Articles by Dianne Depra
'Dragon Ball Xenoverse': New trailer, new characters and building your dream Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball has been around for a long time, gathering fans from every generation. Will the new game 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse' live up to expectations?
Report claims Facebook Messenger app packed with spyware
Blame Snowden but now everybody is overly concerned about online security. How will people feel then that Facebook Messenger is apparently tracking everything they do.
Joan Rivers endorses iPhone 6 on Facebook? Yes, when scheduled posts make things creepy
Joan Rivers had a lot to say when she was alive. Apparently, she still has one more thing to say, promoting the iPhone 6 from the grave.
Verizon to offer Wi-Fi calling by mid-2015
Though not at all sold on the service at first, Verizon finally concedes and confirms it will be offering Wi-Fi calling in 2015 once network updates are in place.
Almost 10 percent of Americans go to work high on marijuana
If you’ve gone to work high, you are not alone. A survey says that nearly 20 percent of Americans have done it, giving employers something to think about.
Alibaba floats at $68 per share, raising $21.8 billion: The tech world is celebrating
Alibaba has done it. With $21.8 billion raised, the company's IPO sent a positive ripple effect across the market, making investors more than happy.
BitTorrent Bleep for Mac, Android, Windows now on public alpha
A new way to send and receive messages securely has been made available to the public. BitTorrent's Bleep assures communication privacy for all users.
Toyota recalls 20,000 vehicles due to potential fuel leak
Toyota has issued a recall for 20,000 vehicles, citing safety concerns as reason. Certain models of the 2014 Camry, Highlander and 2015 Lexus RX make the list.
Yelp settles child privacy violation charges of FTC
Charged by the FTC for violating COPPA, Yelp settles with the agency, points to a bug in their mobile app for all the trouble.
iFixit iPhone 6 Plus teardown reveals innards of latest Apple smartphone
iFixit takes on the iPhone 6 Plus and a teardown ensues. Apple’s largest smartphone yet has a lot to offer but will it impress the iFixit crew?
U.S. will train 50,000 veterans to install solar panels
Everyone's pitching in to reduce the effects of climate change, including veterans, if White House initiatives push through. Is solar energy really the answer?
Texas executes female convict guilty of starving, torturing 9-year-old boy
Lisa Ann Coleman died swiftly once she was given lethal drugs. The same can’t be said for the 9-year-old boy she starved and tortured to death in 2004.
New 'Silent Hills' TGS concept trailer redefines horror
It's less than a couple of minutes long but it surely felt longer. The new 'Silent Hills' concept trailer terrifies at the Tokyo Game Show.
Sony expects $2.15 billion net loss due to struggling smartphone business
It’s a bitter pill to swallow but Sony has declared losses because of its smartphone business. Will a change in structure pull the company out of this rut?
Apple iPhone 6 review roundup: What the tech world is saying
Apple’s newest models are set to hit its stores at the end of the week but first, the tech world weighs in on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Android Browser vulnerability can be privacy disaster. What you need to know
The Android browser is simple; things are done without frills so a lot of people use it. Unfortunately, the browser has a bug, potentially compromising majority of Android users.
AT&T begins taking pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, Galaxy Tab S 8.4
AT&T and Samsung team up to bring the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and 8.4 to consumers; starts pre-orders for those who just can’t wait.
Heart doctors opt for checklist before ECG screening of young athletes
Sudden cardiac death claims lives, prompts interest in ECG screening for young athletes. But it turns out ECGs should only be prescribed after going through a 14-point checklist.
Ecobee3 promises it's smarter than the Nest thermostat. Here's why
A comfortable home is a wonderful home. ecobee3 steps up to the challenge of being a smarter thermostat, intuitively making heating and cooling decisions for your optimum comfort.
Google wants to test drones that deliver Internet access in New Mexico
To bring the Internet to more people, Google is testing out drones as delivery systems in New Mexico. Is this the future of online access?
Goldfish undergoes brain tumor surgery. Yes, a goldfish
Pets come in all shapes and sizes but all are loved, as proven by the owners of a goldfish named George that underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Congressional report points finger at NHTSA for GM woes
GM is at fault, but so is the NHTSA. This is what a House report reveals after an investigation on the agency was carried out.
Samsung NX1 perfectly blends DSLR, compact camera features
Looks like Samsung's efforts have paid off! Introducing the NX1 Smart Camera, a device that combines all the good points of a DSLR and a compact in one.
Google rolls out affordable Android One smartphones in India, other countries to follow
Android One officially launches in India, promising to bring the Android experience to all. Google targets new smartphone users with basic but reliable specs on a new platform.
Rowan Atkinson in head-on collision at Goodwood Revival
High-speed car races have high stakes. Rowan Atkinson learned the hard way Saturday that your choice of vehicle can decide everything, including even your life.
Newly crowned Miss America and her red cups. How Twitterverse reacted
Everyone may have been watching, but no one thought that Miss New York was going to get the title. Time to bust out those plastic cups!
Microsoft drops Nokia branding, declares price war with Android One
You can’t win at the game if you can’t adapt, and adapt Microsoft does by dropping the Nokia name in favor of a more streamlined business.
Roughly 30 percent of former NFL player may develop Alzheimer's, other brain conditions
Football is a contact sport and players are well aware of the tolls. But now the NFL has released a report actually confirming risks of playing for the league.
Top 10 professions that gulp the most coffee. Hello, caffeine addicts
Coffee is the most sought-after commodity in the world after crude oil. If you’re in one of these 10 professions, that’s probably your doing.
Enterovirus D68 invades Northeast. What parents should know
Enterovirus D68 is quickly making its way across the country, leaving children sick and parents flustered. Doctors have a few reminders for parents for dealing with the enterovirus.
