Articles by Christian de Looper
Amelia just may be the brainiest AI assistant yet, sorry Siri and Cortana
Most people are familiar with Siri, Cortana and Google Now, but there's another virtual assistant on the block. Amelia is primarily used in businesses and could be the smartest virtual assistant ever.
Signs are pointing to a speedier, safer Internet these days
Internet speeds are increasing worldwide, claims a new report. Not only that is that good news, but the Internet is getting safer thanks to a decline in overall Distributed Denial of Service attacks.
Pebble chucks a few rocks Apple's way with smart watch price drop, app adds
Pebble has announced a number of new features, including the long-awaited ability to track fitness in the background. Not only that, but the company has also announced a price drop for the device.
PPLConnect: iMessage for Android finally arrives
For a long time Android users have been wanting a way to send and receive texts and phone calls from their computer. Well, that solution may have arrived with PPLConnect.
Worried about iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus Bendgate? Don't be, Consumer Reports says
Bendgate, the latest issue surrounding the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, is reportedly not an issue for most consumers to worry about after numerous tests on the devices were made. 'Normal' and 'typical' use should leave it bend-free, tests show.
Shellshock solutions, patches coming fast and furious
As Shellshock attacks are hitting, a number of companies are starting to provide solutions for the bug. Not only that, but software companies such as Oracle and Apple are also reportedly creating patches.
Lenovo: IBM x86 acquisition first step toward challenging the market leaders
Lenovo has acquired IBM's low-end server business for $2.1 billion. However, many are skeptical the companies will experience a seamless transition.
Facebook expands user tracking to advertisers, but claims it won't be intrusive
Facebook is adding a number of features to Atlas, its advertising technology. It's an attempt to go up against search company Google's dominance in the online advertising market.
From awful to awesome? Comcast vows to improve customer service with new SVP
Comcast CEO Neil Smit has vowed to work toward improving the company's customer service. Smit acknowledges that it could take years to change an area that was neglected because the company was focused on innovation.
Google turns Sweet 16, celebrates with a Google Doodle: Happy Birthday
Google celebrated its 16th birthday with an animated Google Doodle that shows the "G" marking the heights of the "o" and the "l." The company was started in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin and has changed the Internet.
GM Cadillac adopts new naming scheme to compete with rival luxury automakers (ho hum)
Cadillac will be using a new naming scheme for its cars, with the new CT6 being the first to adopt the system. Other cars will use the letters 'CT' with a number to indicate size and position.
Apple HealthKit recovers its health with iOS 8.0.2 release
Apple has finally released its HealthKit health-tracking platform in iOS 8.0.2, with the first HealthKit-enabled apps now available in the App Store. While the release is causing some excitement, many are not as happy about the platform's offerings.
Apple HealthKit back on a healthy footing, healthcare apps cropping up
Apple's new health platform, HealthKit, has finally been released in the newest iOS update, iOS 8.0.2. The first HealthKit enabled apps are also popping up in the App Store.
Microsoft's WinHEC returns but its goals may be a bit different than in the past
After six years, Microsoft is bringing back its WinHEC conference. This time, however, the event is scheduled to be held in China and is seen by many as an attempt to smooth things over with the Chinese government and Chinese consumers considering the recent issues Microsoft has had with China.
Intel betting big on China chip makers, a $1.5B bet to be exact
Intel is paying $1.5 billion for a stake in two state-controlled Chinese chip making companies in an attempt to recreate the success they have enjoyed with PCs but this time its about smartphones and tablets. The semiconductor companies are calling it a strategic collaboration.
Why getting a Shellshock may just be worse than suffering a Heartbleed
The Shellshock bug discovered on Wednesday is posing a huge threat to many devices connected to the Internet, say experts. In fact, it could be even more dangerous than the Heartbleed bug discovered in April.
Google Android Auto vs. Apple CarPlay: Race is on and it's likely going to be a close finish
Both Android Auto and Apple's CarPlay are set to debut in vehicles over the next few months. Users will once again have to make the decision between Apple and Google. But which one will you choose?
Valve offers up Steam player, which will likely be music to users' ears
Valve has announced the Steam Music player, which lets users control music directly from Steam rather than having to use a third-party media player. It reveals a big shift in strategy.
Heads up gamers: Angry Birds Transformers landing in October
Rovio has announced release dates for the new Angry Birds Transformers game. It's coming to iOS on October 15 and Google Play on October 30.
HTC prepping GoPro-like camera tagged 'RECamera'
HTC has released a new video that teases an upcoming camera that will connect wirelessly to the user's smartphone and also be waterproof. The product signifies a move for HTC away from the smartphone market.
Bash flaw provides gateway for security Shellshock. Watch out, Unix, Linux and Mac users
Vulnerability exploits Bash program and may leave many major computer systems wide open to hackers. Apple OS X, Linux and Apache web servers are big targets.
3 Android L features Google fans likely don't even know about
Android L is set to be one of the biggest releases of Android to date, with its Material Design guidelines and new notifications features helping contribute to that. Despite that, there are a number of other great features that aren't getting talked about.
iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 5s specs, features compared: Should you upgrade?
The much-anticipated iPhone 6 is finally on sale, but many are wondering if it's worth dropping the extra cash for the new model rather than simply buying a discounted iPhone 5s. We offer some points for consideration.
Desktop comeback on horizon? It may be so, given user satisfaction report
A survey recently showed a closing gap between PC makers and Apple in customer satisfaction. Despite this, all specified computer brands showed a drop in customer satisfaction, with some brands dropping as much as 7.5 percent.
Amazon testing smart home, wearable devices and expanding hardware research efforts
Amazon is reportedly testing hardware products that will push the e-tailer into the smart home market and put it in direct competition with Apple and Google. Not only that, but the company is even testing wearable devices.
Google, Facebook, Yelp drop support for ALEC over climate change stance
A number of tech companies including Google, Facebook and Yelp are ending support for conservative group ALEC. The reason? The group's stance on climate change.
SwiftKey app tops App Store charts: Here's why the predictive typing keyboard has become so popular
After allowing third party keyboard's for the first time, Apple's App Store has been flooded with keyboard apps, including the popular SwiftKey app.
Need a cuddle? Yup, there is an app for that and it's not about sex, claim developers
A new app at the Apple App Store connects people solely for the purpose of cuddling. Creators claim physical touch does not have to be sexual.
EU threatens Google with $6B fine as anti-competitive investigation expands
Google is being threatened with a $6 billion fine if it does not make changes to its search engine to meet regulations set by the European Union. The EU has been investigating Google's operations in Europe for four years.
Xbox One to land in China Sept. 29, UK console fans get a nice price break
Microsoft has announced a new release date for its Xbox One console in China, with debut set for Sept. 29. The console is now on sale in the UK both with and without Microsoft Kinect.
