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Internet connections in Libya are slowly being restored after nearly six months of suppression by Muammar Gaddafi’s crumbling government. Online activity increased as much as 500%, with citizens posting breaking updates of the revolution. It’s still unknown who exactly is controlling the nation’s service. Read the full article at BBC.co.uk Continue Reading →
Ford and Toyota recently announced that the two automakers would work together to make better hybrid trucks and SUVs. The companies are building a hybrid drivetrain that will help full-sized vehicles reach the new fuel economy standards of 54.5 miles-per-gallon by 2025. Read the full article at Wired.com Continue Reading →
Miramax recently launched a Facebook app that lets you rent the studio’s films through the social network. Rentals cost $3 and can be watched over a 48-hour period on the computer, iPad or Google TV. The first offering of 20 movies includes the popular titles Chicago and Pulp Fiction. Read the full article at Reuters.com Continue Reading →
Skype recently announced that it would acquire the text and video group messaging company GroupMe. The acquisition will help Skype entrench itself in the battle of Internet messaging alternatives for mobile phone users, currently dominated by Apple, Google and Facebook. Skype’s CEO Tony Bates stated that GroupMe can help Skype break down global communication barriers. Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110823_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Internet connections in Libya are slowly being restored after nearly six months of suppression by Muammar Gaddafi’s crumbling government. Online activity increased as much as 500%, with citizens posting breaking updates of the revolution. It’s still unknown who exactly is controlling the nation’s service. In other news, Continue Reading →
Note: the following column was recently published in my Shift Age Newsletter. Please click here to sign up for free subscription. In the past few months – and particularly the past few weeks – I’ve been asked everyday about what I think the near-term economic future will be. People even ask me about the stock Continue Reading →
The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple is working on the next generation iPad with an expected release date in early 2012. The iPad 3 is expected to have twice the resolution as its predecessor with a 9.7” screen. Parts suppliers have already received enough orders for 1.5 million iPad 3s.Read the full article at Continue Reading →
Verizon announced that the 45,000 employees striking would resume working on Monday without coming to an agreement on the new contracts. The FBI is looking into over 90 acts of sabotage that put some service out from Massachusetts to Delaware. There is no deadline on the contract negotiations. Read the full article at CNN.com Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for an incredibly cheap tablet, HP slashed its prices on the now unsupported TouchPad. The 16GB model is $99, but overwhelming demand sold over 350,000 and temporarily put HP out of stock. Best Buy is also sold out online, but your local store may still have some in stock. Read the full Continue Reading →