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Sep 03, 2024
"Trish, I just read about California's new AI bill. What does it do and is it a good or bad thing?"
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Aug 27, 2024
"Hi Trish. I want to build a better relationship with my devices, do you have some activities I can do?"
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Aug 20, 2024
"I've been hearing a lot about banning phones in schools. What do u think about it?"
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Aug 15, 2024
Be especially careful about any offers you get via email, text or direct message on social media.
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Aug 09, 2024
This week, Larry speaks with Catherine Jensen, vice president of Global Consumer Experience at Sony Interactive Entertainment.
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Aug 06, 2024
A huge piece of internet legislation passed the Senate last week.
The post Ask Trish: Internet Policy Update: KOSPA Passes The Senate appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Aug 06, 2024
Discord supports voice, video, and text chat with over 200 million monthly users.
The post Parent's Guide to Discord appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jul 30, 2024
"There was this huge outage last week and I still don't really understand what happened?"
The post Ask Trish: CrowdStrike Outage — What Happened? appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jul 26, 2024
Autonomous car expert Brad Templeton talks about self-driving cars and the privacy and safety concerns around the technology.
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Jul 26, 2024
Autonomous car expert Brad Templeton talks about self-driving cars and the privacy and safety concerns around the technology.
The post Podcast: Navigating the Future: Safety and Privacy of Self-Driving Cars appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jul 25, 2024
The bipartisan bill would require school districts to develop and adopt "a policy to limit or prohibit the use by its pupils of smartphones.
The post Mixed Feelings About Bill to Limit Smartphones in School appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jul 23, 2024
"Lots of people talk about algorithms in the criminal justice system and how it's bad. Can u explain?"
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Jul 16, 2024
"Trish, do u like any Tiktok trends and if so which ones and why?"
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Jul 09, 2024
"I'm thinking of getting a smartwatch, wondering what you think of them"
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Jul 08, 2024
This week we speak with Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, executive director of the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). Larry and Michelle explore the importance of media literacy in education, parenting and our personal lives. You can listen here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to "The Human Side of Media […]
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Jun 20, 2024
The Surgeon General called for a warning label on social media platforms, but it's not a good idea
The post Why Surgeon General's Social Media Warning Label is a Bad Idea appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jun 19, 2024
It's Pride Month! And there's so much to celebrate. But there's also a lot of work to be done, especially in the tech world…
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Jun 13, 2024
Encryption is a preventative tool that protects children. Children have a right to privacy. Article 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states: "No child shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his or her privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor unlawful attacks on his or her honor […]
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Jun 11, 2024
"Trish, someone recently made an AI image of me where I was naked and is sharing it online. I'm humiliated. How do I stop the image from spreading?"
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Jun 05, 2024
What can we do to make it more likely the information we share is accurate?
The post Misinformation or Disinformation? Do You Know the Difference? appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jun 04, 2024
"I've heard a lot about AI hallucinations, I'm wondering what they are actually…"
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May 31, 2024
ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Dr. Logan Schnieder, Clinical Lead for Sleep Health, Google Health. We talk about all things sleep for adults and children, including healthy sleep habits and helpful sleep technology. Dr. Schneider specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, which include things like sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, sleepwalking, […]
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May 30, 2024
Sixty-one percent of parents say that parenting is more difficult than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technology as the reason why. Here is our advice for parents of the youngest kids.
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May 29, 2024
Pew released new research last week about teens ages 13-17 and their video gaming habits.
The post NEW Video Gaming Research for 13-17 Year Olds appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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May 28, 2024
"Trish, how can I make the most out of ChatGPT? How do u use it?"
The post Ask Trish: Using Generative AI Tech appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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May 21, 2024
"There's been so much news about AI lately. What are the latest updates?"
The post Ask Trish: Where Is AI Now (May 2024)? appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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May 17, 2024
The past 14 years have seen a sharp increase in mental illness, self-harm, and suicide among young people in the United States. Some have looked to an obvious culprit - technology - as a cause. As both policymakers and parents consider this debate, we outline some opposing views, critically evaluate their arguments and suggest some paths forward.
