Author Archives: larrymagid

Instagram recently introduced its new “Photos of You” feature that allows users to tag people in photos.  The  mobile photo app company, which was acquired by Facebook last year,  said in a blog post that it’s letting users add the “who” to their photos along with … Continue reading →

The original post was published in September 2010 but has now been updated here.

Instagram today introduced its new “Photos of You” feature that allows users to tag people in photos (read more) Read this post at Forbes.com  

You may have heard about Snapchat, the mobile app that allows users to capture videos and pictures that self destruct after a few seconds.  When a user sends a message they get to decide whether it will live for between … Continue reading →

The Federal Trade Commission has issued some “Frequently Asked Questions” about the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) based on amended rules that go into effect on July 1st. Click here to see the FAQ. “The primary goal of COPPA,” wrote the … Continue reading →

Google and Nixle are working together to help people better respond to emergency situations in their communities and schools. Emergency alerts, about crimes in progress, lock-downs, natural disasters, missing children and other events will now show up when people do relevant searches on Google web … Continue reading →

In the wake of Facebook’s new Home phone software, Larry Magid uses his CBS News/CNET Tech Talk segment, Larry Magid to explore Internet addiction with “Mediatrician” Dr. Michael Rich. For me, including a link to the entire Michael Rich interview, … Continue reading →

by Bruno Galera Guest blogger & Dell employee (Editors note: The opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and not necessarily of SafeKids.com. For a slightly different perspective on parental controls, see Internet filters have their place, … Continue reading →

  If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend The Atlantic article, The Touch-Screen Generation by Hanna Rosin.  Rosin presents an in-depth and somewhat reassuring look at the way very young children use tablets, pointing out that toddlers don’t have to be taught how to … Continue reading →

  By Katie Johnson Awareity Guest blogger The discussion on school safety is being held at every school and community across the Nation.  The end goal is the same, ensuring the safety of every young child and staff member within … Continue reading →