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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120323_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A website and a couple of apps caught my attention today.  The summer travel season is almost upon us and a new service called Tingo is here to save you money on your hotel. When you book your stay through Tingo.com, your reservation will be rebooked every Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120322_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] As you know, China is not only the most populous country in the world, its economy is growing very fast. Statistical experts say that by 2050 China will have a larger population of English speakers than we do here in the United States.  I’m told that, right Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120321_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Apple’s new iPad sold 3 million units in 3 days. But what if you recently bought your iPad 2, is there anything you can do?  Actually, you have some pretty great options.  My favorite is trading it for a gift card at amazon.com/tradeins.  Just search for the Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120320_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Bit throttling may sound like a funny combination of words, but it’s no laughing matter. Especially if you’re Matt Spaccarelli, the California student who won a small-claims court decision against AT&T over its throttling of his smartphone data plan.  When you buy a smartphone, you expect to Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120319_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] I’ve had my new Verizon iPad for a couple of days and I am in love with Verizon’s 4G network in New York.  I’ve been getting connection speeds that rival or exceed the speeds I get from my cable network at home and, truthfully, it has changed Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120316_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The new iPad goes on-sale today. In case you missed the hype, the new iPad has a 5 megapixel camera, shoots HD video, has a faster processor, has an awe-inspiring display, and it’s 4G, which means that you can browse the web six to 10 times faster Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120315_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] So, you want to get the New iPad, but you just don’t know what to do with your old iPad … how about trading it in?  Apple has amended its Reuse and Recycling program to include the iPad. Depending upon the model, age and condition of your Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120314_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Walmart unveiled a “disc-to-digital” service that lets you buy online access to movies you’ve already purchased on DVD or Blu-ray.  Starting April 16th you can take your discs to a Walmart and pay $2 to access a standard definition copy of your movie or $5 for an Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120313_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] If you want a New iPad, you’re going to have to wait. Apple says pre-orders are sold out so if you order one now, it will not arrive on March 16th. But that may be good news because you’ve got another choice to make. Are you going Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120312_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] I’m Shelly Palmer and this is Digital Living: You can visit the Apple store and pre-order the New iPad, but should you?  It’s got a faster processor, better camera, it shoots in HD and it’s 4G.  And, although it does not have Siri, the new iPad does Continue Reading →