Articles by Sumit Passary
LinkedIn gives mobile profiles a facelift, goes more visual
LinkedIn updates its mobile app for iOS and Android. A user's profile is more visual and can show career highlights at the forefront.
Ford ups prices of aluminum F-150 models by as much as $3,615
Ford increases the price of the F-150 pickup trucks by as much as $3,615. The vehicle will be made of aluminum and will be available this fall.
Cadillac 2015 ATS will feature Powermat wireless charging
The Cadillac 2015 ATS sport sedan and coupe will feature the Powermat wireless charging system. The cars are expected to launch this fall.
JD.com starts taking Xbox One pre-orders in China
China-based JD.com will start taking pre-orders for the Microsoft Xbox One from July 28 onwards. The retail price of the device has not been confirmed for China.
Time Warner Cable plans to bring 1Gbps connection to Los Angeles
Time Warner Cable (TWC) planning to bring Internet broadband speed of up to one gigabyte per second in Los Angeles. The service is expected to start by 2016.
'State of the Climate' report is out and there's no good news
The "State of the Climate 2013" report reveals data regarding Earth's climate changes in 2013. The report highlights that 2013 was one of the warmest years since 1880.
Toyota facelifts Sienna minivan, incorporates parent-friendly features
Toyota introduces the 2015 Sienna minivan with parent-friendly features like Driver Easy Speak and pull-down conversation mirror. The van will reach showrooms this fall.
Amazon rolls out Kindle Unlimited for $9.99. Is it worth it?
Amazon launches the Kindle Unlimited subscription plan. Subscribers will have unlimited access to over 600,000 e-books and limited number of audio books via the plan, which costs $9.99 per month.
Believe it or not: Chicago company allows bathroom breaks for up to 6 minutes a day
Chicago-based WaterSaver Faucet Co. allows bathroom breaks of 6 minutes per day. ID card swipe machines in the bathroom monitor the time spent by an employee in the washroom.
New protein discovery may lead to Alzheimer's disease cure
Scientists have discovered a new protein which may be responsible for Alzheimer's disease. Further investigation of the protein may help scientists develop a cure for the disease.
Court snubs New Jersey appeal to stop ocean blasting
Court rejects bid to stop ocean blasting along the coast of New Jersey. Environmentalists claim that ocean blasting may harm or even kill marine life.
Galaxy S5 trails iPhone 5s but Samsung to knock out iPhone 6 with Galaxy F?
iPhone 5s is the bestselling smartphone and Samsung Galaxy S5 occupies the second place. The speculated Samsung Galaxy F may knock out the rumored iPhone 6.
Microsoft's Project Adam can perform recognition tasks faster than any existing AI
Microsoft's Project Adam can recognize different breeds of dogs. The company claims that the recognition system is better than any existing artificial intelligence (AI) system.
Paleo-Indians feasted on ancient ancestors of elephants
Paleo-Indians (Clovis culture) feasted on gomphotheres. Archaeologists previously thought that gomphotheres were extinct before the arrival of human beings.
Google rolls out iOS version of 'Ingress' augmented reality game
Google releases augmented reality game "Ingress" for iOS users as well. The game is compatible with iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches running on iOS 5.0 or above.
Did you miss the supermoon over the weekend? Two more chances this year
If you missed the supermoon of July 12 then keep an eye on the sky on August 10 and September 9. Moon on August 10 will be closest to the Earth.
Florida Keys' HD Turtle Cam will let you observe loggerhead turtles
Environment enthusiasts will be able to watch loggerhead turtles hatch and crawl to the waters in Florida Keys via the HD turtle cam. The eggs are expected to hatch in the next few days.
CDC investigation on anthrax incident reveals lab safety issues
Government labs mishandled anthrax samples. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has temporarily closed down two labs in Atlanta that mishandled the deadly bacteria samples.
Namco Bandai announces 'TEKKEN 7' at EVO 2014
Namco Bandai announces TEKKEN 7, which will be powered by Unreal Engine 4. The company did not reveal the platforms for which the game will be available.
Orbital Science postpones Cygnus launch to ISS for Sunday
Orbital Science's Cygnus resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) postponed due to weather conditions. The spacecraft is now expected to launch on Sunday, July 13.
LG G3, G Watch now available via AT&T
The LG G3 and the G Watch will arrive in AT&T stores on July 11. The carrier has accepted pre-orders of the G3 smartphone on July 8.
We now understand cosmic dust better. Thanks to a supernova
Scientists now understand cosmic dust better than before. Astronomers have observed a supernova code named SN2010jl from a Very Large Telescope (VLT) in northern Chile.
Yodle goes public to boost online ad, marketing offerings for local businesses
Online advertising company Yodle plans to go public. The company seeks to raise $75 million from its IPO with which it plans to pay off existing debts and make potential acquisitions.
Dish Network points to harmful results of Comcast-TWC deal, urges FCC to stop deal
Dish Network wants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block the Comcast and Time Warner Cable deal. Dish points at harmful effects of the deal on smaller players in the market.
Volkswagen updates Passat, makes it premium sans heavy tag price
Volkswagen reveals the all new Passat. The company suggests that the upcoming Passat is a premium model without a premium price and will give a boost to Volkswagen's sales.
Atari, Denny's serve old video games and fast food
Atari teams up with Denny's to release three remixed version of popular classic games Centipede, Asteroids and Breakout. The games are available as a free download from Apple App store and Google Play store.
England, Wales to give commuter trains faster Wi-Fi. Thanks to multi-million fine
Train commuters in England and Wales will get faster and free Wi-Fi Internet connection. The proposal is said to be partly funded by the multi-million fine imposed on Network Rail.
Ancient bird had 24-ft. wingspan. Yes, that's as long as small planes
Scientists say that Pelagornis sandersi, an extinct bird, had the largest ever wingspan on Earth. The royal albatross has the largest wingspan on the planet today.
GM does not include 1.8 million trucks, SUVs with rusting brake lines in recall
General Motors (GM) hesitant to recall around 1.8 million vehicles due to rusting break line issue. The company says its an industry-wide issue and owners should conduct maintenance to avoid potential accident.
Foxconn will have 'Foxbots' to assemble your next iPhone, iPad
Foxconn may use Foxbots in its factory to assemble the next-generation iPhone and iPad. Terry Gou, CEO of Foxcoxx, suggests that the robots are in the final stage of testing.
