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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg’s vacation to China turned into a meet and greet with China’s top technology executives. A strong partnership in China would help Facebook reach more than 500 million untapped Internet users. Zuckerberg is using the trip as a way to learn about the Chinese market and discover what’s right for Facebook’s future there. Continue Reading →

IBM has secured a contract with NATO to build a private network that will modernize their IT resources. The cloud-based infrastructure will allow for a higher rate of scalability in cyber solutions across NATO’s 28 member nations. By moving to the cloud, NATO can take advantage of its members’ networks with a common operating environment. Continue Reading →

Shelly gives you advice on buying game consoles in this segment from his Fox 5 Hi-Tech Holiday Gift Guide special. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101223_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The CIA is enlisting a task force to determine the amount of damage WikiLeaks has caused the US government. With the apt acronym of W.T.F., the WikiLeaks Task Force comes years after previous CIA data breaches. The task force intends to inventory classified data on over a Continue Reading →

The United States Federal Communications Commission approved net neutrality rules that are a half step forward from current legislation. The new rules would limit wired Internet providers from prioritizing or committing “unreasonable discrimination” against any Web traffic. While this will stop cable companies from throttling your Netflix connection, wireless companies are still free to determine how you use your bandwidth. Continue Reading →

Apple has removed the controversial WikiLeaks application from the Mac App Store, citing it “violated our developer guidelines.” Apple claims the app could cause harm to a group or individual which is a direct violation of their terms. Will Apple ‘s website be the next victim of the Anonymous DoS attacks? Read the full article Continue Reading →

Microsoft is set to announce a new version of Windows aimed at low-power devices at this year’s Consumer Electronic Show. The pressure on Microsoft to challenge Apple and Google’s operating system dominance on portable devices is spurring them to move beyond the cell phone. Microsoft will need a solid operating system and support from their Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101222_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The FCC approved net neutrality rules that are a half step forward from current legislation. The new rules would limit wired Internet providers from committing “unreasonable discrimination” against any Web traffic. Not surprisingly, wireless companies are still free to determine how you use your bandwidth. In other Continue Reading →

Shelly gives you tips on buying e-Readers in this segment from his Fox 5 Hi-Tech Holiday Gift Guide. Continue Reading →

A recent study has revealed that the usage of web-based e-mail has declined 48% in users between the ages of 12 and 17. Conversely, e-mail usage from those 55 and older has increased about 16%. The shift shows the growth of instant speed communications found in major youth demographics for Twitter and text messaging, while Continue Reading →