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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111108_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Barnes & Noble announced the newest addition to its Nook devices, the 7-inch Nook Tablet. The device is comparable to Amazon’s Kindle Fire, but has slightly better hardware, battery life and storage capabilities. The tablet costs $250 and has access to the popular apps Pandora, Netflix and Continue Reading →

“I’d like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use,” Steve Jobs told his biographer, Walter Isaacson. “It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.” Everyone assumes that Apple is working on iTV or whatever it will be called. It’s in his biography, pundits speak about Continue Reading →

This semester my housemates and I decided to cut the cord and just get a high-speed Internet plan. At first, no one complained since we collectively have accounts on Netflix, hulu+, WatchESPN, EPIX, and HBO/MAX GO—we are the poster boys for TV Everywhere. However, once the NFL season started, we found ourselves unable to watch Continue Reading →

In hopes of catching up to Microsoft’s Xbox sales, Sony recently lowered the cost the PlayStation 3 by $50. The 160GB model will only run you $249. You won’t find a much better price for a videogame console, blu-ray player and set-top box that can stream Netflix and Hulu. Read the full article at PCMag.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110817_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Two men responsible for starting groups on Facebook to incite riots in London were sentenced to four years in jail. Although the Facebook groups did not lead to any rioting, law enforcement hopes the sentence will deter others from similar actions. In other news, AT&T recently announced Continue Reading →

A new report by Nielsen found that about 50% of those using Netflix access it through a videogame console. Conversely, Hulu Plus subscribers do 89% of their watching on the computer, mainly due to a lack of supported hardware. Netflix has found its way onto almost anything with an Internet connection. Read the full article Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110728_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] President Obama is set to make an official announcement on Friday that will set new standards for automotive fuel efficiency. All cars made between the years of 2017 and 2025 will be required to drive 54.5 miles-per-gallon. Current regulations require automakers to accomplish 35.5 miles-per-gallon by 2016. Continue Reading →

Hulu was a leader when it came to driving eyeballs to the web to watch long form video content.  But, did they prove a concept which someone else will ultimately take over?  Often times in a new product category, the one that gets to the market first doesn’t always control the market forever.  Sometimes, strategic Continue Reading →

“Dear Netflix” is a trending topic on Twitter today and you don’t need to set up any sophisticated social listening software to get the message: @jerrybyers Dear Netflix, I only knew you for a short time. Streaming library is limited and Redbox is a lot cheaper. See ya. #fail The social media backlash to Netflix’s Continue Reading →

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 →