Articles by Mark Lelinwalla
Dartmouth's Football Team Using Remote-Controlled Robotic Tackling Dummies
The Ivy League gridiron program has been utilizing two remote-controlled robotic tackling dummies, created by the school's engineering students, in practices. The high-tech dummies were made to reduce the risk of concussions and head and neck injuries.
Samsung Leading Apple And Google In Auto Patents
In the past 10 years, Samsung has filed for significantly more automotive-related patents than Google, Microsoft and Apple. A majority of Samsung's patents are in battery technology.
Russell Wilson Says Recovery Water Comments Were Perceived Wrong
Russell Wilson is trying to clean up remarks about Reliant Recovery Water, saying he didn't have a concussion after all. And yet, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback stands by his claim that the water helped him.
Redskins' Robert Griffin III Can't Even Stay Healthy In 'Madden NFL 16'
Several gamers complain about the Washington Redskins quarterback being injury-prone in the new title of the popular series. In reality, Griffin has already been concussed this preseason and has missed 10 games in the past two years.
How A Fixed-Gear Bike Can Confuse Google's Self-Driving Car
When a cyclist met a Google driverless car at a four-way stop in Austin earlier this month, the biker claims performing a track stand confused the autonomous vehicle and brought it to a full stop.
Heat's Owner Gauging Fans' Interest In Miami Vice Alternate Jerseys
Micky Arison posts fan-made Heat alternate jersey mockup, which sports fluorescent colors from the 1980s crime drama television series.
2007-08 Celtics And 2012-13 Heat Revealed As Latest Throwback Teams In 'NBA 2K16'
Each championship-winning squad touted a Big Three with Boston having Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett and Miami with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
Instagram Now Supports Widescreen Images And Videos
Users and their followers will now be able to share photos and footage in both portrait and landscape formats. Instagram made the update upon learning that one in five photos or videos being posted weren't in its classic square format.
Ford Contemplating Return Of Bronco SUV
The Ford Bronco was discontinued in 1996, two years after O.J. Simpson infamously used the SUV as his getaway vehicle during a low-speed highway police chase. According to reports, the new Bronco would be a mid-sized SUV like Ford's Explorer, but built on a pickup frame.
Russell Wilson Claims Recovery Water Helped Him Avoid Possible Concussion
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson swears that Reliant Recover Water, filled with electrolytes and nanobubbles, worked wonders for him following a head hit in the NFC title game this past January.
NASA Puts 3D Printed Turbopump Through Stress Test In Video
NASA tested a 3D printed turbopump at its Marshall Space Flight Center on Wednesday. Its turbine spins a mind-boggling 90,000 rotations per minute.
NFL Players Who Will Drive Fantasy Football Owners Crazy This Season
Sure, NFL stars such as Cam Newton, Eli Manning and DeSean Jackson are capable of posting huge numbers, but their inconsistent play is why they're pinpointed as players who can give fantasy football owners agita this season.
EA Sports Reveals FIFA 16 Demo Details
With the demo launching September 8, gamers can expect everything from an instant match mode to FIFA Ultimate Team Draft and FIFA Trainer options, as well as a total of 12 teams to use, inlcuding the 2015 World Cup-winning U.S. Women's National Team.
Samsung Announces Three New Wireless Audio 360 Speakers
Samsung's R5, R3 and R1 models are expected to hit stores during the fourth quarter of this year as part of its Wireless Audio 360 Speakers lineup. The new speakers feature a tap-and-swipe interface for easy functioning.
Amazon Investing In More Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning
Amazon is expanding its machine learning AI corps in New York and overseas in Berlin, using it to zero in on sales and fraud predictions.
How Premature Government Involvement Might Interfere With Possible Solutions For Car Hacking
A Washington Post report expresses concern over government measures possibly interfering and deterring developing practices that could prevent wireless attacks on vehicles.
