United States (US) stories - Page 141
YouTube turns five
Tue, 18th May 2010
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YouTube celebrates its fifth anniversary with over two billion daily views; Co-Founder Chad Hurley sees vast growth potential ahead for the video platform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Report: US responsible for most malicious websites
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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A research study has revealed that most malicious websites are hosted on US servers and not in other countries like China.
The difference between NZ and US - Zeacom
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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NZ lags behind the US in customer service automation, but Zeacom's CEO believes there's time to catch up amid recession contrasts.
Apple files lawsuit against HTC
Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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Apple sues HTC over iPhone tech, hinting at a deeper battle with Google over Android's use of patented innovations.
Microsoft shuts down huge botnet
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has gained a court order shutting down a criminal botnet<br />believed to have infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world.
Digital camera market declines
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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analyst report
Digital camera sales decline due to market saturation and financial crisis; IDC projects a 2010 rebound driven by economic recovery and emerging markets.
Google's ultra-fast broadband experiment
Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Google aims to revolutionise internet speeds in the US with a trial offering up to 1Gbps broadband to 500,000 homes, vastly surpassing current averages.
Remote Control
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Kiwi firms tackle global expansion: Employing local presences abroad and innovative remote working tech to thrive in international markets.