Instagram adds disappearing 'Stories'

Instagram adds disappearing 'Stories'

by Larry Magid For years, Facebook has been looking for a way to compete with Snapchat at its own game and, after two failed attempts, it’s trying again not by trying to acquire Snapchat for $3 billion as it did in 2013 or by launching its Slingshot...
New Snapchat Memories feature provides more lasting experience

New Snapchat Memories feature provides more lasting experience

By Larry Magid Snapchat’s new “memories” feature, along with new features at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, represent a turning point for social networking. Snapchat, which began life as a disappearing photo app that only allowed people to hang...
LGBTQ youth face higher online risks

LGBTQ youth face higher online risks

By Tyler SnellThe Internet has proven to be a revolutionary tool that has changed the world – and like many such innovations before it, it’s mostly a blessing, but a little bit of a curse. While the instant communication that the Internet provides has spread...
Protecting your online privacy on Facebook, Google & other services

Protecting your online privacy on Facebook, Google & other services

By Larry Magid There is a commonly held belief that we have little control over our online privacy. And, while it’s true that there are some privacy and security risks that are beyond our control, there is a lot we can do to protect ourselves. Let’s start...