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Shelly shows you how to buy the best tech toys for kids in this segment from his Fox 5 Hi-Tech Gift Guide. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101224_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] New technology developed for the US military will give soldiers 360-degree ‘Terminator’-like vision. The headgear will create high-resolution computer imagery of the soldiers’ surroundings, including graphical overlays of projectile trails, muzzle flashes and maps. Hopefully, it will offer our soldiers better protection. In other news, IBM’s ‘Racetrack’ Continue Reading →

The CIA is enlisting a task force to determine the amount of damage WikiLeaks has caused the US government. With the apt acronym of W.T.F., the WikiLeaks Task Force comes years after previous CIA data breaches. The task force intends to inventory its classified data that gets distributed on over a dozen networks and monitor Continue Reading →

After immense pressure from attorneys general around the US, Craigslist was forced to remove its adult services ads worldwide.  With many complaints that the classified ads provider was aiding the solicitation of prostitution and the section’s removal in the states, dozens of countries followed suit. Was Craigslist trying to keep the section up for free Continue Reading →

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg’s vacation to China turned into a meet and greet with China’s top technology executives. A strong partnership in China would help Facebook reach more than 500 million untapped Internet users. Zuckerberg is using the trip as a way to learn about the Chinese market and discover what’s right for Facebook’s future there. Continue Reading →

IBM has secured a contract with NATO to build a private network that will modernize their IT resources. The cloud-based infrastructure will allow for a higher rate of scalability in cyber solutions across NATO’s 28 member nations. By moving to the cloud, NATO can take advantage of its members’ networks with a common operating environment. Continue Reading →

Shelly gives you advice on buying game consoles in this segment from his Fox 5 Hi-Tech Holiday Gift Guide special. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101223_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The CIA is enlisting a task force to determine the amount of damage WikiLeaks has caused the US government. With the apt acronym of W.T.F., the WikiLeaks Task Force comes years after previous CIA data breaches. The task force intends to inventory classified data on over a Continue Reading →

The United States Federal Communications Commission approved net neutrality rules that are a half step forward from current legislation. The new rules would limit wired Internet providers from prioritizing or committing “unreasonable discrimination” against any Web traffic. While this will stop cable companies from throttling your Netflix connection, wireless companies are still free to determine how you use your bandwidth. Continue Reading →

Apple has removed the controversial WikiLeaks application from the Mac App Store, citing it “violated our developer guidelines.” Apple claims the app could cause harm to a group or individual which is a direct violation of their terms. Will Apple ‘s website be the next victim of the Anonymous DoS attacks? Read the full article Continue Reading →