Mobile & Wireless

Sony is finally stepping into the tablet market, recently unveiling two Android 3.0 tablets. The model codenamed S1 has a 9.4-inch screen with front and rear cameras and the S2 version has two 5.5-inch displays that fold into a clamshell. The tablets will be available worldwide in the fall. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110427_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook officially launched its own daily coupon program. The service, called Facebook Deals, is currently available in five U.S. cities and the offers are being geared towards group activities. By harnessing its preexisting user base and payment system, Facebook hopes friends’ interactions will make the product thrive. Continue Reading →

Next on Live Digital: Android is everywhere, but does it have the market reach of iOS? Are the leading tech companies environmentally friendly? Will Amazon’s web hosting crash make us rethink the cloud? And, is the iPhone tracking issue just FUD-mongering? Plus, Intel’s Frank Soqui shows off some smart robots, I’ll talk with Bob Benya Continue Reading →

Barnes & Noble announced an update to the Nook Color that will allow it to run a version of Android’s FroYo operating system. The update will add a Nook app store with specifically designed apps, runs Flash and has an improved email client. The new features and low cost make it a formidable tablet choice. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110426_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Barnes & Noble announced an update to the Nook Color that will allow it to run a version of Android’s FroYo operating system. The update will add a Nook app store with specifically designed apps, runs Flash and has an improved email client. The new features and Continue Reading →

Apple has been under scrutiny over location data privacy concerns, but the Wall Street Journal reports that Google collects location information multiple times an hour. Google Android phones collect user location information as well as details about surrounding Wi-Fi access points, according to security analysts. The data collection spurs a multi-billion dollar location-based services market. Continue Reading →

The white iPhone 4 is finally making its way into stores. Retailers began receiving promotional material suggesting an AT&T and Verizon launch this week. Apple hopes the white iPhone 4 will boost sales until the new model comes out late this year. Read the full article at AppleInsider.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110425_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Sony’s PlayStation Network has been offline for days, due to what Sony is calling an “external “intrusion.” The service that lets PlayStation 3 owners play their games online is not scheduled to come back online until April 26th. While it is not confirmed, many attribute the outage Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer chats with John Abell about the future of Android OS. Continue Reading →

Fox 5 New York (WNYW-TV) – Technology expert Shelly Palmer brings you the digital news you need to know and the tech tools that will make your life a little easier. Here’s a rundown: Cool apps: The free app that will have you snapping photos to save cash. The free app that brings virtual shopping Continue Reading →