Live Digital With Shelly Palmer Episode #62
Next on Live Digital: Should we be worried that cellphones are linked to cancer? Is it a crime to share your Netflix account? The government is getting serious about cyber-attacks, should we be concerned about all the recent hacking? — and how will the Patriot Act extension affect your data? Plus, I’ll chat with Bob Sherman about radio utilizing Continue Reading →
Netflix
If you live in Tennessee and share your Netflix account with a friend, you’re now considered a criminal. The state passed a law that makes the theft of entertainment subscription services a crime, including sharing an account with someone outside your household. The harshest penalty includes jail time. Read the full article at arstechnica.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110603_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The FBI is now investigating Google’s claim that Chinese hackers are attempting to steal Gmail users’ passwords. This isn’t the first attack on Google coming from China, but these attempts targeted U.S. government officials. China’s government says that the accusations are a complete fabrication and Google has Continue Reading →
Comcast
Comcast will begin testing a new network at MIT that hopes to deliver traditional cable television using Internet Protocol technology. If the company can successfully deliver the digitized information over IP, Comcast could push cable to any internet ready device. The move is an attempt to compete with the overwhelming popularity of streaming services like Continue Reading →
Live Digital with Shelly Palmer - Episode #60
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 →
Netflix
A new study reveals that 30% of all U.S. Internet traffic during peak hours is consumed through Netflix. While only 25% of broadband users have Netflix, video streaming has eclipsed every other form of Internet use since last year. The percentage will only increase, as broadband connections get faster. Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110518_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A new study reveals that 30% of all U.S. Internet traffic during peak hours is consumed through Netflix. While only 25% of broadband users have Netflix, video streaming has eclipsed every other form of Internet use since last year. The percentage will only increase, as broadband connections Continue Reading →
Netflix
The Wall Street Journal reports that Netfix reached a deal that will add Miramax films to its streaming library. Beginning in June, several hundred titles will become available for instant watch with additional titles later. Netflix is the first only streaming service to offer Miramax films. Read the full article at WSJ.com Continue Reading →
Netflix
Netflix finally announced its long awaited app for Google’s Android phones. But don’t get too excited because the current release only supports a select group of phones, including recent HTC models and Samsung’s Nexus S. Netflix blames the limited offering on the fracturing of Android updates across a slew of manufacturers. Read the full article Continue Reading →
YouTube
Did you know that YouTube has a video rental service? The company plans to add 3,000 movies to its offerings with an average price of $2.99 per rental. YouTube keeps piling on the reasons for you to spend more time on its site, but can it take people away from Netflix at all? Read the Continue Reading →