Articles by Christian de Looper
Apple Watch Release Date, Price, Apps Revealed At Spring Forward Event
Apple showed off a number of Apple Watch features at its Spring Forward event, showing the use of apps like Uber, Instagram and Facebook. It also revealed that the device would be available for pre-order starting on April 10 and for purchase starting on April 24.
Google Developing Virtual Reality Version Of Android: Should Others Worry?
Google is reportedly preparing to unveil a new virtual reality system design to take on the likes of Oculus VR and Sony with Project Morpheus. With this new system, Google is poised to be a dominant force in the fledgling virtual reality market.
Apple Watch Could Be Bigger Success Than iPhone: Here Are The Signs
The Apple Watch is Apple's first new product category since the release of the iPad, and it is set to be one of the most successful Apple products ever. Here's why.
Todd Pendleton, Brain Behind 'Next Big Thing,' To Part Ways With Samsung
The mastermind behind Samsung's "Next Big Thing" marketing campaign, Todd Pendleton, is leaving the company. The news comes as Samsung is losing sales to the likes of Xiaomi and Apple.
Facebook 'Feeling Fat' Emoticon Gets Thumbs Down: Does It Promote Body Shaming?
Facebook is receiving backlash over its "feeling fat" status, with many advocates suggesting it promotes body shaming and makes fun of people who are overweight.
FREAK - Why Is This Encryption Bug Such A Big Deal?
A security flaw dubbed FREAK has been discovered and poses a big threat to many websites, apps and operating systems. So why is the bug such a big deal?
MWC 2015 Had More To Offer Than Just Smartphones: Here's Why
Mobile World Congress is known as the home of new smartphones, however this year we saw more than just new smartphones. There were a number of other technologies announced at the event.
uTorrent Secretly Installing Epic Scale Cryptocurrency Miner In Users' Computers: Defiance Despite Complaints
uTorrent is reportedly installing a third-party software used to mine users' extra processing power despite complaints users did not give permission for it to be installed.
MWC 2015: Top 5 Weirdest Gadgets You Can't Ignore
Mobile World Congress is the center for new smartphones and gadgets, but not everything that was unveiled was a flagship device. A number of weird and wacky devices were also shown off at the event.
Apple's Streaming Music Service May Debut At WWDC: Buh-Bye Beats Music?
Apple bought Beats Music early in 2014, but to date it really hasn't done much with the service. Of course, the company is planning to do something with Beats, but what will it look like?
Apple Spring Forward Apple Watch Event: Top 5 Things To Expect
Apple is hosting an event on March 9 where it's expected to either announce or release a number of products. Here are the top 5 products that are expected to be announced.
Google Helps You Compare Auto Insurance With Google Compare
Google has unveiled a new comparison service for car insurance, using its Google Compare platform and first offering the service in California. The new service will roll out to more states over the next few months.
Valve Removes Threat Of VR Motion Sickness
Valve has announced a new virtual reality headset, which it claims eliminates the problems of motion sickness with many of today's virtual reality products. To do this, it uses extremely precise head tracking technology.
Republicans' 'Internet Freedom Act' Does Away With Net Neutrality
Republican Marsha Blackburn has filed a new bill that will do away with the FCC's vote for net neutrality, essentially winding back the clock. Blackburn has received money for her campaigns from multiple Internet service providers.
Ubuntu Takes On Android -- Could It Be Successful?
Ubuntu is attempting to take on the likes of Google with its new smartphone operating system, Ubuntu Mobile. Could a new smartphone system in a rather saturated market actually take off?
Scientists Create Cyborg Roach -- Is Cyborg Tech The Way Of The Future?
Scientists have successfully created a cyborg cockroach that will be able to make its way through disaster zones and let scientists know when it finds a human. What else have scientists done with cyborg technology?
Rollout Of Xbox Live SDK For Windows 10 Begins After GDC 2015 Annoucement
Microsoft's Phil Spencer recently spoke at the Game Developers Conference, announcing the rollout of the Windows 10 Xbox Live SDK, which will allow developers to create games for the Xbox One using the Windows 10 app platform.
'Wolfenstein: The Old Blood' Announced By Bethesda
Bethesda, the game studio behind 'Wolfenstein,' has announced the next game in the long-running series. The game is called 'Wolfenstein: The Old Blood' and will be released on May 5.
YotaPhone 2 To Launch In U.S. Via Indiegogo
The YotaPhone 2 is finally being launched in the U.S. through an IndieGoGo campaign. The device includes two displays, one of them an e-ink display to save power.
LG Watch Urbane Vs. Watch Urbane LTE Vs. Huawei Watch: Battle Of The Good-Looking Smartwatches
Smartwatches have historically not been known as the best-looking devices, but many are waiting for the day that smartwatches look just as good as regular watches. Well, that day has come.
MWC 2015: FCC's Tom Wheeler Defends Net Neutrality In Keynote Speech
Tom Wheeler spoke at Mobile World Congress, defending the FCC's rules to regulate the Internet under Title II. He argued the case in front of a number of mobile executives.
Apple Crowned King Of Smartphone Market, Sells More Than Samsung In Q4 2014
Apple officially sold more smartphones than Samsung in Q4 2014 largely due to the release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
BlackBerry Leap Announced At MWC -- Is It Enough To Bring Back Company?
BlackBerry has announced the BlackBerry Leap, a new midrange smartphone that does away with the trademark physical keyboard. Is it enough to bring BlackBerry back from the dead?
Daimler Not Scared Of Apple Car
Daimler executive Bodo Uebber has said that his company is not scared of Apple and its alleged plans to enter the auto market.
MWC 2015: The Runcible Is Neither A Smartphone Nor A Smartwatch: Can It Find Success?
The Runcible, a device that aims to replace the smartphone by combining the smartphone with a wearable, has been announced. But will it ever take off?
AVG Privacy Glasses Remove Fear Of Facial Recognition
AVG is showing off a pair of "privacy-glasses" at MWC that emit infrared light, which can be picked up by cameras, essentially distorting the face of the wearer of the glasses.
Bentley Surprises Geneva Auto Show With EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept
Bentley has offered a glimpse at its future with the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept car, which offers the classic feel and aura of a Bentley, but brings the company into the 21st century with a number of new features.
Mark Zuckerberg Says Telecoms Shouldn't Fear Facebook -- Here's Why
Mark Zuckerberg took to the stage at MWC 2015, speaking in length about Internet.org and its efforts to connect the rest of the world to the Internet. One of Zuckerberg's main points was that telecom providers shouldn't fear Facebook, even though Facebook intends to offer services for free that telecom companies would otherwise profit from.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Vs. Apple iPhone 6: The Battle Of The Flagship Smartphones
Samsung has finally taken the wraps off its new flagship smartphone in the Galaxy S6. Many are hailing it as the device to take down the iPhone. But just how do the two phones compare?
MWC 2015: What Are Google's Goals With Its Newly Announced Wireless Carrier Plans?
Google has announced that it will enter the wireless market by launching its own mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO. But what exactly are the company's goals?
