter has announced that its users have pledged a whopping $2 billion since the website was founded in 2009. Not only that, but the second billion dollars was raised far more quickly than the first, a testament to Kickstarter's growing popularity.
The Microbot Push Turns Your Dumb Appliances Into Smart Ones
A new device is set to be launched on Kickstarter that essentially turns users' older appliances into smart ones, enabling them to automate their lights and switches around the home.
Study Shows Just How Wide The T-Rex's Bite Actually Was
A new study conducted by Dr. Stephen Lautenschlager from the University of Bristol demonstrates exactly how wide the T-Rex's jaw could actually get, confirming suspicions that you might not want to run into one.
Sequence Your Own Version Of Ok Go's 'Hungry Ghosts' With The Korg Ok Go Volca Sample
Korg has announced a new version of its Volca Sample sequencer in partnership with Ok Go, featuring 100 preloaded sounds from Ok Go's latest album, 'Hungry Ghosts.'
Twitter Explains Political Views With New 'Policy Transparency' Page
Twitter has become a forum for all views and opinions, however, the company itself has views of its own. In fact, it has launched a new 'policy transparency' page aimed at helping users understand where it sits on a number of important issues.
Feeling Nostalgic? Napster Relaunches In Canada As A New Music-Streaming Service
Napster is on the return, relaunching in Canada, this time as a legitimate music-streaming service. The company, which is owned by Rhapsody, is likely aiming to appeal to customers' sense of nostalgia to increase its fan base.
Hiku Ensures You Never Forget To Restock Your Groceries
An update to the Hiku shopping gadget has been released, offering support for Walmart and Peapod and allowing users to order groceries that they have run out of at the touch of a button.
