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Shelly Palmer chats with security expert Hemu Nigam about underage children using Facebook. Continue Reading →

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 advertising growth as more dollars move online. Read Continue Reading →

[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 →

Facebook is working on a new project that utilizes HTML5 to bring its own applications to mobile web browsers. Dubbed ‘Project Spartan,’ Facebook would allow app purchases using its existing credits system. By making apps available for mobile phones, Facebook wants to reach another 100 million users. Read the full article at TechCrunch.com   Continue Reading →

Leaked documents obtained by TechCrunch.com reveal that Facebook is creating a sophisticated photo-sharing app. Current photo apps like Instagram have become hugely successful, finding millions of users. Facebook users already upload 6 billion photos a month. Read the full article at TechCrunch.com 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 →

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 lower growth numbers in back-to-back months. Read the full article 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 →

Technology has changed so much in the last two decades that it’s hard to keep pace with all the developments. Twenty years ago middle school kids might have had one class on typing or word processing.  A few lucky kids may have had a computer in their homes.  Today, modern tweens have a footprint on Continue Reading →

Now we know that Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) did not have his Twitter account hacked, he simply lied. A combination of the Congressman’s name, the object of his “indiscretion” and his pathetic attempt at damage control have all combined to inspire headlines like, “What’s Wrong With My Weiner?” But, there is a serious side to Continue Reading →