Articles by Christian de Looper
Sony Wants This Light Bulb To Be The Hub Of Your Smart Home
Sony has announced a new smart light bulb that is able to act as the hub of a smart home. The device is squarely aimed at taking down the Amazon Echo, however, it is only set to be available in Japan in the first half of this year.
This 3D-Printed Mechanical Watch Could Make Swiss Watches A Lot More Affordable
A Swiss watchmaker called Cristoph Laimer has created a watch from almost entirely 3D-printed parts. Using 3D printing could help make Swiss watches a lot more affordable in the future.
Criminals Are Using iPod Nanos To Steal Your Credit Card's PIN Code
The great iPod nano might not find much use for music listening anymore, but it turns out it's still being used — by criminals to steal PIN codes. Because of its camera and battery life, it's an ideal method for criminals to record a user's credit card.
The Azimuth SP-1 Crazy Rider Has A Motorcycle-Inspired Working Chain Drive
Swiss watchmaker Azimuth has announced a new watch called the SP-1 Crazy Rider, which is inspired by a motorcycle, and even includes a working chain drive.
Prizm Changes The Music Playlist Based On Who's In The Room
A device called Prizm has been announced, and it basically tailors the playing music playlist based on who's in the room. The device is able to determine who its audience is through Wi-Fi signals.
Silverstone Announces The CPU01, A Reversible Cable That Works With Micro-USB Ports
Silverstone has announced that it has created a reversible cable that works with micro-USB, the port that is used on most older Android phones.
SpaceX Will Once Again Try To Land The Falcon 9 Rocket At Sea
SpaceX has announced plans to once again try and land the Falcon 9 rocket at sea, making it the third time it has tried to do so. While the first two attempts ended in explosion, the company has since completed a successful landing.
The Privoro Smartphone Case Is The Ultimate Guard For Your Privacy
Privoro has announced a smartphone case designed to keep the user's smartphone as safe as possible when it comes to hackers and those trying to steal personal information.
EVGA Announces The SC-17, It's First Gaming Laptop
EVGA has announced its first attempt at a gaming laptop, and while not all of the components have been announced, it's shaping up to be a pretty impressive computer.
Hyundai Teases The Ioniq, Its 'Prius-Killer'
Hyundai has released a number of high-resolution images of its upcoming Ioniq, the first car that it will release with an all-electric version.
The New Alienware 13-Inch Laptop Features An OLED Display
Alienware has announced that its new 13-inch gaming laptop will be the first ever to feature an OLED display. OLED displays offer a number of advantages, including wider viewing angles and faster refresh rates.
The Neeo Universal Remote Can Control Your Smart Home
The future of smart home control might not be the smartphone after all. Instead, a universal remote for the smart home has been released. The remote is called Neeo.
Intel's RealSense And Google Project Tango Phone Is Now Up For Preorder
Intel's smartphone that comes pre-loaded with RealSense and Google's Project Tango is now up for preorder. The device costs $399.99 and is aimed toward developers who want their apps to have better depth perception.
The Canadian Space Agency Is Building A New Debris Damage Detection System For The ISS
The Canadian Space Agency has announced that it is building a new system to detect damage done by tiny bits of debris to the International Space Station.
Apple Acquires Facial-Recognition Startup Emotient
Apple has purchased a company called Emotient, which has built a technology that uses artificial intelligence to detect user emotions.
The New Segway Can Transform Into A Cute Robot Assistant
Ninebot, in partnership with Intel, has announced a new Segway that allows users to ride around. When they're not riding it, however, it can transform into a cute robotic assistant.
New Balance Has Created A Digital Division That Will Release An Android Wear Smartwatch Later This Year
New Balance has announced the creation of a 'digital division' aimed at creating products to help athletes. The first product from that division is set to be a smartwatch, which will be released later this year.
This Pregnancy Test Connects To Your Phone And Offers Tips Based On The Results
In partnership with Qualcomm, First Response has announced a Bluetooth-enabled pregnancy test that can connect to the user's smartphone and offer her tips on what to do next.
JetPack Aviation And Airwolf 3D Team Up To 3D Print JetPacks
Airwolf 3D and JetPack Aviation have announced a partnership that will see JetPack Aviation 3D printing parts for its JetPacks using Airwolf's 3D printers.
EHang Has Announced A Passenger Drone That Flies At 60 MPH
Drone-maker EHang has announced a new quadcopter designed to carry people. The drone is able to fly at up to 60 mph, and can carry a person who weighs up to 260 pounds.
This Beanie Has Built-In Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers
Caseco has released an updated version of its Blu-Toque beanie, called the Waterproof Blu-Toque. The device is able to connect to most recent phones and can handle itself in the rain.
Dell Refreshes Latitude 7000 Lineup, Introduces 12-Inch 2-in-1
Dell has announced a major refresh to its Latitude 7000 series, and alongside the new laptops, it has released a 2-in-1 version of its 12-inch model.
LG Announces Smart Security Home Automation Hub
LG has announced a new home automation hub that offers connectivity for smart home devices, as well as security through security company ADT.
Tipron Rolls Around Your House And Projects When You Need It To
A new robot called Tipron has been put on display at CES. Tipron essentially rolls around the user's apartment and is able to project when the user wants to, for example, watch YouTube videos.
Samsung Quietly Unveils Battery-Focused Chromebook 3
Samsung has unveiled the Chromebook 3, offering a much improved battery over the Chromebook 2, as well as an 11.6-inch display and a choice of 2 GB or 4 GB of RAM.
BMW Shows Off i8 Mirrorless Car Concept Design
BMW is showing off a new mirrorless concept car at CES 2016, featuring a number of new technologies from BMW, including one that uses cameras instead of mirrors.
HumanEyes Unveils Vuze 360-Degree 3D VR Camera
HumanEyes has unveiled a new camera for capturing VR content, offering eight Full HD sensors for $1,000, far cheaper than other virtual reality offerings on the market.
Yuneec Announces Typhoon H Drone, Powered By Intel's RealSense
Intel and Yuneec have announced the Typhoon H, a drone that will be powered by Intel's RealSense technology, enabling the drone to avoid obstacles in real time.
Intel Announces Oakley Radar Pace Athlete-Coaching Glasses
Intel, in partnership with Oakley, has announced a new pair of smart glasses aimed at helping athletes prepare for their workouts and better train during the workouts. The glasses are voice-controlled and offer information in real time.
Curie, Intel's Button-Sized Computer, Will Go On Sale This Quarter For Less Than $10
Intel has announced that Curie, it's miniature computer, is set to go on sale this quarter for under $10. It will be used largely in wearable devices, according to the company, and could revolutionize sports data capture.
