LinkedIn

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110809_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A recent study finds that spending too much time on Facebook could be creating narcissistic and psychologically damaged teenagers. The research did find positive results from using Facebook, including teens more easily displaying empathy online. Psychologists suggest talking to your kids about their use instead of spying Continue Reading →

LinkedIn, the social network for forming professional relationships, will now let businesses accept job applications through the site. Employers can add a button for job postings where prospective employees can submit their resume along with a customized cover letter. The Apply With LinkedIn feature could serve as an excellent way to increase the rate at Continue Reading →

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 →

LinkedIn recently launched its Initial Public Offering with shares reaching as high as $122. The company has a valuation near $8 billion and is the largest Internet I.P.O. since Google. The popularity of LinkedIn’s IPO is good news for privately traded tech companies looking to go public. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110520_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon.com recently announced that Kindle e-books are finally outselling the printed editions. For every 100 paper books sold, Amazon sells 105 e-books, even when excluding those given away for free. While Amazon hasn’t released exact sales numbers, it has sold three times the amount of Kindle books Continue Reading →

‘Anonymous’ outdid itself once again and hacked the very agency that is investigating it. Security firm HBGary Federal had its Twitter, LinkedIn and email accounts of COO Ted Vera hacked. ‘Anonymous’ posted the information online, including the text of over 60,000 company emails. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110208_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] AOL announced that it’s buying the Huffington Post for over $300 million in cash. AOL has spent over $530 million on acquisitions this past year and this buy is another step towards becoming a massive content company. HuffingtonPost.com will bring the company 26 million unique visitors a Continue Reading →

LinkedIn is adding a new recommendation feature to the site, which will allow users to write reviews of products and services. Companies that wish to participate can set up a profile page and add the products they would like to have reviewed.  LinkedIn’s CEO Jeff Weiner hopes the new service will help companies “showcase their Continue Reading →

Girl Uses iPod To Avert Being Kidnapped A 12-year-old Delaware girl avoided a kidnapper by pretending she iPod was on an iPhone. The girl was waiting outside of her middle school for a ride, when a man in a white van pulled up and commanded she get in the van. The potential kidnapper immediately fled Continue Reading →

Video Love: The YouTube domain name was registered on Valentine’s Day in 2005. LinkedIn: 80% of companies use LinkedIn as a recruitment tool. Inches per Gallon: An Aircraft Carrier gets about six inches per gallon of fuel. Backward’s Logic: Compact Discs (CD’s) read from the inside to the outside edge, the reverse of how a Continue Reading →