The Shift Age

In the past I have written that as a futurist, it sometimes feels like I live in a state of déjà vu. I spend a lot of time researching and looking into the future to develop the forecasts and trends that I write and speak about. I experience them, see them, and have varying degrees Continue Reading →

Motorola Xoom Tablet Review

Is the Motorola Xoom an iPad Killer? No.  It is built for a different audience.  Non-technical people can enjoy almost every Apple product with limited or no instruction.  The Xoom requires an understanding of what you are trying to accomplish and knowledge of the computer metaphors it draws upon to accomplish the tasks.  So, while Continue Reading →
This week on Shelly Palmer Digital Living, Journalist/Author, Rita Cosby talks with Shelly about digital living. Our feet on the street correspondent, Orlando Jones braves the AT&T store to find out what’s going on with the iPhone. Shelly is joined by author and relationship expert Andrea Syrtash, eHarmony researcher Dr. Gian Gonzaga and talks tech Continue Reading →
iOS
German researchers have figured out a way to infiltrate even a locked iPhone’s security in 6 minutes. Without having to know your password, a hacker can install software that opens the phone to attacks. Once the software is installed, the program can extract all sorts of personal information including any accounts you have linked to Continue Reading →
Mac OS X Lion
Sources inside Apple told Bloomberg that they are working on a prototype for a smaller more affordable iPhone. Apple is considering selling the device for $200 and won’t require users to have a 2-year contract. If the rumors are correct, the iPhone Nano would be Apple’s answer to the growing number of affordable Android handsets. Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110211_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A recent speech by President Obama stressed that providing wireless Internet access in even the most rural of locations is imperative to future economic growth. Obama’s proposal claims that it will cut the deficit by $9.6 billion in a decade, while doubling the wireless broadband spectrum. In Continue Reading →
Verizon iPhone 4
Been lusting for a Verizon iPhone 4, worried about the cost of the switch?  Here’s what you need to know: The Fees. If you bought your AT&T iPhone less than 30 days ago, you can return it. Depending upon the deal you signed and where you live, you may be subject to a small restocking Continue Reading →
AT&T
AT&T announced that it will be offering mobile customers with select plans the ability to make unlimited calls to any other mobile number. Starting February 10th, customers can sign up for the program online as long as they already have unlimited messaging and a “qualifying voice plan.” This another attempt by AT&T to make up Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110210_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] AT&T will be offering mobile customers with select plans the ability to make unlimited calls to any other mobile number. Starting February 10th, customers can sign up for the program online as long as they already have unlimited messaging and a “qualifying voice plan.” This is another Continue Reading →
The Roman Catholic Church has sanctioned the release of a mobile app that encourages people to go to confession. The app offers an “examination of conscience” that will determine which of your sins are confession worthy.  You can even study your prayers and write drafts of your transgressions. Read the full article at ABCNews.com Continue Reading →