Articles by Christian de Looper
Moto 360 Leads The Android Wear Pack -- Here's Why
Motorola is leading the Android Wear wars, with the Moto 360 being the best-selling Android Wear smartwatch to date. What sparked this, and will it continue as Motorola releases more devices?
Microsoft Acquires Company Behind Surface Pro 3 Pen -- Is The Stylus Coming Back?
Microsoft has acquired N-Trig, an Israeli company known for making a stylus for the Surface Pro 3. The move suggests that Microsoft will begin including the stylus as a more prominent accessory for its devices.
Google I/O 2015 To Take Place On May 28 and 29 - Top 5 Things We Want To See
The dates for Google I/O 2015 have been announced, with Google fans excited to see what Google has to offer this year. Here are five things that we're excited to see at Google I/O 2015.
Apple Car? No Way! But What If...
Apple has reportedly built a secret lab away from its Cupertino headquarters to develop an entrance for the company into the automotive industry. While rumors suggest that the company is creating an Apple car, the company could also be working on something related to Maps or CarPlay.
Apple iOS App Store Launches 'Pay Once & Play' Category: What Does It Mean For Gamers?
Apple has added a section to the App Store called 'Pay Once & Play,' allowing users to find a collection of games that do not require in-game purchases. Could this mean something for the great gaming industry?
LG Releases Cardboard-Like Headset: Is This The Future Of VR?
LG has released a new virtual reality headset that uses a smartphone, much like Google Cardboard. Is this type of headset likely to be the future of virtual reality?
Raspberry Pi 2 Boasts Appetizing Price, Windows 10 Friendly
The Raspberry Pi 2 has officially started shipping, boasting six times the speed and twice the amount of main memory. The device also support Windows 10, which will be available for free when it debuts later this year.
Google, Mattel Team Up To Revive View-Master As A VR Headset
Google and Mattel have teamed up to bring back the View-Master, which is now a Google Cardboard-like virtual reality toy for kids. The gadget marks one of the first virtual reality devices specifically made for children.
Google Taps Yezz To Make Modules For Project Ara Modular Smartphone
Google has approached a mobile handset company called Yezz to be one of the first manufacturers of modules for Project Ara. These modules are likely to be shown off at the Mobile World Congress on Mar. 2.
New Dell Chromebook 11 Is Rugged And Cheap: Just What The Teacher Ordered
Dell has announced the newest addition to its Chromebook lineup: the Chromebook 11 is aimed at schools and students, with a rugged design and Gorilla Glass to protect the display.
Slow But Steady: Google Android Wear Trails Fitbit In Smart Wearable Bands Shipped In 2014
Android Wear has not sold as much as some might have hoped since it was released, with Fitbit leading the pack in terms of "wearable bands."
5 Things Google Needs To Do To Make Glass Successful
Google has taken Google Glass off the market in an effort to focus on revamping the product. What exactly does Google need to do to bring Glass to the masses?
Facebook Legacy Contact Is Finally Out: What You Should Know
Facebook has introduced a new feature for users to elect a "legacy contact." Legacy Contacts are able to change a persons profile picture and download an archive of their photos and posts after their passing.
BlackBerry Classic Getting Good Reviews But Is It Enough For The Company’s Comeback?
BlackBerry's new Classic is getting some pretty good reviews, with some suggesting that it might be enough to bring back the company. But is the BlackBerry Classic really enough to reinstate the company in the mobile world?
IBM Urges US Corporate Employees To Shun Dating Apps: They Pose Security Risk
IBM has release a study suggesting that perhaps mobile dating apps aren't as secure as they should be. In fact, a whopping 60 percent of dating apps have security flaws of either medium or high severity.
Sony And Marvel Strike Spider-Man Deal — What Does This Mean For The Future Of The MCU?
Marvel and Sony have announced a deal to bring Spider-Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with his first appearance likely to be in the next Captain America film. What does this mean for the MCU?
Apple Watch: Top 5 Features We Want To See
Apple is set to finally release the Apple Watch within the next few months and many expect it to revolutionize the wearable tech world. Here are five features that we're looking forward to in the Apple Watch.
Net Neutrality Battle Could Take Longer Than Expected
A vote pertaining to net neutrality is set to take place later this month. While many expect this to finally put an end to the battle for an open Internet, the road ahead could be a long one.
Netflix Launches In Cuba For $7.99 Per Month: How Many Can Afford It?
Netflix has announced that it will be offering its video streaming service to people in Cuba, as tensions between the U.S. and Cuba begin to calm.
Chinese Hackers Piggybacked Forbes.com To Attack US Defense And Financial Industry Computers
Chinese hackers have reportedly taken advantage of flaws in Adobe's Flash and Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 to use Forbes.com to launch attacks against financial and defense industry computers.
Samsung TVs May Not Be Snooping On Your Private Conversations But Why Take Risk? Protect Yourself Now!
Samsung has released a statement saying that its TVs do not record users' conversations, however they do send voice commands to be analyzed by a third party. There are, however, ways to disable voice commands on Samsung TVs.
Google’s Right To Be Forgotten Limited To Europe — What Does It Mean?
Google's advisory board has advised Google to limit the right to be forgotten to Europe, meaning that links to websites in Europe will still show up in U.S. search results. But what does this mean?
Google Buys Social Photos App Odysee — What Does This Mean For Google+ Photos?
Google has acquired Odysee, a social photo sharing app and service that allows users to upload their photos and have them available offline for later viewing. It is unknown if or when the service's features will be added to Google+ Photos.
'Friends Furever' Android Ad Is Simply Adorable And Also Takes A Dig At iOS [Video]
Google has released a new ad for Android, pulling at the emotions of viewers by showing animals that are surprisingly best friends with the caption "Be together. Not the same."
Tesla Has A Sweet Tooth For Apple...Employees (And Apple's Fighting Back)
Tesla has reportedly been poaching employees from Apple, with Apple being unable to fight back, despite offering employees of Tesla $250,000 signing bonuses and 60 percent pay increases.
iPhoto Replacement - New Photos App For OS X Yosemite: Here's Why We Love It
Apple has released the developer preview of the new Photos app, aimed at replacing iPhoto. The new app is great both in terms of design and in practicality, taking advantage of iCloud to sync across all platforms.
China Tightens Grip On Internet — Will It Only Get Worse?
China has been tightening its grip on the Internet, not allowing for access to VPNs and forcing users to use their real names on online accounts. But will it only get worse?
Samsung Galaxy S6 May Come In Various Specs At Time of Release, Leaked Photo Suggests
An image showing the Samsung Galaxy S6 lineup has been leaked, showing that the company will be releasing an "Edge" version of the Galaxy S6 along with the standard version.
Project Phire: Corning Is All Fired Up With New Super Scratch-Resistant Glass
Corning has announced its next generation of Gorilla Glass, dubbed Project Phire. The new material is being built to rival sapphire, adding a level of scratch-resistance to Corning's already shatter-resistant glass.
Apple Rumored To Launch Search Service - Is This The Google Killer?
Rumors have begun circulating suggesting that Apple may soon be entering the search industry. But could a search engine built by Apple ever take down the likes of Google?
