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...
By Larry Magid When I started to write about technology, I had no idea I would someday write a column about both the First and Second Amendments. But, given the way the internet has woven itself into our lives, it’s almost impossible to cover technology without...
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...
Click to listen to Larry Magid’s report on KCBS San Francisco Facebook is updating its resources for people who are contemplating suicide or self-harm and making it easier for people to help friends or family members who may be at risk of self-harm. The social...
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...
