Articles by Christian de Looper
This Camera Drone Is $34.99 And Fits In The Palm Of Your Hand
Drones can still be a little pricey for many people, but this drone aims to alleviate that issue. It is only $34.99 and fits in the palm of the user's hand.
The Sunnyclist Is Powered By Three Different Energy Sources
An Indiegogo campaign has been started for an electric vehicle that uses solar power as well as pedal power, essentially meaning that the vehicle could operate on 100 percent renewable sources.
Amazon Brings One-Hour Alcohol Delivery To Prime Customers In New York
Amazon has announced that it will be offering Prime customers in New York the ability to order alcohol to be delivered within one hour through the Prime Now app.
This Company Turns Recycled Potato Chip Bags Into 3D Printing Filament
A company called 3D Brooklyn is turning potato chip bags, which traditionally couldn't be recycled, into a filament that can be used by 3D printers.
SwiftKey Announces Symbol-Based Communication App For Non-Verbal People
SwiftKey has announced a new app that uses symbols and pictures to help non-verbal people construct sentences, potentially helping millions of people more easily communicate. Not only that, but the app is completely free.
T-Mobile Luring Verizon Users With Year's Worth Of Hulu
T-Mobile has announced a new initiative to convince Verizon users to switch over to the Un-carrier. Basically, Verizon users who switch before Dec. 13 will get a free subscription to Hulu without ads for one year.
Mark Zuckerberg Says That Facebook Will 'Fight To Protect' Rights Of Muslims
Mark Zuckerberg has published a blog post urging people to not succumb to cynicism, especially in the wake of bigoted comments made by the likes of Donald Trump regarding Muslims.
Djay Pro Brings Powerful Mixing Tools To The iPad Pro
Algoriddim, the developers behind djay and vjay, have developed a new app for the iPad Pro. The app, called djay Pro, takes advantage of the large iPad Pro screen size to offer a number of great features.
This Camera Can See Around Corners In Real Time
Researchers in Scotland have developed a camera that is able to use laser tracking to see around corners. The technology basically bounces lasers off the walls and objects in a room, calculating the the size and shape of objects based on the return of lasers to that camera.
Apple To Release Apple TV Siri Remote App For The iPhone Next Year
Apple SVP Eddy Cue recently mentioned that the company is working on a new app that will enable users to control their Apple TV straight from their iPhone using Siri.
The Pine A64 Is A $15 High-Performance Raspberry Pi Alternative
While the Raspberry Pi is a great device, it is a little lacking in power these days. There's another affordable option called the Pine A64, which offers an ARMv8 Cortex-A53 processor and costs only $15.
The Audeze EL-8 Titanium Headphones Use Lightning Connector And Are More Expensive Than The iPhone Itself
Audeze has released a new pair of headphones that connect to the iPhone through the Lightning port and have their own amplifier built right into the cable. They don't come cheap, though, setting buyers back a cool $799.
HTC Announces Delay In Shipping The Vive VR Headset Until April
HTC has announced that there will be a delay in the shipping of the Vive VR headset. While the company originally hoped to ship in limited quantities before the holiday season, the headset will now launch in April.
Mozilla Is Ending Development Of Firefox OS For Smartphones
Mozilla has announced that it will be putting an end to the development of the Firefox OS platform for smartphones. The operating system has largely failed to take off, especially considering the fact that other companies have been releasing low-cost smartphones a lot of late.
The Hyperloop Will Get Its First Test Track In Las Vegas Early Next Year
The Hyperloop is slowly getting closer to a reality, and the first test track for the new propulsion system is set to be built in Las Vegas, with the goal being to have the track completed early in 2016.
This Tiny Temperature Sensor Is Powered By Radio Waves From Your Internet Router
Researchers in the Netherlands have developed a new temperature sensor that doesn't need its own battery source, as it is instead powered by radio waves from a wireless router.
Apple Releases iOS 9.2 Update, Bringing Improvements To Apple Music And iBooks
Apple has released the latest update to iOS 9, iOS 9.2. The update brings a number of new features to the operating system, especially when it comes to Apple Music and iBooks.
The All-Google Pixel C Tablet Is Now On Sale
Google has finally launched the Pixel C tablet, the company's first self-made tablet that is designed to be an ultraportable laptop. The device won't come cheap, however, running $499 for the 32-GB model.
Hawaii Supreme Court Has Just Scuttled World's Biggest Telescope Project: Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
The Hawaiian Supreme Court has revoked the permit for the building of the Thirty Meter Telescope, which was set to be built on top the Mauna Kea mountain, a sacred symbol for many.
World Should Do More To Save Migratory Birds: Here's Why World's Migratory Birds Are Under Threat
According to a study, a massive 90 percent of migratory birds are not adequately protected across their range, meaning there is no protection for these birds in at least one area of their migration.
Google Announces Top Content Of Google Play For 2015
Google has released its annual list of the most downloaded content, with the likes of 'Fallout Shelter,' Adele's '25' and 'Fifty Shades of Grey' topping the lists.
DC Developing 'Supergirl' Digital-First Comic To Tie In With TV Show
DC is developing a digital-first comic that will detail what happens to Supergirl, or Kara, in between the episodes of the CBS TV show. The move makes sense considering the success that the 'Supergirl' TV show has seen.
The Self-Drying Jacket From 'Back To The Future' Is Now A Reality
The self-drying jacket from 'Back to the Future' may no longer be a thing of the future. A Kickstarter campaign has been started for a jacket that uses fans to dry the jacket after it gets wet.
Eaze MD Lets You Consult A Medical Marijuana Doctor And Order Products Straight From Your Phone
Eaze has announced a new service called Eaze MD, which allows users to consult a medical marijuana doctor straight from their smartphone, after which they can order products from the Eaze online service for delivery, all from their smartphone.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 Is The First Volvo Car With Apple's CarPlay
Volvo has announced that the XC90 crossover will be the first of Volvo's cars to include Apple's CarPlay. CarPlay offers users access to their phone's features straight from a display on the car's dashboard.
JebBush.com Now Redirects To Donald Trump's Website
Visitors to a website with the domain name JebBush.com are now being redirected to Donald Trump's official website. Of course, Bush's website has not been hacked, with his official website being Jeb2016.com.
The Ultra-Secure Turing Phone Has Been Delayed Until 'Q1 2016'
The ultra-secure and futuristic Turing Phone has been delayed, with Turing Robotic Industries announcing that the phone will ship no later than the end of Q1, rather than the original shipping date of Dec. 18.
Here Mapping To Use Real-Time Driver Data To Build Maps For Autonomous Cars
Here Mapping, previously owned by Nokia, has announced a new data-gathering initiative that will see the company using real-time driver data to build its maps for autonomous cars. It also plans to open access to that data for automakers that it partners with.
Use This Chrome Extension To Put Twitter's Moments Tab Back In Its Rightful Place
Twitter has sneakily switched the Notifications and Moments tabs, causing many to be confused when they're not shown their notifications. Here's a quick fix to switch the two back.
Here's The Big Catch In Samsung's $548 Million Offer To Settle Patent Dispute With Apple
Samsung has finally agreed to pay Apple $548 million in an effort to resolve a long-running patent dispute, however there is a catch. Samsung said that it reserves the right to a reimbursement should the amount change due to an appeal.
