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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110607_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Steve Jobs recently announced Apple’s newest streaming data service called iCloud.  The product allows users to store documents and songs online and access them from any Apple device. iCloud will even search your computer for all songs, even those not purchased through Apple, and sync them to Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110606_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] In a new report, the United Nations announced that disconnecting someone from the Internet is a human rights violation. The statement was in response to France and the UK passing laws that ban violators of copyright law from the web. The UN also called for all countries Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110603_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The FBI is now investigating Google’s claim that Chinese hackers are attempting to steal Gmail users’ passwords. This isn’t the first attack on Google coming from China, but these attempts targeted U.S. government officials. China’s government says that the accusations are a complete fabrication and Google has Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110602_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Twitter recently announced a new way for users to search for tweets. With the release of Twitter image and video posts, searching for a word or hashtag will display relevant media. By offering instant search for media, Twitter is going to become a much more powerful tool. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110601_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The World Health Organization recently announced a tentative link between cellphone use and cancer. While numerous studies in the past have made the same claim, the W.H.O. is now classifying cellphones in the same category as gasoline and coffee. Will the new classification require government regulation? In Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110531_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The U.S. Congress recently passed an extension for the Patriot Act, leading to four more years of the anti-terrorism mandate. The laws technically allow the FBI to access to billions of gigabytes of user information obtained by companies. President Obama signed the bill into law, despite it Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110530_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Global security company Lockheed Martin recently had its network hacked by unknown individuals. The company was able to quickly respond to the cyber-attacks and no information was compromised. U.S. government agencies are being forced to make cyber-security a top priority. In other news, the Iranian government is Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110527_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon recently launched a competitor to the Mac App Store and now offers downloads of Mac-specific software. Amazon has slightly lower prices on programs and even offers Microsoft Office, while the Mac App Store does not. The store currently offers around 250 titles. In other news, Chinese Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110526_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google is expected to make an announcement that will turn our cell phones into wallets. The technology utilizes near-field communication, which is a chip that transmits data wirelessly. The system we be available starting on the Android Nexus S smartphone and will roll out with support from Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110525_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Barnes & Noble recently announced a new version of its e-reader the Nook, called The Simple Touch Reader. The device’s 6-inch display is similar to the Kindle, utilizing E Ink technology while still having a touch screen. The new Wi-Fi only Nook costs $139 and will hit Continue Reading →