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International CES 2011 is in the history books and it was a wonderful show. Over 135,000 attendees, over 20,000 new product announcements, over 1.6 million square feet of exhibit space — it was a non-stop tech festival that truly has no equal anywhere on Earth. Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Vizio, Joe, Sally, Tom, Continue Reading →

Next on Live Digital: Is the Verizon iPhone finally here? What’s the coolest gadget for 2011? Is Motorola’s Xoom tablet the first real iPad killer? And, how will Netflix compete with all of the new online video services? Plus, I’ll talk with TiVo’s Vice President and General Manager of Content Services, Tara Maitra. I’ll chat Continue Reading →

Next on Live Digital: What makes a Facebook post popular? Is your cell phone vulnerable to a cyber attack? Can Samsung’s Galaxy Player compete with Apple’s iPod touch? And, can you name Amazon’s best-selling product of all time? Plus, I’ll talk with “All Your Base Are Belong To Us” author, Harold Goldberg. I’ll chat with Continue Reading →

A recent poll by Rasmussen shows that the majority of Americans oppose FCC regulations of the Internet. Out of those polled, 54% opposed the regulations and 52% said that free market competition, not government, is the solution. While the opposition is clear, the issue isn’t gaining public attention—only 20% are following the regulations closely. Read Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101231_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon is testing a new service that will allow you to control your home’s devices from your smartphone, computer or FiOs TV. The system will have you turning off lights, locking your doors and even controlling your thermostat. The service will roll out in 2011. In other Continue Reading →

After passing new net neutrality rules last week, the FCC said that providers offering deals for bandwidth priority would “raise significant cause for concern.” While the new rules have come under scrutiny from net neutrality advocates, the FCC admitted that changing from longstanding norms of an open Internet would harm its very essence. Regardless of Continue Reading →

The recent vote on the principles of Net Neutrality (Chairman Genachowski voted for the Order; Commissioner Copps concurred and Commissioner Clyburn approved in part and concurred in part.  Commissioners McDowell and Baker dissented.) at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has drawn criticism from both sides.  Republicans in Congress are uniformly against it and Democrats are mixed.  Consumer advocates say it does not go far enough to protect consumers and the big carriers and tech giants (Verizon, AT&T, Google, Microsoft, etc.) offered lukewarm to tepid praise. Continue Reading →

The United States Federal Communications Commission approved net neutrality rules that are a half step forward from current legislation. The new rules would limit wired Internet providers from prioritizing or committing “unreasonable discrimination” against any Web traffic. While this will stop cable companies from throttling your Netflix connection, wireless companies are still free to determine how you use your bandwidth. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/101222_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The FCC approved net neutrality rules that are a half step forward from current legislation. The new rules would limit wired Internet providers from committing “unreasonable discrimination” against any Web traffic. Not surprisingly, wireless companies are still free to determine how you use your bandwidth. In other Continue Reading →

This week on Live Digital: How can you use Netflix to get back at your ex? Is MySpace doomed? Is the FCC going to make you pay for bandwidth coming and going? And, are you ready for a free M.B.A. on Facebook? Plus, I’ll talk with about.com’s founder Scott Kurnit about his new start-up. I’ll Continue Reading →