Sep 20, 2025
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Last week I did something unusual for me. I temporarily deleted the Facebook app from my phone and told my friends I’d be taking a break. Not forever, just long enough to clear my head. That decision wasn’t...
Sep 12, 2025
By Larry Magid Safey features for parents and kids Apple is rolling out its new iOS 26 operating system for iPhone and, as I cover below, there are a number of new features for all users. But before I get to those, I’d like to summarize features for parents,...
Sep 4, 2025
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Roblox to estimate age of all users” on Spreaker. Larry’s ConnectSafely Report for CBS News on Roblox announcement Roblox on Wednesday announced that it will employ the use of age...
Aug 28, 2025
This post first appeared in the Mercury News Instagram recently introduced a new feature called Instagram Map, designed to let you share your last active location with friends. Although it’s meant to help users feel more connected, the rollout has sparked confusion...
Aug 13, 2025
by Larry Magid This is a modified version of a post that first appeared in the Mercury News As another school year begins, technology will play a major role in how students learn, communicate, and spend their time—both in and out of the classroom. For parents and...
