Articles by Christian de Looper
Fewer Americans In Various Age Ranges Are Getting Their Driver's Licenses
According to a new study, it's not just millennials who aren't getting their driver's licenses as much as they used to — it's almost everyone.
NASA Wants You To Design A Robotic Arm For Its ISS-Bound Free-Flying Robot
NASA has started a project on Freelancer.com, aiming to recruit people to design a robotic arm for Astrobee, a robot that will end up on the International Space Station that will conduct inspections.
Facebook Announces Tor Support For Its Android App
Facebook has announced that its Android app will now support being accessed through Tor, allowing users to browse their social media network much more privately.
The Former CEO Of Twitter Is Co-Creating A Fitness Startup
Dick Costolo, the former CEO of Twitter, has announced that he will be co-founding a fitness startup aimed at fitness professionals, health coaches and so on.
Univision Has Bought The Onion. Yes, Really
Univision has announced that it has purchased a controlling stake in satirical news site the Onion, also giving it a stake in publications like AV Club and Clickhole.
A Security Researcher Was Able To Get Through Apple's Security Update In 5 Minutes
Patrick Wardle, a security researcher from Synack, says that he was able to get through an updated version of Apple's security software, Gatekeeper, in a matter of a few minutes.
Karma Is Revamping Its Neverstop Unlimited Data Plan To Counter Heavy Users
Karma has announced that it will be revamping its Neverstop unlimited data plan by offering a 15 GB limit, after which data speeds will be heavily throttled.
42 Percent Of Denmark's Energy Was Wind-Powered In 2015
Denmark is serving as an example to us all, as it generated 42 percent of its energy in 2015 using wind power. This was helped by the fact that 2015 was reportedly a windy year for Denmark, but it can still serve as an example to other countries.
Researchers Create Myo-Controlled Prosthetic Limb
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a prosthetic limb that can be controlled using the Myo gesture-control armband.
Fujitsu Announces 11 New Tablets, Laptops And Desktop Computers
Fujitsu has announced a total of 11 new devices, including tablets, laptops and desktop computers. Among those is a new 2-in-1 tablet with a detachable keyboard and LTE connectivity.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Demand Shutdown Of Uber
Taxi drivers in Hungary have taken to the streets to protest Uber, blocking traffic and saying that they will not move until the Uber app can no longer be downloaded in the country.
Adidas' PureControl Cleats Use Phone Case Tech To Ditch Laces
Adidas has turned to the same technology used in phone cases for its new PureControl cleats, which are designed to fit tightly despite not having any laces.
Own Amazon Echo? Have Alexa Read Out Kindle Books In Your Library
Amazon has announced a new feature for the Echo that will enable the device to read books out loud. The books have to be in the user's library, and will be read using the same text-to-speech engine Alexa uses to read other things.
Get A Free Google Chromecast For Using Android Pay 10 Times
Google is offering a new promotion in which users will get a free Google Chromecast for simply using Android Pay 10 times. Users will have to be located in the United States, and will have to space their purchases at least 5 minutes apart.
Facebook Is Building A Web Browser So You Never Have To Leave The Facebook App
Facebook has begun building a new web browser feature to its app with the goal of ensuring users will never have to actually leave the app. The company allegedly rolled out the update to some users already.
Baby Born With Microcephaly In Hawaii Is The First Confirmed Zika Virus Case In The US
A baby recently born in Hawaii with microcephaly has been confirmed to have the Zika virus. This marks the first case in which the Zika virus has been observed in the U.S.
Wineries In Napa Are Using Submarine Tech For Wine Fermentation
The Palmaz Vineyards in Napa, Calif. have begun using a new system that was designed for submarines that is able to measure vibrations in the wine at the molecular level.
Bitcoin Developer Mike Hearn Calls Digital Currency A Failure: Is Bitcoin Really Dead?
Major Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn has published a highly controversial post on Medium saying that the currency is finally dead. Just how dead is it?
The Nadi Yoga Pants Correct Your Yoga Positions Using Haptic Feedback
Ben Moir and Billie Whitehouse from Wearable Experiments have designed a new pair of yoga pants that correct the user's yoga positions using small vibrations in the pants.
This Clothes Hanger Dries Your Clothes In A Matter Of Minutes
Thanko has developed a clothes hanger that is also able to send bursts of warm air into the clothing, drying it in a matter of a few minutes.
Report: Uber Doesn't Contribute To Traffic Congestion In New York City After All
According to a recent report, Uber doesn't lead to a higher level of traffic congestion, at least in New York City. The report was ordered after a disagreement between Uber and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
College Senior Builds Laser Shotgun Because He Can
A college senior by the name of Drake Anthony has built what he calls a laser shotgun, just because he can. The laser is 40 watts, and is the most powerful that Anthony, a YouTube laser authority, has made.
The DoubleNest LED Hammock Has Reading Lights And Its Own Inflatable Mattress
Are hammocks a little too uncomfortable for you? You need the new DoubleNest LED hammock by Eagles Nest Outfitters. The hammock takes things to a new level with a string of LED lights and there's even an inflatable mattress designed to fit inside it.
Amazon Has Registered To Ship Packages From China To The US By Sea
Amazon has registered to be able to operate as a freight forwarder, essentially meaning that the company can now ship packages from China to the U.S. on its own, without having to rely on other shipping companies.
This Standing Desk Is Made Of Cardboard And Only Costs $25
A lot of research has been put into the benefits of standing desks, but they still tend to be pretty expensive. Ryan Holmes, the CEO of Hootsuite, has come up with a cheaper alternative.
The 'George W. Bush' Wikipedia Page Is The Most Edited Of All Time
In celebration of its 15th birthday, the Wikimedia Foundation has analyzed all 15 million of its English entries, finding that the most-edited entry ever was that of George W. Bush.
NASA Announces New Round Of Commercial ISS Resupply Mission Contracts
NASA has announced a new round of contracts with companies slated to conduct missions for International Space Station resupply. Orbital ATK, Sierra Nevada, and SpaceX were all awarded contracts for a minimum of six missions each.
Virgin Galactic Unveils Fashionable New Flight Suits
Virgin Galactic has unveiled a new flight suit ahead of the unveiling of its latest space ship. These suits, however, don't look like your average Virgin products and feature a classy black look rather than the expected red and purple.
The AirMule Military Drone Is A Huge Air Ambulance
A military drone called the AirMule is being developed by an Israeli company with the hopes that it could eventually be used for things like civilian rescue in war zones.
Korg Announces The Minilogue, A Fully-Featured Synth At An Entry-Level Price
Korg has announced a new synth in its lineup called the Minilogue. The minilogue offers a range of professional features, however, those aren't as much its selling point so much as its price.
