Live Digital With Shelly Palmer Episode #62
Next on Live Digital: Should we be worried that cellphones are linked to cancer? Is it a crime to share your Netflix account? The government is getting serious about cyber-attacks, should we be concerned about all the recent hacking? — and how will the Patriot Act extension affect your data? Plus, I’ll chat with Bob Sherman about radio utilizing Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110603_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The FBI is now investigating Google’s claim that Chinese hackers are attempting to steal Gmail users’ passwords. This isn’t the first attack on Google coming from China, but these attempts targeted U.S. government officials. China’s government says that the accusations are a complete fabrication and Google has Continue Reading →
Comcast
Comcast will begin testing a new network at MIT that hopes to deliver traditional cable television using Internet Protocol technology. If the company can successfully deliver the digitized information over IP, Comcast could push cable to any internet ready device. The move is an attempt to compete with the overwhelming popularity of streaming services like Continue Reading →
Live Digital with Shelly Palmer - Episode #60
Next on Live Digital: Will LinkedIn’s initial public offering open the doors for other tech start-ups? Have eBook sales surpassed their print editions? Bing and Google duke it out over social search — and just how much are we using Netflix? Plus, I’ll chat with Simon Applebaum about the future of Google TV – Steve Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110518_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A new study reveals that 30% of all U.S. Internet traffic during peak hours is consumed through Netflix. While only 25% of broadband users have Netflix, video streaming has eclipsed every other form of Internet use since last year. The percentage will only increase, as broadband connections Continue Reading →
YouTube
Did you know that YouTube has a video rental service? The company plans to add 3,000 movies to its offerings with an average price of $2.99 per rental. YouTube keeps piling on the reasons for you to spend more time on its site, but can it take people away from Netflix at all? Read the Continue Reading →
Redbox
Video rental kiosk Redbox will begin offering videogame rentals starting in June. The company has done fairly well against Netflix for physical DVD rentals and hopes that games will increase its value. For $2 a day, will you be renting videogames from Redbox? Read the full article at ZDnet.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110502_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Sony’s PlayStation Network outage could cost the companies millions to restore customer satisfaction. The company announced its service would come back online this week and is offering freebies to make up for the down time. Users will receive 30 free days of PlayStation Network Plus as well Continue Reading →
Miramax
Miramax is working out a deal that would stream its collection of over 700 movies to major online services. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix would be among the distributors and the deal could be worth over $100 million. While the deal is not final, Miramax has made digital distribution a top priority. Read the full article Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110328_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Miramax is working out a deal that would stream its collection of over 700 movies to major online services. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix would be among the distributors and the deal could be worth over $100 million. While the deal is not final, Miramax has made digital Continue Reading →