Christian de Looper Follow LinkedIn Twitter Writer Education McNally Smith College of Music Expertise Consumer Software Computers and Peripherals Smartphones Consumer Technology Introduction Christian began writing for Lifewire in July 2018Christian has been published by Business Insider, Forbes, Digital Trends, and TechRadarChristian has a B.S. in Music Technology from McNally Smith College of Music Experience As a tech reporter, Christian de Looper has been published by Business Insider, Forbes, Digital Trends, and TechRadar, and over the years he’s covered all facets of the tech industry, from smartphones, to printers, to artificial intelligence. Christian was born and raised in Canberra, Australia and now resides in sunny California. His interest in tech began at a young age when he found an old computer at a garage sale and since then, he’s been hooked. His other love is music—so much so that he has a B.S. in Music Technology, and still produces music whenever possible. Education Christian has a B.S. in Music Technology from McNally Smith College of Music.Other work:Apple's AirPods With Wireless Charging Case are Only $169, ForbesYouTube Music Replaces Google Play Music as Default App for Tunes in Android 10, Digital Trends These $600 Bookshelf Speakers Have Excellent Sound Quality for the Price, Business Insider Lifewire Product Review Editorial Guidelines & Mission Lifewire and Dotdash Meredith Lifewire, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a Top 10 technology information website, as rated by Comscore, a leading internet measurement company. We provide trusted, clear, and actionable answers to your most pressing technology questions vetted by certified experts, as well as trustworthy product recommendations so you can make the most informed purchasing decisions. Learn more about us and our editorial process.