Articles by Christian de Looper
Flash Should Finally Be Dead In Two Years
Flash is finally on the way out, with a survey suggesting that it could be dead within two years. Now, however, it's time to see what could replace the multimedia graphics platform, with a number of options leading the pack.
Apple Forecasts First Sales Decline Since 2003 As iPhone Sales Fail To Meet Expectations
Apple has reported its first-quarter earnings for the 2016 financial year, reporting record-breaking earnings. The company has, however, forecast a sales decline in the next quarter, the first year-on-year decline since 2003.
Microsoft Releases News Pro For iOS, A Bing-Powered News Curation Service
Microsoft has released yet another iOS app, this one targeted toward news curation for iOS users. The app is very similar to the Apple News app, however, it is powered by Bing.
Windows Phone Executive Joe Belfiore Is Using An iPhone And That's OK
An executive for Windows Phone, Joe Belfiore, has been spotted on Twitter using an iPhone. While some are up in arms about it, Belfiore suggests that he has his reasons.
Man Spends 48 Hours In Virtual Reality Without Any Reported Nausea
An artist by the name of Thorsten Wiedemann has spent 48 hours using the HTC Vive VR headset, demonstrating what he says will be a common pastime in 2026.
British Man Falls Off Hoverboard, Thinks It's 2010
Mark Tamlin recently traveled back in time using his son's hoverboard, after falling off the device and hitting his head, later waking up thinking it was 2010.
Almond Milk-Fed Infant Develops Scurvy: Diagnosis, Symptoms And Treatment
Doctors in Spain have diagnosed a baby with scurvy, with the main cause of the diagnosis said to be an almond milk-only diet, which doesn't offer the nutrients that a baby needs.
Mark Zuckerberg Shows Off His Difficult Fashion Decisions
Mark Zuckerberg has given a sneak peek of his wardrobe, showing his incredibly difficult decision of what to wear each day.
Google Is Offering $5.3 Million In Chromebooks To Organizations Helping Refugees
Google has announced an initiative that will see the company offering $5.3 million in Chromebooks to German organizations that are helping refugees.
The New Bq Ubuntu Tablet Will Show Off Desktop-Mobile Convergence
It has been confirmed that Bq is set to offer a tablet running the Ubuntu operating system that is finally set to show off convergence between mobile and desktop.
WHO Announces Ebola Re-Emergence In Sierra Leone
According to recent reports, while it was recently reported that the spread of Ebola had been halted in West Africa, the virus has re-emerged in Sierra Leone.
The Silent Partner Will Silence The Snorer Next To You
If you have trouble sleeping due to the snoring of your partner, then you need the Silent Partner, a device that uses noise cancellation to help reduce the noise made by the snorer.
A Robot Built An Entire Launch Pad
A team of researchers has successfully used a robot to build an entire launch pad, something that could be very helpful in our push further into space.
Microsoft Office For iOS Now Has 3D Touch And Apple Pencil Support
Microsoft has updated its Office iOS apps to offer support for both 3D Touch and Apple Pencil, both things that should help users edit and create documents quickly and easily.
Lost Smartphones Are Being Tracked To This Atlanta Home And No One Knows Why
Smartphone tracking is a great tool for when you lose your device, but unfortunately it doesn't always work. A couple from Atlanta has been getting frequent visits from people who claim that a smartphone tracker sent them there.
Zoom's Bluetooth Tambourine Has A Long List Of Features And Costs $600
Zoom has announced a new Bluetooth tambourine, which boasts a long list of features, including the use of an accelerometer to detect exactly how the user is playing it.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission Is Investigating Hoverboard Safety
Hoverboards don't seem to be as safe as they should be. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced an investigation to try to get to the bottom of it.
Princeton Finds Security Flaws In Range Of Internet Of Things Devices
The Internet of Things is on the rise, with security being a major concern. Unfortunately, that concern may be for good reason, according to research conducted by Princeton University.
The Company Behind The Hendo Hoverboard Is Now Selling Hyperloop Engines
Arx Pax has announced that it is moving beyond simply making hoverboards. It also will be focusing on developing and selling its hover engines for the Hyperloop.
Nielsen To Use Facebook Posts To Calculate TV Ratings
Nielsen has announced that it will begin using Facebook posts in calculating TV show ratings. The move signals a change for the company, which once only used TV viewers in its calculations.
Microsoft's New Android Alarm Wants You To Find Something Green
Microsoft has announced a new alarm for Android phones. But this isn't an ordinary alarm - instead, this alarm requires the user to perform a certain task in the morning, ideally waking the user up enough to be ready for the day.
Here's What Really Happened To The Zano Drone Kickstarter Sensation That Never Shipped
When the Zano drone that made it big on Kickstarter never actually shipped, many were wondering why. Well, an investigative journalist has spent six weeks finding out.
This Pop-Out Power Outlet Doubles The Number Of Plugs Available To You
A Kickstarter campaign has been started for a power outlet that pops out and is able to offer an extra two plugs, doubling the number of power outlets in each location.
Uber Set To Launch UberEats Food Delivery Service In 10 US Cities
Uber is set to launch its new food delivery service, UberEats, on a much wider scale, and the company has announced that it will be launching 10 U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Austin.
Los Angeles Radio Station KCRW Launches VR App For Intimate And Immersive Musical Performances
KCRW, a radio station from Los Angeles, has announced a new virtual reality app that will offer musical performances by guests to the radio station in the classic basement studio.
Flair Smart Vents Give You Room-By-Room Temperature Control
A startup called Flair has announced a series of smart vents and control centers, aimed at giving users room-by-room temperature control.
Apple's GarageBand For iOS Gets Revamped Virtual Drum Machine And 3D Touch Support
Apple has updated GarageBand for iOS, now offering a range of new features, including a virtual drum machine, revamped EQ, support for 3D Touch and more.
Apple's Music Memos Is A Recording, Tuning And Backing Band App For Musicians
Apple has announced a new app for musicians called Music Memos, which essentially allows musicians to record their ideas on the go. The app can also be used for tuning and even as a backup band for the user while they're playing.
Werner Herzog Explores The Human Relationship With Machines In New Documentary
Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog is set to debut his new documentary in a few days. For now, the first exclusive trailer has been released online.
HBO Looking To Take On Netflix, To Launch Streaming Service In Spain This Year
HBO has announced that it will be offering a standalone Web streaming service in Spain before the end of the year. The company is looking to take on Netflix, which just made an announcement about its massive expansion.
