Articles by Christian de Looper
Samsung taps Nokia navigation app for Galaxy smartphones, smart watches
Samsung will be offering Galaxy device and smart watch owners an alternative to Google's Maps. Nokia has announced a licensing deal with Samsung to bring Nokia's Here mapping app to Galaxy devices.
2015 Ford Mustang production kicks off at Flat Rock assembly plant
Ford has begun production of the 2015 Mustang, featuring a dramatic redesign as well as improved performance. It will meet global safety standards and, for the first time, it will be built with a right-hand drive option for sale in U.K. and other markets.
HTC One (M8) for Windows heading to T-Mobile in time for holidays
T-Mobile is officially going to carry the HTC One M8 running Windows Phone 8.1. This phone is identical to the Android version in hardware, but runs Windows Phone 8.1 instead of Android.
Apple sends out Sept. 9 press invites: What can we expect?
Apple has sent invitations out to the press for an event on Sept. 9. This event is expected to include a number of large product releases, such as the next generation of iPhones as well as the long-awaited iWatch.
LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy turns U.S. Open tennis match data into music on IBM Cloud
James Murphy, in partnership with IBM, is creating music through data such as aces, faults and even weather, generated from U.S. Open matches. Algorithms take tennis data, generate a sound based on that, and attempt to convey a sense of the momentum of the match.
Samsung Gear Circle: This smart necklace thingy is one funky monkey
Samsung has announced a wearable necklace which offers users even more connectivity to their smartphone. While the device certainly does look funky, it is likely that some users will find it useful for listening to music and staying connected, a great addition to the Samsung wearable lineup.
Consumer Reports calls Ram 1500 EcoDiesel a fuel-effective pickup
The Dodge Ram 1500 now has the option of including Dodge's EcoDiesel engine, making it the pickup truck with the best gas mileage. This could effectively change the market, causing carmakers to build more fuel-efficient trucks.
Seagate 8-TB hard drive is for really, really big data-storage needs
Seagate has announced the world's first 8-TB hard drive, using the company's shingled magnetic recording technology. The high-capacity hard disk drive offers increased storage while using less power.
Super-duper high-tech cooler sets Kickstarter record: $10M in funding
A Kickstarter project called the 'Coolest Cooler' has broken the record for the most-funded project ever on the site. The cooler has a number of great features, including a blender and a Bluetooth sound system.
GM workers get a set of wheels, but not the four-wheel vroom-vroom kind
General Motors is implementing a bike-sharing program at its tech center in Detroit. This is one of a number of moves that the carmaker is taking to be a more sustainable company.
Uber slogging it out with Lyft in ride-share service battle
Car sharing app Uber is conducting a campaign in an effort to recruit drivers from rival, Lyft. This includes taking rides with rival drivers, as well as booking and canceling rides with drivers to frustrate them.
California green lights smartphone kill switch, which state is next?
A bill signed by Governor Jerry Brown states that beginning in 2015 smartphones sold in California must include the technology to allow users to remotely lock a device in the event of a theft or loss.
Pokemon 'PokkenTournament' game is just for Japanese arcade fans, at least for now
A new Pokémon arcade game has been announced that is being developed in conjunction with Bandai Namco, and will be very similar to the Tekken series.
Goodyear Wingfoot One is not a blimp, people, it's an airship
Goodyear has christened the newest addition to the Goodyear Blimp family, the Wingfoot One. Despite this, it seems as though the new Goodyear Blimp is not a blimp at all, but is instead an airship.
2015 Volvo XC90: A look under the hood reveals some special tech
Volvo is launching the XC90, which is the first car that it has launched since being sold to a Chinese company. This car could set up the automaker for future growth and to remain a trusted brand.
Sony PlayStation Network back up and running, two hacker groups claiming credit for cyberattack
The Sony PlayStation Network and Sony Entertainment Network were both hacked over the weekend. Two separate hacking groups have claimed responsibility, making it even harder for authorities to find who the real hackers are.
Google buys itself a gecko, but not the four-legged kind
Google X, a division of Google that works on futuristic projects, has acquired Gecko Design, a mechanical engineering and product design company. The 18-year-old company has worked on high-profile products such as Fitbit and Jawbone.
Shulk, Bowser Jr, Ganondorf back for 'Super Smash Bros. 4'? Leaks indicate a big yes
The list of characters to be included in Super Smash Bros. 4 has been leaked, showing a number of new characters to be included in the game, as well as the return of many old favorites.
Secret isn't keeping secrets truly secret, it seems
An app called Secret, which allows users to anonymously post secrets, has been found to have as many as 42 security flaws by a number of hackers. The company welcomes hack attempts through a bounty program and makes the fixes to strengthen its app.
T-Mobile ups the ante as price war ignites for the wireless user
T-Mobile will be offering customers unlimited talk, text and 2 GB of LTE data for only $45. This is the carrier's latest effort to attract customers from Sprint.
Tivo Roamio cuts the cord, debuts over-the-air DVR
TiVo is refreshing its Roamio DVR to be an entirely over-the-air device, enabling people who want to get rid of their cords to be able to record TV. But there's a price for such access.
Social network Diaspora a fave for ISIS as content removal not so easy
The Islamic State group has turned to Diaspora to post its content after facing restrictions on Twitter. Because of the decentralized nature of Diaspora, it's harder for the social network to remove content related to the extremist group.
Researchers: Android app hack test proves Gmail an easy target, Amazon a bit tougher
A team of researchers have been able to hack a number of mobile apps on Android, with Gmail the easiest to hack. That's not something to boast about.
Comcast directs cable streaming service at the dorm room crowd
Comcast is testing a new way of bringing TV to a younger generation. Xfinity on Campus is being tested at five universities, and is included in the price of room and board.
Vine update features expanded editing, video importing tools
In its latest update, Vine is introducing a number of new editing tools, as well as allowing users to be able to use video from already existing videos to create a Vine.
Verizon: We're not launching an app store and that's that
Verizon is denying claims it is planning on creating its own app store to rival the Google Play Store on Android devices. The carrier had a store that it shut down last year.
SoundCloud prepping ad platform, subscription service
SoundCloud preps streaming services for users, as well as advertising and new subscription service. Talks are taking place with record labels, according to reports.
LG L Fino, L Bello are cheap, high-end smartphones
LG is releasing two new midrange smartphones, the LG L Bello and the L Fino. Both devices include design cues from LG's flagship, the G3, signaling a new focus at LG on midrange devices.
TSA Rapiscan body scanners fail to detect weapons, claims study
A study has revealed the Rapiscan Secure 1000 scanner previously used by airports around the country can fail to detect weapons if attackers know how to exploit the machines weaknesses.
Violin Concerto features dedupe, compression features
Violin Memory is adding deduplication and compression features to its Concerto 2200 product, allowing enterprises to be able to ease into flash storage solutions.
