Articles by Christian de Looper
Google Now Showing Tweets In Desktop Search Results
A few months after Google began displaying tweets in mobile search results, the company has brought the same feature to desktop results. The move could be instrumental in growth for Twitter, which has been experiencing slower growth over the past year.
Spotify CEO Says Sorry After New Privacy Policy Makes Users See Red
Spotify has caused an uproar over its new privacy policy, which says that the company will be able to collect a range of different information about the user when the Spotify app is installed on their phone. The company has apologized, but it does not seem as though any changes to the policy will be made, simply changes to the wording of the policy.
Two Men Arrested After Trying To Fly Drugs And Porn Into Prison Using A Drone
Two men in Maryland were arrested after attempting to use a drone to fly drugs, tobacco and pornography into a prison. The men were caught on the highway near the facility and were also found to be illegally carrying a firearm.
Microsoft Announces Public Beta For Cortana For Android
Cortana for Android has been opened for public beta, following a number of leaks and closed beta versions of the software. Unfortunately, those who wanted to get their hands on the software have missed their chance, with Microsoft having set a limit on how many people could participate in the public beta. That limit has been reached.
Xiaomi Finally Set To Launch In Africa This September
After much anticipation, Xiaomi is finally set to launch in Africa. The company has been somewhat of a success story since its launch in China, and will attempt to replicate its success by partnering with Mobile in Africa Limited as its distributor.
Uber Testing Bus-Like 'Smart Routes'
Uber has begun testing a new feature called 'smart routes,' which will essentially allow users to take Uber rides along specific routes rather than having the driver come directly to the user's doorstep. This will result in discounted fairs for users.
Windows 95 Is 20 Years Old: Here's How Its Release Parallels Windows 10
Microsoft's classic operating system Windows 95 is officially turning 20, however, the operating system is more than just history. There are a number of ways that the release of Windows 95 parallels that of Windows 10.
The Oppo R7 Plus Picks Up Where The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Left Off
Oppo has released its latest phablet, the R7 Plus, which offers a number of features that were left out of other phablets such as the Galaxy Note 5. For example, the device has a rather large battery as well as a microSD card slot.
iSight Camera Replacement Program: How To Replace Your iPhone 6 Plus' Defective Camera For Free
Apple has announced that a small number of iSight cameras on the iPhone 6 Plus are faulty and will turn out blurry photos. To remedy this problem, the company has announced that it will replace affected cameras for free.
NASA's Cassini Steals Final Glance At Saturn's Icy Moon Dione Before Grand Finale
NASA's Cassini space probe has passed the Dione moon for the fifth time, offering scientists some stunning images of the moon. The images come only a few years before the probe is set to plunge itself into Saturn's atmosphere, ultimately destroying it.
IceCube Confirms Existence Of Ghostlike Cosmic Neutrinos, Yet Many Questions Unanswered
A team of researchers in Antarctica has discovered the cosmic neutrino, a small, high-energy particle that is said to come from violent scenarios like black holes in the far reaches of the Milky Way.
Mozilla Bringing Chrome Extensions To Firefox: Here's The Good And The Bad
Mozilla has announced that Firefox will be adopting a new extension API, called the WebExtention API. This will make it much easier for developers to deploy their Chrome extensions to Firefox, only needing to change a few small lines of code.
Google Ordered To Remove Links To 'Right To Be Forgotten' News Stories
Google has been ordered by a UK data protection watchdog to remove links related to the right to be forgotten. News stories about the removal of past links still contain information that should have been taken down before.
License Plates For Drones Will Make Drone Operators Accountable For Their Actions
A team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are developing a kind of license plate for drone operators, essentially allowing people to track who is operating a particular drone. This will make operators accountable in the event of going too close to an airplane or into an area they shouldn't enter.
