Entries in 'USA' (40)
Deported from US for 'destroy America' tweet
NEWSTwo British tourists were turned back from the United States after tweeting that they were going to "destroy America".
Taking time out to pose for a trademark Daily Mail sad ...
US hints at military action against hackers
NEWSThe United States has unveiled its latest defence paper, entitled “International Strategy for Cyberspace”, which states that the US considers military action to be a last resort defence ...
Apple Peel turns iPods in to iPhones
NEWSThe Apple Peel 520, a device that allows users to phone and text messaging functionality to their iPod Touch is to be released in the United States.
Sergey Brin calls for US intervention in Google-China row
NEWSSergey Brin has called on the US Government and businesses to put pressure on China as its ongoing row over censorship continues.
World powers 'arming themselves with cyber weapons'
NEWSPolitically motivated cyber attacks are on the rise, causing several powerful countries to arm themselves with ‘cyber weapons’, security software vendor McAfee has warned.
European tech spending to rise slower than US
NEWSEurope’s tech spending will only grow by half as much as that of the US next year, as the continent struggles to emerge from the recession.
Job losses and wage cuts at Best Buy
NEWSBest Buy has reportedly told staff of a slew of job losses and wage-cutting measures in North America as the leading electricals retailer aims to restructure in an effort to ...
Retailer confidence plummeting
NEWS US channel retailers have expressed growing concerns over rapidly deteriorating sales in that country's channel, according to the latest figures from IDC's channel panel.
Blu-ray sales to top 100m
NEWS Blu-ray sales are expected to top the 100m mark for the first time in 2009, according to market research firm Futuresource.
Cartridge Expert looking to go global
NEWS Cartridge Expert has signalled plans to move into North America later this year, with managing director Ian McCue describing it as 'big' opportunity.
Intel invests $7bn in to manufacturing
NEWS Intel is to invest $7 billion in upgrading four of its US manufacturing plants to produce 32-nanometre processor chips.
HP in ?100k Glitter storm
NEWS HP has been heavily criticised for using Gary Glitter's Do You Want To Touch Me in US adverts for its TouchSmart series of touchscreen PCs.
Laptops sales surpass desktops for first time
NEWS Laptop sales have, for the first time ever, surpassed those of desktops in the US market, according to the latest figures from IDC.
Best Buy launches Blue Label brand
NEWS Best Buy is making a play to further cement its grip on the US retail market, with the retailer describing its new Blue Label brand as developed from customer feedback.
PC vendors? shares slide
NEWS Shares in a number of leading NASDAQ and Dow Jones PC vendors dropped yesterday, as market analyst UBS cuts growth predictions from 12 per cent to 9.8 per cent.
Etailers claim foul play over new chain-backed laws
NEWS Etailers in the US are up in arms over three laws bricks-and-mortar retailers are trying to force through Congress, claiming that they are aimed solely at crippling competition from the ...
Google phone 'weeks away'
NEWS Reports have emerged that T-Mobile USA may be just weeks away from launching the first phone to come with Google's much hyped Android OS.
UK leads consumer electronics spending
NEWS The UK has retained its crown as the largest market for consumer electronics in Western Europe, despite suffering from an 11 per cent drop in market value during the first ...
Best Buy prepares five new stores
NEWS Best Buy is set to open five stores in the USA this week, with the retailer getting ever closer to the 1,000 store mark.