The post Social Media and Youth Mental Health — It's Nuanced appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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May 15, 2024
Today Larry talks to Peter Adams, Senior Vice President of Research and Design for the News Literacy Project. The election, mis and disinformation, and media literacy come up, as well as some surprising information on how media literacy is taught in classrooms.
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May 15, 2024
The warming temperatures are a signal that the last weeks of the school year are here. This means that our teens are spending more time connecting using their devices. They have big summer plans to make together, and we want that for them! Sometimes text conversations can go in an unexpected direction and unfortunate words are sent. Does it amount to cyberbullying?
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May 09, 2024
Curious about generative AI's role in our future? Our latest guide for families provides a balanced view, helping you understand the potential risks & benefits of this rapidly evolving technology.
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May 09, 2024
Curious about generative AI's role in our future? Our latest video provides a balanced view, helping you understand the potential risks & benefits of this rapidly evolving technology.
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May 09, 2024
by Larry Magid Summertime is almost here, which means that kids will soon be out of school, perhaps with plenty of time on their hands. That's great, but it also means that they'll have more time to interact with their devices. For some kids, this can be problematic. Although I don't discount the potential damage […]
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May 08, 2024
There is a lot of news about TikTok and the legislation that would require the company to change ownership. It's important to keep ourselves informed about how to keep our families safer when using it.
The post Updates on America's TikTok Use and a Guide For Parents appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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May 08, 2024
How many notifications during a typical high school class?
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May 07, 2024
With May comes sunshine, flowers, and…Mental Health Awareness Month! That's right, it's one of my favorite months of the year! Mental Health Awareness Month (celebrated in the US, but also globally) is an incredible opportunity to raise awareness about improving our mental health.
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May 03, 2024
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May 01, 2024
A recent article from CNN provides some helpful explanations and tips we should remind ourselves and our teens about catfishing.
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Apr 24, 2024
On Tuesday, President Biden signed a law that would require ByteDance, a Chinese company, to sell TikTok within the next year or face a ban in the U.S.
The post China ownership Grabs Headlines, but TikTok has Reasonable Teen Safety Policies appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Apr 24, 2024
Time away from school, whether for a staycation or for some planned travel, is a great time to remind ourselves about steps we should always take to keep ourselves safer when using our devices. Here are some helpful tips.
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Apr 23, 2024
"i've been reading about brain chips that they can implant in your head and they can achieve super cool things. can u explain?"
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Apr 17, 2024
In a new survey of parents and teens released by Pew, there are some interesting key findings about families and screen time.
The post What are the Screen Time Dynamics in your Family? appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Apr 16, 2024
I'm wondering how do u set the best password? Like what to keep in mind?"
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Apr 10, 2024
A recent study found that certain types of communication with family, friends, and classmates/coworkers are more beneficial for mental health than others.
The post Which Mode of Communication - In-person or Digital - is Best for Our Mental Health? appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Apr 09, 2024
"Trish, do u think AI will take all of our jobs? I'm kinda scared…"
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Apr 04, 2024
iPhone and Android phones have tools to help manage your or your child's well-being.
The post Configuring your Phone to Enhance Well-Being appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Apr 03, 2024
As we have embarked on March Madness and an exciting season of sports competition, there is an opportunity to proactively talk about online sports betting and gambling with the teens we care about.
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Apr 01, 2024
In this episode, we shift our focus to young adults and college students. We talk to Jessie Quintero Johnson, associate professor for health and social change at Emerson College. Jessie is also a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker. Jessie discusses anti-oppressive social change work, the loneliness epidemic, mental health and some of the […]
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Mar 27, 2024
In a recent study parents reported they feel alone in their fears and struggles with their children's tech habits. Read more for tips on how to talk to other parents about tech worries.
The post How to Talk to Other Parents About Our Tech Worries appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Mar 26, 2024
"I'm really interested in law and tech. What is the whole Murthy social media case about?"
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Mar 20, 2024
The more complex the tasks, the more time we lose by multi-tasking. In fact, researcher David Meyer, PhD says that we lose as much as 40% of our time when trying to "task switch" between 2 complex tasks. What does this look like in real life?
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Mar 19, 2024
"How do I report bullying and harassment online? How do I get a platform to notice me?"
