Articles by Christian de Looper
Samsung Shows Off The Galaxy Gear 2 In Promotional Video Ahead Of IFA Berlin
Samsung has released a promotional video showing off the upcoming Galaxy Gear 2, giving us the best look at the device we've seen yet. Samsung has completely redesigned the Galaxy Gear, offering a round watch face and a much sleeker design.
Comcast Mulling New Video Platform To Rival YouTube And Facebook: Here's Why It's Pretty Much Watchable
Comcast is reportedly creating a video streaming service to rival the likes of YouTube and Facebook, with YouTube stealing market share away from Comcast as the largest video-ad seller in the U.S.
Razer Is Bringing Intel's RealSense Depth-Sensing Tech To A VR Camera
Razer has announced a new 3D camera that makes use of Intel's RealSense technology for use in virtual reality. The camera will be able to detect objects in the real world for use in virtual reality.
The Ashley Madison Hackers Have Released User Information In A 10GB File Dump
The hackers of cheating site Ashley Madison have reportedly released a massive file dump with 10 GB of personal user information, including profiles, passwords, emails and so on.
IBM Creates 'Neuromorphic Chip' That Is As Powerful As A Rodent's Brain
IBM has created a computer chip that is as powerful as a rodent's brain. The system, called TrueNorth, is being used for deep-learning in artificial intelligence and is cheaper and smaller, yet as powerful as other deep-learning machines.
Google Hangouts Finally Has A Dedicated Website
Google has finally announced a dedicated website for Google Hangouts, allowing users to message people, call them and make video calls straight from the web interface.
IBM Pushing Linux Adoption With Announcement Of Ubuntu Mainframes
IBM has announced two Ubuntu mainframes with the goal of pushing the use of Linux-based mainframes. The company also announced a contribution of code to the Linux Foundation's Open Mainframe Project.
The Egg-Shaped Ecocapsule Is Now Entering Production Phase
A tiny home called the Ecocapsule is ready to enter its production phase. The Ecocapsule includes solar panels and a wind turbine to generate energy, battery storage and a water filtration system for rainwater.
Typeface Your Face With These Typeface-Inspired Glasses
Different typefaces are more or less appropriate for different situations - some typefaces can appear more professional while others can appear more fun. A firm in Japan has turned this into a line of glasses, with different glasses being inspired by different typefaces.
The Next Version Of Android Is Called Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Google has revealed the name and version number for the next version of Android, to be called Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The name is certainly not unexpected, however the version number suggests that maybe Google considers this update bigger than we thought.
Low Fat Diet Or Low Carb Diet: Which Is The Better Weight Loss Diet? You'll Be Surprised
Latest study suggests that low-carb diets may not be as good as we once thought they were, with results showing that a low-fat diet may actually be better for long-term weight loss.
Apple Car May Be Real After All: New Report Explains Why But Don't Get Your Hopes High
New information related to Apple's self-driving car has surfaced, with the company reportedly looking into the use of a former naval-base for testing of the car.
AT&T Willingly Aided NSA's Spying Campaigns, Leaked Snowden Docs Reveal
According to new documents leaked by Edward Snowden, AT&T willingly helped the NSA in the spying of U.S. citizens, handing over billions of phone records and emails.
Chaotic Moon Is Making A Fitness Tracker For Wheelchair Users
Chaotic Moon has announced that it is in the middle of developing a fitness tracker specifically for those in a wheelchair. The tracker is able to detect things like how hard the muscles are moving for each push and uses data about incline and road conditions.
NASA Test 'Ferrari Of Rocket Engines' For Eventual Mission To Mars
NASA has tested a rocket engine that is aimed at eventually powering a manned mission to Mars. The test was the sixth of seven tests for the engine.
Drones Could Soon Be Used To Chase Geese Away In Ottawa
A pitch has been put forth to the Ottawa council to chase away geese using drones. The idea is facing opposition, however. While the goose does make a mess with its droppings, it is being considered for the Canadian national bird.
Samsung Unveils The World's Largest Hard Drive, Boasting 16 TB In A 2.5-Inch Case
Samsung has unveiled a new hard drive that boasts a whopping 16 TB in a case that is only 2.5-inches wide. The hard drive will initially be targeted at the enterprise.
NASA Wants You To Design An App For Astronauts On The International Space Station
NASA has started a contest for app designers, asking them to design a smartwatch app for astronauts to use on the International Space Station. The winner of the contest will get $1,500.
Dell Announces Google Chromebook For Corporate Users
Dell and Google have announced a new Chromebook tailored specifically toward corporate users. The device boasts better specs than the lower-cost Chromebooks on the market today.
MSTY Is A Messaging App That Allows Users To Send Songs To Their Friends
A messaging app called MSTY has been released, allowing users to send messages of music to their friends along with photos and text. The creators of the app suggest that MSTY is the best way to convey emotion.
Skype For Business Is Headed To Your Android Or iOS Smartphone
Microsoft has announced that it will be releasing a version of Skype for Business for mobile devices, bringing a number of the same features in the desktop version of Skype for Business to the smartphone.
Zach Galifianakis To Star As The Joker In 'Lego Batman'
Zach Galifianakis will reportedly star as the Joker in the upcoming 'Lego Batman' film. The film is set to be released in 2017 and will also star Will Arnett as Batman.
Breakthrough In Motion Capture Creates Perfect CGI Skin
Researchers have figured out a way to capture exactly how skin stretches and deforms as it moves, enabling them to apply that data to computer-generated characters, making for much more realistic skin on digital characters.
Jaybird Releases X2 Next-Gen Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Jaybird has announced the second generation of its BlueBuds X Sport headphones, called the Jaybird X2 heaphones. These earbuds have been completely redesigned to offer maximum comfort and better audio quality.
Researchers Turn Real World Into Projection Screen To Better Human Interaction With Robots
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a way for robots to tell humans exactly what their next move will be through projectors. The development could allow humans and robots to work more closely together in a way that is safe.
From A To Z: Here's The Tech Behind Google's Alphabet
Google has announced Alphabet, a new umbrella company that will oversee Google and a number of other companies that Google has acquired over the years. This will be a massive restructuring of Google's business. Here's the tech behind the new Alphabet.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Now Investing In Shower Heads
Tim Cook has made an investment in Nebia, a firm that has created a smart shower head that offers not only a luxurious experience but also can reduce water use by up to 70 percent.
Verizon Successfully Tests Super-Fast 10 Gbps Internet Technology
Verizon has successfully tested technology that could see data connections of up to a massive 10 Gbps. The company says it will begin investing in the infrastructure needed for this tech later this year and will initially target businesses.
These Knitted Shoes Are Made From One Plastic And Highly Recyclable
Ammo Liao has created a concept for a shoe that is built using one single kind of plastic that can be hardened in specific areas of the shoe and left alone in others for comfort. Not only that, but since they are built from one plastic, they are recycled as easily as a water bottle.
Take Part In Real Life Wizard Duels With The Maguss Wand
A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for the Maguss Wand, a device that allows users to take part in real-life wizard duels. The system includes a wand, motion-sensing badge and an app.
