Articles by Mark Lelinwalla
NASA Can Send Your Name To Mars On A Microchip
By simply filling out a user form on NASA's website before Sept. 8, it will generate a futuristic-looking boarding pass and send your name to Mars via its InSight technology.
Madden NFL 16's Cinematic Trailer Predicts Steelers As Winners Of Super Bowl 50
The newly-released trailer has the Pittsburgh Steelers edging the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl 50 on a late game-winning drive and hookup between quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wideout Antonio Brown.
2000-01 Lakers And 2003-04 Pistons Revealed As Throwback Teams In 'NBA 2K16'
With Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant leading the way, that 2000-01 Lakers team finished with 56 regular-season wins and went 15-1 in the postseason en route to winning the NBA championship. The 2003-04 Detroit Pistons were also dominant in their own path to the league title. They're two great squads to play with.
Spike Lee Narrates Anthony Davis' Meteoric Rise To Hoops Superstar In NBA 2K16 Trailer
From humble beginnings in Chicago, Anthony Davis put his high school on the map, starred at Kentucky en route to becoming the No. 1 draft pick and is now dominating as an NBA All-Star. His journey marks the latest and final story trailer released by NBA 2K16.
39 More Cars Confirmed For Forza Motorsport 6
The highly-anticipated title, which hits stores September 15 for Xbox One, will have supercars like the 1969 Nissan Racing R382 and the 650-horsepowered 1993 Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 EVO 1C available for gamers to rev up with.
Five-Year-Old Girl Throws First Pitch With Robotic Hand Made By 3D Printer
Hailey Dawson was born with Poland Sydrome, which left her without fully-formed fingers on her right hand. She was outfitted with a robotic right hand made by a 3D printer by the UNLV engineering department last October.
How Much A Sponsored Tweet By LeBron James Is Valued At
A single sponsored tweet from LeBron James is valued at $140,000 by Opendorse, a company that monetizes and executes digital and social media campaigns for athletes.
Out Of Bounds: Exploring The Other Fantasy Sports Outside Of Football
As millions of gamers gear up for another fantasy football season, just know that there are plenty of other fantasy sports to try out and whose seasons last longer than the NFL's four-month campaign. Here, Tech Times explores some of those other fantasy sports, letting you know how they work and where to play them.
'You vs. Sharapova' Virtual Reality Experience To Hit 2015 US Open
During this year's US Open, tennis fans will be able to face former tournament champion Maria Sharapova in a virtual reality simulation.
How Many Hours Of Commercials Per Year Netflix Saves You From
A new report claims that the average user of the service avoids watching nearly 130 hours of ads every year.
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Official Death Cause Revealed As Heart Attack From Blood Clot
The WWE Hall of Famer's official cause of death has been ruled as a heart attack, which was triggered by a blood clot in one of his lungs. He had also suffered from high blood pressure.
Major League Baseball Bans Apple Watches From Dugouts During Games
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost was spotted by Major League Baseball wearing an Apple Watch so MLB banned the smartwatch from being worn in dugouts during games. Ironically, it was the MLB that gifted Yost with the Apple Watch in the first place.
Bugatti Making Car For Gran Turismo Project
The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo will be available to gamers as a download into PlayStation 3's Gran Turismo 6 after its virtual concept is revealed at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt from September 17 to 27.
Michael Jordan Says He Doesn't Do Endorsement Deals Under $10 Million
The Hall of Famer and six-time NBA champion took the stand in federal court Tuesday (August 18) in Chicago to continue his lawsuit against defunct supermarket chain Dominick's, which used his image in a steak ad without his permission.
Brock Lesnar Says Vince McMahon Is A Better Promoter Than Dana White
Having worked for both WWE and UFC, 'The Beast' gives an edge when it comes to promotion to Vince McMahon over Dana White.
Grizzlies' Fan Creates Insane Crop Maze Of Marc Gasol
This sprawling work of art was etched at the Argicenter International farm in Memphis. There are sports fanatics all around the world more than willing to go to extreme lengths to demonstrate their undying love for their favorite team or players.
