Articles by Christian de Looper
'Friends' Star Matt LeBlanc To Co-Host New 'Top Gear'
The BBC has announced that 'Friends' star Matt LeBlanc will be co-hosting the new version of 'Top Gear' along with Chris Evans and other potential hosts who have not yet been confirmed.
Yahoo Games Is No More - RIP Yahoo Games
Yahoo has finally bitten the bullet and shut down Yahoo Games, an online gaming portal that was much loved by many around the world. The shutdown of the service comes as Yahoo closes a number of its media offerings.
5.5 Billion People Will Have A Phone In 2020, New Study Reports
A new study by Cisco reports that a whopping 5.5 billion people will have a mobile phone by 2020. By comparison, only 5.3 billion will have electricity.
The Repair Association Aims To Take On The DMCA And Give You The Right To Repair Your Devices
An advocacy group called The Repair Association has been formed, aiming to take on the DMCA and give people and third parties the right to repair products.
Twitter Was The Hub For Caucus-Related Info
Twitter has published a rundown of tweets related to the Iowa caucus, even showing off the ability to track candidates that are the center of the discussion.
Google's OnHub Now Offers Guest Networks
Google has pushed an update to its OnHub router that enables the device to offer guest networks. The option lets users who don't want to give access to all their connected devices still share Internet access with friends.
Microsoft Announces SwiftKey Acquisition
Microsoft has announced the acquisition of SwiftKey, a predictive typing company that is known for its keyboards for Android and iOS. It is not yet known exactly how much the company paid for SwiftKey.
IBM Watson Opens In India With Two Partnerships
IBM has announced that it is bringing IBM Watson to India, with two partnerships kicking off the platform's use in the region. The two partnerships are with InspireOne and Textient, both of which are pushing for worldwide use.
Microsoft Wants To Put Our Data Underwater
Microsoft has announced a new initiative that will see it putting data centers underwater. These data centers will be able to run off renewable energy, and can be deployed in as little as 90 days.
Here's How NASA Transports Large Spacecraft Using The Super Guppy
NASA was recently seen transporting the Orion crew module vessel using the Super Guppy, a massive plane with a huge head that is designed to transport large cargo.
Father Found Not Guilty For Theft After Taking Daughter's Phone
A Texas man was found not guilty after taking his daughter's iPhone as punishment for a rude message. After taking the phone, his ex-partner filed a complaint, saying that he should have given it back after the visit was over.
New Study Suggests 3D Printing Fumes Can Be Harmful
A new study, which examines 3D printers and their filaments, has been published, suggesting that certain filaments used can produce harmful fumes.
The Internet Reacts To The Fine Brothers' Attempt To Trademark 'React'
The Fine Brothers have sparked outrage for attempting to trademark terms like 'kids react,' 'teens react' and even the word 'react.'
Alphabet Surpasses Apple As World's Most Valuable Company In After-Hours Trading
Alphabet has surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable company in after-hours trading, shortly after it posted its latest quarterly earnings.
Japanese Researchers Are Building Completely (Almost) Autonomous Farms
Researchers from a Japanese company called Spread have announced that they plan on having finished the first completely autonomous farms within the next two years.
DJI To Open Second Stunning Retail Store In Seoul
DJI has announced plans to build a second retail store, this one set to be located in Seoul, South Korea. The store will offer a firsthand look at the company's range of drones and cameras.
Facebook Fights Clickbait With Survey-Based News Feed Results
Facebook has announced a change to its News Feed algorithm that will take into account results from surveys that ask users point blank what kinds of posts they want to see.
Tutlub Is An Online Safe Space For Muslims
A new social media network has been started that is designed to be a safe space for Muslims online, where they can talk with others in their community without fear of others misunderstanding their intentions.
The FTC's New Tool Will Help You Fight Back Against Identity Theft
The FTC has released a new set of tools in the form of an upgrade to its identity theft website, essentially helping those who are victims of identity theft.
Huawei Honor 5X US Release Date Set For January 31 At $199.99
Huawei has announced the U.S. release date and price of its Honor 5X smartphone, revealing that the device will cost $199.99 and be available starting on Jan. 31.
The New York Times' VR App Takes You On The Campaign Trail
The New York Times has released a new virtual reality video that is aimed at bringing the user on the campaign trail of four presidential candidates.
Hulu Is The Exclusive Streaming Home Of Future IFC Documentaries
Hulu has announced that it will be the exclusive streaming home for future IFC documentaries, with the deal set to start in the fall with the release of 'King Georges.'
LEGO Has Finally Released A Minifig In A Wheelchair
LEGO has bowed to public pressure and has finally come up with a minifigurine in a wheelchair. Pressure has been mounting from groups the likes of 'Toy Like Me' for a number of months now.
SpaceX Successfully Tests Parachutes That Will Safely Bring Astronauts Back To Earth
SpaceX has successfully tested parachutes that it will eventually use to safely bring astronauts back to Earth. The parachutes will be used on the company's Dragon spacecraft, with NASA having ordered manned missions from SpaceX to bring astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
Narrative Is Allowing Developers To Create For Its Cameras
Narrative has announced a new platform for developers to be able to create apps and software for the Narrative cameras, with the ultimate goal being to create an ecosystem for them.
Apple Has Updated Snow Leopard So Snow Leopard Can Update
Apple has upgraded OS X Snow Leopard, enabling users to continue to upgrade from Snow Leopard to newer operating systems, something that users should do if they are still able to.
This Smart Solar-Powered Fabric Will Keep You Warm In The Winter
An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a smart fabric by a company called ThermalTech. The fabric is aimed at generating heat, even in the winter, enabling users to shed some of the layers of clothing usually needed to stay warm.
More Than Half Of Users Only Access Facebook On Mobile
Facebook has announced its earnings and user base results, revealing that over half of its users now only access the Facebook app on mobile devices.
Starry Internet Is Disrupting Broadband With Affordable Gigabit Internet
A company called Starry Internet has announced a new offering that uses millimeter wave technology to blanket a user's home in Gigabit Internet.
Razor's Jetts Turn Your Shoes Into Spark-Creating Speed Machines
Razor has announced moving beyond just making scooters and is releasing what it calls Jetts, which are basically detachable Heelys that can make sparks fly.
