Articles by Christian de Looper
5 Tips to Boost Job Productivity: Get Active, Listen, Avoid the 'Zone'
The new year is the time to make resolutions and one of the most popular is the determination to be more productive on the job. That's often easier said than done, however. These five tips from corporate leaders may help.
Stronger Controls, Monitoring Key to Boosting IT Security
As a security breach now goes undetected, on average, for over 200 days and cyberattacks rose nearly 50 percent in 2014, the focus on IT security is stronger than ever. Tech Times taps an expert for insight on the outlook for the new year and what companies, and consumers, can do to better protect networks, data and intellectual property.
Are You Android Or iOS at Heart? 5 Questions to Answer to Find Out
The Android vs. iOS debate has been raging for years, with most consumers sitting firmly in one camp or the other. But what if you're undecided? What if part of you loves Apple's finesse and yet loves the openness of Android just as much? Here are five questions to answer to find where your truly loyalty lies.
Yahoo, Bing Pose Little Threat to Search Leader Google
Yahoo and Bing may be gaining a few percentage points on Google in the search market, but it's pretty clear Google has little to be afraid of from its top competitors. One industry watcher says it will take a new search tech innovator to knock Google off its leadership perch.
Wearables Pose Security Concerns, But There Is a Silver Lining
While wearable devices do add another layer of convenience, given all the data they can provide, they unfortunately also present another security worry. The good news is that wearable innovation could lead to security innovation.
Business Tech Spotlight: Brilliant Basics Is all About Software Solutions
Brilliant Basics is a company that aims to create software solutions for any company that needs it. From creating a children's app to helping big banks with marketing analytics, it wants to focus on real products that ship quickly.
Mulling a Smartphone Upgrade? What to Consider Before Making the Switch
Smartphones typically boast a lifespan of about two years, so that fosters a pretty steady upgrade cycle in the device world. But is that too short a span? What new features do you really need? Here are five tips to help you decide whether it's time for a new handset.
Adios! Nintendo Bids Brazil Bye Over Hardware and Game Distribution 'Challenges'
Nintendo has announced that it will no longer be distributing games and consoles in Brazil due to high tariffs and fees imposed by the country.
Week Ahead In Tech: Top 5 Headlines to Expect This Week
While last week was certainly a busy one, the week ahead is also set to be busy. From the latest in cars to Google's Project Ara, here are five headlines to expect this week.
No Joke! iFans Really Suffer from Separation Anxiety When Away from iPhones
A study has been published proving that iPhone users feel separation anxiety when they are away from their smartphones. It appears to prove how attached we've become to our devices since the invention of smartphones.
CES 2015: Internet of Things Is Buzzword Despite Security Concerns
While CES 2015 saw the announcement of a number of great new products, the Internet of Things stole the show. Although IoT products may be taking off, many are concerned about the security implications of such devices.
Mark Zuckerberg Will Be Grilled at 1st International Town Hall Q&A in Bogotá on Jan. 14
Mark Zuckerberg has announced the first 'International Q&A' through a blog post. This will be his third Q&A, where anyone is allowed to ask the young CEO questions through the Facebook page for the event.
Listeria-Tainted Caramel Apples Linked to Bakersfield Supplier in California
A listeriosis outbreak that is thought to have caused the death of three people has been linked to a processing plant in Bakersfield. The plant is owned by Bidart Bros., who has issued a recall of apples sold, with the last shipment going out Dec. 2.
T-Mobile Chief Intends to Spend 2015 Delivering on Predictions, Pulling No Punches
T-Mobile CEO John Legere continues to make big calls about T-Mobile's future and how that future is focused on knocking Sprint from its third-place rung on the telecom ladder. He clearly hasn't made a resolution to be kinder or gentler to competitors in the new year.
Week in Review: 5 Tech Headlines Not to Miss
It's been yet another busy week in technology and in case you missed a day at Tech Times we want to help make sure you're up to date. Here are the top headlines of this week.