The post Ask Trish: Reporting Cyber Abuse appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Mar 15, 2024
In this second episode with Jeff Jarvis, Larry and Jeff discuss regulation, encryption, the dangers of techno-moral panics, and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
The post How to Dodge Techno and Moral Panics appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Mar 13, 2024
Ransomware is one of numerous online crimes designed to separate people, businesses and government agencies from their money.
The post How to Avoid or Recover from a Ransomware Attack appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Mar 13, 2024
Pew Research Center recently released this Teens and Social Media Fact Sheet. Once you have taken a few minutes to review it, consider having a conversation with the 13-17 year olds in your life.
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Mar 12, 2024
"I've seen the app BeReal become really popular in the last two years. What is it and is it in?"
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Mar 08, 2024
Submitted to Federal Trade Commission March 8, 2024 Comments in response to FTC proposed rule change ConnectSafely is pleased to comment on the proposed changes to COPPA. We agree that it's appropriate, from time to time, to revisit legislation to adjust for new technologies, new business models and changes to potential online threats. Biometric data: […]
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Mar 08, 2024
Tips to help block spam and annoying people along with advanced Gmail features
The post Gmail Safety: Blocking, Spam Filtering & Children's Accounts appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Mar 08, 2024
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Gmail's free email service is extremely popular, but many people don't take advantage of some of its more powerful features like the ability to schedule emails into the future, snooze emails you don't want to deal with right now, filter out emails from people […]
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Feb 28, 2024
If a post goes viral, even within a circle of friends, we are more at risk of being a target for online trolling behaviors.
The post Protect Yourself from Online Trolling Behavior appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Feb 27, 2024
Trish, I love your AI posts. I saw OpenAI just released Sora, can you talk about it?
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Feb 22, 2024
by Larry Magid When it comes to online security, you don't have to be paranoid to worry about people who want to harm you. Sadly, there are such people, and although they have nothing against you personally, they do want your money, and because the internet is global, they can be anywhere in the world, […]
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Feb 21, 2024
Between family group texts, the group texts for sports teams we're involved with, group texts with old friends from summer camp… you get the idea. Group texts can be huge, busy, and hard to keep up with. We have tips for how to deal.
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Feb 20, 2024
"My mom keeps posting pics of me online that are embarrassing. How do I get her to stop?"
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Feb 15, 2024
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I had 20 years of schooling with classes in lots of subjects, but the two most important ones I took were junior high school typing and high school forensics. That typing class not only taught me the skills I needed to use a typewriter […]
The post High School Students Debate Tech Topics in Partnership with ConnectSafely appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Feb 14, 2024
The CEOs of major social media platforms have been asked to collaborate with lawmakers and support some proposed legislation.
The post An Update on Social Media, Capitol Hill, and Proposed Legislation appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Feb 06, 2024
ConnectSafely along with organizations in more than 100 countries around the world celebrated Safer International Day on Tuesday, February 6th, but today, tomorrow or any other day are also good times to talk about how you and your family can use the internet in a safer and more secure manner. All of our Safer Internet […]
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Feb 06, 2024
By Kerry Gallagher This week marks Safer Internet Day. Tuesday, February 6, was a date recognized internationally for educators and parents to pause and work with their children toward being safer online. This year, ConnectSafely, the U.S. host of Safer Internet Day, premiered a conversation with a member of the National PTA about hot topics […]
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Feb 06, 2024
ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Dr. Michael Rich, a pediatrician, head of Boston Childrens Hospital Digital Wellness Lab and author of the brand-new book The Mediatrician's Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World. You can listen here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your […]
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Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday, February 6th (today!) is Safer Internet Day 2024! I immediately knew I had to write about it for Ask Trish…
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Feb 05, 2024
Parent Guides Instagram TikTok Discord Twitch - ConnectSafely Snapchat Roblox ZEPETO
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Feb 01, 2024
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Feb 01, 2024
The post Parent's Guide to Generative AI appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Feb 01, 2024
If you have a teenager at home, chances are pretty good that they've used generative AI. Here's what parents should know.
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Feb 01, 2024
More than 100 countries around the world will come together for Safer Internet Day on Feb. 6.
