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...
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 26, 2025
Download Quick Guide (PDF) Bullying is a serious, long-standing social problem that now occurs in digital spaces as well as physical ones. But, contrary to what you might have heard or read, it isn’t just a youth problem, it isn’t getting worse, and it...
Jul 20, 2025
What are parental controls and what do they do? There are a variety of control tools and monitoring tools available to parents. Some are software products or mobile apps that you buy or subscribe to. Others are free, and some are already present on your phone,...
Jul 16, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher Teens need between 8 to 11 hours of sleep per night, and less than 2 in 10 teens report regularly getting that much. Their circadian rhythms shift to later hours in the teen years, meaning they aren’t tired until later in the evening and struggle to...
Jul 10, 2025
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I traveled to Lillestrøm, Norway in late June for the annual United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF). Unlike many UN gatherings that primarily involve government officials, the IGF is a...
