Articles by Dianne Depra
New report lists most hackable cars. Should you worry?
If you’ve got a Jeep Cherokee, maybe. Black Hat conference talk takes on the topic of car hacking, points out weaknesses in technologies.
IBM unwraps TrueNorth chip wired to work like human brain
After 10 years of research, IBM has finally unveiled a working SyNAPSE chip. With functions similar to a brain, the chip opens up a range of possibilities, hinting at a bright future for computing technology.
Heist of 1.2 billion usernames, passwords by Russian hackers raises questions
Hold Security fuels cybersecurity fears with research that proves credentials were hacked by a Russian gang. Latest loot also the biggest in the history.
Facebook profile color change malware is back, affects thousands
Again. For the third time, the color change malware on Facebook is putting users at risk. And it doesn’t matter if you’re using a computer or a mobile device!
Cristiano Ronaldo sports a smile for odd Japanese facial fitness gadget
Trust the Japanese to come out with the weirdest things. It’s called the Facial Fitness PAO and it has tapped Cristiano Ronaldo to be its newest endorser.
Gallup links Neck-high student loans to poorer well-being
Student loans got you down? You’re not the only one. Apparently being debt from going to college affects lives more seriously than anyone thinks.
Got HTTPS? Google ranking will be kinder to encrypted websites
Google takes security seriously and it wants sites to do the same. The benefit? Apart from protecting their users, sites may also get a ranking boost in search engine results pages.
Chinese government removes Apple products on procurement list
China bans Apple products, warns government offices of potential security flaws. Is this the beginning of the end for Apple’s business with the Chinese?
iPhone 6 with 4.7-inch screen will rely on 2100 mAh battery: Report
According to reports, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will be getting a 2,100 mAh battery when it comes out. Is Apple finally addressing battery issues in iPhones?
'Mario Kart 8' players to experience Mercedes-Benz rides on Aug. 27
Three new cars will be made available to Mario Kart 8 players. The Wii U DLC comes on August 27 alongside updates and online competition.
Activision Blizzard surpasses expectations, posts $658 million Q2 net revenue
Activision Blizzard more than meets expectations by recording $658 million in revenues. This and the release of several titles in the coming months bolstered the company’s confidence for the rest of the year.
Say buh-bye to online video pioneer Justin.tv. Time to switch to Twitch.tv
Justin.tv is no more as Twitch Interactive makes way for Twitch.tv. Users told to transfer, refunds available those with Pro Accounts. Is a Google acquisition involved in this move?
Comcast plays generous, offers free Internet and bill amnesty to poor consumers
Comcast attracts families with the Internet Essentials program by offering complimentary internet access and bill amnesty. This move also furthers the company's cause to connect everyone to the internet.
Scrabble adds 5000 new words. Selfie, frenemy, hashtag, chillax now accepted
Selfie, bromance, hashtag, chillax are just some of the 5,000 new words that will be added to Scrabble once the game's official dictionary is released. Did your favorite word from the decade make the cut?
Bad streak: Xiaomi dethrones Samsung in China, now Micromax topples it in India
Step down, Samsung. Micromax is mobile phone king in India, according to a study. Release of new handset models may have helped boost second-quarter sales for the Indian company.
Nanu mobile app offers free calls but there is a catch
Mobile app nanu offers free calls with the aim of ending phone bills forever. High bandwidth not required but the app will ask something in return.
Samsung sends out invites for Galaxy Note 4 launch: Report
SamMobile teased a sample of the invite that Samsung sent out for the launch of the Galaxy Note 4. Yes, the event will be in Berlin.
Chinese government closes doors on Symantec, Kaspersky
China is not taking any chances by writing off Symantec and Kaspersky from the country's approved list of software companies. Is this retaliation or are the Chinese on to something?
Mozilla accidentally exposes thousands of emails, passwords of Mozilla developers
An accidental leak triggered by a problem in the network has led to thousands of email accounts and passwords being exposed. Mozilla developers warned to change credentials.
Samsung Galaxy Mega takes a bullet for owner in China
Newest argument essential: the Galaxy Mega 6.3. The Samsung phablet reportedly saves a man's life in China by blocking a bullet to the heart.
@Evleaks calls it quits. No more smartphone scoops for consumers, manufacturers celebrate
His name is Evan Blass but you might better know him from Twitter as @evleaks. His most recent scoop? His retirement from leaking upcoming devices.
The Fire Phone is best-selling smartphone... at Amazon
Fire Phone’s first-week results are in and it took the top spot as best-selling smartphone in Amazon. Does this mean critics were wrong about it?
Tesla wants to roll out 100,000 electric cars in 2015
The future is bright for Tesla Motors. In a letter to shareholders, CEO Elon Musk has announced its intention to top the company's electric car production at 100,000 units by 2015.
FTC sues companies involved in multi-million credit card scam
The FTC files lawsuit against companies and individuals involved in an online scam that led to millions of unauthorized charges, warns consumers to be more vigilant.
Autopsy reveals NYPD chokehold as cause of death of Eric Garner
Video proof may carry weight but it is the New York City medical examiner's findings that will drive the case home. And it is official: Eric Garner died because of a chokehold.
Comcast boosts Internet speeds in California, other select markets
Comcast upgrades internet speeds for California, Kansas, Texas and Missouri, mostly doubles capacity for XFinity internet tiers. Speed boost available within the next few days.
GoPro reports bigger quarterly loss, stocks suffer
Fresh off a public offering, GoPro reports on its performance for the quarter. Some numbers are good but stock prices definitely took a hit, no thanks to losses.
Google plans to unbundle photo service from Google+. Why?
Google+ has a long way to go before it can catch up with Facebook but it's not giving up. Google is turning to its strengths to gather more users, making Photos accessible to all.
Mars 2020 Rover will sport high-tech scientific instruments: NASA
Bringing man to Mars isn't going to happen until 2030 so for now NASA is gearing up to send the Mars 2020, fitting the rover with seven high-tech instrument for exploring the Red Planet.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 reveal set for Sept. 3
In an effort to outdo Apple, Samsung is not only releasing a new device but will also be revealing it earlier than the reported launch of the iPhone 6.
