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A dash camera for ‘just in case’ makes sense
Larry looks at a couple of dash cams whose footage he hopes to never have to look at […]
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The connection between the end of net neutrality and the AT&T Time Warner merger
I see a connection between today’s ruling giving the go ahead for the AT&T/Time Warner merger and yesterday’s official end to net neutrality. While the decisions themselves were unrelated, the results could be very connected […]
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Gmail for Android’s new swipe actions
The newest version of Gmail for Android (8.5.20) allows you to control what will happen with a left or right swipe from the screen. Gmail has long allowed you to archive or delete messages with […]
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New iOS lets users set limits for kids and adults
As the founder of SafeKids.com and co-founder of ConnectSafely.org, I’ve written volumes about parental controls that help parents limit what their kids can do online or with mobile devices. Apple already offers optional parental controls for iPhones […]
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Apple launches ‘parental controls’ for kids AND adults
There are plenty of tools that allow parents to limit their kids’ use of devices, but Apple has gone one better. The new controls it’s launching with iOS 12 are designed for both adults and […]
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Facebook slips, Snapchat grows among teens — nearly half online ‘almost constantly’
A new survey from Pew Research found that Snapchat is now the social media app that teens use most often, followed closely by YouTube.
A slight majority (51 percent) still uses Facebook, but that’s down from 71 percent compared with Pew’s 2014-2015 survey. […]
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How to protect your router and home network from the VPNFilter malware
The FBI recommends that”any owner of small office and home office routers power cycle (reboot) the devices.” It’s in response to a malware threat called VPNFiler that can render routers inoperable and potentially steal information, according to the bureau. There is also the risk of your home network infecting other networks. […]
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Europe’s new privacy law shakes up entire tech industry and impacts teens
By Larry Magid Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) kicked in on Friday, May 25th, and its impact will be felt not just in Europe but around the world — especially in Silicon Valley, where many […]
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Facebook is cleaning up inappropriate content but you still need to be vigilant
by Larry Magid I’m about to report on some interesting numbers from Facebook regarding inappropriate material it deleted from its service, but first I’d like to warn users about the types of materials you may […]
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