Virtual Reality Running App Allows Remote Competition From Treadmill At Home
Eighty-three virtual runners competed in the New Balance Falmouth Road Race in Cape Cod, Mass. from their home treadmill via the app this past weekend.
ESPN E:60 Documents Sick Teenager Throwing First Pitch 1,800 Miles Away With Telerobotic Machine
E:60 documents then-13-year-old Nick LeGrande who threw the ceremonial first pitch from Kansas City to Oakland in June 2013 using a telerobotic pitching machine. LeGrande has a rare blood disorder called severe aplastic anemia.
Jon Stewart To Host WWE 'SummerSlam' As First Gig After 'The Daily Show'
Sunday's WWE 'SummerSlam' will mark Jon Stewart's first major hosting gig since ending his 16-year run as host of 'The Daily Show' earlier this month. He's been involved in a brewing feud with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in recent months, making his upcoming hosting duties all the more interesting.
Rob Gronkowski Goes Against Grain Of Image With Clever New ESPN SportsCenter Commercial
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, known for his fun-loving personality off the field, goes against his image by settling down with a Super Bowl (engagement) ring. ESPN personalities fawn over the rock as if he were newly engaged.
Color-Changing Polymer Detects Traumatic Brain Injuries In Athletes And Soldiers
A team of researchers will present this color-changing polymer patch that can detect head trauma, at the 250th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.
Vail Resorts' Debuts Smartphone App With Real-Time Wait Information For Ski Lifts
Vail Resorts' new smartphone app uses a crowdsourced technology—called EpicMix Time—giving skiiers up-to-the minute wait times at 55 core lift and gondolas.
WWE 2K16 Roster Now Includes Sting, Ultimate Warrior, Kevin Owens And Ric Flair
Other superstars included are Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Goldust, Stardust, Heath Slater, Hideo Itami, Zack Ryder, Sami Zayn, Tyler Breeze, Jack Swagger and WWE Divas Brie and Nikki Bella.
Dr. Dre's Compton Album Gets 25 Million Streams on Apple Music
The first-week numbers are respectable but pale in comparsion to the showings by Drake and Kendrick Lamar within the same genre earlier this year.
Watch The San Francisco Giants Hilariously Recreate The Intro To Full House
The defending World Series champions have several players help recreate the intro of the ABC sitcom, which ran from 1987-1995, and whose storyline originated in San Fran. Even manager Bruce Bochy and original 'Full House' cast member Dave Coulier get into the funny hijinx.
Roman Reigns Discusses The Rock's Possible WWE 'SummerSlam' Appearance, Being Attacked By Fan
Roman Reigns teases the wrestling icon's return at pay-per-view event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. on August 23.
Washington Wizards, Capitals and Mystics All Invest In Virtual Reality Training
After being used by NFL and NCAA football teams, STRIVR Labs virtual reality training will now be used by the Wizards, Capitals and Mystics, marking the first time the technology is utilized by an NBA team, NHL squad and WNBA franchise, respectively.
Arrow's Stephen Amell Tweets About Training For Upcoming WWE SummerSlam Match
The star of the television series Arrow is seen perched on the top rope of a WWE ring, training for his tag-team match with Neville against Wade Barrett and Stardust on August 23.
Miami Dolphins Owner Investing In Drone Racing League
Stephen Ross, co-founder of venture capital firm RSE Ventures and majority Miami Dolphins owner, is investing $1 million to the first round of funding for the Drone Racing League, a New York startup.
Spike Lee Narrates James Harden's Journey To NBA Stardom
Famed director Spike Lee tells the story of Houston Rockets All-Star shooting guard James Harden's ascent from humble beginnings in California to NBA stardom, as a part of the latest story trailer for 'NBA 2K16.' Having already narrated Stephen Curry's story, only his narration for Anthony Davis remains to be released.
