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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120214_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Apple is finally answering those criticizing the conditions of the factory where many of its products are made. The company has hired an outside organization to conduct a labor audit at the Foxconn factory located in Shenzhen, China. Many claim that Foxconn is subjecting employees to long Continue Reading →

MySpace unveiled a service that lets you watch and interact with video content on your television with friends in your social network. The next generation of Panasonic VIERA ConnectT-enabled HDTVs and Panasonic’s new HDTVs can download an app called MySpace TV, that let’s you see what your MySpace friends are watching. Read the full article Continue Reading →

Re-syndicated from MediaBizBloggers.com Trying to leave the disastrous Buzz and Wave launch behind, Google, THE search company, is formally making a pitch to become a major social networking force. What is Google+? Contrasting Facebook, Google+ doesn’t focus on a massive friend list. Instead, users collect each other into groups, such as family, work and friends, Continue Reading →

News Corp has officially sold MySpace to the advertising firm Specific Media for around $35 million. Six years ago, News Corp purchased MySpace for $580 million and quickly began to lose advertising revenue to Facebook’s popularity. Specific Media got quite the deal, as the forlorn social networking site is still expected to generate over $180 Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110630_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] News Corp has officially sold MySpace to the advertising firm Specific Media for around $35 million. Six years ago, News Corp purchased MySpace for $580 million and quickly began to lose advertising revenue to Facebook’s popularity. Specific Media got quite the deal, as the forlorn social networking Continue Reading →

Last week I wrote a love letter to AT&T’s 4G Motorola Atrix smartphone. It is awesome, powerful and extraordinary in every way. That was true last week and it’s still true. However, just the other day, Verizon handed me its new HTC Thunderbolt 4G handset to play with and, truth be told, I’m smitten. If Continue Reading →

Social media’s long forgotten Myspace laid off 500 of its staff cutting the workforce nearly in half. The move will affect all divisions of the company as Myspace looks to get lean before parading in front of potential buyers. While a sale is not confirmed, the suffering site is doing all that it can. Read Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110112_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Social media’s long forgotten MySpace laid off 500 of its staff cutting the workforce nearly in half. The move will affect all divisions of the company as MySpace looks to get lean before parading in front of potential buyers. While a sale is not confirmed, MySpace is 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 →

This week on Live Digital. Can WiFi harm trees? Why does the FCC want you to Txt 911? Why has MySpace given up as a social media site? And, how can you send an e-book as a gift. Plus, I’ll talk with Jim Barry, the CEA’s digital answer man. I’ll chat with NeuLion’s, Chris Wagner Continue Reading →