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

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

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Computing Has Gone Full Circle, and It’s Time to Go Back a Bit” on Spreaker. With a little help from John Lennon, Larry makes the point in this 1-minute CBS News ConnectSafely Report My...
Facebook Not Alone in Embrace of ‘Metaverse’

Facebook Not Alone in Embrace of ‘Metaverse’

This post first appeared in the Mercury News by Larry Magid As you’ve undoubtedly heard, Facebook has renamed itself Meta. Some people thought that was in response to the company’s recent troubles, but a company the size of Facebook doesn’t go...
Removing Child Images from Google Search

Removing Child Images from Google Search

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

Smart Glasses are Yet Another Privacy Challenge

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Facebook and Ray-Ban are now collaborating on smart glasses, called “Ray-Ban Stories.” It’s not the first product of its kind but, it’s particularly noteworthy because of its progeny. Facebook as you know, is...
FBI Issues Warning About Sextortion After Arrest in Teen Death

FBI Issues Warning About Sextortion After Arrest in Teen Death

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News 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. That same day,...