Sep 23, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher In a recently published analysis of research that included over 122,000 adult participants, with ages ranging from their 40s to their 60s, 41% reported using electronic screens within an hour of bedtime. The research showed daily screen use before...
Sep 17, 2025
By Kerry GallagherExtended reality (XR)—which includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the broader “metaverse”—is quickly evolving. For now, most minors are curious but not yet active users. According to Thorn, 67% of kids have heard the term...
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...
Sep 10, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher A study, published just last week, sheds new light on the relationship between video game addiction and mental health diagnoses. Researchers followed nearly 4300 pre-teens and teens for 4 years and asked: Are preexisting mental and emotional...
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...
Jul 31, 2025
The United Kingdom is now fully enforcing its Online Safety Act, which was passed by Parliament in 2023. The law calls for shielding all users from illegal content with special protections for children, including the use of age assurance tools. Some US states have...
