Real-Time Location Sharing Can Enhance, Jeopardize Safety

Real-Time Location Sharing Can Enhance, Jeopardize Safety

by Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News Snapchat is the latest app to add real-time location sharing, which means you can use it to inform friends and family of your exact location even if the app is closed. Google Maps for both iOS and Android,...
Ask Trish: Black Women Who Changed Tech

Ask Trish: Black Women Who Changed Tech

By Trisha Prabhu Hey Trish: Black History Month has got me thinking more about Black representation in tech, how can we shine a light on this history? Thank you so much for this incredibly important question – and at such a relevant time. As you point out, it is Black...
Ask Trish: Youth & Safer Internet Day 2022

Ask Trish: Youth & Safer Internet Day 2022

By Trisha Prabhu Me, thinking to myself last week: “I know what next week’s blog post is going to be about…Safer Internet Day 2022!” As I’m sure many of you know, last Tuesday, February 8th, was a pretty important day in the Internet safety realm: Safer Internet Day...
Metaverse: What’s the Risk?

Metaverse: What’s the Risk?

by Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News You’ve probably heard the term “metaverse,” which is being embraced by numerous tech companies. The company formerly known as Facebook is so committed to the idea, that it’s renamed...
Ask Trish: ​​Social Media 101 (Part 2)

Ask Trish: ​​Social Media 101 (Part 2)

Dear Trish: I’m new to social media and curious what I should know about each platform. Are there certain things I should keep in mind? Ask Trish is back again with Social Media 101 — Part 2! As you’ll all recall, last week, we had a question from a new social...
Ask Trish: I’m New to Social Media

Ask Trish: I’m New to Social Media

Dear Trish: I’m new to social media and curious what I should know about each platform. Are there certain things I should keep in mind? Hi there, new social media user! Thank you for such a great question. We often deal with very complex — sometimes difficult...