Articles by Dianne Depra
No pro bono: Apple spent $100 million for 'free' U2 Album
Bono may be a remarkable musician but he’s even more remarkable as a businessman, collaborating with Apple to promote U2’s new album, Songs of Innocence.
Two F/A-18 jets of U.S. Navy crash in Pacific, search continues for missing pilot
All possible efforts are being directed to find the missing pilot in a crash that involved F/A-18 fighter jets. Should the military start reviewing its aircraft lineup?
Facebook experiments on self-destructing posts on iOS
There are many things you can’t take back. Soon, Facebook may come to your aid by letting you schedule post deletion in advance.
Intel snags Powerwave patents as it pushes for wireless PCs
Intel believes in a world without cords. To create a future with wireless PCs, the company can tap into Powerwave patents to pave the way.
Eating fish can save women from hearing loss
Eating more fish is good for everyone but new research is saying that women particularly benefit in terms of taking care of their hearing.
FIFA 15 PC demo is out: PC specs, team ratings, and weird celebrations
There’s a lot a demo can tell you about a game. In FIFA 15’s case, it’s about team ratings, weird celebrations, and eye-candy.
Weight loss pill Contrave gets FDA approval
Obesity is a growing problem in the United States affecting people from all walks of life. Contrave is set to help with weight-loss efforts after being approved by the FDA.
Want to be risky but you simply can't? Blame your brain structure, says experts
There’s no going around what your brain is hardwired to do and that includes risk-taking behavior. Should you get a brain scan before making an investment?
Hubble helps boffins find companion star of rare supernova
Case closed! Scientists finally spot companion star to rare supernova, gain more insight on how double-star systems work with the help of the Hubble telescope.
Mercedes-Benz unveils 2016 AMG GT, tempts Porsche fans with more powerful V-8 engine
Fresh off announcing its stellar performance for the first eight months of the year, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2016 AMG GT, a sports car to rival sports cars everywhere.
Autism symptoms can be erased if treatment starts early enough, suggests new study
Early detection and treatment has always improved prognosis for any condition. A new study shows the same can be applied to treating autism in children.
Tesla, Toyota may work on another vehicle in near future
If that means bringing together the best of what these two companies can offer, collaboration between Tesla and Toyota is definitely something to look forward to.
Viruses spread quickly in the office. Wash your hands and be safe
Watch what you touch and put in your mouth. Study shows viruses spread quickly in office buildings but maybe not in the way you assumed.
Home Depot confirms payment systems security breach
The latest victim of cyberattacks launched at retailers, Home Depot has confirmed a security breach but notes only stores in U.S. and Canada are affected.
U.S. expands prescription drugs return program
To curb abuse, the DEA is expanding its prescription drug return program, includes more facilities patients can turn to get rid of unused medication.
Facebook smells like YouTube with a billion daily views for videos on News Feed
No, you’re not on YouTube. That’s just Facebook rolling out an update this week to introduce a new feature for videos.
'Destiny' is the biggest game of 2014. What you should expect and know
“It doesn’t matter who you are, only what you will become.” The fate of the last city on Earth is in your hands. Are you ready to become legend?
U.S. deploys military in Ebola-stricken Liberia. Why?
Because it can. And it should. Ebola is a global problem that all countries must be concerned about, most especially those who have the capability to help.
FBI traces Silk Road servers due to leaky Captcha
Silk Road’s no more but Dread Pirate Roberts hasn’t given up the fight. FBI tightens case by proving evidence was acquired legally.
Harvard receives $350 million donation from Morningside Foundation
It’s a gift and it’s big. Morningside Foundation donation of $350 million warmly accepted by Harvard officials; bolsters the university’s fundraising efforts.
Dell previews Ultra HD 5K monitor with 5,120 x 2,880 resolution
And it more than looks good. Basically saying 4K monitors are a thing of the past, Dell is taking displays to the next level with more than the usual pixels.
Who is Marc Newson and how will he help Apple?
Design is integral to Apple so who better to bring in than one of the foremost designers in the world. Marc Newson working with Jony Ive? Apple’s looking at a beautiful future.
Yahoo acquires, shuts down Luminate to rejuvenate ad business
Yahoo! has some catching up to do with its ad business. Luminate won’t be its last acquisition but will it be able to help?
Hackers of naked celebrity pictures planned to use 'Flappy Bird' clone
People loved Flappy Bird and hackers are hoping many would also give clones the time of day. Apparently, clones are key to stealing photos.
Moto X now available: Aluminum frame, Snapdragon 801 chip, 5.2-inch AMOLED display
It has the same name because all the good bits have been retained. Moto X is Motorola’s new flagship and rightfully so.
Oh dear, there's a deer on the Golden Gate Bridge
Looks like people aren’t the only ones eager to get on the road. Two deer stalled traffic Friday on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Motorola officially rolls out Moto 360 for $250. For watch lovers or just for technopiles?
Motorola officially enters the wearables fray with the release of the Moto 360. Android Wear gets a boost, other smartwatches gain competition in the market.
Getty Images goes after Microsoft for massive copyright infringement
Getty Images takes copyright issues seriously. For disregarding the rights of owners of copyrighted images, it is suing Microsoft for its Bing Image Widget.
Twitterverse pays tribute to Joan Rivers
Despite the venom Joan Rivers spewed out at celebrities when she was alive, mostly aimed at what they were wearing, stars tweeted pain at losing the comedian so suddenly.
Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales up 9.7 percent thanks to U.S., China growth
Thanks to a revamp in its sales and marketing operations, Mercedes-Benz offsets a drop in its home market with great performance in the U.S. and China.
