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Microsoft is set to announce a new version of Windows aimed at low-power devices at this year’s Consumer Electronic Show. The pressure on Microsoft to challenge Apple and Google’s operating system dominance on portable devices is spurring them to move beyond the cell phone. Microsoft will need a solid operating system and support from their Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101222_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The FCC approved net neutrality rules that are a half step forward from current legislation. The new rules would limit wired Internet providers from committing “unreasonable discrimination” against any Web traffic. Not surprisingly, wireless companies are still free to determine how you use your bandwidth. In other Continue Reading →

Shelly gives you tips on buying e-Readers in this segment from his Fox 5 Hi-Tech Holiday Gift Guide. Continue Reading →

A recent study has revealed that the usage of web-based e-mail has declined 48% in users between the ages of 12 and 17. Conversely, e-mail usage from those 55 and older has increased about 16%. The shift shows the growth of instant speed communications found in major youth demographics for Twitter and text messaging, while Continue Reading →

Facebook is working with over twenty companies to help retailers sell their wares through the social networking site. This attempt at social shopping hopes to add value for consumers by allowing them to ask for advice and product reviews from their friends. Will Facebook be successful at getting people to buy things in-between wall posts? Continue Reading →

A recent video released by Motorola suggests a 2011 launch of a long awaited iPad competitor. The video addresses the need for a tablet specific operating system, chastising the iPad as nothing more than a large iPhone. With CES around the corner and rumors of the tablet surfacing since September, 2011 may just be the Continue Reading →

Satellite television provider DirecTV plans to release commercials targeted to specific households. An internal voting system will decide what advertising content is most pertinent to the user based on viewing habits and provide an appropriate commercial. This technology has been long asked for by advertisers, but is it what the viewers have been looking for? Continue Reading →

Shelly gives you advice on buying MP3 players & personal entertainment systems in this segment from his Fox 5 Hi-Tech Holiday Gift Guide special. Continue Reading →

Google’s web application PowerMeter teams up with device makers and electric companies to help you keep track of your energy consumption. Using a monitor kit that attaches to your electricity meter and transmits data via Wi-Fi, the web app will show you how much energy you use and what it’s costing you. Although the necessary Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101221_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] First up, Facebook is working to help retailers sell their wares through the social networking site. This attempt at social shopping hopes to add value for consumers by allowing them to ask for advice and product reviews from their friends. Will Facebook be successful at getting people Continue Reading →