United States (US) stories - Page 166
Cyber Monday set to launch in New Zealand
Mon, 22nd Nov 2010
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Cyber Monday arrives in NZ, with online retailer Belly Beyond leading the charge to bring US-style shopping deals on 29th November.
Kinect sells 1M units worldwide in first 10 days
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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Microsoft's Kinect flies off the shelves, selling 1M units in just 10 days after US and Europe launch, aiming for 5M by year's end.
Microsoft moves 40K W7 Phones at US launch - Updated
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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After $US100 million marketing spend, Windows 7 Phone gets off to a slow start in the US - analyst blames Monday.
The all-seeing eye
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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A US company tracking parolees shut down unexpectedly after hitting data storage limits, leaving authorities unaware of offenders' movements for 48 hours.
The Jury's out on SIP
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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The adoption of SIP in New Zealand is slower than the rest of the world, with Australia reportedly two years ahead.
NZ businesses lack management mindset
Thu, 28th Oct 2010
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NZ govt launches $1.3m programme to boost global mindset among managers, aiming to bridge the leadership gap and spur economic growth.
Virgin America goes Google - saves a fortune
Thu, 28th Oct 2010
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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.
Xero gets $4 million for US expansion
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.
Google financials show 23% growth
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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Google's Q3 financials reveal a robust 23% revenue surge, hitting USD $7.29 billion. CEO Eric Schmidt credits core and new businesses for this growth.
Apple announces Mac event
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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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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Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.
Windows Phone 7 devices announced - Updated
Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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Microsoft reveals nine Windows Phone 7 devices, launching globally this holiday with top brands and carriers, promising a unique mobile experience.
Apple developing iPhone 5
Thu, 7th Oct 2010
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Apple gears up to wow with an iPhone 5, setting sights on a fresh design and early next year's launch, says WSJ.
Samsung Galaxy S shifts 5 million
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Samsung sells over five million units of Galaxy S smartphone, plans to launch in Japan. Skype now available on Android, but with issues on Galaxy S.
Apple ordered to pay $US625 million
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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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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Mark Rees discusses New Zealand's cloud computing challenges and the evolving IT landscape in a dynamic Q&A session with Gavin Odgen.
Software patents: ignore them at your peril
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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copyright
Shona Foster from intellectual property lawyer James and Wells explains some of the basics of software patents.
America's Right-Wing Revival
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.
Interview: Microsoft NTO Mark Rees
Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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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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Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.