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If you’re a FiOS Internet and cable subscriber, Verizon will stream live TV channels through your Xbox. Starting December 6th, if you’re an Xbox Live Gold member, you can use your console to watch 26 live channels without the need for an additional set-top box. Unfortunately, the live streams currently won’t include broadcast channels. Read Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111130_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that requires the site to ask for users’ consent before changing privacy settings. The FTC made a total of eight allegations towards Facebook, including making users’ private information public without their consent. In other news, Google announced that Continue Reading →

Microsoft will offer streaming television through Xbox after partnering with Verizon and Comcast for programming. Over 40 television and entertainment companies will provide content including Time Warner, HBO and BBC. Some programming will be free while other content requires a paid Xbox Live account. Read the full article at BusinessWeek.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111006_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Steve Jobs, former CEO and Co-Founder of Apple, has passed away. He was a visionary responsible for transforming the consumer electronics industry and ushered in a new era of digital innovation. From running one of the most successful companies in history to his ability to think outside Continue Reading →

While Apple ushers in a new era of iPods, Microsoft says goodbye to its competitor, the Zune. Microsoft is dropping all hardware support for the Zune, but will continue to use its branding for the streaming music service being offered on Xbox and the Windows Phone operating system. While the Zune failed for all intents Continue Reading →

Re-syndicated from New York Videogame Critics Circle It’s a bit of a horror story, an American horror story, and I’m not talking about the new television show about to premiere on the FX network. In the past week, what can only be described as terror has struck fear in the hearts and minds of many Continue Reading →

Microsoft launched the newest release of its mobile operating system called Mango. The upgrade includes over 500 updates including Office applications, and further Skype and Xbox Live integration. If you have a Windows Phone, check Microsoft’s website to find out when your device can be upgraded. Read the full article at ComputerWorld.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110928_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook has formed a political action committee in order to make contributions during upcoming elections. The company already has four registered lobbyists in its DC office and is funneling more many than ever into legislative debates. Facebook has already spent over half a million dollars this year Continue Reading →

Microsoft previewed its Xbox TV platform that is expected to launch this holiday season. The plan will put streaming video content including live television into the hands of every Internet-connected Xbox owner. Microsoft is working with hundreds of content to suppliers to make the Xbox a formidable set-top box. Read the full article at CNN.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110916_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Yahoo, Microsoft and AOL are teaming up to give Google a run for its advertising dollars. The three companies are banding together to sell ads on each other’s sites to better compete with Google’s AdWords dominance. The alliance could help even the playing field, or just get Continue Reading →