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Next on Live Digital: Is it too late to sign up for unlimited cellphone data? Can Foursquare and American Express change the way we shop? Apple is set to release the iPhone 5 in the fall — and will Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect have you interacting with advertisements? Plus, I’ll chat with security expert Hemu Nigam Continue Reading →

Microsoft recently launched a new advertising platform that utilizes the Kinect to make the ads interactive. Typical spots like 30-second commercials will allow users to interact with a few hand motions or voice controls. Voice controls will allow users to request more information, tweet about the commercial or search for nearest locations. Read the full Continue Reading →

The waning phone manufacturer Nokia recently unveiled its N9 smartphone along with three new feature phones. While Nokia partnered with Microsoft to bring Windows Phone 7 to its handsets, these devices are surprisingly lacking the new operating system. Nokia has been facing declining revenues and market share and doesn’t expect a profitable second quarter. Read Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110622_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Microsoft recently launched a new advertising platform that utilizes the Kinect to make the ads interactive. Typical spots like 30-second commercials will allow users to interact with a few hand motions or voice controls. Voice controls will allow users to request more information, tweet about the commercial Continue Reading →

Technology has changed so much in the last two decades that it’s hard to keep pace with all the developments. Twenty years ago middle school kids might have had one class on typing or word processing.  A few lucky kids may have had a computer in their homes.  Today, modern tweens have a footprint on Continue Reading →

Apple’s newest mobile operating system iOS 5 is snubbing Facebook and integrating itself with Twitter. With a single sign-in, Twitter will integrate with multiple Apple applications, allowing users to send tweets and share links on the fly. The lack of Facebook integration is Apple’s way of ensuring it controls the user experience. Read the full Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110608_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Nintendo recently announced its newest gaming system, the Wii U at this years E3 game expo. While no release date was given, Nintendo showed off working hardware including a tablet-like touch-screen controller. By utilizing the controller for heads-up display, Nintendo could seriously change the way we game. Continue Reading →

Microsoft announced a fall launch of Live TV, a service that will bring streaming television to the Xbox. A partnership with YouTube was also made that will provide Xbox with even more content. Users will be able to voice and motion search for content using the Kinect. Read the full article at PCMag.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110607_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Steve Jobs recently announced Apple’s newest streaming data service called iCloud.  The product allows users to store documents and songs online and access them from any Apple device. iCloud will even search your computer for all songs, even those not purchased through Apple, and sync them to Continue Reading →

If you are tired of both the iPhone and Android, Nokia is planning on releasing new Windows Phone 7 devices at a frequent clip. Windows has added over 500 new features to the operating system and will eventually become Nokia’s main smartphone OS. Windows Phone 7 has yet to make a major splash, mainly due Continue Reading →