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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110727_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Walmart recently announced that it would offer streaming video rentals through its website. The company partnered with the video-on-demand service VUDU that will provide access to thousands of titles, including new releases. Standard definition rentals are $3.99 and streaming in high-definition glory will run you $5.99 a Continue Reading →
4G LTE and Wi-Fi Models Available; 8.6 Millimeters Thin and Weighing in at 1.25 pounds   BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 with 4G LTE will be available July 28 in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White in Verizon Wireless Continue Reading →
iPhone Password
For companies that can be broken if their security breaks (anything from email providers, to cell phone providers), headlines like “Phone Hacking Scandal” should garner special attention.  The latest “phone hacking” scandal involving allegations that reporters at News of the World listened to or tampered with voicemails of, potentially, over 10,000 victims, has left many Continue Reading →
Youtube broadcast in 2d and 3d LG glasses-free 3D smartphone experience highlights exclusive partnership with YouTube through first-of-its-kind music experience NEW YORK – July 25, 2011 – LG Mobile announced today it will celebrate the launch of LG Thrill 4G™, the awe-inspiring, glasses-free 3D superphone available exclusively this summer from AT&T, with an integrated marketing Continue Reading →
Google Street View Car
A recent report by CNet states that Google’s street view cars collected user’s location information through open Wi-Fi hotspots. If your device was being used as a wireless router, Google captured its MAC address, which could be used to discover its location. Google stated that non-static hotspots are supposed to be deleted from the database. Continue Reading →
Research In Motion
Research In Motion recently announced that it would 2,000 jobs from its global work force. The 11% cut in personnel comes amidst deep slashes in revenue forecasts, dropping stock prices and a lack of competitive products in the mobile space. Read the full article at WSJ.com Continue Reading →
Artificial Lung
Researchers have created a breakthrough artificial lung that is as functional as the human organ. The device’s performance could allow for the creation of a portable pseudo-lung that could run off of a patient’s own heart. Its creators believe we could be seeing clinical trials within the decade. Read the full article at ZDNet.com Continue Reading →

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