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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110331_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google introduced a new social search service called “plus one” that lets users recommend search results within their social network. The service won’t change Google’s normal results; instead your friends’ suggestions will be highlighted in the list. Plus one is Google’s response to Facebook’s Like feature and Continue Reading →

After pressure from high-profile Israeli leaders, Facebook removed a page that asked Palestinians to rise up against Israel. The page had over 350,000 fans and urged people to take the streets on May 15th. Facebook said that it would continue to take down any page that directly calls for violence. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110330_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon launched its own streaming music service called Amazon Cloud Drive. You can now store music and digital files on Amazon’s servers and access them from any web-ready device. Five gigabytes of data will be offered for free, with an upgrade to twenty gigabytes if you purchase 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 →

Facebook released a massive update to its Q&A service Facebook Questions, further integrating into the social experience. There will now be a questions dashboard that combines all of your friends’ questions and answers to provide better insight. The service is currently in a limited beta test and you can opt-in if you want to try Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110325_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google has launched its own quarterly online publication called The Quarterly. The full-length publication is an interactive magazine that Google calls a “breathing space in a busy world.” The content is similar to publications like BusinessWeek and is aimed at those interested in how technology affects business. 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 →

Facebook is generating a lot of buzz around the idea of offering investors public shares. People are so excited to invest, that some are even getting scammed by people offering fake shares of the company. Pre-IPO scams are nothing new, but are becoming even more of a problem with the surge of tech startups. Read Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110317_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Obama administration is pressuring Congress to pass a “privacy bill of rights” to protect users from being targeted online. The rules would expand the Federal Trade Commission’s power to enforce a do-not-track tool that would prevent companies from gathering data unless you give them the right Continue Reading →

Facebook is planning a service that will challenge group-buying sites like Groupon.com. The program is part of Facebook Deals where users can share discounted offers from solicited retailers. The online coupon market made nearly $900 million last year and Facebook hopes to cash-in on the success. Read the full article at InformationWeek.com Continue Reading →