Fighting back against online harassment and cyberbullying

Fighting back against online harassment and cyberbullying

by Larry Magid We hear a lot about online harassment and cyberbullying and, indeed, it is a serious problem for both kids and adults. It’s hard to know just how many people have been affected by various forms of online harassment and hate, but there are some...
After School App designed to promote kindness, say founders

After School App designed to promote kindness, say founders

By Larry Magid It’s kind of ironic. The very app that has gotten some bad press because of bullying and threats of violence, was created to encourage young people to act out in positive ways to support each other. After School, the brainchild of co-founders...
Data Privacy Day: Passwords are broken but here are partial fixes

Data Privacy Day: Passwords are broken but here are partial fixes

By Larry Magid Thursday, January 28th was data privacy day, but if you missed it that’s OK. Every day is a good day to pay attention privacy and security. Broken passwords Just about everyone I know in the tech security field agrees that passwords are broken....
Looking back at 2015 in tech

Looking back at 2015 in tech

by Larry Magid As 2015 is about to enter the history books, it’s time to take a look at some of the year’s most interesting products. The Apple Watch was certainly the most hyped. It was the first new product category under CEO Tim Cook. The last time...
Europe's new privacy regulations may limit teens

Europe's new privacy regulations may limit teens

by Larry Magid European Union officials just approved data privacy regulations that, while offering some protections for European citizens, could also have some unintended consequences in both Europe and in Silicon Valley. The regulations, which must still be passed...