WWE 2K16 Releases Gameplay Trailer Of Stone Cold Steve Austin Vs. Jake The Snake Roberts Match
The simulation recreates the classic 1996 King of the Ring final match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Jake The Snake Roberts with the Texas Rattlesnake coining his Austin 3:16 term.
Report Finds That US Drivers Are Ignoring New Technology In Cars
The 2015 Drive Report from JD Power found that 20 percent of new car owners, surveyed from April to June, still haven't used about half of the technology features in their vehicles.
Video Surfaces Of Marshawn Lynch Playing 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops III' For Three Hours
Marshawn Lynch - the bruising Seattle Seahawks running back, and arguably most violent rusher in NFL history - had plenty to say during a near-three hour marathon playing 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III.'
NFL Players React To Release Of 'Madden NFL 16' With More Complaints And Memories
New York Jets nose tackle Damon Harrison admitted to hiking up his speed rating from 50 to 99, while Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (shown) was actually content with his ratings. Some players have harped on their ratings, but others simply recall playing the series as kids. 'Madden NFL 16' hits stores August 25.
NBA 2K16 Releases Winning Trailer Starring Stephen Curry, James Harden and Anthony Davis
The #WINNING trailer shows the three cover subjects of the highly-anticipated video game in action in addition to the likes of NBA stars such as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin and more.
John Cena Gets Revenge On Jon Stewart, Sting Surprises Seth Rollins
John Cena dropped the former Daily Show host with the Attitude Adjustment, while Sting made his chilling return, setting his sights on the World Heavyweight/U.S. champion Seth Rollins.
New Microsoft Research App Turns Smartphone Into 3D Scanner
The MobileFusion system allows users to create instant 3D scans with their smartphones about as quickly and easily as they can text message, make a phone call or snap a mobile photo.
Social Media Videos Capture The Undertaker Collapsing After Win Over Brock Lesnar At SummerSlam
Fans shot footage of the veteran WWE superstar groggily walking up the ramp before briefly collapsing after his match with 'The Beast' on Sunday night (August 23) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
'WWE 2K16' Roster Reveal Includes Kevin Nash, Bam Bam Bigelow, Lex Luger And Diamond Dallas Page
Legends headline latest group of past and present superstars to be added to the upcoming title. Diamond Dallas Page, Kevin Nash and Lex Luger are some of the all-time fan favorites in pro-wrestling history.
NBA Players React To Their 'NBA 2K16' Ratings
Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas wasn't shy about questioning his 81 player rating in the highly anticipated 'NBA 2K16.' Kevin Durant even posted his 91 rating on Twitter.
Jon Stewart Turns On John Cena At WWE SummerSlam, Other Results From Pay-Per-View
Longtime Daily Show host Jon Stewart hit John Cena in the midsection with a steel chair, allowing Seth Rollins to get the pinfall and take Cena's United States championship. Stewart turning heel dominated SummerSlam headlines, which also included The Undertaker getting Brock Lesnar to pass out and Arrow star Stephen Amell making his WWE debut a memorable one.
Dez Bryant And Dallas Cowboys' Beat Writer Exchange Jabs On Twitter
Dez Bryant took offense to a journalist saying Bryant sparked a fight between the Cowboys and St. Louis Rams. The star NFL wide receiver called David Moore "a sucky writer" on Twitter and Moore responded with quips of his own.
'Madden NFL 16' Releases Over-The-Top Movie Trailer
The funny trailer features explosions, deaths and even a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex, not to mention a team of zany playmakers played by the NFL likes of Julio Jones (shown here), Rob Gronkowski, Colin Kaepernick, Antonio Brown and coach Rex Ryan.
Mercedes-Benz Acquires Naming Rights Of Falcons' Stadium, Has Two Stadiums In Same NFL Division
The German luxury auto manufacturer already has its name on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, in the NFC South division. It will now have its name bear the new Atlanta Falcons' stadium in the same division as well.
