Christian de Looper

Christian is a writer who's covered technology for many years, for sites including Tom's Guide, Android Central, iMore, CNN, Business Insider and BGR, as well as TechRadar.

Articles by: Christian de Looper

Nest Thermostat E review

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The Nest E is proof that you can upgrade your smart thermostat without paying full price.

Xiaomi Mi Box S review

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The streaming box market is largely dominated by a few players. Can the Xiaomi Mi Box S make a case for itself?

Yamaha RX-A880 review

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Recommended

With Dolby Atmos, seven 4K HDMI inputs, and 7.2-channel support, this is the best receiver under $1,000/£1,000.

Yamaha MusicCast 20 review

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Yamaha is taking on the likes of Sonos and Amazon with its own wireless speaker, the Yamaha MusicCast 20.

Yamaha RX-V485 review

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This AVR boasts a ton of great features, but can it best the competition in an increasingly crowded space?

BenQ HT2550 4K HDR Projector review

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Great Value

The BenQ HT2550 offers 4K HDR support on the cheap – but is it all just light and mirrors?

August Smart Lock Pro

August Smart Lock Pro review

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August is the first company that comes to mind when it comes to smart locks, but how good is the Smart Lock Pro?

Cloud game streaming

Cloud game streaming could decide the future of Xbox Scarlett and PlayStation 5

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Analysis Video games are about to change forever. Here’s a short primer on game streaming's past, present and future.

Onkyo TX-NR676 review

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Recommended

If you’re looking for a great A/V receiver and have a small budget, the Onkyo TX-NR676 is the way to go.

How to set up Alexa on your Sonos One or Sonos Beam

By Christian de Looper published

A Sonos speaker is a great way to access your digital assistant while getting great audio quality.

Android Auto review

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Android Auto has been out for a while now, but now it can connect wirelessly. Does it work the way it should?

Kenwood Excelon DMX905S review

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Android Auto and Apple CarPlay may be shipping in newer cars, but the Kenwood Excelon DMX950S could be the best way to get them in your older car too.

Waymo minivan

Will we ever trust driverless cars? We ask the experts

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In Depth One of the biggest obstacles to self-driving car adoption is consumer trust, according to recent data. Will it ever be earned?

Stormland

8 virtual reality games you'll want to play from E3 2018

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E3 2018 E3 2018 signals the launch of a slew of new games – many of which will soon be available in stunning VR.

Garmin Drive 51 LMT-S

Garmin Drive 51 LMT-S review

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The Garmin Drive 51 LMT-S is one of the few dedicated GPS’ to consider – but is it really worth the high price?

Hisense R7E (50R7E) 4K UHD Roku TV review

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The budget TV market is heating up! Can the Hisense 50R7E deliver with its 4K HDR support?

Yamaha R-N303 audio receiver review

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The Yamaha R-N303 is one of the cheapest audio receivers to offer wireless connectivity -- but it’s not without its quirks.

schlage sense smart lock

Schlage Sense Smart Lock review

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The Schlage Sense is one of the most talked-about smart locks out there, boasting HomeKit support and a decent design.

How to set up an Oculus Rift: follow these steps to get started with your Oculus Rift

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Setting up the Oculus Rift may require some work, but it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Here’s how to do it yourself.

HTC Vive

How to set up a HTC Vive: follow these steps to get started with your HTC Vive

By Christian de Looper published

The HTC Vive and Vive Pro are among the best VR headsets out there, but they require some setting up.

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Eclipse review

By Christian de Looper published

It might cost an arm and a leg – but this TV is the total package with excellent image quality and booming sound.

ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S

Ecovacs Deebot N79S Robotic Vacuum Cleaner review

By Christian de Looper published

The Deebot N79S is a good-looking, straight-forward robot vacuum that works better on hardwood and Alexa than with anything else.

TP-Link HS200 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch review

By Christian de Looper published

MINI REVIEW Smart light bulbs are great, but they have their flaws - flaws that smart switches like the TP-Link HS200 can do away with.

Canary Flex HD Security Camera review

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If you're looking for a security camera and don't mind a few quirks, the Canary Flex is a fine, budget-friendly choice.

Belkin WeMo Insight Smart Plug review

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MINI REVIEW There are a ton of smart power switches available right now - but is the new Belkin WeMo Insight the smart switch to beat?

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