A run down of the new technologies for 2010!!

Do two wrongs make a right?

Hewlett-Packard has said it will buy Palm inc. Both companies are struggling to stay competitive in the smartphone market, thanks to Apple's iphone. With each company not doing well in this market, financial experts are curious to see if these two wrongs will be able to make a right. http://Hewlett-Packard Pins Smartphone Future on Ailing Palm (Update3) - BusinessWeek Pins Smartphone Future on Ailing Palm (Update3) - BusinessWeek

MacBook Pro Core i5

Apple released an upgraded version of MacBook Pros with faster processors, graphics, and improved battery life. The 15 inch MacBook Pro costs $1,800 but well worth it. More and more people are becoming MacBook users. Mac laptop sales grew up to 28% in sales this year to just under 1.8 million units. This MacBook Pros will give you better reception as well. This is great for businesses in order to get your work done with the faster processers and sharper images. It has many applications in order to succeed in the business world.

Social Phones Offer Shortcuts to the Web

Mobile phones are building social networks to the people who can not be disconnected from their phone. It is due to arrive this may with facebook at your finger tips. It will make posting a comment or picture on facebook as easy as sending a text message. You can update your status in a few clicks on a button. These social phones could be the next best seller as they tap into consumers' desire to stay connected to friends and even co-workers to get the latest update on your business career.

Verizon Sees $970 Million Cost From Health-Care Law

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-01/verizon-sees-970-million-cost-from-health-care-law-update1-.html

Verizon Communications-the second largest U.S. phone company is incurring a $970 million expense. The cost may reduce corporate profits by as much as $14 billion as companies account for the impact of the health care reforms. Verizon said the law may have significant implications for both retirees and employers due to making retiree benefits less valuable.