UNITED STATES

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola Droid RAZR: Side-by-Side Comparison

First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are beginning to trickle in. Samsung's newest flagship device is also the first phone to come preloaded with Ice Cream Sandwich, Android's 4.0.1 version of its operating system. Early reports are extremely positive, saying the device is light, with a gorgeous large screen with deep blacks and bright colors, thanks to advanced AMOLED technology.

Green tea may trim bad cholestero

A woman pours hot water to make green tea at a traditional tea house in Boseong, about 397 km (246 miles) south of Seoul
Green tea, taken in a capsule or drunk in a cup, may shave a few points off bad cholesterol readings, according to a U.S. study involving more than a thousand people.

GE planning new software center in California

IBTimes Logo
General Electric Co plans to hire about 400 people to work in a new software development center it intends to open in San Ramon, California, next year, the largest U.S. conglomerate said on Thursday.
Supporters of California's Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage protest outside the California Supreme Court in San Francisco, California before a hearing on the initiative September 6, 2011.

Gay marriage case back into high gear

California's Supreme Court cleared the way on Thursday for supporters of the state's same-sex marriage ban to defend it in federal court, a crucial ruling that allows the pitched battle to decide if gay marriage is a U.S. right to go forward.
More news
IBTimes Logo

Economy dents companies' holiday party plans

There may be one silver lining to the economic cloud hanging over the United States this holiday season: The odds of having to put in an appearance at the sometimes-awkward company party are at a record low.
IBTimes Logo

Angie's List soars on debut, but concerns linger

Shares of consumer review website Angie's List surged as much as 44 percent on their market debut Thursday as investors continued to lap up internet offerings, but concerns about the company's profitability could loom on the stock.
IBTimes Logo

Volkswagen seeks changes in U.S. fuel rule

Volkswagen has pressed U.S. regulators to change a proposal to double auto fuel efficiency, arguing the plan puts it at a competitive disadvantage and unfairly de-emphasizes clean diesel engines.
IBTimes Logo

Chip industry eyes recovery after slowdown

The semiconductor industry is looking at first signs of recovery as it struggles to clear inventories of unsold chips stemming from a slowdown in consumer spending, industry executives said on Thursday.
IBTimes Logo

Judge OKs $520 million payout to MF Global customers

The trustee liquidating MF Global Holdings Ltd's broker-dealer unit won court permission to distribute $520 million of cash, providing relief to customers whose accounts have been frozen since the futures brokerage went bankrupt.
IBTimes Logo

ARM sees positive signs from customers

Chip designer ARM said it was optimistic that reductions in inventory by device makers which is dampening demand for semiconductors would be short-lived, bolstering its confidence in its own outlook for 2012.
HTC Titan

Galaxy Note vs HTC Titan: Which Should You Buy?

It's a trick question. Galaxy Note is only available in an unlocked version for over $600, and HTC Titan is $200 with a two year contract from AT&T. However, there is a catch because only the Galaxy Note runs the Android system. HTC Titan is powered by Microsoft, but it is an intriguing device because of its 4.7-inch screen. But, that's why we compare them, because these are two of the most intriguing devices on sale this holiday season
Coach Store

Chinese Tourists on Global Luxury Spending Spree Driving Revenue at U.S. Retailers

In what appears to be a rapidly developing trend, Chinese visitors to the United States are being noticed more for the flash of their newly-bought designer bags than that of their Nikons. Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF), Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) and Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) are just a few of the companies in the luxury retail sector that have recently noted how higher revenue at their North American operations has largely been boosted by Chinese shoppers on vacation.
IBTimes Logo

Former Madoff trader to plead guilty next week

A former trader at Bernard Madoff Investment Securities is expected to plead guilty next week to defrauding Madoff's customers by helping falsify records and fake trades starting in the early 1970s, federal prosecutors said in a letter Wednesday.

Pages

IBT Spotlight

We Help Businesses Find B2B Service Providers They Can Trust.