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Google maps features you already have or will soon get

April 1, 2021

About 21 years ago I reviewed the Magellan 750 M portable GPS system, which debuted at $2,500. My wife and I called it “Maggie,” because it had a female voice. And, depending on how you […]

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A Trump branded social network is a bad idea

March 26, 2021

A few decades ago, when people got their news from printed sources and a handful of TV and radio stations, we had a minimum daily diet of common facts. Sure, in some cities there may […]

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Online hate speech leads to real world violence against Asian Americans

March 19, 2021

The violence being experienced by Asian Americans is a blight on our country and — at least in part — a result of hate speech uttered by both everyday and famous Americans As the Dangerous […]

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New research & resources for online wellness

March 19, 2021

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News It’s been a big week when it comes to resources for promoting wellness and helping protect children online. Instagram announced that it will now […]

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‘Tech’ the new normal after a tough year

March 12, 2021

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News It’s now been a full year since many Americans have eaten at a restaurant, been inside a grocery store, attended a meeting, been out […]

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Bill could prevent social media from preventing cyberbullying and other harms to children and adults

February 27, 2021

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News A bill being debated by the Iowa legislature could have the unintended consequence of preventing social media companies from protecting children as well as adults from […]

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Tips to Remember and Manage Passwords

February 21, 2021

by Larry Magid Passwords are the bane of our existence, and I’m hoping that they will soon go away. Indeed there are already alternatives to having to enter passwords. My bank lets me use my […]

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People’s Peace Treaty of 1971

February 21, 2021

by Larry Magid In 1973, the delegates to the official Paris Peace Talks to end the war in Vietnam came to an agreement, but, by the time hostilities came to an end, more than a […]

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Safe online dating during and after the pandemic

February 11, 2021

 When it comes to online dating safety there is good advice that’s been around for years and new advice based on the pandemic.  And that’s why we spoke with Catherine Connelly, co-founder and Senior […]

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Good and not-so-good news about digital civility

February 11, 2021

Microsoft’s Jacqueline Beauchere explains the research to Larry Magid by Larry Magid This post first appeared as a column in the Mercury News For the past five years, Microsoft has conducted a global research study […]

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