Articles by Roy Blanchard
NHTSA puts brake on Hyundai Genesis over brake problems
Hyundai has recalled the Genesis models after NHTSA initiated an investigation into the car's brake system.
US gasoline price plunges to record nine-month low: Lundberg survey
A recent Lundberg survey suggests that price of regular gasoline in the U.S. has dropped to a record nine-month low.
Tablet shipments to overtake PC by 2015: Gartner
Per a Gartner report, tablet worldwide shipment may surpass PC shipments in 2015. A new report by research firm Gartner indicates that total tablet shipments will overtake PC sales by 2015.
GTA V boosts September retail video game sales charts
September retail video game sales chart was boosted by GTA V release. The release of Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) has boosted retail video game sales in September.
Iconic Titanic violin fetches nearly £1 million in auction
Titanic's iconic violin fetches around £1 million in auction. The iconic Titanic violin played by the ship's bandmaster as the vessel sank, has fetched nearly £1 million in auction.
iPod Shuffle-rival Nokia Guru leaks ahead of official launch
Nokia may launch its portable media player, Guru, on October 22 to rival with the iPod. Nokia seems all prepared for its event on October 22 and an image of Nokia Guru, which is expected to rival Apple's iPod, has leaked just ahead of the official launch.
Netflix stock surges 10 percent on record Q3 earnings
Netflix stock price surged by 10 percent after the company posted strong Q3 2013 earnings. Netflix shares increased by around 10 percent after the company announced surge in profit for Q3 2013.
Missouri rape victim says politician's grandson spiked her drink amid fresh probe
Fresh probe suggests that the accused grandson of a politician had spiked his victim's drink. A Missouri rape case that was initially dropped, is under investigation again, after the victim said that the accused, a politician's grandson, had spiked her drink.
Nokia files patent for 'multi-segment' bracelet-type smartwatch
Nokia's patent filing suggests that the company is working on a multi-screen smartwatch. A recent patent filed by Nokia suggests that the company is working on a multi-segment, bracelet-type smartwatch.
Chromecast app now supported globally
The Chromecast app now offers global support. The Chromecast app now offers global support. Chromecast is a digital media streaming adapter developed by Google.
Nearly half of YouTube traffic now comes from mobile users
Around half of YouTube's traffic comes from mobile users. Recent reports suggest that Google's video streaming service, YouTube, is gaining high popularity with mobile device owners.
AT&T, Crown Castle ink $4.85 billion tower deal
AT&T will lease and sell its telecom towers to Crown Castle International for $4.85 billion. AT&T has decided to lease and sell some of its telecom towers to Crown Castle International for $4.
Boy scouts leaders receive death threats after destroying 20-million year old Goblin rock formation
Boy scouts leaders who destroyed a 20-million year old rock at Goblin Valley State Park in Utah, have received death threats.
Walmart fires, offers to reinstate employee who rescues assaulted woman
Walmart has asked an employee to join back after it fired him for trying to rescue a woman being assaulted on its parking lot.
Scientists stumped by whacky planetary system
A recent discovery of tilted orbits in multi-planetary system has stumped scientists. Some scientists seem to be stumped with the discovery of a distant planetary system, which features multiple planets that seems to be orbiting at a tilt to their star.
Oracle beats IBM to become No.2 business software maker by revenue
Oracle beats IBM to become the second largest software company by revenue. Microsoft is the world's top software company and now Oracle has become No.
Samsung wants its patent wars with Apple to end (at least for five years)
Samsung wants to halt its patent wars with companies such as Apple, for at least five years. Samsung has expressed desire to end its patent wars against Apple and other companies, at least for five years.
Top tech companies don't necessarily pay top salary
A recent report suggests that top technology companies do not necessarily pay top salary to their employees.
AMD Q3 earnings beat Street estimates but stock slumps on gloomy outlook
AMD has reported a profit in Q3 2013 but the company's stock slumped due to gloomy future outlook.
Verizon sees Q3 profit surge on strong subscriber base
Verizon has announced an increase in the company's profit in Q3 2013 and has also added over a million new customers to its network.
Google stock surges on sunny Q3 earnings announcement
Google shares surged after the company made its Q3 2013 earnings announcement. Share prices of Google rallied after the company announced higher than expected earnings for Q3 2013.
Human form of mad cow disease confirmed in Britain: 1 in 2,000 may be carrier
A human form of mad cow disease, vCJD, has been confirmed and 1 in 2,000 people may be carriers of the disease in Britain.
Russian flesh eating zombie drug claims victims in the US
The Russian drug Krokodil may have claimed its first victim in the U.S. Krokodil, the Russian flesh eating zombie drug, may have killed its first victim in the U.
eBay earnings solid but stock slumps on weak outlook
eBay announced that its revenue for Q3 2013 has increased but share prices dropped due to gloom future outlook of the company.
IBM profit surges but revenue disappoints
IBM has reported a profit increase in Q3 2013 but also announced that total revenue has dropped for the quarter.
Rare saber-tooth whale found dead in California shore
A rare saber-tooth whale washed ashore and was found dead at the Venice Beach in Southern California.
EU approves tiny wireless pacemaker that eliminates need of surgery
The European Union has approved Nanostim pacemakers, which does not need any invasive surgery. The European Union (EU) has approved a wireless pacemaker, which can be inserted into the body without the requirement of an invasive surgery.
Nike FuelBand SE is funky and Apple-exclusive
Nike has unveiled the latest Nike+ FuelBand SE, which can be paired with iPhone and iPod Touch. Nike has unveiled its funky FuelBand SE, which will be compatible exclusively with Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch.
Twitter snubs Nasdaq, will make market debut on NYSE
Twitter has confirmed that it will list IPO with NYSE and not Nasdaq. Twitter's regulatory filing on Tuesday, October 15, has revealed that the company will debut on New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext, rather than Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
Intel profit slips but beats estimates
Intel reports drop in Q3 profits but beats Wall Street estimates. PC chip maker, Intel, has revealed that its profits in Q3 of this year has slipped marginally but it still beat Wall Street predictions.
