Articles by Christian de Looper
California Says Self-Driving Cars Must Have Licensed Driver For Now
The California DMV has outlined a new set of regulations for self-driving cars in the state, stating that autonomous cars will have to have a licensed driver behind the wheel for now. These regulations will, however, pave the way for getting autonomous cars out to the public.
Two Of The Emails On Hillary Clinton's Server Were 'Top Secret'
According to recent reports, the saga involving Hillary Clinton's email server rages on. In fact, two of the emails were reportedly 'top secret,' meaning that Clinton could have broken the law by using her server.
Facebook Begins Rolling Out Instant Articles To Android Users
Facebook has officially begun rolling out Instant Articles to Android devices. Android users will now be able to enjoy short loading times on articles that are hosted on Facebook's servers.
Retale Is Bringing Virtual Reality Shopping To The Oculus Rift
A company called Retale has announced that it will be releasing a virtual reality shopping app to the Oculus Rift when the headset launches. While the app will allow for users to step into a 'virtual showroom,' they will still have to go to the actual store to buy the items.
Watch This R2-D2 Drone Take To The Sky
An aerial cinematographer has built an R2-D2 drone that beeps and whistles, can capture footage through its camera eye and can fly.
Microsoft Adds 3D Touch Support For Outlook On iOS
Microsoft has updated the Outlook app for iOS, giving it support for Apple's new 3D Touch feature. The updated app now allows users to quickly send emails and add calendar events straight from the home screen.
Google Adds Free Tablet Support To Project Fi
Google has announced that it will be adding tablet support to Project Fi. Not only that, but the addition of a tablet to an account seems to be completely free, with users simply needing to pay for the data they use and not the ordering of a SIM card or 'device fee.'
This Snake Robot Can Slither Through Pipes And Repair Them With Lasers
A company called TWI has developed a robot snake that makes its way through pipes to repair them with lasers. The robot could be extremely helpful in places such as nuclear plants, where a situation like a cracked pipe could be extremely damaging.
SoundHound's Houndify Will Add Voice Search To Your Connected Devices
SoundHound has just launched Houndify to app developers, enabling them to add voice search capabilities to their connected devices, extending the possible use of a device.
Research Suggests Eating Vegetarian Could Actually Be More Harmful To The Environment Than Eating Some Meats
A study has been published by Carnegie Mellon, highlighting that perhaps eating a totally vegetarian diet isn't as good for the environment as some suggest.
OpenAI: Mission Of This Elon Musk-Backed AI Venture Is To Ensure Skynet Doesn't Happen
A new organization called OpenAI has been created, with funding from the likes of Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Its mission? To ensure that artificial intelligence never becomes something that could harm us.
NY State Attorney General Is Asking You To Report Your Internet Speed
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced a new tool that allows users to test their Internet speeds, and is asking users to report those speeds in an ongoing investigation into ISPs and the speeds that they advertise.
These Small Sensors Could Prevent Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is something that most people suffer from at some point in their lives, however, we could soon have access to sensors and devices that could help prevent it.
'Star Wars'-ify Your Life With These Giphy 'Star Wars' Filters
Giphy has announced a set of 'Star Wars'-themed filters, allowing users to overlay 'Star Wars' images and effects on GIFs they have captured.
Buy The $30 Google Chromecast And Get $20 To Spend In Google Play
Google is offering those who purchase the Chromecast streaming device $20 in Google Play credit. You can even buy the device from Best Buy or Walmart to qualify.
Stephen Wolfram Is Making Free Versions Of His Tech
While Stephen Wolfram has long created software for universities and professional programmers, he now aims to open it to the world, making versions of it free so that anyone can use it to create.
A Tiny Murder Scene Is The Winner Of The Nikon Small World in Motion Competition
Nikon has awarded the first prize of its Small World in Motion competition to a video of a microorganism eating another microorganism.
NYU Scientists Develop Algorithm That Teaches Machines To Learn Like Humans
Researchers at the New York University have developed a new algorithm that enables machines to learn without having to be fed thousands of examples. In fact, after only one example, the algorithm was able to provide almost identical to those provided by humans.
Two Experts Weigh In On 'Suicide Gene Therapy' For Cancer Patients
A new gene therapy has been developed in which a virus is injected into a cancer cell. The technique causes the tumor cell to self-destruct, alerting the immune system to attack other cancer cells.
Historic Paris Agreement On Climate Change Reached By Nearly 200 Countries: What World Leaders Are Saying
The Paris climate change agreements have come to a close. The United Nations reached a historic agreement that signals the beginning of the end of fossil fuel use.
Curious Curiousity Investigates Mysterious Sand Dunes On Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has made its way to the Bagnold Dunes on the side of Mars' Mount Sharp. The rover has captured a number of images of the area, and is set to analyze the composition of the dunes.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaking This Weekend: How And When To Watch
The largest meteor shower of the year is set to take place on Sunday evening. The Geminid meteor shower will show off bits of an asteroid as they break off 3200 Phaethon and penetrate the Earth's atmosphere.
DJI And FLIR Are Creating A Thermal Imaging Camera For Drones
DJI has announced that it, along with FLIR, will be creating a thermal imaging camera for drones, a camera that could be used by firefighters, for example, to track a fire in a building.
Malware Targeting Apple To Rise In 2016, Experts Warn
While Apple has long had a reputation of having devices that don't get malware, the reality is that they're just as vulnerable to attacks as other devices. According to security experts, 2016 could see a big increase in malware targeting Apple devices.
Researchers Have Developed Socks That Generate Electricity Using Urine
Researchers at the University of West England have developed socks that use urine to generate electricity. The socks use integrated tubes, and when the user walks, the urine is forced into microbial fuel cells.
Facebook Warns Of Expiring Web Browser Security Algorithm
An important Web security algorithm that is expiring could affect Internet use for those on older browers, Facebook warns. While the algorithm will be replaced for those who are using new browsers, people using older browsers, many of whom live in poorer countries, will be stuck without the soon-to-be unsupported system.
Watch The Demise Of Internet Explorer And Firefox At The Hands Of Chrome
While Internet Explorer was once the undisputed king of the Internet, Chrome has since eaten the market alive. This is demonstrated in a new visualization made by YouTube user Viktor Bohush.
Red Unveils The Scarlet-W And Scarlet-W Monochrome, Offering 5K Cinema Quality At An Affordable Price
Red has unveiled two new cameras to its lineup, the Scarlet-W and the Scarlet-W Monochrome. Both cameras offer the ability to capture 5K RAW video and 2K ProRes, and they cost less than $10,000.
Panasonic Is Developing A Robot That Can Pick Tomatoes
Panasonic has announced a slew of new robots, one of which can lend a hand to farmers and pick tomatoes. Using sensors and image processing technology, the robot can 'see' the color, shape and size of fruit.
This Tiny Robot Is Inspired By The Locust And Can Jump 11 Feet In The Air
Researchers in Israel have developed a robot that is inspired by the locust and can jump a massive 11 feet in the air. The robot uses a mechanism that is similar to how real locusts jump.
