[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110103_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Popular TV manufacturer Vizio is extending its product line to include an Android powered smart phone and a tablet. The Via Phone will have dual cameras that shoot video and a 4-inch screen, while the Via Tablet will be an 8-inch WiFi only device with a camera Continue Reading →
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I was planning a year-end tech wrap-up this week. My goal was to list the most popular topics and articles of the year for your reading pleasure. But, as soon as I opened our analytics dashboard, it was obvious that the most popular tech question for 2010 was … iPad vs. Kindle? So here is Continue Reading →
Verizon is testing a new service that will allow you to control your home’s devices from your smartphone, computer or FiOS TV. The system dubbed Home Monitoring and Control will have you turning off lights, locking your doors and even controlling your thermostat. Available in the first half of 2011, the service is currently being Continue Reading →
An FBI affidavit reveals an investigation into the distrubted denial of service attacks propagated by the groups Anonymous and 4chan. Their DDoS attacks earlier this month temporarily disabled multiple websites including PayPal, Visa and MasterCard. Federal investigators state that the attacks are felonies, not displays of activism. Read the full article at thesmokinggun.com Continue Reading →
A recent poll by Rasmussen shows that the majority of Americans oppose FCC regulations of the Internet. Out of those polled, 54% opposed the regulations and 52% said that free market competition, not government, is the solution. While the opposition is clear, the issue isn’t gaining public attention—only 20% are following the regulations closely. Read Continue Reading →
The leader in voice over IP technology, Skype, has added free iOS video calling to its arsenal. The service is usable between computers and camera ready iPhones while allowing older iOS devices to receive video calls. If you have the data plan to support it, Skype also offers video calling over 3G. Read the full Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101231_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon is testing a new service that will allow you to control your home’s devices from your smartphone, computer or FiOs TV. The system will have you turning off lights, locking your doors and even controlling your thermostat. The service will roll out in 2011. In other Continue Reading →
Shelly Palmer chats with Scott Kurnit, founder of about.com, about his new advertisement bookmarking utility, AdKeeper on Live Digital. Continue Reading →
A German research group created their own GSM network to conduct tests and found that it was relatively easy to corrupt basic mobile phones with a malicious text message. They tested popular models including Motorola, Samsung and Nokia and were able to force the phones to shut down, put them in reboot cycles and remove Continue Reading →