United States (US) stories - Page 166
Apple calls out smartphone research
Wed, 12th May 2010
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Company questions research that says smartphones using Google's Android OS have surpassed iPhone sales in the US.
NZ-based Izon inks US distribution deal
Fri, 7th May 2010
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NZ's Izon Science strikes deal with US distributor BridgePath Scientific to enhance the reach of its cutting-edge nanoparticle analysis systems in America.
StarCraft II release date - July 27
Tue, 4th May 2010
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Blizzard confirms StarCraft II's global release on July 27, hitting screens from the US to New Zealand. A digital version follows.
Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report
Sat, 1st May 2010
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The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.
Cracked ACTA
Sat, 1st May 2010
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Governments representing North America, Europe and Australasia remain hell-bent on pushing through ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement).
“There oughta be a law!”
Sat, 1st May 2010
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As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.
Another net porn distributor jailed
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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A Wellington man, Daniel Jess Moore, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for his role in an international child sex abuse network.
Apple dates June conference - new iPhone expected
Thu, 29th Apr 2010
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The iPhone maker's annual developers conference will kick off on June 7, where the company is expected to unveil the new iPhone.
Project management salaries on the rise
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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Project management salaries defy the global recession, with 51% of surveyed managers reporting raises and a median global salary hitting USD $90,260.
Google reports 23% year-on-year growth
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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Google reports revenue increase of 23% for first quarter, reaffirms commitment to innovation and heavy investment.
Symantec passes consulting business to channel
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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In an effort to extend its consulting business, Symantec is shifting its consulting services strategy to work with qualified channel partners.
Apple sold 300,000 iPads on first day
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Apple's iPad launch day success: Over 300,000 units fly off the shelves, alongside a million apps and numerous e-books purchased.
America under the gun
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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America is chocka block with firearms. Since 1960, more than a million Americans have died from firearm homicides.
New initiative for US internet privacy
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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A think tank has been formed in the US calling for better internet user privacy in a new online civil right initiative called Digital Due Process.
President Obama hacked
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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A 24 year old man has been arrested by French police after he allegedly hacked the President of the United States' Twitter account.
Head of XT resigns
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Telecom has announced its director of mobile Paul Hamburger<br />will leave the company when his contract expires in July.
Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand's caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.
Exclusive: Symantec eyes government data strategy role
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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Symantec hopes to play a significant role in Australia's 15-year data centre strategy, leveraging its strong government relationships, says VP Craig Scroggie.
[UPDATE] Google redirects, China retaliates
Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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The decision by Google to move some of its Chinese search<br />services to Hong Kong may have kept its promise that searches on Google.
Apple board member passes away at 71
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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In tribute to Apple board member Jerome [Jerry] York, Apple's US website has been dedicated solely to his memory.