Articles by Rachel Ranosa
Volkswagen's $14.7 Billion Diesel Emissions Scandal Settlement Is Most Expensive In Auto Industry
Volkswagen will pay $14.7 billion to settle legal claims concerning the 2015 emissions scandal. The amount is the largest class-action settlement in the U.S. to date.
Woman Wins $10,000 Judgment Against Microsoft Over Unauthorized Windows 10 Upgrade
Teri Goldstein, a travel agent in California, has won $10,000 in court after she proved Microsoft's unauthorized update of her OS to Windows 10 debilitated her computer. She lost $17,000 because of the mishap.
Google's Sundar Pichai Quora Account Hacking Incident Is Another Grim Reminder That Nobody Is Safe
Sundar Pichai is now the latest victim of hacking being lodged against big bosses in Silicon Valley. The culprit OurMine sends the message loud and clear: nobody is safe.
Google Empowers Educators With Cast For Education, Improved Forms For Quizzes And Expeditions For VR Field Trips
Google for Education is aiming for a more 'seamless' and 'immersive' learning experience than ever before. New tools for the classroom include Google Cast, quizzes in Google Forms and VR field trips through Google Expeditions.
Why Chick-Fil-A Is America's Favorite Fast Food Restaurant But McDonald's Is Not
Chick-fil-A is America's favorite fast food restaurant when it comes to customer satisfaction. McDonald's could take a page out of its recipe book for success.
Tesla Wants To Buy SolarCity But Investors Aren't Happy: Here's Why
Tesla Motors may have to allay possible concerns over profitability before it hits the ground running with a takeover plan of SolarCity. But Elon Musk, who backs both companies, sees no 'additional financial risk for Tesla.'
What To Do When Kids, Teens Suffer Concussion From Sports And Recreational Activities
Nearly 2 million children suffer concussions during sports and recreational activities. Of this number, between half a million and 1.2 million cases go untreated.
Facebook Inks Deals With Celebrities And Media Companies To Use Facebook Live Video Feature
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has high hopes in live streaming. Facebook signed a string of deals, worth more than $50 million, with media companies and celebrities who will produce video content for Facebook Live.
500 Million Users Now On Instagram: Can Close Rival Snapchat Snap Back?
Instagram now has more than 500 million users. But can the photo-sharing platform stay ahead of its closest rival Snapchat?
Volkswagen Former CEO Being Probed By German Prosecutors Over Diesel Emissions Scandal
Did Martin Winterkorn, former Volkswagen CEO, manipulate the market by failing to disclose the financial damage caused by the 2015 emissions scandal? German prosecutors are launching an investigation.
Doctors More Likely To Prescribe Branded Drugs Of Companies That Sponsor Their Meals: Study
One study reveals doctors who enjoy free meals sponsored by pharmaceutical companies are more likely to prescribe certain brands of medicine. But is this promotional practice ethical?
Gawker-Thumping, Trump-Loving Peter Thiel Will Continue As Facebook Board Member
Despite all controversy, Peter Thiel will remain on the Facebook board. The man who supposedly sent Gawker Media into bankruptcy is now considered by some as an opponent of free speech.
'Socially Awkward' Dog In Pool Party Video Goes Viral: Beya Has Something To Teach All Of Us
Her name is Beya. In this viral video on Facebook, this beautiful, seemingly antisocial dog is just apathetic to the crazy pool party going on around her.
Bolivia Rejects Bill Gates' Offer Of 100,000 Chickens And Demands Apology: Here's What Happened
Bill Gates earned the ire of Bolivia when he said he would donate 100,000 chickens to poor countries. What exactly did Bolivians find so insulting?
Bad Bot: Twitch Drops Hammer On Bot Makers With Lawsuit
Twitch is suing seven of the most active bot services on the platform. These bots have the malicious intent of bloating view count and follower count and also rigging chat activity on the channels.
Gay Men In The US Can't Donate Blood: 'Very Bizarre And Perverse Situation,' Says Gay Lawmaker
Colorado Rep. Jared Polis, an openly gay member of Congress, is calling on the FDA to lift the ban on gay men who wish to donate blood. The ban creates a 'very bizarre and perverse' situation.
Hello, Olli: 3D Printed, Self-Driving IBM Watson-Powered Bus Hits The Road
Olli is the newest driverless vehicle to hit town. The smart 3D-printed electric minibus is designed by Local Motors and powered by IBM Watson.
Microsoft Acquires Wand Labs To Boost Conversation: Too Little, Too Late?
Microsoft's purchase of Wand Labs shows the software company is serious about integrating chatbots and artificial intelligence into conversations. But is the move a little too late in the game?
Plume Envisions Future With High-Quality Managed Wi-Fi In Every Home
A new cloud-based home Wi-Fi router system by startup Plume is promising fast and reliable internet access. But how much would homeowners be willing to spend for a connected home?
