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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110920_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Netflix announced that it’s splitting up its services into two separate companies. The DVD-by-mail service will now be known as Qwikster, while online streaming service will keep the Netflix moniker. Qwikster will also rent videogames, but having two separate sites and services could drive away even more Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110919_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] President Obama signed the America Invents Act, changing the country’s patent laws for the first time in years. Obama hopes the new laws will expedite the patent review process and help create more jobs. The reform still won’t stop major tech companies from going to patent war. 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 →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110915_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A new feature on Facebook lets you follow pages’ status updates regardless of whether or not your friends. You can subscribe to a page and choose which updates you’d like to see appear in your news feed. You can choose to ignore posts like game and photo Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110914_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Microsoft unveiled its newest operating system, Windows 8 at this years Build conference. The interface puts a heavy emphasis on touchscreen use and sharing content with friends through a sidebar called the ‘Share Charm.’ The other most notable feature is a universal search for documents, social networks Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110913_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Ford is teaming up with the company Bug Labs to make your car’s tech open-source. Bug Labs lets people create advanced electronic modules without having to know any programming. Ford’s adoption of the company’s OpenXC software will allow consumers to modify everything from GPS to fuel efficiency Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110912_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Netflix finally released an update that will let users of older Android devices stream movies on the go. The long-awaited update will support 80% of devices running Android versions 2.2 and 2.3. Unfortunately, the release still isn’t compatible with older Android tablets. In other news, Microsoft is Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110909_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google has purchased the restaurant guide and review publication Zagat. The purchase will help Google’s Places initiative by adding Zagat’s reviews and ratings to search results. Google has been trying to make a purchase like this for a while, allowing it to compete with sites like Yelp Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110908_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon’s long-delayed Droid Bionic smartphone officially hit the market for $299.99 with a two-year contract. Touted as the best-of-breed 4G LTE smartphone by Motorola, the Bionic offers blistering speeds and unique features like support for wireless printing. Being released before the iPhone 5 is going to give Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110907_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] An appeals court ruled that the U.S. government must come clean on its cellphone tracking policies. Currently, if you’re a suspect, law enforcement has the ability to track you through any location-based technology you use. Doing so without your knowledge could be a violation of privacy rights. Continue Reading →