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As the holidays wrap up, it’s the perfect time to secure your irreplaceable family photos and essential documents. Shelly Palmer shares practical tips to safeguard your data. From cloud storage options like Google Drive and Dropbox to using simple tools like thumb drives and free sync programs, learn how to keep your data safe and accessible. Shelly also highlights the importance of testing backups, password protection, and even old-school photo albums! Continue Reading →

Discover how AI is transforming holiday traditions into tech-savvy fun! In this segment, Shelly Palmer explains how families can use free AI tools like ChatGPT, Llama (available at meta.com), and more to create personalized holiday poems and stories. Continue Reading →

Mysterious drone sightings have been lighting up the skies across the tri-state area, leaving residents concerned and authorities scrambling for answers. Shelly Palmer, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University, dives into the technology behind drones, the challenges in tracking them, and the privacy and security concerns they raise. Continue Reading →

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently revealed Apple’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and health innovations in an exclusive interview with Wired. Join tech expert Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University, as he breaks down Apple’s latest advancements in AI and health tech. Continue Reading →

Australia has become the first country to implement a total social media ban for children under 16, sparking a global debate about internet safety and parenting. Shelly Palmer, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University, breaks down how this law could be enforced, the risks of social media for young users, and what it means for other countries like the U.S. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University, shares essential tips to avoid holiday shopping scams and highlights the best tech deals of the season. From avoiding AI-generated phishing sites to scoring big savings on Apple Watches, Meta Quest 3 headsets, Google Nest cameras, and even a high-quality pizza oven, this episode has you covered for safe and smart shopping during the busiest time of the year. Continue Reading →

OpenAI is taking AI to the next level with its plans to release autonomous AI agents, which could redefine how we interact with technology and manage daily tasks. Unlike traditional AI assistants, these agents act independently, executing multi-step tasks to accomplish goals. Continue Reading →

Tech expert Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University, exposes a disturbing new email scam that uses your personal information to demand $2,000 in Bitcoin. These emails contain your real name, address, and phone number in the subject line, aiming to terrify victims into paying up. Continue Reading →

Tech expert Shelly Palmer discusses the latest legal battle between Epic Games and Google over the Android App Store. Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, claims that Google is monopolizing the app market; the outcome of this case could change how digital marketplaces are regulated. Continue Reading →

Meta is rolling out new restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook to enhance online safety, particularly for users aged 13 to 18. Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications, breaks down the details and implications of Meta's teen accounts. Continue Reading →