Google Maps

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111130_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that requires the site to ask for users’ consent before changing privacy settings. The FTC made a total of eight allegations towards Facebook, including making users’ private information public without their consent. In other news, Google announced that Continue Reading →

If you’re on AT&T, Radioshack is offering the Samsung Galaxy S II, one of the top Android smartphones on the market for $49.99. The deal applies if you’re a new or upgrading Nation plan subscriber. From Radioshack.com: The Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T is designed to give customers a powerful, premium Android smartphone experience Continue Reading →

Many brands feel the need to be on Social Media. Competitors do it. Other successful enterprises do it. Everybody does it. Whenever I meet with brands, they tend to think they HAVE to be on Facebook or Twitter or LinkedIn. They should have a blog and start developing ideas for Google+. An armada of consultants Continue Reading →

Many businesses rely on being found through Google Maps’ search results. Unfortunately, malicious users are abusing the error reporting system and marking many businesses permanently closed. The misreporting has become so rampant that business owners are lashing out at Google to stop the damage. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110907_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] An appeals court ruled that the U.S. government must come clean on its cellphone tracking policies. Currently, if you’re a suspect, law enforcement has the ability to track you through any location-based technology you use. Doing so without your knowledge could be a violation of privacy rights. Continue Reading →

In order to get a better handle on the clean up necessary to restore New York City after Hurricane Irene, the city has launched a website for user reporting. The site lets users report incidents like downed trees and power outages and uses Google Maps to publicly display the affected areas. Visit NYCSevereWeather.crowdmap.com to report a Continue Reading →

4G LTE and Wi-Fi Models Available; 8.6 Millimeters Thin and Weighing in at 1.25 pounds   BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 with 4G LTE will be available July 28 in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White in Verizon Wireless Continue Reading →

Google introduced a new way to make its mapping service even more accurate in the US. Google Map Maker is a crowd-sourced tool where users can modify roads and structures using an approval system. If enough people agree that your correction is accurate, the changes will appear on the regular Google Maps site. Read the Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110420_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google introduced a new way to make its mapping service even more accurate in the US. Google Map Maker is a crowd-sourced tool where users can modify roads and structures using an approval system. If enough people agree that your correction is accurate, the changes will appear 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 →