Articles by Kamal Nayan
Homeless man taught to code, launches app to save planet
Trees for Cars app could be just any app, till you hear the inspiring story of the developer who built it.
DOT mulls banning in-flight calls, may butt heads with FCC
For some, cell phone conversations in a close proximity (like planes) is annoying, and for some, banning it would be the breach of consumer rights. Here is some good news for those who find it annoying - the Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking into the possibility of continuing the ban on in-flight calls.
Square beefs mobile payment offerings by acquiring Evenly
Evenly is just a year old start-up and was designed to take care of the headache involved in splitting bills among friends.
YouTube Rewind 2013: A mashup of year that was
The third most visited site on this planet, YouTube, is celebrating the year that was, with its YouTube Rewind 2013 that showcases the most trending and popular videos and channels of the year. For the second year in a row, PSY topped the most watched music video list.
A4WP wants Rezence to be future's wireless charging standard
The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), an independently operated, not-for-profit organization whose aim is to build a global wireless charging ecosystem, has announced a new consumer-focused brand - Rezence - that will act as the official name for organization's wireless power technology.
Glassdoor raises $50 mn ahead of possible IPO
Jobs portal and HR information platform Glassdoor has raised $50 million in its fifth institutional round since inception, hinting at a possible IPO in the near future.
Now you can download Gmail, Google Calendar data
In a latest (and major) move towards data portability, Google is opening its Gmail and Calendar services to archives.
Lawsuit claims Envia Systems EV battery isn't breakthrough technology but stolen
Envia Systems has been slapped with a lawsuit filed by former employees, who claim that the company's battery technology was stolen by the co-founder.
ViewFinder team to help Square with "seller initiatives," NYC expansion
The team behind the photo-sharing and group messaging app Viewfinder will work on Square's "seller initiatives" and will also help the company expand its presence in New York.
Ex-WSJ reporter hides new tech site 'The Information' behind a paywall
A new technology-focused news site - The Information - has surfaced but it's hiding behind a paywall.
Amazon shares slip as U.S. Supreme Court says online retailers must pay sales tax
Amazon, along with several other online retailers, will now have to collect and remit sales taxes for goods that are sold to New York residents. Their appeal, which challenged a New York law, was refused by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Topsy buy to boost Apple's social analytics offering
Apple has acquired Topsy Labs, a search platform that indexes and helps users find trending tweets, for over $200 million.
Amazon Kindle Fire sees price cuts on Cyber Monday
If you've always wanted to buy Amazon's Kindle Fire, now is the best time to buy one, because Amazon's two flagship tablets - the Kindle Fire HD and the Kindle Fire HDX are both witnessing a $50 price cut on Cyber Monday.
Amazon launches assault on Apple in new Kindle Fire ad
When rivals pay attention to what you're doing, it means you're doing it right. At least, so it seems in the case of Apple.
How will Wii U fare this holiday shopping season?
By revenue, Nintendo is the world's largest video game company. However, this holiday season, the tale could be very different, as the company is visibly struggling to get its flagship console Wii U off the shelves.
Samsung Galaxy S5 release date pushed up?
Samsung is reportedly planning to release Galaxy S5 sooner than expected. Samsung is reportedly planning to release Galaxy S5 sooner than expected. South Korean news website ET News reported that Samsung will be initiating the production of Galaxy S5 from January 2014 and the launch is scheduled for April.
