Year: 2016

Click above for Larry’s 1-minute CBS News commentary on proposed rule The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a proposed rule that would make it easier for “entrepreneurs of startup entities whose […]

by Larry Magid With school already in session or about to start, lots of people are shopping for new technology. Whether it’s a young student looking for a phone or a tablet or an older […]

A study by the National Cyber Security Alliance and Microsoft” reveals a ‘digital disconnect’ between parents and teens regarding teens’ online behaviors, experiences and resolving online issues.” One finding that might surprise some is that privacy […]

In a blog post, Twitter announced that its introducing features to give users more control over what you see and who you interact with through notification settings and a “quality filter.” Notifications Settings Starting now, […]

The Honor 8 smartphone, introduced in the U.S. at a glitzy San Francisco press conference Tuesday night, is not likely to be an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy killer but it’s one of a growing number […]

Guest post by Sameer Hinduja This article first appeared on Cyberbullying.org. Musical.ly, an increasingly popular app with tweens and teens, allows individuals to create and share short videos that are lip-synced to songs of their […]

CNET tech blog, which is owned by CBS, typically has a “road trip” series during the summer to show-off how tech is being used around the world. But this year, the Road Trip has been transformed […]

It seems as if complaints roll in every time Facebook makes a change to its News Feed. But I have no complaint with the latest change designed to cut back on “clickbait.” In a statement, Facebook […]

by Larry Magid For years, Facebook has been looking for a way to compete with Snapchat at its own game and, after two failed attempts, it’s trying again not by trying to acquire Snapchat for […]

If you’re a Windows 10 user, get ready for an update that will add some new features and some bug fixes. The update, says Microsoft, will include new security features and improvements to the Cortona […]