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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110728_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] President Obama is set to make an official announcement on Friday that will set new standards for automotive fuel efficiency. All cars made between the years of 2017 and 2025 will be required to drive 54.5 miles-per-gallon. Current regulations require automakers to accomplish 35.5 miles-per-gallon by 2016. Continue Reading →

U.K. police arrested whom they believe is one of the leaders of the hacker group Anonymous, known for e-terrorizing governments and companies. The unnamed suspect is known as @Topiary on Twitter and has been one of the main voices of dissent, stating, “You can’t arrest an idea.” Whether the group’s acts are activism or crimes, Continue Reading →

According to The Detroit Free Press, the average price of a new car purchased in 2010 in the US was $29,217. That said, I’m fairly certain you can’t buy a brand new Lamborghini for just under $30K. And, if you paid $30,000 for a Hyundai Accent, you were carjacked. Given this information, it’s highly unlikely Continue Reading →

Did you watch this week’s episode of The Bachelorette?  Ashley and the remaining three bachelors escaped to the Fiji Islands, one of the most perfect vacation spots in the world, where Ashley talked repeatedly about just how perfect everything was there.  She even talked about just how perfect each bachelor was for her and just Continue Reading →

Originally posted at New York Videogame Critics Circle It’s all about the narrative. This week, two games, both widely divergent in theme and scope, caught my fancy because of their stories. Neither will likely sell like L.A. Noire here in the U.S., one because it’s too small, and the other, because its nightmarish tale is Continue Reading →

Walmart recently announced that it would offer streaming video rentals through its website. The company partnered with the video-on-demand service VUDU in February of 2010, that will provide access to thousands of titles, including new releases. Standard definition rentals are $3.99 and streaming in high-definition glory will run you $5.99 a movie. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

A new survey by the Pew Research Center found that 71% of adults use video-sharing sites. Parents are the largest group of users, with 81% reporting they visit sites like YouTube. The amount of people visiting video-sharing sites is up 38 points since 2006. Read the full article at ZDNet.com Continue Reading →

People aren’t just watching online videos on their computers. A new report found that YouTube videos are responsible for 22% of all mobile bandwidth being used. It’s no surprise that wireless carriers are ramping up 4G network capabilities, as video streaming now accounts for 39% of all mobile traffic. Read the full article at Reuters.com Continue Reading →

Will Walmart’s new video streaming service hurt Netflix?  That seems to be “the” question about this story.  The short answer is, yes. New competition is going to drive prices down.  And increased demand for more (and newer) video content will drive margins down.  Netflix is going to have to answer with excellent marketing and management.  Continue Reading →

Amazon reported its second-quarter earnings and despite a drop of 7.7%, the online retailer increased its net sales by 51%. The disparity between Amazon’s earnings and sales is due to a 54% increase in operating expenses. Even though earnings dropped, Amazon’s stocks were up 6.8% after trading was over on Tuesday. Read the full article Continue Reading →