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Voice Cloning Makes Virtual Kidnapping More Convincing

May 4, 2023

Criminals are using AI to clone the voice of a supposed kidnapping victim to make the call even more convincing.

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Ask Trish: The Meta Oversight Board

Sep 5, 2023

Hey Trish – what’s the Facebook Oversight Board? How does it work?

Ask Trish: Tech & Natural Disasters

Aug 29, 2023

Hey Trish – there have been so many terrible natural disasters lately…is there any way to use technology to protect yourself?

Parent’s Guide to Cyberbullying

Aug 30, 2021

Work with your child to find solutions, ensuring they regain dignity and resilience.

Ask Trish: All About Venmo

Aug 22, 2023

Trish, can u talk about Venmo and how to use it? Is it safe?

Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds

Apr 18, 2023

Meta Horizon Worlds is now open to teens ages 13 to 17. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about navigating the social VR app safely.

Computing Has Gone Full Circle, and It’s Time to Go Back a Bit

Nov 11, 2021

My very first computer was a Cyber 70. I didn’t own it nor did I ever get within a few feet of it. It was a giant mainframe housed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Graduate Research Center.

Digital Wellness is Physical Wellness

Nov 2, 2021

Physical wellness is often associated with sleep, nutrition, and exercise but your technology habits are also having an influence.

Ask Trish: Being Funny vs. Mean, Online Edition

Nov 2, 2021

Dear Trish: My friends and I love to joke around online. But recently one of my friends said something on social media that actually hurt another friend’s feelings. How can we tell if we’re being mean or funny online?

Removing Child Images from Google Search

Oct 28, 2021

Google has announced a new policy that allows people under 18 or their parents or guardians to request the removal of images in Google search. This does not necessarily remove them from the internet and Google suggests that you also contact the website to request they...

Smart Glasses are Yet Another Privacy Challenge

Sep 9, 2021

Smart glasses are here to stay. What you should know about the implications for your privacy.

FBI Issues Warning About Sextortion After Arrest in Teen Death

Dec 22, 2022

The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) issued a joint national public safety alert on financial sextortion schemes.

Avoiding ‘Zoom Fatigue’

Oct 21, 2021

Over the past couple of years there has been an increased focus on screen time. Much of this has to do with the pandemic that has forced both adults and children into video meetings and learning during times when it was considered unsafe to gather in person.

Ask Trish: How Much is Too Much Screentime?

Oct 19, 2021

Dear Trish: Everyone says I spend way too much time on my phone. How much time is too much time? First off, thank you for the fantastic question! Let me start by validating this concern. I can promise you that you’re definitely not alone in feeling like you spend a...

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Wellness and Safety

Ask Trish: All About Filters

Aug 30, 2022

By Trisha Prabhu Trish, do u use filters? I know they’re controversial, what are your thoughts on them? Hi there! First and foremost, I want to thank you for your great question. Thus far, we haven’t touched on filters in much detail on Ask Trish, which is why I’m so...

Parent’s Guide to Tech for Tots

Jan 4, 2021

By Kerry Gallagher, JD and Larry Magid Ed.D Download Free Guide (PDF) Sixty-one percent of parents say that parenting is more difficult than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technology as the reason why, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center survey. Teaching...

How Smart Watches Monitor Your Health

Dec 24, 2020

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...

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Tech Tools to Engage your Family in Fun or Educational Activities

Mar 25, 2020

There are plenty of tools out there to keep every member of the family engaged during this period when many of us are staying at home. In fact, for some of us, we're experiencing the opposite of social isolation -- having virtual meals with friends and extended...

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