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I had to take a one-day trip to Boca Raton, FL this week to attend a family event. During my trip, I met several people (of a certain age) who feigned interest in my profession. I was drawn into conversation after conversation where I had to defend the existential necessity of digital literacy. Would it Continue Reading →

Amazon released a software update to the Kindle Fire that hopes to satisfy early user complaints. The update improves sensitivity to the touch screen and adds parental controls like limiting what content is viewable from the home screen. You can update the software by hitting the sync option in the quick settings menu. Read the Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111222_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A group of Chinese hackers infiltrated the computers systems of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The group gained access to every piece of data on its systems, including information about its roughly three million members. It’s possible that hackers had access to the system for a full Continue Reading →

Amazon announced that the Kindle Fire has been the company’s bestselling product since it was available for purchase nearly 3 months ago. Amazon’s entire line of Kindle devices is flying off the shelves, selling over 1 million units a week.  Read the full article at Reuters.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111216_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook has begun rolling out a major redesign to users’ profile pages called Timeline. The new format displays your wall posts and status updates as a giant collage, separating the events by month and year. For better or worse, the new look will let you take a Continue Reading →

Kindle’s high-contrast E Ink display delivers clear, crisp text and images that you can read without eye strain. For extended periods of reading, E Ink displays deliver the best reading experience. Kindle’s E Ink screen reads like real paper, with no glare. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room. Less than Continue Reading →

Movies, apps, games, music, reading and more, plus Amazon’s revolutionary, cloud-accelerated web browser 18 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, and books Thousands of popular apps and games, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and more Ultra-fast web browsing – Amazon Silk Free cloud storage for all your Amazon content Vibrant color touchscreen with extra-wide viewing Continue Reading →

Amazon.com confirmed reports that it will launch an update to the Kindle Fire’s software. The update will allow users to modify what appears on the homescreen, as well as improved usability for the touch screen. Despite mixed reviews and complaints about its hardware, the Kindle Fire has become the number two tablet worldwide behind the 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 →

Penguin is pulling their e-books from Amazon’s library lending program, citing security concerns. If you’ve been borrowing e-books from your local library, Penguin titles are currently unavailable using the “Get for Kindle” feature. Libraries are being denied access to books they’ve already paid for. Read the full article at PCMag.com Continue Reading →