Articles by Christian de Looper
Facebook Completely Changes User Profile, Introduces 'Profile Videos'
Facebook has completely changed the way that the user profile is displayed, offering users to upload a seven-second video as a 'profile video,' replacing the profile picture. The company has also come up with a mobile-friendly design, putting the profile picture or video front and center.
The Pixelio Turns Your Smartphone Into A 3D Scanner
A device called the Pixelio is set to make 3D scanning much easier and will allow users to use their phone as a 3D scanner. The system will make 3D scanning far more accessible.
Logitech's Circle Camera Is A Home-Monitoring System And A Webcam In One
Logitech has released its first home-monitoring camera system, called the Logi Circle. The new system allows users to keep an eye on their house at all times, but it also doubles as a webcam.
Tesla Announces Model X, An All-Electric SUV Focused on Safety
Tesla has announced its latest car, the Model X, which it hails as being the safest SUV ever. The car is not only safe, but has a range of 250 miles or more, and is available with ludicrous mode, which accelerates from 0 to 60 miles in 3.2 seconds.
Google Increases Maximum Android App File Size To 100 MB
Google has increased the maximum file size for an Android app allowed on the Google Play Store from 50 MB to 100 MB. The change should allow developers to be able to create much more graphic-intense apps.
Neural Implants Allow Paralyzed People To Control A Computer With Their Mind
Researchers have developed neural implants that can allow paralyzed individuals to control a computer with their brain, even typing at around six words per minute.
This Camera Could Become The GoPro For Astronomy Enthusiasts
A startup based in Singapore is set to release a camera for stargazers that it hopes will become the GoPro for astronomy. The camera is being released by Tinymos and will undergo crowdfunding on Indiegogo in November.
Google Press Event Roundup - Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel C Tablet And More
Google has held its annual hardware press event, announcing a number of new devices, including two new Nexus smartphones, a new Chromecast and a new tablet with a keyboard.
Apple Adds 3D Flyover For Cities, Towns And Castles In Maps
Apple has once again updated Apple Maps to add 3D Flyover to a number of new cities and towns. The feature essentially allows users to fly over areas to see local landmarks and views.
Google Announces Redesigned Chromecast With New Gaming Capabilities
Google has announced a completely redesigned Chromecast, featuring the ability to connect via both 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz Wi-Fi bands, as well as a new Chromecast app.
Google Announces Nexus 6P, Featuring USB-C, 12.3 MP Camera And Fingerprint Sensor
Google has launched the successor to last year's Nexus 6, the Google Nexus 6P. The device includes a number of upgrades over last year's device, including making use of USB-C.
Microsoft Clears The Air Surrounding Windows 10's Data Collection
Microsoft's Windows 10 collects a lot of user data, and the company is trying to clear the air around its data collection practices. The company has also announced that businesses will be able to stop any Microsoft data collection.
BlackBerry CEO Struggles To Demonstrate Using The Priv, Says It 'Runs Google'
BlackBerry CEO John Chen recently tried to demonstrate using the new Android-based Priv, however, he seemed to have a lot of trouble using Android, even going as far as to say that it 'runs Google.'
Hubble Space Telescope Captures Veil Nebula In Its Amazing Glory
The Hubble telescope has captured stunning images of the Veil Nebula, a shimmering set of plasma from a star that exploded in a supernova around 8,000 years ago.
Discovery Of 2 Million-Year-Old Human Fossils Suggests Our Early Hearing Pattern Resembled Chimps'
Newly discovered fossils seem to suggest early humans had much better hearing in particular frequencies than chimpanzees, which may have led to the use of certain vocal noises for communication.
Apple's iOS 9 Features 'Wi-Fi Assist' - Here's Why You Should Turn It Off
Apple's new mobile operating system, called iOS 9, includes a great new feature called Wi-Fi Assist. Only problem is, if you don't have unlimited data you should turn it off. Here's why.
Asmbld's New System Can Rearrange A Room In A Matter Of Minutes
DOM Indoors, a new system by Asmbld, is able to rearrange a room in a matter of minutes through robots that work in the floors. Everything from the floor to the walls to tables can be built and rearranged using the system.
Facebook Suffers Third Outage In 11 Days
Facebook has suffered its third outage in only 11 days, with users reporting that they weren't able to access Facebook starting around 3 p.m. EDT. The problem was reportedly due to a 'configuration issue.'
Google Is Bringing Internet Access To 400 Train Stations In India
Google has announced an initiative to bring Internet access to 400 train stations in India, with 100 of the busiest of these stations to be connected by the end of 2016.
These Tiny Solar-Powered Cell Nodes Could Eliminate Mobile Dead Spots In Cities
Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs has announced a new solar-powered cell node that could be used to eliminate the problem of mobile dead spots in large cities. The small nodes are also extremely low-energy, using 10 times less power than other systems.
Microsoft Is Entering Virtual Reality With A Google Cardboard Rival
Microsoft has announced a Google Cardboard-like headset in an attempt to lure developers to a hackathon in Russia, with winning developers at the competition getting a headset of their own on which to test their applications.
These Wooden Megaphones Amplify The Sound of Nature That Surrounds Them
A set of wooden megaphones has been installed in the Pähni Nature Centre in Estonia, amplifying the sounds of nature around them. The megaphones are large enough to sit inside, allowing park visitors to relax to the sounds of nature.
Sunday Supermoon: Rare Super Blood Moon Event Won't Happen Again Until 2033
A supermoon total lunar eclipse is set to take place on Sunday evening, offering those in the Western hemisphere a spectacular view of the enormous blood-red moon. Here's how you can see it for yourself.
Volkswagen Scandal Aftermath: CEO Resigns, EPA To Road Test Cars And Lawyers Line Up
Volkswagen has hired a new CEO, Martin Mueller, who will likely face a whole slew of lawsuits over the company's emissions cheating scandal.
iPhone 6s Is Out: Here's Why 3D Touch Is The Best iPhone Feature Yet
Apple's iPhone 6s is perhaps the most important iPhone release since the debut of the original iPhone. This is largely because of 3D Touch, which is an entirely new way to interact with a smartphone.
Zuckerberg Tells UN: Universal Internet Access Will Promote Human Rights And Bring Global Peace
Mark Zuckerberg recently spoke to representatives from the U.N., announcing plans to bring Internet access to refugee camps as a step toward world peace.
Facebook Rebrands Internet.org As 'Free Basics'
Facebook has overhauled its Internet.org initiative, renaming it as Free Basics and allowing any developer to take part in the initiative as long as their apps don't take up too much bandwidth.
The Perlan 2 Will Fly To The Edge Of Space Without An Engine
The Perlan 2 glider is set to make a voyage 90,000 feet in the air, with goals including collecting data on the ozone layer, climate change and weather conditions.
Netflix, Hulu And Twitch Apps Coming To Samsung's Gear VR
Netflix, Hulu, Vimeo and Twitch have all announced apps for the Samsung Gear VR virtual reality headset, drastically improving the Gear VR's media capabilities.
Foursquare Predicts iPhone 6s Sales Of Between 13 and 15 Million This Weekend
Foursquare is using its user data to predict iPhone 6s sales and has announced a prediction of between 13 and 15 million devices. This prediction is a little more than Apple's own prediction, which is 10 million.
