Articles by Mark Lelinwalla
PumpTube Inflates Bicycle Tires While Riding
This would eliminate those annoying slow leaks during bike rides. Is there a more annoying feeling than having your relaxing bicycle ride halted by a flat tire? Actually .
Facebook Announces Update To Name Process, Asking Users For More Context
The social media site will ask users why they're reporting names in addition to enabling users to identify with special circumstance options.
Startup's Wireless Sensors Could Make Diesel Engines Greener
Wireless sensors, using radio frequency signals, can enable diesel engines to use less fuel and lower soot and ash emissions, studies show.
Mario Gets A LinkedIn Account, Looking For Employment
Did you know that Mario earned an Associate's Degree from Brooklyn College? This LinkedIn profile is brilliant.
E-Floater Electric Scooter Boasts 3D Printed Components And Is Solar Powered
Floatility, a German start-up company, tabbed two different 3D-printing technologies to successfully build and launch this lightweight scooter.
Jaguar To Enter FIA Formula E Championship For Electric-Powered Cars
The automaker views its entry into the fall 2016 season on the circuit as an opportunity to further develop its electric technologies.
Baidu Aiming To Introduce Autonomous Buses, Vans And Shuttles In China Within Three Years
China's largest search engine company is definitely ramping up on its self-driving technology. Baidu isn't content with merely testing out its self-driving cars on the roads in China, the way Google is doing with its own autonomous cars in the United States.
Amazon Prime Now Announces Restaurant Delivery In Austin
With the service being introduced in the city, Austin customers can enjoy everything from the Boteco ATX Brazilian food truck to Southside Flying Pizza and Terry Black's Barbeque all delivered in one hour.
Roman Reigns Defies Vince McMahon's Odds To Win WWE World Heavyweight Title For First Time
Can Roman's title reign last until WrestleMania 32 in April? Finally . . . Roman's reign has begun. Roman Reigns defied all odds on Monday Night Raw, getting past a grueling gauntlet laid down by Vince McMahon to defeat Sheamus and become WWE World Heavyweight champion for the very first time in his career.
WWE's 2015 Slammy Awards Voting To Begin On Social Media During 'Monday Night Raw'
For the first time ever, all Slammy Awards will be decided by fans' votes through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
NASA Accepting Applications For New Astronauts To Help With Mars Efforts
The application process launched Monday and will run until February 18, 2016. NASA is looking for more astronauts to make giant leaps for mankind. On Monday, it took to its website and posted a job ad, searching for new astronauts to help with its exploration of Mars.
Federal Aviation Administration Announces Mandatory Drone Registration
A federal law ordering drone registration takes effect Dec. 21, with the FAA giving owners of unmanned aircraft systems up until Feb. 19, 2016, to officially register.
Fisker To Unveil New $300,000 Super Car 'The Force 1' At 2016 Detroit Motor Show
There will reportedly only be 50 units available during this limited release. As if Fisker didn't turn enough heads with its bold Karma electric sports sedan just a few years ago.
Researcher Says Mouse Movements Can Detect Users' Negative Emotions
Brigham Young University professor Jeffrey Jenkins has a patented technology for tracking mouse-detected emotions, including anger, sadness, confusion and frustration, via the speed of cursor movements and the amount of clicks.
University In Japan To Ban Students From Wearing Any Watches During Exams Over Cheating Concerns
Blame the surge of smartwatches for this impending rule. Regular watches can blame smartwatches for being lumped into this. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Japan's Kyoto University says it will ban students from wearing or using any type of watch during entrance exams, beginning next year, to prohibit possible cheating.
NASA's Mars Rover Curiosity Studies Martian Sand Dunes For The First Time
The prized photo taken by the rover's Mastcam shows rows and rows of the distinctively-shaped sand dunes.
Conor McGregor Joins Ronda Rousey On The Cover Of 'UFC 2'
And it only took him 13 seconds to land the coveted spot. The gauntlet was laid down earlier this month, when it was announced that the winner of the Conor McGregor-Jose Aldo fight would join Ronda Rousey on the cover of EA Sports' UFC 2.
Google Maps Update On iOS Now Includes Gas Prices And Business Hours
The app on the iPhone and iPad just got that much more better. Preparing for some holiday shopping and traveling? Well, you will be pleased to know that Google Maps has updated its iOS app for your iPhone or iPad — as of Monday morning — to now include business hours for your destination and gas prices along your route.
Swatch Has Reportedly Filed For 173 US And International Patents In Relation To Smartwatches
The Swiss company's piling up of patents has mostly come since 2012, so it will be more than equipped to launch its own smartwatch if it ever decides to ... and without Apple, Samsung or any cell phone carrier's help.
Muslim Man Forced To Get Off Train For 'Suspicious' iPad Use
Fellow passengers scolded the bigoted accuser, who apparently thought something felt suspicious about the way a Muslim man shut off his tablet.
Tesla Introduces RFID-Blocking iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Leather Wallet Case
It sure seems like this is a subtle attempt to steal some thunder from Apple's Smart Battery Case announced earlier this week.
London Regulator Says Cab Companies Should Reduce Knowledge Requirements To Compete With Uber
Conservative London Assembly member Richard Tracey says cutting down on black cab drivers' knowledge test requirements, which could take up to three years to fulfill, will spark growth in the industry and let drivers compete with Uber.
New York Judge Grants Injunctions To Ban DraftKings And FanDuel From Operating In The State
The daily fantasy sports sites continue to be banned from doing business in New York. DraftKings and FanDuel have been hit with another pair of damaging blows in New York state.
Google Play Movies And TV App Update Now Includes AirPlay Support
Users will need at least a third-generation Apple TV, running on a 7.0 software system to take advantage.
Delta, United, And American Airlines Become Latest Airlines To Ban Hoverboards Over Fire Concerns
The three largest U.S. airlines join British Airways, Jet Blue, Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin America and Spirit Airlines as some of the previous airlines to ban the hands-free segway devices.
Google's Project Sunroof Introduces Home Assessment Tool To Calculate Solar Energy Potential
Now, interested customers could learn how many hours of usable sunlight is available to them and how much money they'll potentially save per year by going solar.
Google's Verily Already Has A Robotic Surgery Company Spinoff Called Verb Surgical
In collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, this new company seems to be aiming toward advances in the operating room.
Deep-Sea Sharks Are Eating Food That People Throw Away In A Frenzy
That's the discovery made in the western Mediterranean Sea recently. You know how the old saying goes — one man's trash is another deep-sea shark's treasure.
Sting Needs Neck Surgery For Injury Suffered At 'Night Of Champions'
The pro-wrestling icon will be out of the ring for a significant amount of time at the very least. The very September 20th night that Sting clashed with Seth Rollins at WWE's Night of Champions 2015 pay-per-view event, it was feared that "The Icon" might have suffered a career-ending neck injury from a pair of turnbuckle bombs.
Insurance Provider Offers Cyberbullying Coverage, Thought To Be First Policy Of Its Kind
The Chubbs Insurance policy covers victims and their families for up to $76,000. Although cyberbullying happens over the Internet, it's effects are very real.