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Feb 01, 2024
More than 100 countries around the world will come together for Safer Internet Day on Feb.6 to raise awareness about the benefits and risks of connected technology. ConnectSafely, the official US host of this international event is sponsoring virtual events and releasing resources for use by schools, communities and families across the country. As part […]
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Feb 01, 2024
Silicon Valley, CA February 1, 2024—More than 100 countries around the world will come together for Safer Internet Day on Feb.6 to raise awareness about the benefits and risks of connected technology. ConnectSafely, the official US host of this international event is sponsoring virtual events and releasing resources for use by schools, communities and families […]
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Jan 31, 2024
I recommend listening to an NPR journalist and mom of two boys Yuki Noguchi talk about her experience parenting her kids through their love of video games.
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Jan 30, 2024
"Hey Trish, what's the deal with tomorrow's Big Tech hearing?"
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Jan 28, 2024
The post Generative AI: Reaping Rewards and Reducing Risks appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jan 28, 2024
An introduction to Generative AI slide show, listing benefits and risks
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Jan 24, 2024
We are in a rare moment in time when parents and teens are looking to one another for advice on how to use new technology: generative AI.
The post How Can We Help Each Other with AI? appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jan 23, 2024
This week marks a pretty special milestone for Ask Trish…believe it or not, this is our 100th video/post!
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Jan 23, 2024
This week marks a pretty special milestone for Ask Trish…believe it or not, this is our 100th video/post!
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Jan 19, 2024
Larry speaks with Jeff Jarvis, author of The Gutenberg Parenthesis, about how the age of print was an exception in history. And while it lasted half a millennium, we are now coming to the other end of it. What that means, and where do we go from here? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including: […]
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Jan 18, 2024
There's nothing new about doomsday scenarios around new technologies.
The post Fears of Generative AI Reminiscent of Past Moral Panics appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jan 17, 2024
The doomsday scenarios about generative AI are déjà vu all over again.
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Jan 17, 2024
If you ever experience or hear others panic about new technologies, consider the historical context.
The post They Built What?! A Deeper Dive Into Techno-Panics appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jan 17, 2024
By Larry Magid ConnectSafely Senior Researcher and Oxford University graduate student Nathan Davies contributed to this article If you ever experience or hear others panic about new technologies, consider the historical context. We've been hearing about moral panics for centuries, along with plenty of hype from those promoting new technologies. That's certainly now the case […]
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Jan 17, 2024
Helping your teen get the most out of social media.
The post Balancing the Supports and Pressures Found Online appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jan 16, 2024
"I find it really hard to stick to my digital resolutions, what do I do?"
The post Ask Trish: Keeping Digital Resolutions appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Jan 12, 2024
XR, short for "extended reality" includes not just video images that take up your entire field of view, but augmented reality, or mixed reality, that combines computer-generated images with the real world.
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Jan 12, 2024
NOTE: The following has been edited for length and clarity. Larry: Hi, I'm Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely, and welcome to Are We Doing Tech Right? And a good person to know whether we're doing it right or wrong, or at least have a strong opinion, would be Shea Swagger, who is with the Future […]
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Jan 10, 2024
In a recent study of 13-17 year olds, teens' interests in luxury brands were heavily influenced by what they saw on social media.
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Jan 09, 2024
"I read that OpenAI was sued recently by the New York Times? What is that all about?"
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Jan 03, 2024
Research shows we need a 3-5 minute break for every 20-30 minutes of work to absorb information.
The post Brain Breaks are Essential for Learning appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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Dec 28, 2023
ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid has advice on what you can do to have a safer and more secure 2024.
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Dec 21, 2023
I was riding my bicycle the other day taking pictures, talking on the phone and sending and receiving texts without ever taking my hands off the handle bars.
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Dec 20, 2023
Research shows that families who routinely watch movies together are more likely to discuss important and difficult topics like substance abuse, gender equity, death and grieving, and mental health.
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Dec 13, 2023
"Today's problems are very serious," says internet pioneer Leonard Kleinrock.
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Dec 13, 2023
"Today's problems are very serious," says internet pioneer Leonard Kleinrock.
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