Testing DeepSeek, the Chinese Generative AI App

Testing DeepSeek, the Chinese Generative AI App

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News By now, there is a good chance that you’ve heard of DeepSeek, the generative AI app from a Chinese company that’s competing with the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Meta AI. But a big...
Podcast: Navigating Adolescence: Dr. Hina Talib

Podcast: Navigating Adolescence: Dr. Hina Talib

Parenting a teenager in the digital age can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this insightful and empowering episode, Dr. Hina Talib, a renowned pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, shares her wisdom on how parents can navigate the...
Ask Trish: Tech Under Trump

Ask Trish: Tech Under Trump

By Trisha Prabhu Hi Trish, how will tech be different under the new administration, if at all? Hi there, and welcome back to another week of Ask Trish! For my American friends, I hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving next week. I, for one, cannot wait to spend time...
Navigating Gifts, Giving and Online Safety

Navigating Gifts, Giving and Online Safety

by Larry Magid The time between Thanksgiving and the New Year offers many opportunities, including family time, great meals and treats, gift giving and charitable contributions. It’s also a time when children and some adults get a break from school or work. Tech, of...
Parent’s Guide to Parent-Managed Meta Accounts

Parent’s Guide to Parent-Managed Meta Accounts

Meta Quest headsets have long been available for adults and teens. Thanks to the introduction of parent-managed Meta accounts, preteens aged 10-12 (age may vary by region) can also enjoy next-generation experiences on Meta Quest. A parent-managed Meta account for...