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Comcast launched a new high-speed Internet service that boasts download speeds of 105 Mbps. This is nearly ten times faster than typical cable Internet and could have users downloading an HD movie in 5 minutes. If you have the need for speed, it’s going to cost you $105 with Comcast’s Triple Play package. Read the Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110415_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] YouTube instituted a three-strike policy for those uploading copyrighted material. Violators must watch a short video explaining copyright law and are required to take a multiple-choice quiz about the information. Completing YouTube’s “Copyright School” will allow suspended users to regain good standing on the site. In other Continue Reading →

Twitter finally launched a new way to sort through its sea of tweets with interest-based search. You can now search within a category and Twitter will return relevant accounts based on their tweets. The “who to follow” page is now broken down by interest, displaying the top 60 accounts in each category. Read the full Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110405_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Twitter finally launched a new way to sort through its sea of tweets with interest-based search. You can now search within a category and Twitter will return relevant accounts based on their tweets. The “who to follow” page is now broken down by interest, displaying the top Continue Reading →

By definition, I’m a Mac Fanboy. Just here in my home office there’s a MacPro Tower with everything on it, three MacBook Pros and two MacBooks, two Mac Minis, a dozen iPods, nanos, shuffles, several iPhones a couple of iPads, it looks like Steve Jobs threw up in here. I am a Mac lover and, Continue Reading →

Barnes & Noble said the Nook color would soon receive a major update, allowing it to run apps and email using the Android operating system. You also get access to the Android Market where you can download all sorts of apps. This e-Reader is about to get a lot more interesting. Read the full article Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110328_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Miramax is working out a deal that would stream its collection of over 700 movies to major online services. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix would be among the distributors and the deal could be worth over $100 million. While the deal is not final, Miramax has made digital Continue Reading →

I’ve had my iPad 2 for almost two weeks now and I can say, without hesitation, it’s more fun than my iPad, but not by much. If you’re into the cosmetic and feature differences between the two devices, there is an excellent, geeky review on engaget.com. Cameras: The iPad 2 has two cameras. They both suck. Continue Reading →

Google claims that the Chinese government is interfering with Gmail’s service within the country. The block implicates Google’s servers and is set up to look like the problem comes from Gmail itself. Chinese authorities have been attacking Google since it refused to censor its search engine. Read the full article at InformationWeek.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110322_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google claims that the Chinese government is interfering with Gmail’s service within the country. The block implicates Google’s servers and is set up to look like the problem comes from Gmail itself. Chinese authorities have been attacking Google since it refused to censor its search engine. In Continue Reading →