Samsung Vs. Apple—MMA Style

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A recent article in All Thing Digital described the new head of marketing for Samsung and her number one communications objective.  That is, to get people to stop thinking about their products, and start feeling something for them.  Experience shows us that when you transition your brand from the left side of the brain to Continue Reading →
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was posthumously awarded the Grammy Trustees Award. Jobs was recognized for bringing the iPod and iTunes to the market, changing how people consumed music. Thomas Edison and Walt Disney are among previous winners of the Trustees Award. Read the full article at AppleInsider.com Continue Reading →
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Kodak is suing Apple for infringing on four patents related to digital imaging. The patents in violation relate to sharing photos online and would require Apple to stop selling the infringing devices like iPhones and iPods. A similar lawsuit was also filed against HTC. Read the full article at Bloomberg.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120111_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google is making its search results more personalized for anyone using Google+. The new search feature called “Search, plus Your World” incorporates Google+ photos and posts that are relevant to your search. Looking up a topic also brings up results for others who frequently discuss that subject. Continue Reading →
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs will receive a posthumous Grammy Award for his technological innovations in the music space. The Academy is honoring him with the award for introducing iTunes and the iPod, stating that they transformed the way people consume music and media. Read the full article at HuffingtonPost.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111223_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon plans to redefine the traditional television set-top box in 2012 for FiOS customers. The project looks to lower the energy consumption of traditional set-top boxes by offering a media server that can stream HDTV to all of the devices in your home, including mobile devices and Continue Reading →
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Wearable devices might just be the future of portable computing. The New York Times reports that Apple and Google are working on a new type of device that relies on your smartphone as a hub for peripheral electronics. Conceptual products include a curved-glass iPod for the wrist. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111220_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] AT&T has withdrawn its $39 billion bid to takeover T-Mobile. The company acknowledged that government opposition had made the deal too difficult to pursue. The Federal Communications Commission stated that the takeover would stifle investment and hurt consumers. In other news, IBM released its yearly predictions for Continue Reading →

My Favorite Gifts For Geeks

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If you want a really excellent curated list of tech gifts for this holiday season, check out the Gift Guide at www.shellypalmer.com.  It covers Laptops & PCs, Digital Cameras, Music & Audio, Smartphones, Tablets & E-Readers, Televisions and Toys and you are sure to find something for almost everyone on your list. However, a friend Continue Reading →
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Want great Orb sound for your computer, iPod or TV without getting into complicated surround sound receivers? This package includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny, audiophile quality amplifier to provide power for your Orbs. Package saves $29 vs. individual prices! Each Orb speaker is less than 4.25 inches in diameter and Continue Reading →