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Tech predictions for 2017

December 29, 2016

Every year around this time I bring out my crystal ball to see what’s in store for next year. Mine has always been a little cloudy, but – this year – I’ve upgraded to a […]

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Tech flops and failures of 2016

December 29, 2016

I’m not going to re-invent the wheel with my own list, so here some articles for you. USA Today:  Top 10 tech flops of 2016: Exploding phones, falling drones PC World:  The year in tech: […]

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Can personal assistants like Siri, Google Home and Amazon Echo help if you’re sad?

December 28, 2016

Here’s a link to a story on CNET News

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Why 2016 was such a momentous year for tech

December 22, 2016

I’ve been writing about technology for a long time and, as I look back over the years, I can’t think of any that have been more momentous than 2016 when it comes to tech news. […]

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ConnectSafely’s tips on how & why to avoid sharing fake news

December 20, 2016

Reposted from ConnectSafely.org Scroll down for links “President Obama bans the Pledge of Allegiance in schools” “Right-wing shooter shouts ‘Make America great again!’ before spraying Capitol Hill with bullets and injuring a police officer” What […]

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Christmas online shopping deadlines

December 19, 2016

Here is an extensive list of deadlines from BestBlackFriday.com. More from Oregon Live

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Facebook to warn users about ‘fake news’

December 15, 2016

Online fake news and “urban legends” have been around for decades but it’s become a major issue in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. During this period, millions of people were exposed to fake […]

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Holiday Gift Guides for CBS News Tech Talk Listeners (& anyone else)

December 12, 2016

One-Minute Tech Talk segments Low cost gifts for special people Smartphone gifts for the budget minded and well healed Amazon announces portable and BYO speakers versions of its voice activated Echo Amazon’s Echo brings to […]

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Smartphone gifts for the budget minded and well healed

December 11, 2016

Some good phone choices Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge ($550 ad up) Larry’s review  — CNET Review  iPhone 7 ($659 and up)  The Verge review Google Pixel and Pixel XL (STARTING AT $649) — Larry’s review  […]

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UN Internet Governance Forum tackles online extremism

December 8, 2016

Listen to Larry Magid’s interview with Quilliam’s director of public policy, Jonathan Russell Today’s column is from the 11th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF), this year in Guadalajara, Mexico. IGF is a United Nations-sponsored “multi-stakeholder” […]

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