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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110811_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Apple was recently successful in banning the sale of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab in the majority of the European Union. The injunction claims that Samsung is blatantly copying the iPad and now the company has set its sights on Motorola’s Xoom. Apple is knee deep in patent warfare. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110810_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Tribune Corporation recently announced that it’s working on its own tablet for disseminating its nationwide newspapers. The company hopes to offer the tablet for free with the purchase of extended subscriptions to publications. As one of the biggest U.S. news agencies, the move would be a Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110809_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A recent study finds that spending too much time on Facebook could be creating narcissistic and psychologically damaged teenagers. The research did find positive results from using Facebook, including teens more easily displaying empathy online. Psychologists suggest talking to your kids about their use instead of spying Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110808_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Comcast recently introduced low-cost Internet connections for low-income families. The program called Internet Essentials will provide speeds similar to DSL and only costs $9.95 a month. To be eligible for the program you can’t be a current Comcast Internet subscriber and must have a child participating in Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110805_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A new report by the research firm IDC states the Apple has become the top smartphone maker worldwide in the second quarter. Apple overtook Nokia and shipped 20.3 million iPhones in the second quarter alone. Despite Google’s Android having more market reach, Apple is manufacturing iPhones at Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110804_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] McAfee announced that a single nation-state has been conducting worldwide cyber attacks over the past five years. A majority of experts believe that the evidence can only point to China. A total of 72 networks were infiltrated including the governments of the United States, India and South Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/podcasts/ShellyPalmerDigitalLiving02Aug2011.mp3″ text=”Click to play episode #3″] Shelly Palmer chats with Gary Lauder, managing partner of Lauder Partners, a VC firm, and the co-creator of the Socrates Society at the Aspen Institute. He has been a speaker at TED and is a co-inventor of 12 patents. Shelly and Gary chat about the current and future Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110803_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A new report by the FCC studied the difference between advertised speeds and actual results from the nation’s top Internet providers. Verizon FiOS was the only provider to have consistent speeds beyond what was advertised, while Cablevision tested as poorly as 50% of what the company promises Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110802_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon and American Express recently announced a joint venture that will bring mobile payment to Verizon wireless customers. Using AmEx’s Serve platform, users can send, deposit and spend money from their virtual bank account. The money can be used between users or at point-of-sale wherever American Express Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110801_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Missouri recently banned student-teacher Facebook friendships under a law preventing students from having social relationships with their teachers. The law specifically prevents ‘exclusive’ access to students, which bans using Facebook for things like private study groups. Some teachers believe the ban will prevent students who wouldn’t otherwise Continue Reading →