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Re-syndicated from KellerFay.com As the trade press continues to focus on the year that was in 2011 and forecasts for the year to come in 2012, social media remains a hot topic of conversation. Two reports have come out recently making the case that email remains a big and effective part of the social story. Continue Reading →

There are a bunch of options for storing your files in the cloud and Microsoft’s newest promotion is the biggest yet. If you’re an iOS user, Microsoft’s SkyDrive app will let you store up to 25GB of music, documents and files and sync them across devices, for free. SkyDrive has less features than a program Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111214_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Soon you’ll never have to run for the remote to turn down an obnoxiously loud commercial. The FCC passed the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, which will require commercials to maintain the same volume as what you were previously watching. The law comes into effect in December Continue Reading →

Two cameras for FaceTime and HD video recording. The dual-core A5 chip. 10-hour battery life.Over 200 new software features in iOS 5. And iCloud. All in a remarkably thin, light design. There’s so much to iPad, it’s amazing there’s so little of it. Surf the web, check email, watch movies, play games, and more. Have your Continue Reading →

The dual-core A5 chip delivers even more power. The 8MP camera with all-new optics also shoots 1080p HD video. And if there’s anything else you need, just ask Siri. Now you can use your voice to use your iPhone. Just talk to Siri as you would to a person: “Do I need an umbrella?” or Continue Reading →

Software that tracks each key you press on your smartphone is installed on millions of mobile devices including Android, Nokia, RIM and older Apple Devices. The software called Carrier IQ records everything from keystrokes, web history and text messages then sends the information back to your carrier. It cannot be uninstalled and may very well Continue Reading →

If you’re a FiOS Internet and cable subscriber, Verizon will stream live TV channels through your Xbox. Starting December 6th, if you’re an Xbox Live Gold member, you can use your console to watch 26 live channels without the need for an additional set-top box. Unfortunately, the live streams currently won’t include broadcast channels. Read Continue Reading →

[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 →

If you’re looking for a new phone, Radioshack is getting a jump on Black Friday sales. Through Wednesday, Radioshack is offering over 25 free smartphones for new and upgrade-eligible customers on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. The free phones include the Droid RAZR, Motorola Atrix 2 and Samsung Infuse. Check out the full details at RadioshackWireless.com Continue Reading →