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Amazon recently announced that it would begin offering e-textbook rentals for the Kindle. Students can rent the e-textbooks from 30 to 360 days and save up to 80% on specific titles. The e-textbooks can be viewed on the Kindle and any device that lets you download the Kindle app. Read the full article at PCWorld.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110719_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon recently announced that it would begin offering e-textbook rentals for the Kindle. Students can rent the e-textbooks from 30 to 360 days and save up to 80% on specific titles. The e-textbooks can be viewed on the Kindle and any device that lets you download the Continue Reading →

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Amazon.com would release its own tablet PC before October. The tablet will have a 9” screen and act primarily as a multimedia device. Amazon’s success with the Kindle could make its tablet a dark horse competitor against the iPad. Read the full article at WSJ.com   Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110714_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Police forces are preparing to use hand-held facial-recognition devices starting as early as September. The device attaches to an iPhone and would allow officers to snap a picture, then immediately match someone’s face to their record. The technology could become as commonplace as taking fingerprints. In other Continue Reading →

A recent survey by Pew Internet Research reveals that e-reader ownership has doubled amongst U.S. adults. 12% of those surveyed now own a device like Amazon’s Kindle, with high competition driving the e-reader prices down. The low price and learning curve make these desirable devices for all. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110628_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The United States Supreme Court struck down a California law banning the sale and rental of violent video games to minors. In a 7-2 ruling, the court cited that video games fall under the same free speech entitled to books, plays and movies. Scalia’s majority opinion pointed Continue Reading →

Spammers are inundating Amazon’s self-publishing system, which lets users sell books for the Kindle online. By using content generators, spammers can publish over ten books a day, increasing their chances of being purchased. If Amazon doesn’t figure out how to stop the spam, it could seriously hinder the self-publishing market. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110617_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] BlackBerry maker Research In Motion recently announced severely lower revenue expectations and plans to make layoffs. The company’s shares fell 15% in one night, hitting their lowest numbers in nearly five years. With the limited success of recent RIM products, don’t expect a turnaround anytime soon. In Continue Reading →

Next on Live Digital. Is Barnes & Noble’s newest Nook a threat to the kindle? When does Verizon plan to complete its 4G network? Manufacturers are looking to track our safety with automotive “black boxes” — and how much is your social media use costing your boss? Plus, I’ll chat with Simon Applebaum about cable Continue Reading →

Barnes & Noble recently announced a new version of its e-reader the Nook, called The Simple Touch Reader. The device’s 6-inch display is similar to the Kindle, utilizing E Ink technology while still having a touch screen. The new Wi-Fi only Nook costs $139 and will hit stores starting June 10th. Read the full article Continue Reading →