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[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101209_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Ever worry that upon passing, your social media presence would be underwhelming? A new website called 1000 Memories was created to help families and friends share memories of those who have passed away. Who would you trust to be your social benefactor? In other news, The WikiLeaks 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 →

Google announced that their Chrome OS operating system will ship on netbooks with cellular modems. Verizon will provide 100MB/month of free 3G service for two years, while also making additional data plans available. Will bundling this free service bring Verizon more mobile web subscribers? Read more at techcrunch.com Continue Reading →

Verizon is now allowing its customers to use their mobile plan on their landline phone, sharing existing minutes. The service is called Home Phone Connect and will cost $9.99 a month, with Verizon offering a $19.99 unlimited domestic calling plan. Already have a landline and don’t want to lose your phone number? Verizon will switch Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101207_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook has announced a new layout for your profile that will make your personal information even more prevalent. The new design displays your education, work history, relationship status and slideshow of recent pictures. I hate it. In other news, the US Department of Transportation has proposed a Continue Reading →

What is Net Neutrality? The best definition available is in the sidebar. However, the specifics of the Net Neutrality fight, and the proposed guidelines (which will soon become rules) are all a smoke screen. Let's talk about how the future is likely to unfold if a reasonable agreement is not reached. Continue Reading →

People do strange things when their hearts get broken, but one man found an interesting and harmless way to get back at his cheating ex-girlfriend. The man identified as Reddit user Contra3, hacked into his ex’s Netflix account and rated movies until the recommendation engine automatically returned movie results such as “The Scarlett Letter”, “Unfaithful”, Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101203_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon.com has stopped hosting WikiLeaks on its servers. In a tweet, WikiLeaks responded by saying, “If Amazon are so uncomfortable with the first amendment, they should get out of the business of selling books.” Wrong, the first amendment says the government can’t legislate what we say, Amazon Continue Reading →

A convicted murderer was able to access Facebook from prison where he posted several pictures of his life as an inmate. Among the posts were pictures of Justin Walker with a bong and marijuana in his cell and a photo of Walker holding a knife. Walker was able to use a contraband BlackBerry to post Continue Reading →

Verizon Wireless On Sunday Verizon Wireless will start offering its faster 4G network in 38 cities across the U.S. The 4G data plans will be offered at a lower price than current 3G plans. Verizon will begin selling 4G compatible smartphones next year. Read the full story on wsj.com Continue Reading →