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Netflix has made deals with major Blu-ray and Internet-ready TV manufacturers to include a Netflix button on their remote controls. Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Boxee and Roku are among those adding the big red Netflix button. There are over 250 Netflix-ready devices available, so one push access is going to change everything. Read the full article Continue Reading →

Schools across the nation are testing pilot programs that would equip students with iPads. New York City public schools have ordered over 2,000 alone, with cities in Virginia, California and North Carolina following suit. The device could have some educational merit, however a $750 iPad is much harder to replace than a textbook. Read the Continue Reading →

Over two years ago the RIAA stopped suing people over pirating music and movies with hopes that ISPs would do the job for them. Much to their chagrin, many service providers aren’t living up to their end of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The more content that gets funneled through channels online, the more power Continue Reading →

A malicious Christmas e-card claiming to come from The White House duped government workers, stealing two gigabytes of documents. Employees who opened the email included those working for large agencies like the National Science Foundation’s Office of Cyber Infrastructure. No level of cyber protection can stop someone from opening an email. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer chats with Chris Wagner, EVP of Marketplace Strategy for Neulion on Live Digital. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110105_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Netflix has made deals with major Blu-ray and Internet-ready TV manufacturers to include a Netflix button on their remote controls. Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Boxee and Roku are among those adding the big red Netflix button. There are over 250 Netflix-ready devices available, so one push access is Continue Reading →

Google is developing a digital newsstand that would bring electronic versions of popular publications to devices running the Android operating system. The effort comes as a challenge to Apple which already sells many major publications through iTunes. Google plans on taking a smaller cut on publication sales than Apple as an incentive to drive publishers Continue Reading →

Nintendo’s yet-to-be-released handheld game device, the 3DS, was recently stolen from a Chinese production facility. A release date and price for the 3DS are still unknown, but we now know that it will have 96MB of RAM and a 1,300mAh battery. A YouTube video showing off the device was quickly taken down. Read the full Continue Reading →

Do you want a tablet but don’t want to shell out $600? Taiwanese manufacturer ACO is releasing a $200 8-inch Android tablet at this years CES. While the price may make this device attractive, ACO is a major supplier of low-cost low-performing monitors and TVs, making many skeptical of its quality. Read the full article Continue Reading →

A recent Nielsen report says that Apple’s iOS has the biggest US market share despite the growing popularity of Android handsets. With iOS occupying 28.6% of the market, the advantage is only a few points ahead of its competitors Google and RIM. While Apple currently has the lead, 40% of those who bought a smartphone Continue Reading →