Articles by Christian de Looper
Is Facebook changing its views on privacy? Standards may be coming
Despite Facebook's recent efforts to be a more privacy-aware company, it is receiving backlash over plans to track websites and apps that users visit. It's all in an attempt to serve up more relevant ads.
Got some dough to blow? Buy the most expensive car in the world
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is on sale in Germany with an asking price of $62.7 million. If sold, that would make it the most expensive car ever sold, grabbing the title from a long line of Ferrari 250 GTOs.
Amazon: It's time to make e-books even cheaper
The battle between Amazon and French publisher Hachette continues to rage. Amazon posted its most recent offer to the publisher as a blog post on its website.
MacBook Pro Retina Display: A deeper look at the updates
Apple has announced the 2014 updates for its Retina Display MacBook Pro line. But what exactly are these updates, and what do they mean?
Subscriber gain is music to Rhapsody bottom line
After 13 years of doing business, Rhapsody has announced it reached 2 million subscribers. The company also plans to move its music subscription service into Europe and South America.
Smartphone unlocking bill awaiting Obama signature
Two years after passing a law making it illegal to unlock cell phones, the Library of Congress has passed a new law, now making it legal. This will allow phone owners to potentially switch carriers if they choose to.
Xbox free games with Gold on tap for August
Microsoft announces the free games for August for users with an Xbox Live Gold subscription. The selections this month include 'Crimson Dragon' and 'Dishonored,' among others.
Microsoft, IBM gain on Amazon Web Services in cloud infrastructure support
Amazon can no longer claim that it's bigger than its four competitors combined in cloud infrastructure services. Both Microsoft and IBM have made considerable advancements in the segment.
BMW dangles faster electric charging option for i3
BMW has announced it will offer smaller and faster auto-battery charging stations for its electric cars, with the goal of making driving electric vehicles more practical. A new program offers unlimited access to charging network.
