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4G is a marketing term. It means different things to different people. However, LTE (an abbreviation for Long Term Evolution) is a term of art that describes Verizon’s fourth generation wireless network. The only factoid you need to know is, “Where it is fully deployed, Verizon’s 4G LTE Network is six to 10 times faster Continue Reading →

Next on Live Digital: Is eBay the next mega-retailer? Will Amazon beat out Google for the streaming music market? Is cloud computing the future of data storage? And, will American Express change the way we make purchases? Plus, I’ll chat with financial expert Hilary Kramer about how the web can help your finances, I’ll talk Continue Reading →

A recent Comscore report reveals that one in three smartphones in the U.S. runs Google’s Android operating system. The study was a three-month average, showing 7% growth for Android handsets. While Android was the dominant OS, Verizon’s iPhone 4 was still the most sold phone in that period. Read the full article at PCMag.com 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 →

RIM announced that it’s tablet PC the PlayBook will natively support the installation of Android applications. The PlayBook’s operating system will support both BlackBerry and Android apps, offering users tons of options. Android seems to be making its way onto just about anything with a processor. Read the full article at mashable.com 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 →

Amazon.com officially launched its app store for Google Android devices. By creating its own marketplace, Amazon can choose which apps to serve and better eliminate malicious programs. Developers might not me too happy though—Amazon will set the prices for the apps to drive demand. Read the full article at FinancialTimes.com   Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110323_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon.com officially launched its app store for Google Android devices. By creating its own marketplace, Amazon can choose which apps make it to the store and better eliminate malicious programs. Developers might not me too happy though—Amazon will set the prices for the apps based on driving Continue Reading →

Last week I wrote a love letter to AT&T’s 4G Motorola Atrix smartphone. It is awesome, powerful and extraordinary in every way. That was true last week and it’s still true. However, just the other day, Verizon handed me its new HTC Thunderbolt 4G handset to play with and, truth be told, I’m smitten. If Continue Reading →