Oct 21, 2022
Download guide (PDF) We hear a lot about virtual reality and the “metaverse,” and we’re seeing Meta and other tech companies launch new devices that give people access to more immersive experiences. These virtual experiences will ultimately evolve into the metaverse,...
Jul 17, 2022
Download the Guide (PDF) The FBI has reported a “huge increase” in sextortion scams targeting teens, especially boys 14 to 17. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, 5% of teens have been the target of sextortion, and only one-third told their parents. The...
Jun 14, 2022
Download Guide (PDF) If Meta’s Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset has become a go-to gaming and entertainment device in your household, there’s a new reason to cheer: Meta has launched VR parental supervision tools. The parental supervision tools will work with Meta...
Jun 2, 2022
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I was thinking about writing a column about the “tech angle” of the Buffalo shooting but wound up changing subjects at the last minute. Unfortunately, the topic is back in the news because of the...
Mar 23, 2022
Metaverse and Virtual Reality Safety Tips for Parents You’ve probably heard the term “Metaverse,” which is a broad term for what many people think will be the next generation of the internet. At the heart of the metaverse is “virtual...
Nov 4, 2021
This post first appeared in the Mercury News by Larry Magid As you’ve undoubtedly heard, Facebook has renamed itself Meta. Some people thought that was in response to the company’s recent troubles, but a company the size of Facebook doesn’t go...
