[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120327_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] In a couple of weeks, AT&T will begin selling the highly-hyped and fairly well anticipated Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Smartphone.  And the really big news is the price point: $99 dollars with the obligatory two-year contract.  It’s 4G, has an 8MP camera and 16Gig of storage, which Continue Reading →
Spam
As of yesterday, Gmail users will now be able to see exactly why messages have wound up in their Spam folder. Each message will contain a brief description of exactly why it was considered Spam, allowing users to better protect themselves. Read the full story at CNET Continue Reading →

Iran Limits Internet Access

Iran
Iran has reportedly further restricted Internet and email access within the country. Millions of Iranian users are reporting low speeds, outages and blocked websites.  Iran has also placed restrictions on services using secured connections like Gmail and Facebook. Read the full article at Haaretz.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120213_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The legal battle between Apple and Samsung is heating up. Apple filed an injunction against Samsung claiming that its Galaxy S smartphones violate 4 of the company’s patents. This is at least the 30th lawsuit the companies have filed against one another; with Apple claiming that Samsung Continue Reading →
gmail-spam
Companies including Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and AOL are working on a system to help prevent users from receiving malicious emails. The group’s goal is to make email a more secure messaging system, where sensitive data like bank information can be transmitted safely. A whitelisting verification process could limit spammers from sending messages from domains they Continue Reading →
htc-evo-4g
Packed full of powerful mobile communication and multimedia features, the HTC EVO 4G has a large, vibrant 4.3 inch display and a built-in kickstand for easy viewing of videos–from Sprint TV programming to HD movies captured on the 8-megapixel auto-focus camera. It’s powered by a screaming fast 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Google’s Android Continue Reading →
Google
Ever wonder how Google decides on what ads to serve you when you use its services? A new feature will add a “Why These Ads” icon next to advertisements in Google Search and Gmail. Google hopes this feature will make users feel less creeped out by customized ads. Read the full article at Wired.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111103_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Ever wonder how Google decides what ads to serve you? A new feature will add a “Why These Ads?” icon next to ads in Google Search and Gmail. Google hopes this feature will make users feel less creeped out by customized offers. In other news, Research In Continue Reading →