Neowin News Feed for: York

Apple AirTags are being exploited to steal cars in Canada

Usama Jawad — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 13:50:01 +0000

According to a report from the York police, car thieves in Canada are reportedly using AirTags in their heists. They are being leveraged to track cars so they can be stolen under conducive conditions. Read more...

Uber faces a UK-wide problem as a third city rejects renewing its license

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:58:01 +0000

Licensing authorities in York have joined Sheffield and London in not awarding a renewed operating license to ride-hailing service, Uber. The recent data breach revelation informed York's decision. Read more...

Windows 7 launch meet up and give-away, New York Oct 22

Tom Warren — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:15:49 +0000

Neowin is planning on joining a very special Windows 7 party in New York next week on October 22, Windows 7 launch day. Together with some of the top Windows and Microsoft bloggers and writers... Read more...

New York Passes Videogame Bill

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:37:22 +0000

New York senate has passed legislation creating a governmental advisory council to examine potential impact on violent video games. The bill, which won with a vote of 61-1, mirrors one passed by the New York... Read more...

Grand Theft Auto "Wanted" Posters Appear in New York

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:37:28 +0000

And the viral marketing has begun. Apparently, several "Wanted" posters have been spotted in New York bearing the face of GTA IV protagonist, Niko Bellic. The poster, issued by the Liberty City Police Department, warns... Read more...

New York starts Intel chip probe

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:54:57 +0000

Intel, the world's biggest computer chipmaker, is being investigated by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Mr Cuomo is looking into claims that Intel forced customers not to deal with rival Applied Micro Devices (AMD).... Read more...

New York Times Sheds Online Subscriptions

Christopher Vendemio — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:50:35 +0000

The New York Times has been rather notorious in keeping most content on their website for paying eyes only. While this system did manage to bring in $10 million a year in subscription fees, it... Read more...

Microsoft offers 3D maps for New York, other cities

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:41:01 +0000

Microsoft has enhanced its Windows Live Search Maps with a 3D map of New York, and throughout the day plans to rollout 3D cityscapes of U.S. cities Austin, Texas; Cape Coral, Florida; Cincinnati; Indianapolis; Savannah,... Read more...

New York says Dell defrauded PC buyers

Wed, 16 May 2007 16:22:24 +0000

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has filed a lawsuit in Albany County Supreme Court charging that Dell used fraud and false advertising to increase profits on PC sales. According to the Wall Street Journal,... Read more...

Dell Pulls Plug On Plans For New York Retail Store

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:05:44 +0000

Dell has decided to halt plans to open up a second retail outlet outside New York City, several months after cautiously saying it would give it a try, a company spokesman said Wednesday. The Round... Read more...

New York may ban Electronic Devices while crossing street

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:54:00 +0000

New Yorkers who use any electronic device, be it an mp3 player, a cell phone or a portable gaming device, while crossing the street could soon be charged a $100 fine. The reasoning behind the... Read more...

New York Receives Its First Robotic Parking Garage

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:40:13 +0000

AutoMotion Parking Systems has introduced its first New York robotic parking garage that can hold up to 67 vehicles. Although the system consumes very little space since customers need not physically retrieve their car, the... Read more...

New York City to get Taxi 2.0

Steven Parker — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:55:36 +0000

Cabs are to New York as freeways are to Los Angeles; that is to say, they're an integral part of the landscape and no matter how hard you try, you're going to have to engage... Read more...

First PS3 ad hits New York

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 14:38:47 +0000

Sony started the advertising campaign for their up and coming Playstation 3 video game console. The ad appears on the side of a building in New York with a picture of the console, and a... Read more...

AMD in deal to build chip factory in New York

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:38:24 +0000

Advanced Micro Devices has entered into a nonbinding agreement with the state of New York that calls for building a $3.2 billion microprocessor plant in Saratoga Springs. AMD's prospective fabrication plant is tagged... Read more...

MSN Video: Live New York City New Year's Eve Bash

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 15:13:09 +0000

New Year's Eve 2006 revelers from all around the world now have the opportunity to experience nonstop streams covering New York City's Times Square New Year's Eve countdown event in real time via an... Read more...

Nintendo to open New York store

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 15:33:25 +0000

This spring will see the opening of the Nintendo World Store, a two-storey complex in Manhattan's Rockefeller Center that's designed to showcase "the best of Nintendo". Everything from games and DVDs to merchandise, accessories and... Read more...

Wireless To Blanket All Of New York City

Sun, 22 Aug 2004 18:08:55 +0000

New York City is preparing to go fully wireless by January, 2005. The deal is currently being finalized between New York City authorities and six technology companies. To strengthen coverage and signal, 18,000 new lamp... Read more...

New York suit against Microsoft can continue

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 15:03:01 +0000

On Tuesday The New York state of appeals rejected Microsoft's request to throw out a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Microsoft of being deceptive and as usual using monopolistic practices. It should be... Read more...

New York to tax video games?

Fri, 13 Jun 2003 10:27:28 +0000

The tax would help fund obesity prevention programs. According to an Associated Press report, New York state Assemblyman Felix Ortiz has proposed a 1 percent tax increase on video games, junk food,... Read more...

Neowin® Field Trip™: New York, New York!

Ross Dundas — Sun, 09 Mar 2003 22:13:31 +0000

This month sees my first ever trip to the states where Neil (aka ClaymoreFan on the forums) and I will be hitting the Big Apple and harrassing unsuspecting yanks! ;) If you fancy catching up... Read more...

Bill Gates to Launch MSN 8 on Oct. 24 at New York City Event

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 15:25:28 +0000

Thanks creamhackered from our BPN Forum. Just to confirm what we have already said, MS PressPass has released an official statment. -Ed Microsoft Corp. today announced that MSN® 8, the most... Read more...

Explosion in NEW YORK

Thu, 25 Apr 2002 16:15:38 +0000

I have just heard this on my local BBC radio station; its now confirmed on the main BBC webpage. Will update when more news comes through : my heart goes out to those who have... Read more...

New York will be Windows XP launch City

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:07:36 +0000

Microsoft, on October 25th, will launch Windows XP in the theatre district of New York City, to be more precise, the Marriott Marquis Theatre. New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said that Microsoft's... Read more...