Articles by Christian de Looper
This Phone Only Works If You Smile
A student at the Royal College of Art has created a line of interactive products designed to incite feelings of happiness, confidence and comfort in the user. The products include a phone that only works if the user smiles, a toaster that has to be hugged, and more.
This Fire Hydrant Was Designed To Avoid Misuse And Water Freezing
The current fire hydrant design is 100 years old and prone to erosion and misuse. Thankfully, a new design has been developed, and the creator says it could last 200 years without needing any maintenance.
Snakeskin-Inspired Surface Breaks Records With 40 Percent Less Friction
An etched surface inspired by snakeskin has broken friction records. It will be useful in high-power auto parts such are used in Formula 1 cars, among other applications.
Forget VR, Mark Zuckerberg Says The Future Of Facebook Could Be Telepathy
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hosted a public Q&A session, discussing the future of Facebook. It seems as though someday Zuckerberg wants users to be able to access Facebook through their brainwaves.
Scientists Figure Out How To Levitate Single Cancer Cells Using Magnets
Scientists have discovered a way to levitate single cancer cells using magnetic levitation. Not only that, but the method will be used to sort different types of cells and could lead to better disease diagnosis and drug testing.
Upcoming HP CEO Talks Vision For The Future of HP
The future CEO of HP recently sat down for an interview to discuss HP's future, revealing that it will be making a big push in 3D printing, as well as printing in general.
Quasi Modo: World's Ugliest Mutt Wins Judges' Heart At Competition
Quasi Modo, a dog from Florida that has multiple spine defects that make her back too short for her body, has been crowned the 'ugliest dog in the world.' Despite the title, the dog won the hearts of judges with her friendly personality.
Adidas Has Created A Shoe Made Entirely From Ocean Trash
Adidas, in partnership with a nonprofit called Parley for the Oceans, has created a shoe that is made entirely from ocean trash and creates zero waste. The company plans to release a line of shoes made like this later this year.
Glass Formation Mystery Shattered By Physicists
Scientists have shattered the mystery of how glass forms on a molecular level, combining two well-known scientific concepts to explain glass formation in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
Apple Updates AppleCare Terms To Now Offer Battery Replacements For Batteries Under 80 Percent Health
Apple has update the terms and conditions for AppleCare to offer battery replacements for batteries under 80 percent health. Previously, the company only replaced defective batteries.
This Robot Drives Around Someone's Apartment And Can Be Controlled Online
A Reddit user has created a robot that can be controlled online and takes a photo of what it sees every three seconds. The robot moves around the user's apartment and was built in two hours.
Sprint Now Making House Calls In 28 US Cities In Attempt To Repair Image
Sprint has announced that it is now making house calls in 28 more U.S. cities in an attempt to repair the company's image. House calls are for those who want to purchase a new phone, and will involve a Sprint representative helping customers completely set up their new device.
Amazon Echo Fired Up With $100 Million Alexa Fund And New Dev Tools
Only days after Amazon opened up the Echo to the masses, the company announced a software development kit and an investment fund for developers.
Apple Watch Patent Means You Could Share Files With A Simple Fist Bump
A patent related to the Apple Watch suggests that future iterations of the device will allow users to share files using gestures like handshakes and fist bumps. The patent also reveals that the next Apple Watch may have a camera and a headphone jack.
Coil For Large Hadron Collider Passes Tests
A coil to be used in an upgraded version of the Large Hadron Collider has passed tests and is set to be implemented into the design of the collider by 2025.
This Machine 'Prints' Mosaics Out Of Lego Tiles
A 'printer' has been created by Bricasso that uses 1x1 tiles to create 2-dimensional mosaic art. The team behind the printer may eventually create a 3D version of the machine.
iOS 8.3 Jailbreak TaiG 2.1.2 Released And Ready For Download: Here's The Buzz
A jailbreak for iOS 8.3 has finally been released, offering increased stability as well as jailbreak tweaks, offering users far more options when it comes to the iOS software.
Tech Giants Welcome Supreme Court Same Sex Marriage Ruling
Following the decision by the Supreme Court that same-sex marriage is now constitutional across America, a number of tech giants have come out in support of LGBT rights.
Lenovo's New ThinkPad Mantra: Retro Outside, Modern Inside
Lenovo vice president David Hill has written a blog post expressing his interest in bringing the original IBM ThinkPad back, featuring design cues from 23 years ago but offering modern and powerful tech under the hood.
GM Takes On Tesla With $30,000, 200-Mile Range Chevy Bolt EV (Video)
General Motors has release a video of the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt being put to the test, doing things like going up hills, taking extreme heat, and charging, offering a look at the car that will take on Tesla's upcoming Model 3.
Explorer Throwable Camera For Tactical Use Gets Commercial Release
A tactical camera that can be thrown into areas to provide first responders and police with a clearer view of a situation is getting a commercial release and will be used by a number of police departments.
This 26-Story Building Will Be The Largest Passive Building Ever Built
A building designed by Handel Architects is set to be the largest passive energy building every created, and will also be cheaper to build than the next largest. Passive buildings are growing in popularity because people in general are becoming more energy-aware.
Fiber Optics Breakthrough Could Result In Doubling Of Capabilities
A breakthrough in fiber-optics technology could result in the tech doubling its transmission capabilities. While it is already hailed as an extremely fast way to transmit data, it is now set to get even faster.
Samsung Galaxy S7: Specs, Rumors, Price And Release Date
Rumors have been circulating about the Samsung Galaxy S7, with the device certainly set to be a very impressive one. Of course, with improved specs and an "Edge-type" display, it will likely also include a higher price.
Tumblr Launches Tumblr TV, A One-Stop Website For All Your GIF Needs
Tumblr has launched Tumblr TV, a website that offers users an endless stream of full-screen GIFs. The website offers users a complete GIF player.
Thermal Spray Can Make Metal Stronger And Change Its Conductivity
A company spawned from engineers at the University of Wisconsin is creating a metal coating that can make metals far stronger and even change their conductivity. In fact, the spray could lengthen the lifespan of a mechanical part by up to five times.
Samsung Invests In FOVE, An Eye-Tracking Virtual Reality Headset
Samsung has invested an undisclosed sum in FOVE, a virtual reality headset that incorporates eye-tracking technology to improve the user experience and conserve processing power.
Google's Self-Driving Cars Spotted On The Roads of Mountain View
The Google cars are finally being spotted on the roads, with Google testing the cars in Mountain View. The company also recently launched a project that will see local artists having their artwork featured on Google's cars.
Interview With The Creator of Mikme - An Ultra-Portable, High-Quality Microphone That Syncs With Your Smartphone
Smartphone microphones are simply not up to scratch - especially for musicians who want to record on the go. Luckily, there's Mikme: an ultra-portable microphone that is high quality and syncs to a smartphone.
Periscope Enables Replays Within 24 Hours For Desktop Users
Periscope is allowing users to replay streams on desktop within 24 hours of airing. The feature was much called-for, and users are now asking the service to completely remove the 24-hour limit.
