Articles by Christian de Looper
Nintendo World Championships Back After 25-Year Hiatus: Here's How You Can Compete
Nintendo is bringing back the Nintendo World Championships, which was last held in 1990. It is unknown exactly what kinds of games will make an appearance at the event.
Facebook Instant Articles Go Live: A Bold Plan To Radically Change How We Consume News
Facebook has finally released the much anticipated Instant Articles feature, which will see articles from top publishers like The New York Times and National Geographic be embedded directly on Facebook.
Verizon-AOL Deal Is A Case Of Missed Opportunity For Yahoo
Verizon has announced an acquisition of AOL, a company that many analysts have long suggested should be bought by Yahoo. But what exactly does the acquisition mean for Yahoo?
Skype Translator Preview Release Brings Us A Step Closer To Star Trek-Style Universal Communicator
Microsoft has opened up the Skype translator app to any user, removing the need for users to sign up and be approved. The tech is a big step forward for online communications.
Lily Drone Is Your Personal, Flying Stalker And We Love It
A new drone called The Lily, which is essentially a flying, family-oriented camera, has been released. The device allows the user to have the drone take off, after which they don't have to do anything except smile for the camera.
iPhone 6s: Top 5 Features To Expect
Apple is expected to add a number of big improvements to the successor of the iPhone 6, leading some to believe that it might skip the iPhone 6s name and jump to the iPhone 7. Here are some of the upgrades we will likely see.
$158 Million: Amount Verizon And Sprint Must Pay To Settle Mobile Cramming Case With FCC
Verizon and Sprint must together pay $158 million in refunds to customers that were victims of a process called "cramming," in which customers were charged for phony services.
Google Pulls Map Maker Tool Following 'Android Robot Peeing' Prank On Google Maps
Google has stopped offering Map Maker, a tool that allows users to edit Google Maps, after an embarrassing slip-up in which a user added a park shaped like an Android robot urinating on an Apple logo.
Google Acknowledges Its Self-Driving Car Involved In Eleven Minor Accidents, But Don't Blame The Tech
Google has admitted that its self driving cars have been involved in a total of 11 accidents, however, none of those accidents have been the fault of the car tech itself.
Facebook Has A Grand Plan To Take On Google Search Engine: Will It Work?
Facebook has started testing a new feature that will allow users to search for content from around the web within the Facebook app, meaning that users will not have to search Google in order to find links.
Apple's iOS 8.4 Beta 3 Is Out And The Tweaked Music App Rocks
Apple has released iOS 8.4 beta 3, offering a new Music app user interface, which offers some clues as to how Apple may integrate its new streaming service into its current music offerings.
SEGA Pulling Some Old Games From App Stores: Why? They Don't Meet 'High Quality' Standards
SEGA has announced that it will be pulling a number of mobile games from mobile app stores in an attempt to ensure that games available are of the highest quality possible.
Castlevania Producer's Next Project 'Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night' On Kickstarter Has Reached Funding Goal [Video]
Koji Igarashi, the developer behind the likes of the 'Castlevania' series, is now working on a new project called 'Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.' The project is being funded on Kickstarter and will be shipping in March 2017.
SimCity Creator's Thred App Can Make Your Dull, Boring Life Fun, Interesting And Cool: Here's How
Will Wright, the mind behind games like The Sims and Sim City, has released a new social media app called Thred, which allows users to create stories through images.
Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Will Take Players To Victorian London This Holiday
Ubisoft, the developer behind the Assassin's Creed series, is set to unveil a new game in the series on May 12. The game will be called Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, and will take place in London.
Got Apple Watch? Now Get These Top 7 Apple Watch Apps
The Apple Watch is finally available to the public and while it might take a while for many to get their new device, for those that already have it, it's time to download some new apps. Here is a list of 7 of the best Apple Watch apps.
Nintendo To Release 5 'Hit' Smartphone Games By 2017: Here's What We Know So Far
Nintendo has announced that it plans on releasing a total of five mobile games before March 2017, with the first one scheduled to hit later this year.
Nintendo 'Splatoon' Global Testfire Beta Blink-And-You-Miss It Event Took Place This Weekend
Nintendo is set to release its latest hit game, called 'Splatoon,' on May 29. The company also recently offered users a look at the new game through a free trial ahead of its release date.
Apple Quietly Pulls eBay App From Featured Apple Watch Apps Website: Here's Why
Apple has removed the eBay app from a listing of apps on its website. The removal led to some confusion as to whether it would be released at all, but it has been confirmed that the app is on its way.
MMM ... Android M Will Debut At Google I/O 2015
Google has announced the Google I/O 2015 schedule, offering up a number of details about what Android M, the next version of Android, could shape up to be.
Facebook Study Says Users, And Not Its Algorithm, Insulate Themselves From Diverse Opinions
A new study suggests that Facebook users are not exposed to political views different from their own on social media because of Facebook's algorithm, but rather because of the friends that they have and the links that they click on.
Apple's New Music Service's Killer Plan To Woo New Paid Subscribers: Give Away Free Music Samples
Apple's upcoming music streaming service might make use of free components after all, with reports suggesting that the company will offer users a free trial in an attempt to convince them to subscribe.
Oculus Rift VR Headset Consumer Model Launch Set For Early 2016: Too Little, Too Late?
Oculus VR has finally announced the release date for its virtual reality headset, with the device set to be released in early 2016. Has Oculus waited too long to release the headset to consumers?
Hungry? Now Order Food And Get It Delivered Right From Google Search Results
Google has unveiled a new feature in its mobile search, which will allow users to order food for delivery straight from Google's search results. Google is partnering with a number of food delivery services for this new option.
Uber May Have Bid $3 Billion For Nokia's HERE Digial Mapping Service: Here's Why
Uber is reportedly getting close to a $3 billion acquisition of Nokia's HERE Maps service. There are a number of reasons that this acquisition would be a good one for Uber.
Apple Issues Guidelines For Third-Party Apple Watch Band Developers
Apple has posted a set of guidelines for third-party manufacturers who want to create bands for the Apple Watch. These guidelines include rules about tightness as well as environmental rules.
Sony Finally Lets PlayStation Now Stream Games To PlayStation 3: Too Little, Too Late?
Sony has announced that it will finally be allowing users to access PlayStation Now on the PlayStation 3. The news comes a year after Sony announced PlayStation Now, and six months after it introduced an open beta for PlayStation 3.
Apple TV Remote May Get Massive Overhaul: The What And Why
Apple may completely overhaul its Apple TV remote, giving the remote a trackpad-like input method rather than the three buttons currently found on the device.
Nintendo, Universal Partner To Set Up Theme Park Attractions: Nintendo Land, Here We Come!
Nintendo and Universal have announced a partnership that will see popular Nintendo characters and franchises being brought to life at Universal theme parks.
Consumer Reports Dubs Apple Watch Best Smartwatch Out There: Do You Agree?
A recent report ranks the Apple Watch the best smartwatch currently on the market, taking on the likes of the LG G Watch R. The results were made based on durability, health functionality, and ease of use, among other things.
