Guide to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Guide to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Meta and Ray-Ban have released the second generation of smart glasses. The first was called “Ray-Ban Stories.” The new version, introduced in late 2023, is Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Both versions have a camera that can take both still and video pictures. The new...
Resolutions for a Safe and Secure 2024

Resolutions for a Safe and Secure 2024

by Larry Magid  This post is adapted from one that first appeared in the Mercury News I’m well aware that New Year’s resolutions are often abandoned by the end of January, but that’s no reason to avoid thinking about how we can improve our lives in the year to...
Google Simplifies Controlling Your Information in Search

Google Simplifies Controlling Your Information in Search

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Have you ever searched for your personal information on Google?  You might be shocked by what you find. I’m not just talking about your name – just about everyone Googles themselves from time to time. But you...
Overcoming FOMO

Overcoming FOMO

By Kerry Gallagher Worrying about whether we’re missing out on new experiences, content, trends and even investments can make us feel like we’re falling behind. But we can actually overcome that feeling – FOMO or “Fear of Missing Out” – and be present with...
Quick-Guide to Virtual Kidnapping Scams

Quick-Guide to Virtual Kidnapping Scams

Virtual kidnapping scams are on the rise. Protect yourself and your family with some common sense precautions, plus what to do if you receive a terrifying call from a scammer. Scroll down to the bottom for a video based on these tips. Download the Quick-Guide (PDF)...
Ask Trish: U.S. Surgeon General’s Social Media Advisory

Ask Trish: U.S. Surgeon General’s Social Media Advisory

By Trisha Prabhu Me, thinking to myself last week…“Wow – the U.S. Surgeon General just released an advisory on social media and youth mental health! That’s a big deal…and definitely something we have to cover on Ask Trish.” Hi there, and welcome back to Ask...