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“Should I get a Verizon iPhone 4?” is the number one question I’ve been asked this week in person, via email, on the web, via smoke signals and by carrier pigeon. The short answer is, no. The long answer is, if you love your existing iPhone 4 but really, really hate AT&T, then yes — Continue Reading →

Google announced that co-founder Larry Page is taking over for Eric Schmidt as the company’s CEO. Schmidt will become the Executive Chairman and focus on business development, especially globally. Google says the move comes as an attempt to streamline decision-making and have a clearer sense of accountability. Read the full article on Google’s blog Continue Reading →

Facebook announced on its website today that they are rolling out an app for the 80% of non-U.S. mobile users not on smartphones. The app is a way for Facebook to infiltrate the lucrative worldwide market and expand their network even further. 14 mobile carriers will offer 90 days of free data on over 2,500 Continue Reading →

Amazon will buy out the remaining shares of Europe’s online video rental service Lovefilm. Having already owned 42% of the stock, the deal is not surprising and should be completed by the first quarter of the year. Amazon is leveraging Lovefilm to further challenge Netflix in the on-demand rental arena. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

Verizon Communications filed an appeal of the FCC’s latest net neutrality regulations that let internet providers ration their connection. The appeal argues that the new rules grant the FCC power that is beyond even the authority of the U.S. Congress. The controversial rules were passed by a 3-2 vote and this appeal will be the Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110121_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google announced that co-founder Larry Page is taking over for Eric Schmidt as the company’s CEO. Schmidt will become the Executive Chairman and focus on business development, especially globally. Google says the move comes as an attempt to streamline decision-making and have a clearer sense of accountability. Continue Reading →

Nintendo held an event for its new handheld gaming system, the 3DS, announcing a price tag of $250. The glasses-free 3D device will launch on March 27th with over 30 titles expected before June, including 3D versions of classic games. While the 3DS comes at a hefty price, it’s turning out to be much more Continue Reading →

Daniel Spitler and Andrew Auernheimer were arrested on charges of fraud and conspiracy. The hackers accessed AT&T’s servers when they discovered a security loophole and proceeded to steal 114,000 email addresses of iPad users. The two 20-somethings were caught through their own website after bragging about the data heist. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

Starbucks has rolled out a mobile application that will let you pay for a coffee with your phone. Available for the iPhone and Blackberry, app users can hold their phone in front of a scanner and pay for their goods without looking up. The app is in development for Android and pulls money from a Continue Reading →