Mar 24, 2022
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Like many people, I’ve spent a lot of time in front of my phone, computer and TV, focused on the war in Ukraine. On some TV news programs, it’s literally the only subject covered, sometimes in...
Mar 9, 2022
by Larry MagidA shorter version of this post appeared in the Mercury News Whether it’s via TV, radio, or the internet, kids and teens, just like adults, are learning about what’s happening in and around Ukraine, and many are likely concerned, worried or even...
Mar 3, 2022
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Although it’s very unlikely that average Americans will be directly targeted by a Russian cyberattack, it is quite possible to become an indirect victim of an attack against a company, health care...
Feb 24, 2022
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,...
Jan 20, 2022
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...
Dec 2, 2021
by Larry MagidThis post is adapted from one that first appeared in the Mercury News in December 2020 “Giving Tuesday,” which is now behind us, is really the start of the end-of-the-year holiday giving period. For the remainder of the month, expect to see even more...
