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My youngest son, Jared, is a rising Junior at Cornell. He’s an Econ major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Before I could post the update about Amazon Text Book rentals, he sent me a txt message telling me it was amazing. If you go to the Cornell book store and purchase your books Continue Reading →

According to a report by BoyGeniusReport, Apple will be offering a lower priced iPhone later this year. Apple’s low-cost phone will most likely be a contract-free $350 iPhone 3GS. The new pricing would finally give Apple low, mid and high-priced smartphones. Read the full article at BGR.com   Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110719_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon recently announced that it would begin offering e-textbook rentals for the Kindle. Students can rent the e-textbooks from 30 to 360 days and save up to 80% on specific titles. The e-textbooks can be viewed on the Kindle and any device that lets you download the Continue Reading →

CNN.com Unveils New Video Experience to Showcase Live CNN and HLN TV, On-Demand Video, Multi-tasking   CNN and HLN’s complete 24-hour television networks will be streamed live on CNN.com, the CNN App  for  iPad and the CNN App for iPhone and iPod touch beginning today, July 18.   CNN Worldwide is the first news organization to Continue Reading →

Apple won multiple patent disputes against HTC, including the data technology for detecting phone numbers in emails. The U.S. International Trade Commission’s ruling could also affect other Android phones with similar functionality. Apple stated that competitors should make their own technology, not steal it. Read the full article at WSJ.com Continue Reading →

There was an interesting article on the AP this week entitled, “Israel blocks airborne protest, questions dozens.” It described how Israeli security used social media sites to compile a “blacklist” of undesirable individuals and then prevented many of them from entering the country. It’s a good read if you’re interested in Palestinian/Israeli politics. I have Continue Reading →

Police forces are preparing to use hand-held facial-recognition devices starting as early as September. The device attaches to an iPhone and would allow officers to snap a picture, then immediately match someone’s face to their record. The technology could become as commonplace as taking fingerprints. Read the full article at WSJ.com   Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110714_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Police forces are preparing to use hand-held facial-recognition devices starting as early as September. The device attaches to an iPhone and would allow officers to snap a picture, then immediately match someone’s face to their record. The technology could become as commonplace as taking fingerprints. In other Continue Reading →

Apple latest lawsuit could prevent Taiwanese manufacturer HTC from importing its phones and tablet to the United States. A similar suit was brought against Samsung, and Apple claims that both companies are violating a series of patents protecting the devices. Apple stated that its technologies that helped create the iPod, iPhone and iPad are victim Continue Reading →

Apple recently announced that the App Store has surpassed 15 billion downloads for iPhone and iPad apps. There are now over 200 million iOS users helping contribute to 23% year-over-year growth. App developers have been paid $2.5 billion in three years. Read the full article at ComptuerWorld.com Continue Reading →