Articles by Christian de Looper
The Roost Smart Battery Turns Your Smoke Alarm Into A Connected Device For Only $35
A company called Roost has released a smart battery designed for smoke alarms. It can connect to the user's smartphone, turning the smoke alarm into a smart device - a cheap alternative to the likes of Nest.
Chevrolet Adds Theft Alarm Notifications And Service Warnings To RemoteLink App
Chevrolet is adding a number of features to its RemoteLink app, including notifications for when a user's car is being broken into and proactive service warnings, allowing users to know exactly when they need to take their car to a mechanic.
Microsoft Officially Launches Office Apps For Android
Microsoft has officially launched Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Android devices, a little over a month after it released previews of the apps. The release highlights Microsoft's goals of making bigger waves in the mobile industry outside of Windows Phone.
Google Nexus 5 (2015): Release Date, Specs and Rumors
Google is expected to revamp the Nexus 5 for this year, offering updated specs and the latest features. Not only that, but the 2015 Nexus 5 will be released in fall of this year.
The Tesla Model S Can Be Charged With Footsteps
A company called Pavegen has shown off technology that can charge the Tesla Model S simply using the kinetic energy of people walking. The tech is undergoing crowdfunding and could be implemented into offices and sidewalks in the future.
Google's Sidewalk Labs To Bring City-Wide Wi-Fi To New York City
A startup called Sidewalk Labs, owned by Google, has announced another company called Intersection, created by Control Group and Titan, two companies aiming to bring free city-wide Internet access to New York City.
You Can Now Add Showtime Streaming To Your Hulu Subscription
Hulu and Showtime have announced a partnership that will allow Hulu customers to add Showtime streaming to their Hulu subscriptions, marking the first deal of its kind.
Google Developing Sensor-Ridden Wearable That Constantly Monitors Wearer's Health
Google is developing a health-tracking device that is able to track a number of health metrics with extreme accuracy. Not only that, but it can continuously monitor metrics and will help doctors catch diseases far earlier.
Facebook's New Algorithm Doesn't Even Need To See Your Face To Know Who You Are
Facebook is testing a new recognition algorithm that won't even need to see a person's face in order to know who they are. The algorithm certainly could be helpful in tagging friends and family, however, it will also raise many privacy concerns.
This Battery Can Charge Itself Using Only Light [Video]
A team of researchers in India has developed a new battery that can charge itself using only light. While the device can currently only power a small fan, it is a big step forward and will be improved upon as time goes on.
The NSA Hacked Into Popular Antivirus Software To 'Track Users And Infiltrate Networks'
The NSA and its British counterpart, GCHQ, were able to hack into security software such as that from Kaspersky Labs by reverse-engineering the software. The news comes courtesy of the latest leaks by ex-NSA employee Edward Snowden.
Dublin Is Banning Cars In The City Center - Here's How
The city of Dublin has announced an initiative that will see the decline of car use and the increase in things like public transport and biking in the city center. The plan is expected to take effect over the next few years.
The Mikme Is A Professional Wireless Microphone For Musicians On The Go
A new Indiegogo campaign has been started for Mikme, a wireless microphone that is aimed at musicians on the go. Not only is the microphone ultraportable, but it is also high quality, able to capture audio at a 96 kHz sample rate.
Got 27-Inch iMac With Broken 3TB Hard Drive? Here's How You Can Replace It At Apple
Apple has announced a replacement program for the hard drives of iMac computers sold between December 2012 and September 2013, with the company having found that the hard drives in these computers could fail under certain circumstances.
Amazon Wants New Customer Reviews System To Be More Helpful And Gain Your Trust: Here's How
Amazon is rolling out a new review system in which customer reviews will be given different weightings depending on how old they are and whether they are made by verified customers or not.
Victim Of Revenge Porn? Google's Happy To Help You
Google has finally taken steps against revenge porn, offering a tool for victims to formally request the removal of links to explicit images of them uploaded without their consent. Google follows a number of other large tech companies such as Twitter, Facebook and Reddit to make moves against revenge porn.
Official Android Clock App On Google Play Store Gives Users Taste Of Nexus Experience
Google has released its official stock Android app to the Google Play store, allowing users who don't have a device with stock Android to enjoy the simplistic and Google Now-friendly version of Clock.
WikiLeaks Leaks More Sony Documents: Secret Apple Deal And Bribery Investigation Revealed
A new batch of emails and documents related to the Sony hack from November has been uploaded to WikiLeaks, showing a deal that the company made with Apple, as well as a number of settlements that it made.
The Keyboardio Model 01 Is The Prettiest Keyboard Ever
A Kickstarter campaign for a new keyboard called the Model 01 has been started. The keyboard is beautifully built with a maple base and custom keycaps.
This Self-Cooling Roof Could Reduce The Need For Air Conditioners
A new material for roofs has been developed that reflects back almost all of the sunlight that hits it, potentially eliminating the need for air conditioning. The roof material will also help keep the neighborhood cooler, helping prevent the 'urban heat island' effect.
Google To Honor Requests For The Removal of Revenge Porn
Google has announced a formal process for users to request the removal of 'revenge porn,' or sexually explicit images posted online with the sole intent of humiliating a person.
Twitter Expands Online Shopping Features With Dedicated Product Pages
Twitter has announced 'Collection Pages,' which are essentially dedicated pages for certain products, showing photos, information and a 'Buy Now' button. The feature will draw from tweets that people are making about certain products.
Apple Watch 2 Already In The Works, Coming Next Year
Apple only just released the Apple Watch a few months ago, but the company is already developing the second iteration of the device. It's likely to include a FaceTime camera and higher independence from the iPhone.
The Instamic Microphone Is The GoPro of Audio
A new campaign has been started on Indiegogo for a microphone being branded as the GoPro of the audio world. The microphone is small, high-quality and controllable through a smartphone app.
FCC Votes In Favor Of High-Speed Internet Access For The Poor
The FCC has voted to include broadband Internet access in the Lifeline program, which subsidizes phone access. The decision could help millions of eligible Americans access the Internet, being able to email and look for job openings.
Steve Ballmer Reveals Why He's So Hyper On 'Conan'
Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently took to 'Conan' to talk about his team's new and improved logo. Along the way he also discussed why he is so energetic.
The DxO One Turns Your iPhone Into A Professional-Grade Camera
DxO has released the One, a plug-in device for the iPhone that allows users to turn their device into a professional shooter capable of taking RAW photos with a 1-inch sensor.
Uber Poaches Google Maps Executive To Work On Autonomous Car Project
Uber has hired former Google Maps head Brian McClendon, who will lead the Advanced Technologies Center and will be working on its maps offerings as well as its autonomous car project.
Domino And XL Recordings Back Out Of Apple Music Because Of Free Trial
Apple Music may end up being a little bare, as independent labels refuse to sign the requirements to be a part of the service, one of which states that royalities will not be paid to labels and artists during the three-month trial period.
Amazon Could Start Using Drones For Delivery Within A Year
Amazon may be able to deliver products using drones within a year, with the FAA saying it's looking at how to best change its rules to accommodate commercial drone use.
