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Google got caught paying bloggers to post articles, links and videos that endorse the use of the Chrome web browser. The company has strict policies against paid endorsements that are made to look like original content, intended on tricking users into thinking they’re genuine. Consequently, Google will purposefully lower the rank that Chrome shows up Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120105_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Yahoo hired PayPal’s Scott Thompson to be its newest CEO. Thompson will take over for Tim Morse who filled in after Yahoo fired Carol Bartz back in September. Hiring Thompson is a sign that Yahoo’s board is unlikely to sell the struggling Internet company. In other news, Continue Reading →

The Wikimedia Foundation, the organization that runs Wikipedia, managed to raise $20 million in its recent fundraising campaign. Thanks to donations from over one million worldwide, the volunteer-run Wikipedia raised more money than it ever has in a single year. Read the full article at PCMag.com Continue Reading →

Google acquired over 200 patents from IBM including patents for voice search, near field communication and mobile web browsing. Google has been acquiring mobile device patents at rapid pace, including nearly 25,000 from its recent acquisition of Motorola Mobility. Read the full article at TheNextWeb.com Continue Reading →

More Android and iOS apps were downloaded between this past Christmas and New Years than any other week in history. The total number of combined apps downloaded reached 1.2 billon. With over 60% of 18-24 year olds owning smartphones, the rate of apps being downloaded in 2012 will certainly be greater. Read the full article Continue Reading →

Nintendo announced that it sold over 4 million units of its handheld system, the Nintendo 3DS, after suffering from a mediocre launch. The holiday success of the 3DS comes after an $80 price cut, reducing its cost to a more affordable $170. Sales were also spurred by the release of the anticipated Super Mario 3D Land Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120104_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Wikimedia Foundation, the organization that runs Wikipedia, managed to raise $20 million in its recent fundraising campaign. Thanks to donations from over one million worldwide, the volunteer-run Wikipedia raised more money than it ever has in a single year. In other news, Google acquired over 200 Continue Reading →

Google launched a website dedicated to providing information for the 2012 U.S. elections. If you visit google.com/elections you can find articles sorted by candidates, issues and trends. The site also provides links to the 2012 political calendar and YouTube’s politics channel which curates election coverage. Read the full article at Mashable.com Continue Reading →

British Police believe that several newspapers hacked into potentially hundreds of email accounts including Gordon Brown, during his tenure as finance minister. The Scotland Yard police headquarters is investigating newspapers for potentially hiring private detectives to access peoples’ computers. Read the full article at Reuters.com Continue Reading →

Despite more people activating Android phones, over 52% of mobile Web browsing is done on an iOS device. Even if you take iPads out of the equation, Apple has nearly 10% more people using iOS to browse the web. However, Apple’s success in mobile browsing has yet to translate to the PC. Read the full Continue Reading →