Articles by Christian de Looper
Verizon To Begin Testing 5G Network For Deployment In 2017
Verizon says that it is set to begin testing 5G technology next year, with the goal of implementing the technology as early as 2017. This is much earlier than the 2020 date set by other companies.
Periscope Is Working On An Apple TV App
Apple TV will be relaunched at the next Apple event, and reports suggest that among the first apps to be offered on the newly-opened platform will be Periscope, allowing users to watch livestreams on their TVs.
Jawbone Announces Software Update To Address Criticism Of Its Up Band
Jawbone has announced a software update for its Up fitness bands, designed to address many of the issues and bad reviews given to the devices when they were released.
GoPro Odyssey 360-Degree Camera To Go On Sale In November For $15,000
GoPro has announced that its Odyssey 360-degree camera, which supports Google's Jump platform, will go on sale in November and will cost a cool $15,000.
Caltech Scientists Discover Farthest And Oldest Galaxy: Say Hello To EGS8p7
Researchers at Caltech have discovered what is thought to be the furthest, and hence oldest, galaxy ever found. Despite this, the light emitted by the galaxy has caused some confusion about its age.
New Law Of Nature Determines Predator-Prey Ratio In Systematic Way: Study
Researchers have discovered that the population of prey might not have as big of an impact on the population of predators as previously expected. The discovery could have a significant impact on predictions of animal populations.
Uber Now Deleting Your Trip Info In Google Search After 48 Hours From Time Of Ride
Following the revelation that mapped results for shared Uber rides could simply be Google searches by anyone, Uber has changed how long links to ride information last, making them only last 48 hours.
Halo, Destiny Music Composer Wins Epic Legal Battle Against Bungie: The Dispute And The Court Ruling
Courts have ruled in favor of Marty O'Donnell the composer behind the music of Halo and Destiny, against developer Bungie, in relation to the circumstances of him being fired "without cause."
iPhone 6s And iPhone 6s Plus News: Specs Rumors Grow Louder As Photos Leak Before Release Date
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus in only a few days, with the new devices set to have a similar design to their predecessors yet substantially improved specifications. Speculation comes as a number of photos of the new devices have been released.
Google Reportedly Planning Its Return To Mainland China
According to recent reports, Google is planning a return to mainland China, which will see the company launching a Chinese version of the Google Play Store as well as seeking approval for Android Wear devices in China.
6S Marketing Begging Apple To Name The Next iPhone The iPhone 7
A marketing firm called 6S is asking Apple to change the name of its next iPhone and has even taken out a huge billboard in Times Square to promote the cause.
Google Releases Chrome 45, Promising To Curb High Memory Use
Google has released the latest stable version of its Chrome Internet browser, bringing a number of new features that will help put an end to the extremely high memory use that Chrome is known for.
Review: Using Palette To Control Your Favorite Music Editing Software
Palette Gear has released a modular control surface designed to work with photo editing software, video editing software and music editing software. Just how well does it work in MIDI mode?
Windows 10 Market Share Beats Windows 8 And Vista Combined
Windows 10 has gained five percent of the market share faster than we've seen with any other operating system, jumping to over five percent in one month. This means that Windows 10 owns more market share than Windows 8 and Vista combined.
Researchers Develop Mouth Guard That Can Monitor Health Through Saliva
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a mouth guard that is able to track health markers through the wearer's saliva. The device could be used to track an athlete's performance or stress levels in a pilot.
Upcoming Qualcomm Processors To Have On-Board Security Features
Qualcomm has announced a new mobile security system called Smart Protect, which enables security app makers to make use of the company's on-board security features on its processors.
Land Rover Is Making Trailers Invisible
Land Rover is developing technology that will help drivers be able to see out their rear-view mirror despite having a trailer. The system uses a series of cameras and even allows for the driver to see a ghost-like view of their trailer to make sure everything is OK.
Wikipedia Bans Hundreds Of Editors For Secretly Promoting Brands
Hundreds of editor accounts have been banned by Wikipedia after it found that the editors had been secretly promoting brands and charging these brands money to do so.
The Neato Botvac Is A Connected Vacuum That Can Be Controlled With A Smartphone
Neato Robotics has announced a new device called the Neato Botvac, which is a vacuum that can be controlled through a user's smartphone. Users can schedule full cleanings or spot cleanings and can direct the device using the app.
Seagate Announces World's Highest Density Hard Drive
Seagate has announced a new hard drive that boasts 2 TB of storage in a package that is only 7 mm thick. The hard drive comes at a time when solid state drives are becoming more popular, however, traditional hard drives are still far cheaper than solid state drives.
Researchers Develop Bluetooth Alternative That Sends Signals Through The Body
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a new way of transferring data that uses the human body's magnetic fields to transmit data while using an extremely small amount of energy.
This Charging Cable Lights Up When Touched, Making It Much Easier To Use In The Dark
A charging cable released by Sewell Direct lights up when it's touched. This makes it easier to connect it in darkness, while eliminating the need for an unwanted night-light.
Amazon Updates Echo To Allow For Multiple Accounts, BART Train Times
Amazon has updated its Echo connected speaker to allow for multiple accounts within the same household, as long as the accounts are connected through an Amazon Households account. The update also allows for users to keep track of BART train times.
The Scosche BoomBottle+ Is A Bluetooth Speaker Shaped For Travel In A Bike's Water Bottle Cage
Schosche has introduced a new water bottle-shaped Bluetooth speaker. The device is designed to fit most conventional bottle cages on bicycles, and is both water- and dust-resistant.
Google To Begin Testing Its Self-Driving Cars In Texas
Google has announced that it will begin testing its pod-like self-driving cars in Austin within the next couple of weeks. The company has already been testing its modified self-driving Lexus SUV in Texas.
Apple's Mobile Ad Blocking To Pose Problems For Advertisers
Apple is set to allow ad blockers on its next version of iOS, iOS 9. While this might be good news for some users, it's set to cause a significant problem for advertisers such as Google.
Virulent Polio Virus Discovered In British Man's Guts By Shocked Researchers: Are We Losing The Fight?
Researchers have discovered that a man vaccinated against polio when he was a child has been carrying the virus in his gut for more than 30 years. The virus has since mutated into a more dangerous strain, and the discovery could have serious implications for health workers trying to eradicate the virus altogether.
India's Competition Regulator Accuses Google Of Rigging Search Results
The Competition Commission of India has accused Google of violating antitrust laws, saying that the company is placing links to its own products above the products of its competitors, even if those competitors should be placed higher.
A Haptic Rover On Earth Will Be Controlled By An Astronaut On The ISS
Researchers from the European Space Agency have developed a haptic rover. The rover will undergo tests, with an astronaut on the International Space Station controlling the rover while it is on Earth.
Searching For Apps On Your Android Mobile Device? Google Search Results Will Surprise You
Google has updated the search results on Android devices to show a colorful, grid-like display of apps that the user can either open or install on their device. The change is heavily inspired by Google's material design, and while it looks good, it takes up a lot more screen space than before.
