by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Even though it’s only early August, many families are on the verge of sending their kids back to school. That’s a major change from when I was a kid, when families didn’t even have to think about getting...
Download the Quick-Guide (PDF) What is ZEPETO? ZEPETO is a mobile and web app that allows people ages 13 and older to create and customize virtual avatars with various features, clothes, hairstyles, and accessories and interact with others in virtual worlds. ZEPETO is...
By Trisha Prabhu Dear Trish, I’m always so stressed about social media, like who’s viewing my stories, how my pictures look, and if I “measure up” to everyone else. How do I let go? Hi there, and thank you so much for this fantastic question – it’s such an important...
By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News. Tech is all around us, which is mostly good, but it can also lead to some not-so-good social interactions. It’s bad enough when someone’s phone rings during a meeting or at a theater, place of worship or...
Download the Guide (PDF) Live streaming service Twitch continues to defy the short-form video trend that’s popular among teens. Twitch’s interactive streams, which feature everything from live video gaming, music performances and makeup tutorials to “just chatting,”...
By Trisha Prabhu “So Twitter is now X? What does that actually mean? What’s going on?” Hi there, and welcome back to another week of Ask Trish! Happy August! (Can you believe we have just 5 months left in 2023? This year has truly flown by.) I hope you’re all well...
