United States (US) stories - Page 138
Quiet in the tweet seats!
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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film
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movies
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technology gifts
American theatres are embracing 'tweet seats' to cater to tech-savvy patrons, allowing live tweeting from designated areas to minimise disruptions.
KISS: Keeping it smart & simple
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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promapp
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sai global
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partners
With tastefully funky offices, based in Mt Eden, Ivan Seselj and the team at Promapp Solutions Ltd are deceptively casual when you first meet them.
Poor software wearing businesses down
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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healthtech
NZ's economy could soar higher if SMEs ditch poor management software, says Greentree CEO amid a contest to revive businesses.
Get healthy online for FREE
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Unlock a fitter, healthier you online without spending a penny! From free fitness sites to nutritious recipes, your wellness journey starts now.
Climate change: getting warmer...
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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clean technologies
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hp
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climate change
The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
US Intelligence moving to cloud
Tue, 18th Oct 2011
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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forbes
US intelligence, including NSA, CIA, and FBI, to shift computing to cloud for budget cuts, says Forbes. Is this the future of secure IT?.
BYOD: A new security paradigm
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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byod
BYOD presents new security challenges for customers says Jeff Arndt, Symantec director, partners and alliances, Pacific region.
Securing the dollars in a new market
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As cyber threats grow exponentially, NZ businesses face pressure from all sides, making security a multi-billion-dollar imperative.
Crysis developers sign on for Homefront sequel
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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crytek
Crytek, known for Crysis, tapped to develop the sequel to THQ's dystopian shooter Homefront, promising a blockbuster experience for 2014.
Virtualisation 'critical' for 52% of businesses
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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virtualisation
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dimension data
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forrester
Over half of global businesses see virtualisation as critical, with adoption set to rise due to the Windows XP support deadline.
Tough times to drive cloud uptake
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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nzx
Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.
Teensurance
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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uc
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surveillance
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gps
Teensurance stirs debate in the US, taking teen driving surveillance to new heights with GPS tracking, dividing opinion on safety vs privacy.
How to DIY a WordPress site & save thousands on web development costs
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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martech
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cloud services
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websites
Unmasking the hidden truths of DIY website building, this exposé delves into the advantages of WordPress, the pitfalls of common web builders.
Apple to offer large, thin laptops by Christmas
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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apple
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notebook
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tablets
Apple gears up to unveil an ultra-thin, large-screen laptop by Christmas, bridging the gap between its MacBook Air and Pro models.
Facebook suit thrown out
Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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facebook
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social networking
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lawsuit
A US judge has dismissed yet another claim by the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra that Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook at Harvard.
Nortel patent purchase approved
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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microsoft
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apple
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blackberry
A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
The time machine
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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spacetech
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space-time research
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spacetime
The topic of many movies and books, the time machine is one that, if ever realised, would probably be seen as the biggest technology breakthrough of all time.
The magic mouse
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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cybersecurity
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computers
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orchestration
Worcester students invent a 'magic mouse' ring, revolutionising computing with motion controls for just $155. Say hello to futuristic navigation!.
Phone and internet? Who needs them!
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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uc
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broadband
Brits and Kiwis at the mercy of sluggish phone and internet providers, sparking calls for better service in our tech-reliant world.
Celebrity fail of the month
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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mtv
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Jersey Shore star, Snooki, receives an unconventional gift from fashion designers - a bag from a rival's brand.