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We’re all gearing up for Halloween treats. As kids travel around the neighborhoods for Halloween this year, dressed in costumes and grabbing candy, parents are left wondering about their safety.   Thanks to valuable gadgets, new and old, and a few home-grown safety tips, you can spend time passing out candy instead of worrying this Continue Reading →

Samsung has overtaken Apple as the number one smartphone manufacturer in the world. With phones like the Galaxy S and Nexus S, Samsung owned 9% more of than market than Apple in the third quarter. Samsung has proven that excellent hardware design will sell Android devices. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111031_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google is making big changes to the software of its set-top box Google TV. The update will allow developers to create Android applications made specifically for your TV. If you already have a Google TV, the device will update itself over wi-fi. In other news, Google also Continue Reading →

While the new iPhone’s virtual assistant is making headlines, Google quietly updated its voice recognition software. Google Translate for Android’s Conversation Mode can now translate 14 languages in real-time. The app recognizes your language and plays messages back in the receiver’s chosen language. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111017_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Doctors are turning to specially approved apps to make hospitals and physicians more efficient. The F.D.A. has approved a handful of mobile applications that let doctors quickly share a patient’s MRI results. Government approval of this app took over two years, a problem that’s persistent in digitizing Continue Reading →

Adobe showed off a series of apps meant to bring features of its Creative Suite to tablet computing. Photoshop is among the bunch and supports editing in layers, adding filters and painting with brushes. The suite of apps (Photoshop, Collage, Debut, Ideas, Kuler, and Proto) will be available for Android Honeycomb tablets in November, with Continue Reading →

Amazon announced four new Kindles: three e-ink models and one extraordinary 7” color tablet-style device called the Kindle Fire.  The e-ink models are noteworthy because of their low price points.  Amazon now owns the low-end of the market.  The Kindle Fire is noteworthy because it is not a piece of hardware, it is a portable Continue Reading →

Amazon announced the Kindle Fire, a $199 7-inch tablet computer. The device is Wi-Fi only and an Amazon Prime account gives you access to thousands of e-books and streaming videos. You can also download apps through Amazon’s Android app store. The tablet ships November 15th with pre-orders available now. Read the full article at PCMag.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110929_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon announced the Kindle Fire, a $200 7-inch tablet computer. The device is Wi-Fi only and an Amazon Prime account gives you access to thousands of e-books and streaming videos. You can also download apps through Amazon’s Android app store. The tablet ships November 15th with pre-orders Continue Reading →

A report by Nielsen found that among recent purchasers of smartphones, those running Android OS captured 56% of the market. IPhones held steady at 28%, while BlackBerry phones dropped to 9% of total respondents. With more devices running Android than ever, it’s no surprise that BlackBerry use continues to wane. Read the full article at Continue Reading →