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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110614_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] First up, has Facebook reached its critical mass in the United States and Canada? The social network is finally starting to see its numbers drop, losing 6 million U.S. users in May alone. While it’s only a 4% decrease, this is the first time Facebook has had Continue Reading →

Technology has changed so much in the last two decades that it’s hard to keep pace with all the developments. Twenty years ago middle school kids might have had one class on typing or word processing.  A few lucky kids may have had a computer in their homes.  Today, modern tweens have a footprint on Continue Reading →

According to the New York Times, the United States government is working to deploy secret communication channels that could aid political dissidents. The technology is reportedly being funded by a $2 million State Department grant that’s being used to create suitcase-sized Internet and mobile phone networks. The telecommunications networks would be used to assist citizens Continue Reading →

The legality of video recording police officers is once again being tested, as a Boston man fights his arrest in the US Court of Appeals. It is legal as long as the video camera is in plain site, but this case involves the use of a cellphone. The law still has catching up to do Continue Reading →

The FBI is investing a cyber-attack on the International Monetary Fund that aimed to steal sensitive insider information. It is believed that the attack was carried out on behalf of a nation-state looking to compromise the organization. The main concern is that hackers may become emboldened to try worse attacks if nothing is done about Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110613_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] According to the New York Times, the United States government is working to deploy secret communication channels that could aid political dissidents. The technology is reportedly being funded by a $2 million State Department grant that’s being used to create suitcase-sized Internet and mobile phone networks. In Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer talks about NYC Wi-Fi and previews his newest episode of Fox 5’s Shelly Palmer Digital Living that aired Friday, June 10th at 10:30PM EST. Stay tuned throughout the week as we release the full digital episode. Continue Reading →

Police in Spain recently arrested three hackers from the group Anonymous, whom are associated with attacking Sony’s network. Spanish authorities also believe the members are responsible for hacking two large Spanish banks. The United States has searched the homes of over 40 alleged members of Anonymous with no arrests made. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

Citigroup responded to reports by the Financial Times, confirming it had been hacked. While the breach only affected 1% of customers, Citigroup refused to alert anyone about the month-old cyber attacks. No sensitive information was stolen except for email addresses and card numbers. Read the full article at CNN.com Continue Reading →

Apple reversed its rules on how publishers are required to sell subscriptions through iTunes. Previously, companies were forced to sell iPad publications solely through the App Store, forking over 30% of profits to Apple. Now, publishers can now set subscription terms and prices through their website instead. Read the full article at Reuters.com Continue Reading →