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Christian de Looper was born in Canberra, Australia, where he lived until the age of 14. After his father got a job in Paris, France, Christian lived there for five years, after which he moved to Minnesota for college. During college, Christian developed a passion for consumer technology by writing for tech blogs. Christian now lives in sunny Santa Cruz, California.
Qualcomm’s best mobile chip is getting that extra bit better. As it has done in years past, Qualcomm is launching a “+” version of its flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The new chip, called the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, builds on the original Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It also improves on both performance …
OnePlus is making its earbuds even cheaper. The OnePlus Buds have long offered decent features at a reasonable price, however, they’ve also gone up against serious competition and thus had a tough time really carving a niche for themselves. But now, OnePlus is taking that expertise, and applying it to a much cheaper pair of …
Audio-Technica easily makes some of the best headphones out there, for all kinds of different situations. Audio-Technica’s larger headphones have been particularly impactful on the space, boasting excellent audio quality, a comfortable fit, and a solid design. So much so that you might be wondering what the best Audio-Technica over-ear headphones are. No matter what …
Is it a sports car? Is it a family car? A performance car? How about all of the above. The BMW X4 M is sleek and stylish, offers plenty of room for the whole family, and performs like an absolute beast. Acceleration is quick, and handling is agile. But that’s not the whole story. The …
Earlier this year, Qualcomm announced its flagship modem, called the Snapdragon X70. While that modem has yet to feature in any new phones, at its annual 5G Summit event in San Diego, Qualcomm has already announced a slew of new features and capabilities for it. The Snapdragon X70 is expected to ship with Qualcomm’s next …
It seems as though DJI is allergic to minor updates in the Mini line. The DJI Mini 2 represented a huge upgrade over the original Mini, thanks largely to the addition of OcuSync. Now, however, the company is back with a third generation — the new DJI Mini 3 Pro is leaps and bounds better …
Taking a screenshot is almost a daily occurrence in my line of work. But even if you’re not a tech writer putting together how-to guides, you may need to take a screenshot every now and then — and to do so; you’ll need to know how to take a screenshot on the Mac. There are …
There are plenty of large family cars out there, but few as huge as the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The Suburban has long been a solid option for those that want three rows of seating and plenty of storage room on top of that, and the 2022 model is a great example of why. But the …
A solid TV can completely change your movie and TV-watching experience. Finding the best TV for your needs, however, isn’t always an easy exercise. There are hundreds of models, across all budgets, with different advantages and disadvantages. Even if you have a budget in mind, finding the right TV can be tricky. There are tons …
Peloton is going through some stuff right now. While the company grew into a Silicon Valley darling during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has suffered a few incredibly public setbacks. So much so, that it’s reportedly considering buyouts from Amazon, Apple, and Nike. The Peloton Tread has had its own fair share of controversy too. After …
