Articles by Sumit Passary
GM deadly ignition switch problem ignites massive recall and probe
General Motors (GM) has recalled around 1.37 million vehicles over faulty ignition switch and is now facing federal probe.
Instagram-Omnicom deal has advertising industry buzzing: Why?
Instagram strikes a deal with Omnicom for an undisclosed amount. The advertising industry is buzzing as Instagram has signed a one-year contract with advertising agency Omnicom, likely in a bid to expand its sponsored ads to more mobile device users.
10-year old Ohio boy suspended by school for pointing gun-like fingers at friends
A 10-year old student was suspended from school after pointing gun-like fingers at his friends. The boy's father said no one felt threatened and the adults are acting childish in their response to a typical 10-year-old's error.
Dish wins $1.5 bn FCC H block spectrum auction: What next?
Dish has won $1.5 billion H block spectrum auction in the U.S. However, it is unlikely that the television satellite company will compete with the wireless carriers.
California court allows driver to watch mobile map apps but not make phone calls or text
A California court has allowed looking at map apps while driving. However, the law still prohibits making phone calls or texting.
Govt requested 35000 user account details under FISA, AT&T says
AT&T has released the Transparency Report of government-requested customer details. AT&T has released its Transparency Report, which shows that in 2013 the U.
Hulu appoints former Sony exec Tian Lim as CTO
Tian Lim will join Hulu as the CTO from March 3 this year. Hulu has appointed former Sony Network Entertainment Senior Vice President Tian Lim as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Tesla announces electrifying earnings, stock jumps 12 percent on robust outlook
Electric car maker Tesla's strong Q4 2013 financial results and robust future outlook have sent the company's stock soaring 12 percent.
Advocacy groups tear Facebook 'Sponsored Stories' settlement to shreds
An advocacy group has asked a court to revoke Facebook's Sponsored Stories settlement. Advocacy groups are raising objections and have filed a legal brief to revoke the Facebook "Sponsored Stories" settlement.
Candy Crush Saga maker now wants to crush Wall Street with $500 mn IPO...and IGDA wants to crush King
King, the maker of the popular mobile game Candy Crush Saga, has filed documents with the SEC for its $500 million IPO, even as the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has slammed the developer for trademarking the word "Candy."
Google wants 10 Gbps data transfer speed to become a reality
Google has confirmed it is working on 10 Gbps data transfer speeds. Google is working on 10 gigabytes per second (Gbps) data transfer speed, which may become a reality in the near term.
Hot smartphone market in China cooling down?
The latest IDC report says that smartphone shipments in China in Q4 2013 declined 4.3 percent when compared to Q3 2013.
Comcast acquisition of Time Warner Cable for $45 bn will shake up cable TV industry
Comcast is acquiring Time Warner for about $45 billion. What does this mean for the cable television industry?
BART riders get measles scare from UC Berkeley student
Tens of thousands of BART riders received measles scare as an infected UC Berkeley student used the transport system to commute to his classes.
GoPro set to go public soon, indicates confidential IPO
GoPro may go public soon if the filing of initial documents by the company for the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) review is any indication.
Court says Apple eBook monitor can resume his duties
Michael Bromwich, the court-appointed monitor in Apple's eBook price fixing case, scored a major victory as he has been ordered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit to resume his investigations. Bromwich: 1 Apple: 0.
ISS gives thumbs down to Carl Icahn's proposal for $50 bn Apple stock buyback
Carl Icahn's $50 billion Apple share buyback proposal has got a thumbs down from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).
Kid-friendly dips may help children love their greens
Kid-friendly dips may potentially change the eating habits of children and make them eat more vegetables.
AT&T sees red as Aio Wireless can't use T-Mobile magenta color
A court ruling confirms that AT&T's no-contract subsidiary Aio Wireless cannot use magenta color, as it is used by T-Mobile, in its promotional and advertising materials.
France shames Google into posting €150,000 privacy violation fine notice on its .fr homepage
Google has been fined €150,000 in France for violating privacy laws and has been forced to display a notice announcing the same, on its French website.
Bose unveils SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III: Heavenly sound quality for an earthly price
Bose has launched SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III for a price tag of $299.95. Bose has revealed the SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III as the latest addition to its SoundLink speakers line up.
LinkedIn buys Bright.com for $120 mn but why?
LinkedIn has bought job search startup Bright.com for $120 million, marking the acquisition its biggest ever.
Silk Road mastermind Ross William Ulbricht pleads not guilty, trial fixed for November
The trial date for Ross William Ulbricht, the alleged operator and owner of Silk Road, who has pleaded not guilty for charges filed against him, has been set for November this year.
LinkedIn Q4 revenues up but shares slide on disappointing outlook
LinkedIn has posted strong revenue in Q4 2013 but shares of the company fell as it predicted weaker than expected revenue for Q1 2014.
IBM mulls selling its semiconductor business: Report
IBM may sell its semiconductor business, per people familiar with the matter. In January this year, IBM confirmed its plans to sell off its x86 server business to Lenovo, and now the company is said to be considering selling its semiconductor manufacturing operations as well.
RadioShack set to close 500 stores nationwide
RadioShack is rumored to be closing down 500 stores across the U.S. as part of a restructuring move.
Aston Martin hit by counterfeit pedal arms, recalls 17,590 cars
Aston Martin has recalled over 17,000 sports car due to counterfeit plastic material used in accelerator pedal arms.
Indicted: End of the road for Silk Road mastermind Ross William Ulbricht?
Ross William Ulbricht, who operated and owned Silk Road, has been indicted over four charges. Ross William Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the billion-dollar online Silk Road website, has been indicted on charges related to drugs, money laundering and more.
FDA set to launch $115 million anti-tobacco ad campaign targeting teen smokers
FDA is all set to launch $115 million anti-tobacco campaign, which will discourage teens from smoking.
European cars may soon come with kill switch controlled by the police
EU is planning to equip cars with kill switch - devices that can enable police to stop them remotely.
