Smartphones

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110614_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] First up, has Facebook reached its critical mass in the United States and Canada? The social network is finally starting to see its numbers drop, losing 6 million U.S. users in May alone. While it’s only a 4% decrease, this is the first time Facebook has had Continue Reading →

We like to warn our children about many things and lately sexting has been on the top of the list. We caution against it, put applications in place to prevent it, and even treat kids as criminals over it. However, it is us adults who are getting far more press about it lately than kids 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 →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110526_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google is expected to make an announcement that will turn our cell phones into wallets. The technology utilizes near-field communication, which is a chip that transmits data wirelessly. The system we be available starting on the Android Nexus S smartphone and will roll out with support from Continue Reading →

Amidst growing consumer concern, the FCC and FTC will hold a public education forum to explore location-based mobile services this June. Representatives from consumer advocacy groups, mobile-phone companies, and others will share information and inform the public about the benefits and risks of location tracking. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer chats with Wired.com’s NY Bureau Chief, John Abell about iPhone Tracking. Continue Reading →

Creating super-cheap computers for children is the goal of the non-profit, Raspberry Pi Foundation. The group claims it can build a $25 dollar computer that’s about the power of an iPhone 3G. The computer runs a fully functional version of Linux and only requires a USB keyboard and mouse to run. Continue Reading →

San Francisco is testing a program that lets people find parking spots using their iPhone. Wireless sensors embedded in the street and city parking garages monitor whether the spots are occupied. The city warns not to use the app while driving. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110509_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] New York City has selected the Nissan NV200 as its vehicle of choice for its future cab fleet. The minivan was chosen for its overall interior size, durability and gas mileage. The new model will roll out in 2013, with Nissan testing 6 electric cabs at the Continue Reading →

Apple and Google are set to testify at a Congressional hearing about location-based tracking concerns. Senator Al Franken who chairs the Senate privacy panel called for the hearing, stating that federal law has not kept up with technology. The hearing could be the first step in a series of privacy investigations. Read the full article Continue Reading →