Samsung Prepping its Own Mobile Pay Service? If Yes, it Needs to Move Fast
Rumors claim Samsung is working on its own mobile payment system. But is it too late to the game? Can Samsung even compete in the mobile payment market?
Biometric Sensors Rising on Horizon as Next-Gen Security Tool
Biometric sensors are regarded as the next big thing in user authentication, but some suggest they still might not be secure enough just yet given fingerprint scanners have been hacked. The best security approach, say some experts, may be a combination of biometric sensors.
5 Smartphones of the Future: Unique Designs, Camera Functions Loom Big [Video]
We use our smartphones every single day, for everything from snapping family photos to tracking our health. But today's phones could easily give way to very different smartphone devices. Here are five videos that illustrate phones we may see in the future.
Walgreens Taps Qualcomm to Drive Mobile Health Platform Forward
Qualcomm is teaming up with Walgreens to offer connected health products linked to Walgreens Balance Rewards. The program is aimed at helping consumers take control of their health by offering incentives.
5 Free Image-Editing Tools: Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
These days we can take great photos with smartphones but there's usually some tweaking we'd like to do. Post-holiday bills can make buying expensive editing tools a stretch, so here are five good, and best of all, free, image-editing tools within easy download reach.
Why Video Games Won't Be a Big Streaming Service Anytime Soon
Digital video games are being released, with gamers starting to download and stream video games. But it's far from becoming a big trend and that's because there are more than a few reasons gamers love the physical medium.
New Year Delivers High-Profile Data Breaches: How to Avoid Being the Next Hacker Target
The arrival of 2015 brought fallout from two high-profile data breaches in very different industries, one at JPMorgan and a hack at Chick-fil-A. Not such great news, but there are things enterprises big and small can do to protect their systems.
New iPhone User? How to Survive the Android-to-iOS Move
With Apple selling iPhones by the millions, many new users are likely facing a learning curve in figuring out a new mobile OS. So to help, here are some tips for syncing data and files from Android to iOS.
Android, iOS Rule Mobile OS Battlefield, but Don't Dismiss the Underdogs
While Android and iOS continue to battle for the minds and hearts of mobile device users, the big question is how long will it take for one to be declared the ultimate winner. And if one does accomplish full victory, which struggling underdog will pop up to vie for the OS crown?
Mobile Payment Boasts Rosy Future, But Some Obstacles Remain in Play
Mobile payments are gearing up for a big year thanks to several factors, including the launch of Apple Pay and retailer incentives to consumers to use the technology. But as industry watchers note, there are still a few challenges to hurdle before mass adoption.
Wearables Headed for Prime Time in Health Care, Security
Wearable tech has only just started taking off, with companies like Apple and Motorola producing some of the more successful wearable devices. Most wearables currently have a big focus on fitness, but many suggest that may not be true for long.
What's Coming With Wearables: More Power, Enhanced Features, Snazzier Designs
The year 2014 was certainly a big one in the wearable world, and industry reports predict 2015 is set to be even noisier. From the latest smart watches to the impending consumer release of the Oculus Rift, here is a peek at wearable tech to keep an eye on in 2015.
5 Tablets Arriving in 2015: New Processors, New Software, New Prices on Horizon
2014 brought the release of a number of tablets and while market reports indicate a potential slowdown in sales as tablet lifetimes expand, the wave of new devices will likely stay strong as tablet makers battle to grab market share and build a consumer fan base. Here is a look at five new tablets on the horizon for 2015.
CES 2015: 4K TVs, Quantum Dot TVs and 8K TVs - Will TVs Dominate the Scene?
TVs are set to be a big part of CES this year, especially as companies such as LG and Samsung expand their 4K offerings and lower the prices of these products.
Apple Sued Over iOS 8 Hogging Storage: Does the Class Action Lawsuit Have Any Merit?
Apple is facing another class-action lawsuit, this time for allegedly misleading users about the amount of storage available to them on 16 GB iPhone's after iOS 8 was installed. The new operating system takes up more memory than previous versions of iOS.
