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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120307_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The newest iPad is on its way. Apple is announcing the newest model of its popular tablet and it’s expected to have some big improvements. Of all the rumors, the device will most likely have a high-definition display, 4G LTE connectivity and a faster processor. In other Continue Reading →

There’s a lot of people out there out to create the next generation of television, a fair chunk of them through new TV networks. Witness the more than 100 channel proposals Comcast worked through to come up with four, all independently-owned and operated by people or organizations of color, going on their cable systems between Continue Reading →

The journey to the outcome went longer than anticipated, but at last, Comcast has chosen the first players in its new assortment of independently-owned channels cleared among cable affiliates nationwide. The lucky quartet selected for national carriage, in order of their launch dates: BabyFirst Americas, a Latino-centric and managed adaptation of BabyFirst TV, the first Continue Reading →

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 →

The theme of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was “connected living.” Everything from wrist watches to toaster ovens featured ways to connect to the Internet. Why? Because they could. Do you really need your wristwatch to connect to the cloud? Well, I don’t know if “need” is the right word. In many cases, connectivity is Continue Reading →

Ford’s SYNC AppLink lets drivers use voice activated smartphone apps in their car. Ford announced that now, SYNC owners can download iHeartRadio and listen to over 800 radio broadcasts in their car. You can download the app from the iTunes, BlackBerry and soon, Android marketplaces. Read the full article at Mashable.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120112_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Intel’s chips power every type of computer, but until now have never cracked the smartphone industry. Lenovo is making the first Intel-powered smartphone, while Motorola works on a future smartphone and tablet. Devices powered by Intel’s Atom chip will be available later this year. In other news, Continue Reading →

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 →

This is the season of giving, and I just finished shooting the Shelly Palmer Digital Living Hi-Tech Holiday Gift Guide for Fox Television.  It’s going to air on December 16th at 10:30pm ET on Fox 5 here in NY.  Check your local listings.  I cover all kinds of interesting hi-tech gifts from computers to smartphone Continue Reading →