Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment:
Facebook is making a not-so-subtle change in the way users will connect with brands and celebrities. All you will have to do to give a fan page access to your wall, is click the “like” button. So long “become a fan of.” Hello, “like.” Good idea or another Facebook scandal? You be the judge.
Here’s a better idea! Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania is going to give all of their students an iPad and a MacBook for personal use. How awesome is that?
Well, it’s almost as awesome as making a Skype call from your Verizon BlackBerry or Android-based phone. Just buy some Skype credits and the free app will work with your Verizon data plan. I know what you’re thinking, doesn’t Skype charge less for both domestic and International calls than Verizon does? The short answer is, yes! Welcome to the 21st century.
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About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.