US stories - Page 13
Apple TV updated to 4.2
Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple has updated its Apple TV device to version 4.2, which includes the ability to wirelessly stream video from iOS 4.3 devices.
US govt turns to the cloud to save money
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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government
The US government is exploring cloud computing to address budget cuts, aiming to save part of the USD $76 billion spent annually on over 10,000 systems.
Facebook used in work background check
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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data privacy
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facebook
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employers
A Maryland man was asked for his Facebook password during a job interview with the Department of Corrections, sparking a privacy debate led by the ACLU.
Juniper eyes customer service-led approach
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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crm
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martech
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juniper networks
Juniper Networks welcomes Mark Iles as VP for Australia and NZ, aiming for a customer service-driven approach to bolster its market lead.
Intel drops $100 Million in university research
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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uc
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cloud services
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telco
Plus: Intel goes after the cool factor by employing Black Eyed Peas mouthpiece will.i.am as Director of Creative Innovation - seriously.
US launches torrent crackdown
Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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digital entertainment
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video
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ice
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has seized over 70 domains in a major crackdown on torrent and piracy sites, citing an ongoing investigation.
Microsoft moves 40K W7 Phones at US launch - Updated
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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microsoft
After $US100 million marketing spend, Windows 7 Phone gets off to a slow start in the US - analyst blames Monday.
Virgin America goes Google - saves a fortune
Thu, 28th Oct 2010
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migration
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google
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gmail
Virgin America adopts Google Apps across its workforce, cutting email system costs by half and saving over 18 terabytes of storage as it moves to the cloud.
Apple announces Mac event
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple gears up to unveil Mac OS X 10.7 Lion at a special event on 20th October at their HQ, teasing it with a lion-themed invite.
Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech
Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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edutech
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grants
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students
Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.
Apple developing iPhone 5
Thu, 7th Oct 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple gears up to wow with an iPhone 5, setting sights on a fresh design and early next year's launch, says WSJ.
Apple ordered to pay $US625 million
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple faces a £450m fine after a US jury orders it to pay Mirror Worlds for infringing patents, but vows to appeal.
Q&A: Mark Rees
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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microsoft
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partners
Mark Rees discusses New Zealand's cloud computing challenges and the evolving IT landscape in a dynamic Q&A session with Gavin Odgen.
Interview: Microsoft NTO Mark Rees
Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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microsoft
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partners
The recently appointed National Technology Officer talks software patents, Pacific Fibre, cloud computing and more.
Dell unveils Windows 7 tablet - video
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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cnet
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windows 7
Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.
Police nab Facebook burglars
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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youtube
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investigation
Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.
Apple to end free iPhone 4 case offer
Mon, 13th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple announces the end of its free iPhone 4 case offer this September, citing the antenna issue was less widespread than thought.
Getting previous
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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uc
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telco
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genealogy
Continuous advancements in technology make 'previous research' in genealogy an ever-ongoing process, offering fresh data at every moment.
Is business continuity becoming cloudier?
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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business continuity
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strategy
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applications
Cloud solutions offer flexibility and cost savings for business continuity, but aren't a one-size-fits-all fix. CIOs still juggle risk and budget.
Behind closed doors
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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data privacy
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google
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facebook
Behavioural Targeting (BT) revolutionises online marketing by enabling advertisers to precisely reach target audiences, but raises significant privacy concerns.