Bluetooth headphones protect children's hearing

Bluetooth headphones protect children's hearing

by Larry Magid If you have kids, chances are very good that they are listening to music through earbuds or earphones. No problem with that, but if the volume is too high, it can affect your child’s hearing. That’s why it makes sense to equip them with...
Teen social media & mobile use helps maintain friendships

Teen social media & mobile use helps maintain friendships

New report shows how teens make and maintain friendships online by Larry Magid It comes as no surprise that teens are heavy users of social media and mobile phones. But, based on a new survey from Pew Research, we now know that a majority (57 percent) of teens have...
Why you should care about wireless spectrum policy

Why you should care about wireless spectrum policy

by Maria Spencer Former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski and Commissioner Robert M. McDowell co-authored an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal urging Congress to plan for and support more open spectrum sales. This opinion was...
Online reputation matters but a few blemishes don't spell disaster

Online reputation matters but a few blemishes don't spell disaster

by Larry Magid A lot of people worry about how their social network posts will affect their future. Will something stop them from getting into college, or perhaps keep them from getting their dream job? Your online reputation does matter, but if there are some...