Ralph Lauren's PoloTech Smart Shirt To Go On Sale For $295
Ralph Lauren has announced that its smart shirt is set to finally go on sale on August 27th, with the shirt costing a cool $295. The garment is one of a number of connected workout shirts, however, the Ralph Lauren app is being hailed for being able to tell users how to improve their workout.
Uber Announces Free Wi-Fi For Passengers In India
Uber has announced that it will begin offering free Wi-Fi to its customers in India, with drivers each being given a Wi-Fi hotspot. The move is an attempt to beat out Uber competitor Ola, which is the dominant ride-hailing service in India.
The Phonebrella Frees Up Your Hands To Text When It's Raining
Those needing to text while using an umbrella will know the struggle of trying to use a device with only one hand, especially for those with a tablet. Thankfully, the Phonebrella frees up the hand to be used to text.
This Robotic Limb Could Pave The Way For More Natural Prosthetics
A team of researchers headed by Robert Gregg have developed a robotic limb that uses sensors to stay balanced and apply force passively, making for a much more natural feeling limb. It is hoped that the limb will pave the way for other more natural prosthetics.
This Lower-Limb Exoskeleton Is Controlled Using Brain Waves
An exoskeleton developed by the Korea University and TU Berlin is controllable through brain waves. The system, while tested on healthy people, could eventually be used to help the disabled.
Giphy Launches Gif Creation Tool Giphy Cam
Giphy has launched a gif creation tool called Giphy Cam, which essentially allows users to create gifs of their own, after which the gifs can be sent via social media or through a messaging app.
Android Wear Now Supports Interactive Watch Faces, Making It Way More Useful
Google has updated Android Wear to now support interactive watch faces. This will make watch faces much more useful for users and able to display a variety of information, from calories burned to pending emails.
JFK Airport Now Tracks Line Wait Times Using Passengers' Smartphones
JFK airport has implemented a new line wait-tracking system by detecting smartphones with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on and tracking them as they move down the line. This enables the system to provide much more accurate wait times.
Amazon Joins Growing Gang Against Flash, Will Stop Accepting Flash Ads Starting Sept. 1
Amazon has announced that it will stop accepting Flash-based ads on Sept. 1, putting yet another nail in the coffin of Adobe's aging and unsecure software.
DirecTV Launches The 4K Genie Mini For 4K Video
DirecTV has launched a new set-top box called the 4K Genie Mini, designed for users to stream 4K content to their TV. Unfortunately, it seems as though the selection of content is, so far, rather limited, and the box only allows for the streaming of 4K content offered by DirecTV.
This India Airport Is The World's First Run Entirely On Solar Power
The Cochin Airport in India has announced that its international airport will be run entirely on solar power, making it the first in the world to do so. The Indian government has begun directing other airports in India to do the same.
Palette - A Music, Photo And Video Controller For Today's Media Professional
Many people work in a range of different types of media today, needing to be able to edit photos, videos and music. Palette is designed to cater to those needs, offering a hardware controller across all types of media.
Polyera Announces Wove - A Flexible Display That Can Roll Up Into A Bracelet
Polyera has announced a new device with a flexible display, which can be used flat on a table or as a wristband. The device will go out to developers in coming months and will be released to the public in mid-2016.
Sony Releases 'Metal Gear Solid V'-Themed Xperia J1: The Phantom Pain Edition
Sony has released a 'Metal Gear Solid V'-themed version of its Xperia J1 smartphone. The device features an Outer Heaven graphic on the back, along with custom ringtones and wallpapers.
Kim Dotcom's Music Streaming Service Has Finally Been Released
Baboom, the music streaming service originally started by Kim Dotcom, has finally been released. The service was first started in 2011 and has been in the works since then, despite the fact that Dotcom left the company.
The Fossil Smartwatch Is The First Android Wear Smartwatch From An Actual Watchmaker
Fossil has announced its first Android Wear smartwatch, making the company the first watchmaker to release an Android Wear device. Only time will tell how well the device sells considering the flat-tire issue that it has, similar to the Motorola Moto 360.
