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Shelly Palmer discusses the alarming data breach at National Public Data, which potentially exposed the personal records of billions. Shelly provides actionable steps to protect yourself, including freezing your credit reports and enabling two-factor authentication. Continue Reading →

With AI-generated spam becoming more prevalent, Shelly breaks down how these regulations aim to close existing loopholes and protect consumers. Discover what you can do to report unwanted texts and calls, and why Shelly remains skeptical about the effectiveness of these new rules. Stay informed and learn how to protect yourself from these digital nuisances. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer discusses the recent major antitrust lawsuit loss by Google over its search engine dominance. A judge ruled that Google’s search engine has been illegally suppressing competition, with the company holding over 89% of the market for general searches and nearly 95% on mobile devices. Original Airdate: August 6, 2024 Continue Reading →

BSOD, the blue screen of death, has become the universal metaphor for an unscheduled operational collapse. When it happens to your Windows machine, you know you're in for a day that is only slightly more preferable than a root canal. When it happens systemically in the cloud… that's something else entirely. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, discusses the alarming 118% surge in job scams reported by the Identity Theft Resource Center in 2023. With advancements in artificial intelligence making these scams harder to detect, Shelly offers critical advice on how to protect yourself. Continue Reading →

Should kids have smartphones? When is the right age for them to get one? Governor Hochul is considering a ban on smartphones in New York schools, sparking a heated debate among parents. Continue Reading →

Apple unveiled a suite of AI features aimed at transforming its entire ecosystem. The Apple Intelligence initiative introduces a conversational Siri, custom AI-generated “Genmoji,” and GPT-4o integration. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer shares his insights on the evolution of search engines and introduces us to Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine that's changing the game. Original Airdate: March 12, 2024 Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer dives deep into the recent revelations about Google Chrome's Incognito Mode. Discover how Google's lawsuit settlement sheds light on the privacy illusions of Incognito Mode and learn why it's not as private as you think. Continue Reading →

Join tech expert and Professor Shelly Palmer as he explores the groundbreaking technologies unveiled at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This episode delves into futuristic gadgets and innovations that could shape our future. Continue Reading →