Electronics

Re-syndicated from New York Videogame Critics Circle It’s a bit of a horror story, an American horror story, and I’m not talking about the new television show about to premiere on the FX network. In the past week, what can only be described as terror has struck fear in the hearts and minds of many Continue Reading →

Microsoft launched the newest release of its mobile operating system called Mango. The upgrade includes over 500 updates including Office applications, and further Skype and Xbox Live integration. If you have a Windows Phone, check Microsoft’s website to find out when your device can be upgraded. Read the full article at ComputerWorld.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110928_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook has formed a political action committee in order to make contributions during upcoming elections. The company already has four registered lobbyists in its DC office and is funneling more many than ever into legislative debates. Facebook has already spent over half a million dollars this year Continue Reading →

Microsoft previewed its Xbox TV platform that is expected to launch this holiday season. The plan will put streaming video content including live television into the hands of every Internet-connected Xbox owner. Microsoft is working with hundreds of content to suppliers to make the Xbox a formidable set-top box. Read the full article at CNN.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110916_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Yahoo, Microsoft and AOL are teaming up to give Google a run for its advertising dollars. The three companies are banding together to sell ads on each other’s sites to better compete with Google’s AdWords dominance. The alliance could help even the playing field, or just get Continue Reading →

I rarely write about projects that I’m involved with, but I am super-excited about AXE App Day 2011, the first-ever developer day staged by a brand. Developer conferences are not new.  Tech companies like Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft have them all the time.  What makes AXE App Day 2011 unique is that Unilever is Continue Reading →

Re-syndicated from New York Videogame Critics Circle It woke me up. In the distance, the evacuation horn was sounding that dull, forlorn foghorn sound of danger. Stumbling around in the morning darkness, I noted that the power was still out. I threw on my one good raincoat and a fishing hat. Outside, the rain was Continue Reading →

In hopes of catching up to Microsoft’s Xbox sales, Sony recently lowered the cost the PlayStation 3 by $50. The 160GB model will only run you $249. You won’t find a much better price for a videogame console, blu-ray player and set-top box that can stream Netflix and Hulu. Read the full article at PCMag.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110817_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Two men responsible for starting groups on Facebook to incite riots in London were sentenced to four years in jail. Although the Facebook groups did not lead to any rioting, law enforcement hopes the sentence will deter others from similar actions. In other news, AT&T recently announced Continue Reading →

PLAY MORE! REDBOX ANNOUNCES VIDEO GAMES WILL ROLL OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 5,000 ADDITIONAL KIOSKS Milestones: Redbox Surpasses 4 Millionth Game Rental and 1.5 Billionth Movie Rental OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 28, 2011 – Following last month’s launch of video game rentals, redbox announced today it will expand video game rentals to approximately 5,000 additional Continue Reading →