Articles by Dianne Depra
Will Amazon Fire Phone sizzle or will iPhone, Galaxy S5 laugh as it goes pfft?
The Amazon Fire Phone drew a lot of attention when it was revealed. Is it an iPhone killer? Can it put the Galaxy S5 in its place?
Google Baseline Study will define what healthy human is
Google Baseline Study starts this summer, aims to detect diseases faster, sooner. Google turns to massive computer network to analyze data, says information will be kept anonymous.
ISS astronaut shares saddest photo Gaza crisis on Twitter
Photo shared by ISS astronaut on Twitter proves views from space are breathtaking but not the good kind, raises concern over functions of the space station.
4.7-inch Apple iPhone 6 will launch first. Avoiding competition or dealing with production issues?
Apple is due for an iPhone launch and it looks like it'll be baring the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 first. iOS 8 should also be part of the September event.
LG posts $4.94 billion Q2 revenues, delivers 14.5 million smartphones
LG Electronics is moving along 2014 impressively with record figures for the second quarter of the year, positively anticipates the rest of the year with the release of a G3 variant.
Death of parents during childhood might shorten lives of individuals: Study
Children who experience the death of a parent at a young age are at greater risk of dying young themselves, may require long-term health care and social support.
Botched execution in Arizona lasted two hours. What really happened?
A fitting end to a horrible crime? An execution that took two hours to end is receiving national attention, sparking lethal injection debates anew.
NASA set to test engine of 321-feet tall SLS rocket
The biggest rocket ever made by NASA is a step closer to completion as the engine it will be using is scheduled for testing, includes Mars in future destinations.
GoPro launches Xbox One app channel
GoPro conquers new territory with Xbox One app, produces four exclusive videos just for the occasion. Launch expands visibility in Xbox community after Xbox 360 app release.
IBM may help Apple defy fall of iPad sales
A little down but definitely not out, Apple is positive about iPad sales despite the decline, turns to International Business Machines (IBM) for corporate business.
Electronic Arts reports higher Q2 revenue, profit. Thank you, 'Titanfall'
Increased sales bring higher quarterly revenues for EA, makes the game publisher optimistic for the rest of the year and beyond.
iPhone 6: Apple tells suppliers to prep 80 million 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch handsets for holiday season
Apple gets ready for production, places order for 80 million units of the iPhone 6. Suppliers are adding employees to meet demands by the end of the year.
Tor talk at Black Hat security conference abruptly cancelled at request of CMU lawyers
Talk detailing how to break the Tor network attracts security and privacy groups, gets taken out of the Black Hat security conference lineup.
Destiny beta goes offline for maintenance: MMO shooter returns on Wednesday till July 27
Less than a week before beta testing ends, Bungie shuts down Destiny to do some maintenance, goes back online after two days adding Xbox and Xbox One access.
Chrysler recalls almost 800,000 Jeeps due to ignition switch issues
Jeeps to be recalled this year because of ignition switch problems; Chrysler says it is acting only 'out of an abundance of caution.'
Microsoft new mantra: Design. Design. Design
Change is good. In the case of Microsoft, a change in design is what the company is banking on to set it straight.
iOS 'backdoor' entry is real, says Jonathan Zdziarski. Not for NSA, says Apple
Forensics expert Jonathan Zdziarski exposes backdoor for iOS devices in hacker event presentation, argues there's no reason for its existence. Apple counters, rejects spying claim.
Discovery astronaut Hank Hartsfield passes away at 80
Discovery commander Hank Hartsfield succumbs to illness, dies at 80. His life was filled with many milestones, most of them involved being up in the air and space.
Snooty manatee celebrates 66th birthday with hundreds of fans and friends
Happy birthday, Snooty! Possibly the world's oldest manatee celebrates his 66th birthday with a bang at the South Florida Museum surrounded by fun and friends.
Scientists recreate core conditions on Jupiter, Saturn using lasers
Scientists used the largest laser in the world to mimic core conditions in giant gas planets like Jupiter and Saturn, discovered a new way of approaching how the universe is studied.
Microsoft quietly kills Nokia McLaren amid major changes
Microsoft streamlines business with CEO Satya Nadella's lead, announces job cuts and shuts down divisions in the process. Rumored flagship Nokia McLaren not spared.
Subaru faces lawsuit for piston ring defects leading to potential engine failure
After just recalling vehicles for a brake line problem, Subaru is in the spotlight once again for piston ring defects in Forester, Outback, Impreza models.
12-inch Retina MacBook facing delay due to Broadwell chip supply problem
Rumored MacBook may be delayed if Broadwell chips don't come in time. Intel potentially holding up Apple products until supply normalizes this year.
Jibo is no Astro Boy but ready to be part of your family by 2015
Jibo successfully achieves crowdfunding goal, set to come in 2015 as the world's first family robot.
New strain of Gameover Zeus botnet prowling for banks, financial institutions
It's not game over just yet for Gameover Zeus as components have been discovered in another strain. The U.S. Department of Justice says it's not a resurrection, assures Supreme Court the botnet is under control.
Fire at Rockefeller Center Observation Deck injures six
Top of the Rock camera bursts into flame, injures six including one child. Fire was under control quickly and no damage to property was reported.
Google X director, Glass champion Babak Parviz heads to Amazon
Google[x] director Babak Parviz is headed for Amazon, uses Google+ account to make the announcement. Amazon has so far not shown any intention to join the wearables battle but was it just waiting for Parviz?
Blackest material on Earth made of carbon nanotubes can redefine future of stealth
Vantablack is the new blackest black, a revolutionary material that may change how space and military applications are carried out. It is set to launch at the Farnborough International Air Show.
Roche Group's Avastin for cervical cancer given priority review status by FDA
FDA approves Avastin for priority review, improves outlook on treatment. Roche Group's Genentech led study on 452 women with recurrent, persistent or metastatic types of cervical cancer.
Microsoft plans biggest job cut in five years as Nokia integration looms
Expect the biggest round of job cuts for Microsoft as the company integrates Nokia, focuses services to develop a streamlined business.
