Articles by Christian de Looper
Red Announces The Raven, Its Most Affordable Camera Yet
Red has announced a new camera called the Raven. The Raven features the same sensor as its Epic, however, it costs a fraction of the price, coming in at $5,950.
New Apple TV Is Surprisingly Easy To Repair
iFixit has performed a review of the new Apple TV, revealing that it is far easier to repair than would be expected from an Apple device. Overall, the new Apple TV was given a score of 8 out of 10.
AmpMe Turns You And Your Friends' Smartphones Into One Giant Speaker
An app called AmpMe has been released to the App Store and the Google Play Store, essentially enabling a number of smartphones to connect and play the same song at the same time, turning them into one set of speakers.
The RePhone Enables You To Make Your Own Smartphone
A Kickstarter campaign has been started for a device called the RePhone, which is essentially a small kit that enables users to build a smartphone of their own.
The ICON A5 Plane Has Fold-Up Wings And Is Perfect For Camping Trip
ICON has released its latest plane, called the A5, which has fold-up wings so that it can fit on a trailer. Not only that, but the plane also is billed as one of the safest personal planes on the market.
The Trinity Portable Wind Turbine Could Power Your Entire House
A Kickstarter campaign has been started for a power turbine called the Trinity. The campaign has already far exceeded its goal, and the turbine comes in four different models, the largest of which can power an entire house.
Glowforge's 3D Laser Printer Could Turn You Into A Maker And Is Now Available For Pre-Order
Glowforge has opened up pre-orders for its 3D laser printer, which is able to cut materials into products with precision. The laser printer is easy to use and is much cheaper than other cutters.
XYZprinting Launches da Vinci Professional Printer For Businesses
XYZprinting has launched a new 3D printer called the da Vinci Professional, which is aimed at businesses and professionals who are looking for 3D printing solutions.
Mozilla Updates Firefox To Include Built-In Messaging Features
Mozilla has released the latest version of Firefox, with the update including built-in messaging capabilities, profile customization features and a number of bug fixes.
Disney Pumps $66 Million Into JauntVR: Will We See VR Disney Films?
In a funding round, Disney has offered JauntVR a massive $66 million, which will be used for hardware and software development. Disney is not yet expected to make feature films in virtual reality.
Apple Addresses iOS 9 Bugs With iOS 9.0.1 Release
Apple has released the first update to iOS 9, called iOS 9.0.1. The new operating system includes a number of bug fixes, including one that caused users to get stuck on the 'Slide to Upgrade' screen.
Founder Of Men's Wearhouse Combines Tech And Tuxes For New Tux Rental Service
George Zimmer, the founder of Men's Wearhouse, has started a new company called Generation Tux, an e-retailer that is a tux rental service. The new service uses a slew of new tech, such as RFID tags being implanted in each suit.
Pebble’s Latest Smartwatch Is Round, Thin And Looks Great
Pebble has announced its first round smartwatch, the Pebble Time Round. Not only is the device the first round watch from Pebble, but it is also very thin and sleek, coming in at only 7.5 mm thick.
The BRO Ball Is A Durable, Waterproof Football That Doubles As A Bluetooth Speaker
A Kickstarter campaign has been started for a device called the B.R.O. Ball, which is a durable football that is waterproof and can connect to a smartphone from 50 yards away.
Swiss Watches On The Decline As Apple Takes A Bite Out Of Low-End Demand
Swiss watch exports have begun to decline in the low-end and midrange segments, with the likely culprits being smartwatch makers, predominantly Apple. It is unknown if this is the beginning of the end for Swiss watchmakers or simply a bump in the road.
This Vision For Hypersonic Travel Could Get Us From L.A. To Tokyo In 30 Minutes
The future of air travel might not be in the air at all. Dick Rutan, known for previous innovations in air travel, explains a vision that could apply the hyperloop on a massive scale.
Take A Walk Through The 'Star Trek' Enterprise In This Virtual Reality Demo
A virtual reality demo has been created for 'Star Trek's Enterprise, allowing users to walk through various parts of the ship in stunning detail. While only part of the ship has been completed, if enough interest is shown the whole thing might one day be made.
Samsung Announces 'There In 60 Seconds' Virtual Reality Film Competition
Samsung has announced a new competition for its Milk VR Gear Indie channel, called 'There in 60 Seconds.' The competition is aimed at filmmakers, who are challenged to create a 60-second film for Gear Indie, Samsung's platform for independent virtual reality content creators.
The Gmail App Now Allows You To Block And Unsubscribe From Emails
Google has added a number of new features to Gmail for the Web and the Gmail app, including the ability to block and unsubscribe from emails within the app.
Toshiba's Revamped Chromebook 2 To Go On Sale In October Starting At $330
Toshiba has revamped its Chromebook 2 computers, offering a number of improved features over old models, including new processor models. The computers will go on sale in October and will start at $330.
This Smart Backpack Charges Your Phone And Stores Your Media
A new Kickstarter campaign stars a smart backpack that provides a power source for device charging, as well as a hard drive for storing media and files.
This 3D Printing Technology Can Change Materials Instantly
A new 3D-printing system has been developed by researchers at Harvard that essentially allows users to switch materials being printed instantly. The printhead technology will allow things like electronic devices to be printed.
Starbucks Announces Nationwide Rollout Of Mobile Order & Pay Service
Starbucks has announced that its mobile payment and order app is now available across the U.S., for both iOS and Android devices. The news comes as more and more retailers are taking advantage of mobile payment systems.
This 10-Lane Highway In Mexico City Is Being Converted Into A Park
A massive, smelly, dirty 10-lane highway in the middle of Mexico City is set to be turned into a lush park that brings together different parts of the city. The park is eco-friendly and offers space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Doctors May Soon Use 3D-Printed 'Scaffolds' To Encourage Nerve Regeneration
Researchers have developed a new way to encourage nerve regeneration, through using 3D-printed guidance channels embedded with proteins.
Most Popular Ad-Blocker Pulled From iOS App Store
The developer of Peace, the most popular ad-blocker in the iOS store, has been pulled from the store. According to the developer, the app went about things in a way that was 'too blunt.'
MIT Media Lab Envisions The Future For 'Minority Report'
MIT Media Lab graduate Greg Borenstein has come up with a vision of what technology from the future might look like for the TV show, 'Minority Report.' Here are some of his predictions.
Electromagnetic Drone Defense System Unveiled By UK Defense Firm
A U.K. company called Selex ES has unveiled a drone defense called the Falcon Shield, which uses the electromagnetic spectrum to jam drones and even allows users to hijack drones.
Sprint To Sell The Apple Watch Starting On Sept. 25
Sprint has announced plans to begin selling the Apple Watch alongside the iPhone 6S starting Sept. 25. The company follows a slew of third-party retailers jumping on board to offer the watch.
Microsoft To Launch Surface Pro 4, Band 2 And New Lumia Phones At October 6 Press Event
Microsoft has begun sending out invitations for a press event expected to be the launch for the new Surface Pro 4, the Microsoft Band 2 and a few new Lumia smartphones.
