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Ever worry that upon passing, your social media presence would be underwhelming? A new website called 1000 Memories was created to help families and friends share memories of those who have passed away. Who would you trust to be your social benefactor? Read the full story at techcrunch.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101209_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Ever worry that upon passing, your social media presence would be underwhelming? A new website called 1000 Memories was created to help families and friends share memories of those who have passed away. Who would you trust to be your social benefactor? In other news, The WikiLeaks Continue Reading →
Google Chrome
Google announced that their Chrome OS operating system will ship on netbooks with cellular modems. Verizon will provide 100MB/month of free 3G service for two years, while also making additional data plans available. Will bundling this free service bring Verizon more mobile web subscribers? Read more at techcrunch.com Continue Reading →
Spam
According to Symantec’s newest report, 2010 is a record year for spam. 89.1% of all messages sent were either malware or spam attempts, up 1.4% from last year. With no end in sight for the termination of junk email, the doors are wide open for entrepreneurs in the security sector. Read more at venturebeat.com Continue Reading →
AT&T
Consumer Reports rated AT&T the worst US mobile provider in a survey of over 58,000 subscribers. Despite the poor marks, the iPhone 4 was tied in first place for handsets. Will the iPhone’s future availability on other carriers force AT&T to make improvements? Read more at computerworld.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101208_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Consumer Reports rated AT&T the worst US mobile provider in a survey of over 58,000 subscribers. Despite the poor marks, the iPhone 4 was tied in first place for handsets. Will the iPhone’s future availability on other carriers force AT&T to make improvements? I’m not holding my Continue Reading →
Verizon
Verizon is now allowing its customers to use their mobile plan on their landline phone, sharing existing minutes. The service is called Home Phone Connect and will cost $9.99 a month, with Verizon offering a $19.99 unlimited domestic calling plan. Already have a landline and don’t want to lose your phone number? Verizon will switch Continue Reading →

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