[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110415_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] YouTube instituted a three-strike policy for those uploading copyrighted material. Violators must watch a short video explaining copyright law and are required to take a multiple-choice quiz about the information. Completing YouTube’s “Copyright School” will allow suspended users to regain good standing on the site. In other Continue Reading →

Comcast-NBC Merger Approved

Comcast and NBCUniversal
The US Justice Department and FCC approved Comcast’s purchase of NBC Universal, with GE dropping their ownership to 49%. The FCC was cautionary, stating that such a deal could threaten “the development of innovative online video distribution services.” Comcast will lose its management rights of Hulu and neither company can restrict “unreasonable” online distribution of Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110119_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Comcast and NBC merger has finally been approved. The FCC was cautionary, stating that such a deal could threaten “the development of innovative online video distribution services.” Comcast will lose its management rights of Hulu and neither company can restrict “unreasonable” online distribution of its video. Continue Reading →
Comcast
Comcast plans to release an iPad application that will allow customers to view its on-demand content on the tablet. Comcast’s 3,000+ hours of on-demand content will be available at launch with future plans for real-time TV viewing. With cable providers needing to find ways to keep their subscribers, offering this flexible viewing platform is a Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110106_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The 2011 Consumer Electronics Expo has officially started and over 150,000 people are here to see what the future of technology has in store. It’s only day one and there are plenty of things to be excited about. First up, Comcast is releasing an app that will Continue Reading →