Articles by Mark Lelinwalla
Kia's 2017 Optima Plug-In Hybrid Touts 600-Plus Miles Of Driving Range
The model is a part of the automaker's initiative to increase fuel efficiency by 25 percent across the company's lineup by 2020.
Ford Reveals Wheelchair-Accessible Explorer SUV At Chicago Auto Show
The Explorer MXV lowers and lifts paralyzed drivers with a ramp which extends out of the vehicle. Each year, the Chicago Auto Show reveals the latest in new cars and SUVs to a packed crowd of journalists, drivers and auto enthusiasts alike.
There Have Reportedly Been No Sold Out 'Monday Night Raw' Shows So Far This Year
This includes Daniel Bryan's retirement announcement last week in Seattle. Daniel Bryan announcing his retirement on Monday Night Raw last week will go down in the annals of World Wrestling Entertainment history as one of the most memorable moments that the company and the WWE Universe have ever seen.
People Can Now Create Their Own Kanye West 'The Life Of Pablo' Album Cover
This do-it-yourself album cover generator for the rapper's newest LP is a stroke of genius. See for yourself.
Rand McNally's OverDryve Tablet Brings Old Cars Up To Date With All-Encompassing Infotainment Center
The device does everything from playing music from the Internet to making phone calls and reading text messages - all hands-free - and more.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Announces Integration With Amazon Echo
Voice commands to Alexa on the Echo will now control the temperature on the ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat.
YouTube Acquires BandPage To Further Engage Musicians And Their Fans
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but YouTube will have access to the 500,000-plus users of the app and have the chance to further promote music and engage audiences.
Toyota Using Solar Reflective Paint To Cool Car, Lower Gas Consumption On 2017 Prius
The automaker's 'Thermo-Tect Lime Green' solar reflective paint will be available to Japanese customers via a $350 upgrade option. Toyota doesn't specifically cite how much drivers can save on gas with the paint job.
Volkswagen January Sales Suffered In The US Amidst Emissions Scandal
The embattled automaker saw a seven percent decline in the country and has still not reached an agreement with regulators over a proposal to fix nearly 600,000 affected vehicles.
American Airlines Partners With Uber For More Seamless Traveling Experience
With the partnership, American will give customers the ability to request their Uber ride to the airport in step with their flight itinerary and the feature to set reminders for pickups.
NBC To Launch On-Demand Reality TV Service
The hayu service will feature complete box-set collections of series such as 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' 'I Am Cait' and 'The Real Housewives.'
'NHL 16' Update Adds Dangler Class To EASHL And New Gameplay Improvements
It remains to be seen, though, what kind of flexibility the introduction of the dangler will bring to the game.
NBA Launches All-Star Game Emojis Using Twitter Hashtags
The emojis play off All-Stars' likeness or nicknames, generating a snake for Kobe Bryant's 'Black Mamba' nickname and a crown for LeBron James' moniker of 'King James.'
Google Adds 40 National Parks To Street View
With the National Park Service turning 100 this year, Google's Cultural Institute has also launched a collection of 3,800 objects from over 350 national park sites online.
ArcaBoard Hoverboard Lowers Production Price By $5,000, But It's Still Pretty Expensive
Unlike two-wheel hoverboards that stay grounded, this hoverboard actually gets off the ground and allows its user to float in the air for about 6 minutes.
WWE Looks Back To Daniel Bryan's Final Match
Little did the dynamic former champion know that his final bout with the company would be a tag team match on SmackDown.
Smart Electric Go-Kart Has Built-In Wi-Fi That Allows Parents To Set Top Speed With An App
Actev Motors' Arrow Smart-Kart, intended for 5- to 9-year-olds, enables parents to designate the area and top speed that their child can drive.
Researchers Pinpoint GPS Location Down To Few Centimeters
University of California researchers say their developing technology could get GPS units' accuracy down to centimeters, even if consumers are using their smartphones or wearable devices.
'MLB The Show 16' Improvements Put A Focus On New Animations And Authenticity
The highly-anticipated title will be equipped with logic updates, including for players out of position, bunting and cut-offs and relays, in addition to animation enhancements for pitchers, hitters and fielders. It even includes what the game is calling 50 new 'no-doubt' home run swings.
Scientists Observe Gravitational Waves For The First Time, Confirming Einstein's Theory
The gravitational waves were discovered Sept. 14, 2015, by twin Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors.
Ford's New Wearable And App Allows Factory Workers To Make Faster Checks On New Vehicles
The automaker says its Portable Quality Assurance Device, which was piloted in Spain, cuts down human error of its factory workers by seven percent. It can even be used to stop the production line.
Adblocker-Blocker Works Around Websites That Ban Users For Hiding Ads
Essentially, the Anti-Adblock Killer deceives websites to think that users aren't equipped with an ad-blocking program.
BMW, Daimler AG And Volkswagen To Recall 2.5 Million US Vehicles Over Defective Takata Airbags
In total, this crisis has led to 24 million U.S. vehicles being recalled since 2009, when the Japanese automotive supplier first learned of the problem.
NASA Refutes Report That Meteorite Hit And Killed Indian Man
Its planetary defense officer claimed the impact looked more in line with a 'land-based explosion,' while stressing that a death by meteorite impact has never been recorded.
CM Punk To Undergo Back Surgery, UFC Debut Delayed Again
The former WWE World Heavyweight champion will have to wait at least a couple of months longer to finally make his Octagon debut, thanks to a surgery on his herniated disc.
Microsoft Launches Windows 10 Update History Site
The dedicated page will enable its users to stay abreast of all of Windows 10's updates. With the way Microsoft continues to ramp up Windows 10, frequently announcing new features, the company wants its users to be able to locate all the updates in one place, conveniently.
Skype Introduces Love Mojis With The Help Of Sir Paul McCartney
The legendary artist composed unique music to be paired with new Mojis, expressing love, right in time for Valentine's Day.
US Politicians Introduce Smartphone Encryption Bill That Would Override State Bills
Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) want the ability to override poor state-level encryption bills with their Encrypt Act.
Garmin Introduces Nautix In-View Display For Mariners
The hands-free, in-view display, which clips onto most sunglasses, displays boating data, ranging from speed to engine RPM, water depth and temperature and wind direction.
YouTube Red Originals Launches With Four Highlighted Series
The first four series have everything from comedy to a program that brings video-game situations to life.
