The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

VR is great but don't hurt yourself or get sick 12.10.2022 1:01 ↓

As Meta doubles down on virtual reality and more people jump in, it's important to avoid bumping not things and taking breaks

October is cyberbullying month and here are some tips 12.10.2022 1:00 ↓

October is cyberbullying month and here are some tips if you think your child might be bullied.

Kids Online Safety Act 06.10.2022 1:00 ↓

The proposed Kids Online Safety Act would protect kids and empower parents

Elon Musk's likely acquisition of Twitter could impact moderation 06.10.2022 1:00 ↓

Elon Musk is once again on the verge of acquiring Twitter which will likely impact how the company moderates speech

Ransomware hits LA School District 22.09.2022 1:01 ↓

The Los Angeles Unified School District has been hit with ransomware that affected some of its systems and potentially leaked student information. Feds say it's part of a nationwide threat against K-12 schools.

Windows 11 includes security updates 22.09.2022 1:00 ↓

Microsoft has released a significant update to Windows 11 that includes some security updates along with other new features.

How to fill your time when you're taking a break from your phone 15.09.2022 1:00 ↓

This segment has advice from ConnectSafely Youth Advocate Trisha Prabhu on what to do while you're talking a break from your phone

Getting a call in the event of a power failure 15.09.2022 1:00 ↓

A $200 device will call and text you if your power goes out

Watch for fake news during midterm campaigns 08.09.2022 1:00 ↓

Midterm campaign season has arrived and with it will come fake news reports. Everyone has the right to their own opinion, but not their own facts.

Apple's Watch's new crash detection could save your life 08.09.2022 1:00 ↓

Apple has added crash detection to its new Series 8 Watch which can detect a car or light truck crash and alert first responders

A California man sued a spammer and got a $1,200 check 01.09.2022 1:00 ↓

According to CNET, a California tech executive sued a spammer in small claims court and wound up with a $1,200 out-of-court settlement

Why You Should Review Your App Privacy Settings 01.09.2022 1:00 ↓

Why You Should Review Your App Privacy Settings

NetSmartz teaches kids about online safety 25.08.2022 1:01 ↓

NetSmartz, a project of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has age-appropriate videos to teach kids of all ages about staying safe online

Protecting passwords before and after data breaches 25.08.2022 1:01 ↓

The recent breach at Plex is a good reminder on how important it is to have strong safe passwords.

Encryption challenges law enforcement but provides safeguards to consumers and busineses 18.08.2022 1:00 ↓

Encrypted apps and devices do sometimes make it hard for law enforcement to catch and prosecute criminals but they provide potentially life saving protections to users

Security flaws: Keep your iPhone and other devices up-to-date 18.08.2022 1:01 ↓

Apple has issued another update to its iOS operating system to fix two security flaws that have already been exploited.

Google says its making search more accurate 11.08.2022 1:01 ↓

A Poynter Institute study finds that 62% of people say their find false or misleading information online weekly. Google is trying to help with new ways to present accurate information.

Snapchat Family Center provides parents insight into their teens use of the service 11.08.2022 1:00 ↓

Snapchat has introduced Family Center to provide parents information on how their teens are using the service. It shows who their in touch with but not what they're saying to each other

Study finds that women more worried then men about AI and driverless cars 04.08.2022 1:00 ↓

A Pew Research study found that women are more concerned about the dangers of AI, especially driverless cara.

Using tech to save on groceries 04.08.2022 1:00 ↓

Larry explores how to use tech to save money on groceries

Google Maps will notify you if when someone leaves or arrives at a location 28.07.2022 1:00 ↓

Ever wonder if a friend or loved one got home all right? If you're already able to track them on Google Maps, you can now get a notification when they leave or arrive at a specific location

Default privacy related settings you might want to change 28.07.2022 1:00 ↓

The ConnectSafely Report shares ideas from New York Times columnist Brian X. Chen's column on tech settings you should change right away.

Protect, Backup and Find Your Phone 14.07.2022 1:01 ↓

our phone may contain a lot of private and important information so make sure it's secure and know how to restore your data if the phone is lost or stolen.