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Electricity is really just organized lightning. —George Carlin Let me start by saying that I love new technologies, especially when I can try them before anyone, even if I’m sometimes out on the “bleeding edge.” I don’t mind the cuts for the cool that comes with them. Who would have thought my Nissan Leaf is Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111124_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Tablet computers are all the rage and there are more options than ever. Both Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Barnes and Nobles’ Nook Tablet are decent options if you’re looking to spend under $250. They’ll both let you browse the web, read books, check email, watch videos and Continue Reading →

Google officially launched Google Music, a free service that lets users store and stream up to 20,000 songs in the cloud. An online music store, similar to iTunes, will let users download free and paid songs to add to their collection. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111117_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook confirmed that it keeps logs of websites a user has visited during the previous 90 days. The company also tracks the website history of non-members if they previously visited a page on the social network. The same tracking technology is used to help advertisers deliver user Continue Reading →

Apple launched a cloud-based service called iTunes Match. For $24.99 a year Apple will match your iTunes library with its server and let you stream it from any PC, Mac or iDevice. You can store up to 25,000 songs not purchased on iTunes in the cloud. Read the full article at ComputerWorld.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111115_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Apple launched a cloud-based service called iTunes Match. For $24.99 a year Apple will match your iTunes library with its server and let you stream it from any PC, Mac or iDevice. You can store up to 25,000 songs not purchased on iTunes in the cloud. In Continue Reading →

Bloomberg reports that Apple is developing a standalone television set. In his recent biography, Steve Jobs states that he finally cracked the code of how to build a fully connected TV that could sync content wirelessly. While not confirmed by Apple, you can bet on seeing it in the future. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

Google is working on its own music-download store that will have integration with the social network Google+. Similarly to iTunes and Amazon, users can download MP3s for around 99 cents. Unlike those services, Google hasn’t secured deals with all four major record labels. Read the full article at WSJ.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111024_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The largest study ever conducted on the matter found that cellphone use does not increase the risk of cancer. The study compared the rate of brain tumors in over 350,000 people in the country of Denmark. There was no significant difference in cancer risks between those who Continue Reading →

I don’t always look forward to software updates from Apple.  Most of the time I can’t take advantage of major upgrades because the software I use the most will not be ready.  Companies like Adobe, Digidesign and Intuit generally do not have enough time with major upgrades before they are released to the public and, Continue Reading →