Articles by 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

HiFiMan SuperMini High-Res Portable Player review

By Christian de Looper published 15 October 19

Calling the HiFiMan SuperMini one of the best compact MP3 players on the market would be selling it short.

LG HU85LA CineBeam Projector review

By Christian de Looper published 9 September 19

Recommended

The LG HU85LA offers pretty much everything you would want from a high-end home theater projector.

Nebula Capsule review

By Christian de Looper published 2 July 19

Updated Putting Android in a projector is a great idea, but the Nebula Capsule shows it’s a concept that still needs perfecting.

BenQ HT3550 (BenQ W2700) 4K HDR Projector

BenQ HT3550 4K HDR Projector review

By Christian de Looper published 22 April 19

Recommended

With a 4K resolution and HDR support, BenQ's latest beamer delivers vivid, detailed, and contrast-filled pictures.

How to set up a PlayStation VR: follow these steps to jump into PSVR

By Christian de Looper published 12 December 18

You’ve gone to the store, shelled out the cash, and now you’re ready to set up your shiny new PlayStation VR headset.

Yamaha RX-A880 review

By Christian de Looper published 15 November 18

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

By Christian de Looper published 28 September 18

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

August Smart Lock Pro review

By Christian de Looper published 17 August 18

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

Onkyo TX-NR676 review

By Christian de Looper published 6 August 18

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 10 July 18

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

Android Auto review

By Christian de Looper published 28 June 18

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

By Christian de Looper published 28 June 18

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.

Will we ever trust driverless cars? We ask the experts

By Christian de Looper published 26 June 18

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

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

By Christian de Looper published 14 June 18

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 review

By Christian de Looper published 11 June 18

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

Schlage Sense Smart Lock review

By Christian de Looper published 11 May 18

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

By Christian de Looper published 20 April 18

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.

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

By Christian de Looper published 13 April 18

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 23 March 18

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 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner review

By Christian de Looper published 15 March 18

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 12 March 18

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

By Christian de Looper published 6 March 18

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

By Christian de Looper published 26 February 18

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?

Elgato Eve Energy Smart Switch review

By Christian de Looper published 6 February 18

The Elgato Eve Energy switch is well-built and offers good energy monitoring through the app - but is it worth buying?

Cord Cutting 101: here are the devices and services you need to get rid of cable

By Christian de Looper published 2 December 17

Here's how to get rid of that cable subscription for good, yet still watch all your favorite TV.

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