United States (US) stories - Page 161

Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.

Teensurance stirs debate in the US, taking teen driving surveillance to new heights with GPS tracking, dividing opinion on safety vs privacy.

Unmasking the hidden truths of DIY website building, this exposé delves into the advantages of WordPress, the pitfalls of common web builders.

Apple gears up to unveil an ultra-thin, large-screen laptop by Christmas, bridging the gap between its MacBook Air and Pro models.

InterDigital takes legal action against Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, alleging patent infringements amid rumours of Google's interest in the tech firm.

RIM, behind the Blackberry brand, partners with Brightstar to boost its presence in APAC, eyeing wider reach across Oceania's markets.

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.

A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.

American entrepreneur Peter Thiel lauds New Zealand's tech talent and investments, yet faces critique from local engineers citing a lack of global perspective.

Silver Peak Systems is counting on an abundance of 'Scottish DNA' in New Zealand to help it pick up a solid share of the New Zealand WAN optimisation market.

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.

Worcester students invent a 'magic mouse' ring, revolutionising computing with motion controls for just $155. Say hello to futuristic navigation!.

Brits and Kiwis at the mercy of sluggish phone and internet providers, sparking calls for better service in our tech-reliant world.

Internet traffic is set to soar, with global usage projected to hit 1.2 million petabytes annually by 2015, driven by Asia's rapid growth.

Jersey Shore star, Snooki, receives an unconventional gift from fashion designers - a bag from a rival's brand.

Tech expert demystifies 20 common technology myths, separating fact from fiction to enlighten users on USB safety, hard drive damage, and online security.

Having a feature rich PBX without the capital cost is possible with cloud PBX solutions say Scott Palmer and Murray Patten from passionIT.

Endace's financials show annual growth amid rising cyber threats, powering ahead with strong markets in finance, government, and telecom.

Sony's security woes worsen as PC users' data, including 24.6m accounts and 20k financial records, now risk exposure in a separate hack.

Leaked US cable exposes pressure on NZ to amend copyright laws, revealing deep American interest in swift changes.