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After passing new net neutrality rules last week, the FCC said that providers offering deals for bandwidth priority would “raise significant cause for concern.” While the new rules have come under scrutiny from net neutrality advocates, the FCC admitted that changing from longstanding norms of an open Internet would harm its very essence. Regardless of Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101228_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Samsung will be showing off the Galaxy Player – an iPod touch competitor – at this year’s CES. The device will have the Android FroYo OS, front and rear-facing cameras, a 1GHz processor and HD video playback. With so many similar features to the iPod, the yet Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer chats with Wired’s John Abell about the FTC’s do not track provision on Live Digital. Continue Reading →

The GOP House of Representatives is the first to allow electronic devices on the floor. While the ban has been lifted, members are not allowed to talk on their phones and can only use the devices for “official business.” Will Twitter timestamps be used to incriminate those who abuse the new policy? Read the full Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer & Steve Rosenbaum Talk About WikiLeaks on Live Digital Continue Reading →

Digital coupons accounted for 9.8% of all coupons used in 2009 and companies like Point Inside are trying to make their usage even easier. By allowing a mobile application to track your location, coupons can be pushed to your phone depending on where you are standing in the grocery store. While current GPS accuracy isn’t Continue Reading →

In a recent year-over-year comparison of the MasterCard payment network, online sales have increased 15.4 percent. With $1 billion in sales on Cyber Monday and $5.5 billion the week before Christmas, online shopping is becoming as familiar as going to the mall. The easier it becomes to purchase reliably online, the easier it becomes not Continue Reading →

Video-streaming monolith Hulu rethought its initial public offering in favor of working on its subscription policy. Hulu faces an uphill battle versus Netflix’s massive library, despite lowering their subscription cost to $7.99 a month. Per Diem programming is gaining momentum on overpriced cable service, perhaps leaving room for the both of them. Read the full Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101227_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook released findings from a recent study where they evaluated what makes a particular post popular. Self-referential statuses prove to be much less popular, while posting about others, positive emotions or religious words are highly ‘Liked.’ Who knew that a social networking site would favor social activity? Continue Reading →

Facebook released findings from a recent study where they evaluated what makes a particular post popular. Self-referential statuses prove to be much less popular, while posting about others, positive emotions or religious words are highly ‘Liked.’ Who knew that a social networking site would favor social activity? Read the full article at PCMag.com Continue Reading →