Articles by Christian de Looper
Apple iOS 9 Review Roundup: Raves And Rants
Apple has released its latest mobile operating system, iOS 9. The OS has been widely reviewed by experts in the tech world, and they have a lot to say about it.
Fall From Grace: Volkswagen Faces Reputation Damage After Being Caught Cheating On US Diesel Emissions Tests
Volkswagen could soon be facing massive fines and recalls. It stands accused of installing software in its cars to cheat on emission testing, with the cars allegedly emitting up to 40 times the standard.
Hungry? Want A Gold PlayStation 4 Bundle? Head To Taco Bell
Sony and Taco Bell have announced a competition that will give 6,000 lucky winners their own special-edition gold PlayStation 4. The competition will start on September 25.
Rainbow Cloud In Costa Rica Triggers 'End Of Times' Panic, But Scientists Have An Explanation
A stunning cloud formation was recently spotted in Costa Rica, causing some to suggest that the end times are near. The cloud formation however has a scientific explanation and has been observed multiple times before.
Deerhoof Collides With The Large Hadron Collider [Video]
Deerhoof has taken to the Large Hadron Collider for a performance, highlighting the fact that CERN and Deerhoof are 'exploring the unknown.'
Honey Robotics Is Building A Space Gun To Test Asteroid Strength
A robotics company is working on the concept for a gun that will fire projectiles at asteroids, chipping boulders off them to send them into the moon's orbit for experimentation.
Relics Of Russia's Space Age Shown Off At London Museum
Objects that played a significant role in Russia's space age are being displayed at a museum in London, showing Russia's involvement in sending animals and objects into space, among other things.
Skype Adds Support For 'Mojis,' Microsoft's Version Of The Emoji
Microsoft has added a new feature to Skype called Mojis, which are essentially small, GIF-like video clips from popular movies and TV shows. The feature will roll out to Skype in the coming days.
ABC News Ventures Into Using VR For Immersive Journalism
For the first time ever, ABC News has created a virtual reality, immersive journalism piece, taking viewers through Damascus, Syria. The piece is the first of what is expected to be many for ABC News.
The US Government Is Now Allowing US Carriers To Enter Cuba
In another step toward improved relations with Cuba, the U.S. government has announced that it will allow U.S. carriers to enter Cuba. Despite this, it's unlikely that the Cuban government will allow U.S. carriers to set up shop.
This 3D Printer Could Print A House In Disaster Zones
A new 3D printer has been unveiled that could be used to print houses in disaster zones. The printer is called the Big Delta, and it is a whopping 40 feet tall and 20 feet in diameter.
Battery In Development That Will Survive At -112 °F
Two companies have partnered to create new battery technology that will allow batteries to work at -112 degrees Fahrenheit. The technology will be very useful for things like testing in Antarctica.
Apple To Seek Supreme Court Review In Years-Old E-Book Case
Apple is set to seek review from the Supreme Court for a years-old case alleging that Apple fixed e-book prices with publishers in an attempt to take down Amazon. Apple was previously found guilty of charges and ordered to pay $450 million.
Sony And Olympus Unveil Visera 4K UHD, A 4K Endoscope
Sony and Olympus have announced a new product called the Visera 4K UHD, which is essentially a 4K endoscope. The device will allow surgeons to see internal organs in high definition, and could be extremely helpful during surgery.
Google Search Results Now Show You The Entire Constitution
In celebration of Constitution Day, Google has released a new feature that will essentially show the entire constitution within Google's search results. All a user has to do is search for the constitution and they will be shown the different parts of it.
New 'Steve Jobs' Trailer Focuses On Jobs' Relationship With His Estranged Daughter
A new trailer for the highly-anticipated Steve Jobs movie has been released, somewhat turning the life of Jobs into a thriller. The trailer largely focuses on Jobs' relationship with his daughter.
This Powered Single-Wheeled 'Hoverboard' Allows You To 'Surf On Land'
A new Kickstarter campaign has been started for a device called the Hoverboard. Despite this name, however, the device has one wheel and a self-balancing system that gives the sensation of hovering without really doing it.
You Too Can Try To Land SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket In This Flash Game
SpaceX is trying to save money by landing the Falcon 9 rocket, a feat that has proven to be extremely difficult. Now, you can try to land the Falcon 9 rocket with this new Flash game.
Snapchat To Charge 99 Cents To Replay Already-Viewed Messages
Snapchat has announced that it will begin offering users three replays for 99 cents, essentially allowing users to see messages that have already been played or viewed. The company also introduced some new photo lenses.
Toshiba Announces Low-Cost Windows 10 2-In-1, The Satellite Click 10
Toshiba has announced a new two-in-one called the Satellite Click 10, aimed at offering a low-cost device powered by Windows 10. The device is available starting today and only costs $349.
World's Largest Banks Join Forces In Bitcoin Blockchain Initiative
Nine of the world's largest banks have joined forces to create a framework for bitcoin blockchain technology, which could both save money and increase efficiency in financial activity.
Google OnHub Teardown Reveals Complicated Innards With Plenty Of Antennas
iFixit has performed a teardown of Google's new OnHub Internet router, revealing some pretty complicated technology inside the device. The device is expected to become the hub for Google's 'On' smart home system.
Sharp Announces The First 8K TV, To Go On Sale For $133K In October
Sharp has announced that the first commercially available TV will go on sale in October for a whopping $133,000. The 85-inch display requires four HDMI inputs be used at the same time to offer enough bandwidth.
Apple Takes Shot At Google, Releases 'Move To iOS' Android App
Apple has released its first Android app, called 'Move to iOS,' which is designed to help Android users quickly and easily move to using an iPhone with all their data intact.
The Batband Headphones Offer An Ear-Free Listening Experience
A Kickstarter campaign has been started for a device called Batband headphones, which use bone-conduction to offer users the ability to listen to their music without using their outer ears.
Timex Teases The Metropolitan+, An Analog Smartwatch With Fitness Features
Timex has unveiled a new smartwatch called the Metropolitan+, aimed at taking an analog watch with a classic Timex design and giving it smart features and fitness tracking abilities.
Livescribe 3 Moleskine Edition Is Perfect For Making Your Notes Digital And Is Now Up For Preorder
The Livescribe 3 smartpen is great for those wanting to take physical notes that are automatically turned digital. With this new bundle, users have everything they need to make that happen.
A Map Of U.S. Internet Cables Is Available To The Public For The First Time Ever
Researchers and computer scientists from the University of Wisconsin have created a map of the Internet cables in the U.S., the first map of its kind. The data has been collected over a period of four years.
Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3 Takes Smartphones From 0 to 80 Percent Battery In 35 Minutes
Qualcomm has announced a new charging technology for its next generation of Snapdragon processors, which will be able to charge a smartphone's battery to 80 percent in only 35 minutes.
Mark Cuban Considering Presidential Run, Would 'Crush' Donald Trump
Donald Trump isn't the only billionaire considering a presidential run. Mark Cuban has said that he too would consider running, saying he would 'crush' Donald Trump and that he could beat Hillary Clinton.
