Articles by Christian de Looper
LG G Flex 2 Reviews Say WOW: Do Samsung Galaxy S6, iPhone 6 Face Real Threat?
The LG G Flex 2 has been getting rave reviews since it was first announced, but is the device a big enough deal to take out the likes of the iPhone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S6?
French Minister Asks Silicon Valley Internet Giants To Join In Fight Against Terrorist Propaganda
French Interior Miinister Bernard Cazeneuve has been holding meetings with top tech companies to discuss the immediate removal of terrorist propaganda from social media and other websites.
Lenovo Finally Releases Superfish Adware Removal Tool: Too Little, Too Late?
Lenovo has finally released a security update to remove the Superfish adware that left huge security holes in its laptops. But is the response too late? What effect could this have on customer trust?
Adobe Photoshop Turns 25: Then And Now
Adobe is celebrating the 25th year of Photoshop, one of the most groundbreaking photo editing programs ever. How did Photoshop come to be the program that we know and love today?
Twitch Says First TwitchCon Will Take Place In Moscone Center In Fall 2015: Why It's A Big Deal
Twitch has announced the first ever TwitchCon, which will take place in September this year in San Francisco. The convention will be the first of its kind and follows a success story from Twitch, which was acquired by Amazon for almost $1 billion last year.
Has T-Mobile Really Overtaken Sprint As The Third Largest Carrier?
While fourth quarter results for 2014 suggest that Sprint is still ahead of T-Mobile, T-Mobile CEO John Legere believes that his company is already in third place because of how Sprint calculates its numbers.
Exploding Kittens Card Game Sets New Kickstarter Record: Here's Why And How
A card game called Exploding Kittens has become the most-funded Kickstarter campaign of all time. Just how did a card game with the name that it has become so popular?
Kid-Friendly YouTube App For Android Launching Monday: Here's What It Means
A kid-friendly version of YouTube is set to be released on Monday, offering child-appropriate content to YouTube's youngest users. The service features larger buttons and parental controls.
Facebook Plunges Into VR Wave With Own Virtual Reality Apps: Get Ready For Mind-Blowing Experience
Facebook is reportedly developing a virtual reality version of its social media network, which is likely to be released along with an Oculus VR consumer headset in the future.
Samsung Buys LoopPay But Can It Make A Dent In The Mobile Payment Industry?
Samsung has announced the acquisition of LoopPay, a mobile payment service that the company is expected to use to launch a mobile payment service of its own. But does Samsung have a chance in the increasingly competitive mobile payment industry?
Microsoft Says No 'Rooms' For Windows Phone From Next Month: Good Move?
Microsoft has announced that it is putting an end to Rooms, its messaging service that was an extension of people and allows users to share photos, calendars and other things.
Apple Nixes Certain Health Features From Apple Watch: Will It Affect Sales?
Apple reportedly ditched a number of features from the Apple Watch during its development, suggesting that perhaps the device won't be as effective as a fitness tracker as the company would have hoped. Does that make it irrelevant to fitness junkies?
Samsung Teases Galaxy S6 Specs, Features And Design: What To Expect
Samsung will debut the Galaxy S6 at MWC on March 1, with speculation growing as to what we should expect from the device. Here are the top features that the Samsung Galaxy S6 is expected to include.
LG G Flex 2 Getting Rave Reviews - Will The Curved Screen Set A New Trend?
The LG G Flex 2 has been getting great reviews, with one of its standout features being the curved display. But could this and the few other curved-displayed devices inspire the future?
Apple's VR Headset For iPhone Patent Suggests Samsung Gear VR Has A New Rival
Apple has been awarded a patent that depicts a virtual reality headset built specifically for the iPhone, much like Google Cardboard. While the company is one of the few that have not entered the virtual reality market, it is not likely that we will see a virtual reality headset from Apple anytime soon.
Samsung Gobbles Apple Pay Rival LoopPay (And It Doesn't Use NFC Technology)
Samsung has announced the acquisition of a mobile payment company called LoopPay. The startup is expected to be relaunched in an attempt to take on the likes of Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
FAA's New Rules To Regulate Commercial Drones Get Mixed Response: The Winners And The Losers
The FAA has released a new set of rules for drone operation and they are more lenient than expected. The rules may, however, put a damper on Amazon's plans to deliver products via drones.
Kaspersky: Want To Get Rid Of Equation Malware Planted In Computer? Destroy The Hard Drive!
Kaspersky Lab has released a report suggesting that malware has been developed by a group called Equation which, once it finds its way to a hard drive, is impossible to remove using known techniques. It is suggested the NSA is behind the technology.
Sony SmartEyeglass Goes For $840 A Pop: It's Cheaper But Is It Better Than Google Glass?
Sony has announced its answer to Google Glass, called SmartEyeglass. Being one of the first augmented reality headsets on the market, the device is being compared a lot to Google Glass. But which one is better?
LG Watch Urbane Has 'I'm An Apple Watch Killer' Stamped All Over: Here's Why
LG has announced its next smartwatch in the Watch Urbane, with a beautiful design and premium specs. Could this device take on the likes of the Apple Watch?
Apple Prepping For Mega Apple Watch Launch: 6 Million Units Ordered
Apple has reportedly ordered an initial run of 5 million to 6 million Apple Watch units, suggesting that the Apple Watch will quickly become the best-selling smartwatch ever.
Hello Barbie: Mattel's Iconic Doll Will Now Don New Looks And Be Chatty To Kids
Mattel is bringing Barbie into the 21st century by connecting the toy to the Internet and giving it a voice. The doll will now be able to hold a conversation with users and get periodic updates through Wi-Fi.
Apple's Secret Car Project May Not Have Anything To Do With Manufacturing A Car
Reports have surfaced that Apple is working on an electric car, but are these claims realistic? Many suggest that while Apple might be working on something to do with a car, the company isn't working on a car itself.
FCC's Net Neutrality Proposal Comes Under Fire...From Net Neutrality Advocates And Others
The FCC's proposal for net neutrality was largely celebrated by net neutrality advocates when it was first announced, however since then a number of holes have been found in the plans.
Obama Signs Information-Sharing Executive Order To Boost Cybersecurity: How Effective Will It Be?
President Obama has signed an executive order mandating private companies to disclose information to the government regarding security breaches. The mandate aims to improve the knowledge on how to combat cyber threats.
Okay, So Apple's Developing Self-Driving Electric Car But Is It A Good Idea?
Apple is reportedly working on an electric car, with a team of auto professionals working at an off-site campus from Apple. But what could Apple creating a car mean for the company?
Memex Is DARPA's Latest Tool To Search Dark Web, Catch Human Traffickers
DARPA has released a search engine called Memex designed to index pages of the Dark Web that cannot be indexed by the likes of Google. The goal is to index pages related to human trafficking in an attempt to help put an end to it.
Pebble CEO Has A Battle Plan To Take On Apple Watch And It's Not About Data Collection
The Pebble is one of the most popular smartwatches ever, selling more than all Android Wear watches combined in 2014. Yet its future could get a bit rocky with the release of the likes of the Apple Watch in a few months.
View-Master Now A VR Headset: A Look At The Evolution Of The Iconic Toy
The View-Master is about to be reborn as a virtual reality headset, so it's a perfect time to look back at the product's evolution. Here is a history of the View-Master.
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones -- Here's How To Install It
Microsoft has announced the Technical Preview of Windows 10 for phones, but there are a number of things to consider before you decide to install it for yourself.
