Tech Biz

Many brands feel the need to be on Social Media. Competitors do it. Other successful enterprises do it. Everybody does it. Whenever I meet with brands, they tend to think they HAVE to be on Facebook or Twitter or LinkedIn. They should have a blog and start developing ideas for Google+. An armada of consultants Continue Reading →

Starting October 12th, you can upgrade your iDevices to the newest operating system, iOS 5. The new OS has over 200 updates including a messaging service similar to BBM, Twitter integration and the ability to update your device without plugging it in. The update will be compatible with the iPhone 3G S and beyond. Find Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111005_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Apple announced the new iPhone 4S available for purchase on October 14th. It looks identical to the iPhone 4, but comes packed with better graphics, a faster processor and a higher-quality camera. Other notable features include wireless syncing with iCloud and a virtual assistant called Siri, which Continue Reading →

A study analyzed over two million Twitter users across the world and discovered that tweets can predict our mood. By analyzing the emotional tone of our messages, the study found that we have cross-cultural mood rhythms. Not surprisingly, everyone is happier come Friday afternoon. Read the full article at NYTimes.com 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 →

Yahoo!, the last traditional media company, is in deep trouble. Just like AOL, MSN and Forbes.com – dinosaurs founded in a time where media agencies had to manage scarcity. The Yahoo! Homepage used to be part of a digital media plan just like buying commercials during the NFL season for beer brands. Two things changed: Continue Reading →

Facebook made a huge overhaul to your news feed and has received an unsurprising amount of negative feedback. The home page now has a Twitter-like instant feed in the top right corner and an algorithm decides which news is the most important to you. Despite the outrage, don’t expect Facebook to lose many users. Read Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110922_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook made a huge overhaul to your news feed and has received an unsurprising amount of negative feedback. The home page now has a Twitter-like instant feed in the top right corner and an algorithm decides which news is the most important to you. Despite the outrage, Continue Reading →

Re-syndicated from XfinityTV.com “Two and a Half Men” roared back onto CBS Monday night with huge ratings that are the talk of the TV industry. How huge? Just shy of 28 million viewers – specifically 27.759 million, according to Nielsen overnights. That kind of audience tally for a prime-time scripted sitcom hasn’t been seen for Continue Reading →

Comcast launched its $9.99 a month Internet service for low-income families. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski praised the company for providing a service necessary for low-income students to compete in today’s digital job market. Read the full article at arstechnica.com Continue Reading →