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Google announced that its web browser Chrome is now available for mobile devices running Android 4.0. The mobile browser has advanced features like tabbed browsing and can sync open pages between your computer and mobile device. If you have Android 4.0, you can download the beta now. Read the full article at arstechnica.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120208_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Between Apple, Google and Facebook, app development has become one of the fastest growing industries. A study found that since 2005, nearly half a million U.S. jobs were created just for the development of mobile applications. California holds 25% of all app-related jobs in the United States. Continue Reading →
Verizon is partnering with Redbox to offer a subscription-based video rental service. While Verizon will deliver the digital content, the offering will be a stand-alone service available to anyone with a broadband connection. It’s expected to launch in the second half of this year. Read the full article at Wired.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120207_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon is partnering with Redbox to offer a subscription-based video rental service. While Verizon will deliver the digital content, the offering will be a stand-alone service available to anyone with a broadband connection. It’s expected to launch in the second half of this year. In other news, Continue Reading →
Google introduced new security measures to prevent users from downloading viruses through the Android Market. A new service will automatically scan the market and continuously remove apps that try to compromise your phone. Unless you’re downloading apps from third-party sites, don’t worry about your phone getting a virus. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120203_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Immigration and Customs Enforcement made one of its biggest online crackdowns in history. Federal authorities took down over 300 domain names for illegally streaming NFL games and selling counterfeit sports paraphernalia. Nearly $5 million in fake NFL merchandise was seized. In other news, after an investigation into Continue Reading →
Shelly Palmer chats about ICE seizing 300+ domains violating NFL copyright, security vendor VeriSign being hacked and Google ridding the Android Marketplace of viruses. Continue Reading →
A report found that users of the Kindle Fire are spending more time on the device than any other Android tablet. It took less than three months on the market to edge out Samsung’s Galaxy Tab. Even though there are about twice as many Galaxy Tabs activated, people who bought the Kindle Fire are actually Continue Reading →
Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis announced that they would both step down as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion. The two are responsible for bringing the BlackBerry to market and making it a staple of the business world. RIM’s COO Thorsten Heins will take over as the new chief executive. Read the Continue Reading →