How Smart Watches Monitor Your Health

How Smart Watches Monitor Your Health

by Larry Magid I’ve long been conscious about health and fitness, but in the midst of a global health crisis, staying healthy has become a bit of an obsession. In many ways, that’s a good thing, but thinking about your health can be a double-edged sword if it winds up...
Misinformation Amplified by Social Media

Misinformation Amplified by Social Media

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I have long accepted the fact that not everyone sees the world as I do, so it doesn’t particularly bother me when I come across an opinion online or in the media that differs from mine. If anything, diversity...
Google-Owned Cellular Service Becomes More Family Friendly

Google-Owned Cellular Service Becomes More Family Friendly

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Google Fi cellular service has been around since 2015, but it just got some new features that make it more family-friendly. Like nearly all cellular carriers, Google Fi has long offered family discounts if...
Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying

Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying

By Warren J. Blumenfeld, Ed.D. Download Free Guide (PDF) All young people deserve to grow up in a world where they are accepted, loved and treated with compassion, but sadly, that’s not the case for everyone. Some young people are vulnerable to bullying,...
Social Media Can Lead to Political Extremism

Social Media Can Lead to Political Extremism

By Larry Magid This post first appeared on Mercury News. I never thought I would have to say this but– political extremism is expected to have an impact on the upcoming election and – perhaps even scarier – the potential aftermath of the election, should some people...