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[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 →

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 →

I know it’s early to make declarations over what 2012 will be remembered for, but you get the impression that we may, yes may, look back at the week of International CES in Las Vegas as the beginning of the “controllable” TV era. By controllable, manipulating your TV set and what you watch off it Continue Reading →

The theme of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was “connected living.” Everything from wrist watches to toaster ovens featured ways to connect to the Internet. Why? Because they could. Do you really need your wristwatch to connect to the cloud? Well, I don’t know if “need” is the right word. In many cases, connectivity is Continue Reading →

Ford’s SYNC AppLink lets drivers use voice activated smartphone apps in their car. Ford announced that now, SYNC owners can download iHeartRadio and listen to over 800 radio broadcasts in their car. You can download the app from the iTunes, BlackBerry and soon, Android marketplaces. Read the full article at Mashable.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120112_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Intel’s chips power every type of computer, but until now have never cracked the smartphone industry. Lenovo is making the first Intel-powered smartphone, while Motorola works on a future smartphone and tablet. Devices powered by Intel’s Atom chip will be available later this year. In other news, Continue Reading →

"You don't know what you don't know," is one of my favorite phrases. It's an admonition I take seriously. No matter how hard you study, no matter how much knowledge you acquire, no matter how much wisdom you possess – there is always more to learn. Continue Reading →