United States (US) stories - Page 141
Cloud Computing
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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Cloud computing evolves as the go-to tech solution, promising cost savings and security, despite requiring a shift in corporate IT strategies.
Facebook fails in customer satisfaction
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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facebook
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social networking
Facebook has hit rock bottom in customer satisfaction, ranking even lower than the US IRS, reveals a ForeSee Results report.
Nokia Siemens buys Motorola wireless
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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wireless networks
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Nokia Siemens acquires Motorola's wireless division for $1.2bn, aiming to bolster global presence and enhance ties with leading operators.
Microsoft extends XP shelf life
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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Microsoft vows to extend Windows XP downgrade rights, boosting support for customers transitioning to Windows 7.
Firefox 4 now available to download
Wed, 7th Jul 2010
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microsoft
Mozilla launches Firefox 4 Beta 1, inviting users to test and shape the future of the browser with frequent updates promised.
Microsoft buries its Kin
Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
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microsoft
As Apple and Google escalate their mobile rivalry, Microsoft pulls the plug on its Kin phones' global launch, consolidating efforts on Windows Phone 7.
The divided peninsula
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
The sinking of South Korea's Cheonan warship in March, claiming 46 lives, has escalated tensions with North Korea, threatening regional stability.
Apple announces iPhone 4
Tue, 8th Jun 2010
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Apple unveils iPhone 4 at developer conference in the US; Vodafone to launch in New Zealand in the coming months.
YouTube turns five
Tue, 18th May 2010
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martech
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google
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youtube
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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smartphones
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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email security
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scams
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fbi
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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piracy
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drm
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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apple
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technology gifts
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smartphones
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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law
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politics
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monta
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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apm
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software development
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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police
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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storage
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healthtech
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government
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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google
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hackers
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censorship
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.