To protect citizens of Ukraine, Google has temporarily disabled the live traffic features of Google Maps. If you're wondering why this matters, remember that data is more powerful in the presence of other data. Continue Reading →
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Let the games begin! Continue Reading →
Consumers can’t possibly adopt a preference for custom or personalized manufactured goods and services in big enough quantities to upset mass manufacturing and distribution … can they? Continue Reading →
The FCC unanimously approved a proposed rule that will require broadband "nutrition labels" to help consumers understand and compare offers. Continue Reading →
YouTube NFTs may be in the works. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki suggested the company is looking to branch into NFTs in the future as another source of revenue for creators: “We’re always focused on expanding the YouTube ecosystem to help creators capitalize on emerging technologies, including things like NFTs, while continuing to strengthen and enhance the experiences creators and fans have on YouTube.” Continue Reading →
Instagram announced a subscription feature to help creators earn recurring monthly revenue, which is great news for creators who have started to earn on other platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and OnlyFans. Continue Reading →
Two seemingly unrelated stories should get your attention today. Microsoft's planned $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard lays the groundwork for a corporatized, centralized metaverse that will enjoy all the advantages of technical dominance and global brand recognition at birth. Continue Reading →
How often does 5G cause interference with altimeters on commercial airliners? Once you ask that "loaded question," the FUD has been deployed, there's going to be an investigation, and some people will be scared to the point where 5G won't be allowed because "you're never certain." Welcome to an unfortunate logical fallacy that will cost millions of dollars to address. Continue Reading →
The Shelly Palmer Innovation Series Summit is an annual "must attend" event at CES. In the following presentations, an exceptional group of industry leaders offer specific actionable insights to help you drive growth and create value for your business. Continue Reading →
The FAA is saying that 5G may interfere with altimeter readings in commercial aircraft. Understandably, big telecom is pushing back, citing examples of every other country with an airport and no issues ever reported. Sadly, once you ask a, "How often do you beat your wife?" type of question, fear, uncertainty, and doubt replace facts, science, and logic. Continue Reading →