Radio

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110621_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] With its U.S. advertising revenue nearing $2.2 billion in 2011, Facebook will become the largest profiteer of display advertising. With a valuation around $80 billion, Facebook’s profit stems from owning 17.7% of the display ad market. This isn’t just a trend for Facebook–other web portals will see Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110620_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The United States is working on building its own small scale version of the Internet to test its cyber war defense. Testing and developing network defense systems has received over $500 million from the Defense Department. With the growing activity of cybercrime, this ‘virtual firing range’ is Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110617_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] BlackBerry maker Research In Motion recently announced severely lower revenue expectations and plans to make layoffs. The company’s shares fell 15% in one night, hitting their lowest numbers in nearly five years. With the limited success of recent RIM products, don’t expect a turnaround anytime soon. In Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110616_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Streaming online music service Pandora recently launched its initial public offering, selling 14.7 million shares opening day. The share price gives Pandora a valuation of nearly $2.6 billion, but many investors are skeptical about whether it’s worth it. Having millions of subscribed users does not necessarily translate Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110615_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] If you want an iPhone, but don’t want to get locked into a contract, Apple has started selling unlocked iPhone 4s. The phone will work on any GSM carrier worldwide and will allow you to switch providers at any time. The 16GB version will put you back Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110614_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] First up, has Facebook reached its critical mass in the United States and Canada? The social network is finally starting to see its numbers drop, losing 6 million U.S. users in May alone. While it’s only a 4% decrease, this is the first time Facebook has had Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110613_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] According to the New York Times, the United States government is working to deploy secret communication channels that could aid political dissidents. The technology is reportedly being funded by a $2 million State Department grant that’s being used to create suitcase-sized Internet and mobile phone networks. In Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110610_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Citigroup responded to reports by the Financial Times, confirming it had been hacked. While the breach only affected 1% of customers, Citigroup refused to alert anyone about the month-old cyber attacks. No sensitive information was stolen except for email addresses and card numbers. In other news, Apple Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110609_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Intel recently showed off technology aimed at making our massive consumption of power more energy efficient. Using its Wireless Energy Sensing Technology, homeowners can monitor the power usage of each individual item over Wi-Fi. Intel hopes the same technology can be utilized to make data centers more Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110608_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Nintendo recently announced its newest gaming system, the Wii U at this years E3 game expo. While no release date was given, Nintendo showed off working hardware including a tablet-like touch-screen controller. By utilizing the controller for heads-up display, Nintendo could seriously change the way we game. Continue Reading →