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San Francisco is testing a program that lets people find parking spots using their iPhone. Wireless sensors embedded in the street and city parking garages monitor whether the spots are occupied. The city warns not to use the app while driving. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

According to a recent report, the number of 3D HDTV to ship in 2011 will increase 500%. The report, by IHS iSuppli states that 23.4 million units will ship this year, up from 4.2 million the year before. Instead of pushing 3D as a TV’s main function, manufacturers are included it as a perk by Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer chats with Barnes & Noble’s Wendy Bronfin about the Nook Color update. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110509_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] New York City has selected the Nissan NV200 as its vehicle of choice for its future cab fleet. The minivan was chosen for its overall interior size, durability and gas mileage. The new model will roll out in 2013, with Nissan testing 6 electric cabs at the Continue Reading →

Multiple reports show that Google’s Android app store will eclipse the size of Apple’s by August of this year. The Android Market is expected to have around 425,000 apps by that time, but does it really matter? While Android is experiencing much faster growth, only a small percentage of apps actually generate revenue. Read the Continue Reading →

China recently created a new central agency that will serve to regulate the country’s Internet. The State Internet Information Office will continue China’s agenda of cracking down on dissidents and punishing violators. Preexisting Chinese organizations are fighting for the very lucrative, regulatory power. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

Apple will release its newest operating system, Lion, through the Mac App Store. Discs will be available if you don’t have broadband, but the shift to digital downloads is here to stay. By removing physical media, Apple can make smaller laptops with larger batteries. Read the full article at AppleInsider.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110505_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Multiple reports show that Google’s Android app store will eclipse the size of Apple’s by August of this year. The Android Market is expected to have around 425,000 apps by that time, but does it really matter? While Android is experiencing much faster growth, only a small Continue Reading →

Sony expected to already have its PlayStation Network back online, but is taking extra precaution to ready its security. The company also believes that hacker group Anonymous committed a denial of service attack on its servers that allow for a third-party to steal the user information. Over 100 million users were compromised in the attacks Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer chats with Amy Adoniz about the only 24 hour Best Buy. Continue Reading →