- Eye on Tech: President's Executive Order on Social Media misinterprets 1st Amendment2020/05/28
The president's executive order to reign-in social media is based on the unproven assumption that they discriminate against conservatives and a misunderstanding of the First Amendment, which applies to government, not private companies.
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- Eye on Tech: Twitter put a warning label on one of the President's tweets2020/05/27
Until Tuesday, Twitter had never taken down or labelled any of President Trump's tweets. But it put a link on his claim that mail-in ballots are fraudulent, providing facts on the integrity of voting by mail
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- Eye on Tech: HBO Max streaming service launches2020/05/26
HBO is launching HBO Max on Wed to compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. It's $15 a month but millions can get a free subscription depending on phone or cable provider.
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- Eye on Tech: 3D Printers making face masks and sheilds 2020/05/25
3D printers have a new mission during Covid-19. They're being used to make personal protection equipment (PPE) such as face masks and shields
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- Eye On Tech: President uses Twitter to complain that Twitter & other social media discriminate against conservatives2020/05/24
President Trump is using Twitter to complain that it and other social media companies are illegally discriminating against conservatives. But that tweet, like social media posts from millions of conservatives, was not taken down.
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- Eye on Tech: Half of Facebook employees may be able to work from home after the pandemic2020/05/21
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees that -- over the coming years -- it may be possible for more than half of them to work from home. Some like that idea and others want to get back to the office. But the company has learned that employees can be productive without coming into the office.
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- Eye on Tech: Apple and Google release Covid-19 tracing technology2020/05/20
Apple and Google have released the underlying technology for public health officials to develop Covid-19 tracing apps.
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- Eye on Tech: Facebook launches 'Shops' for businesses large and small2020/05/19
Facebook is launching Shops to enables businesses to sell products on Facebook and Instagram
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- Eye on Tech: Medical device enables ultrasounds from home2020/05/19
A scanner from Butterfly Networks connects to a smartphone to perform ultrasounds at home under the guidance of a medical professional.
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- Eye on Tech: Facebook acquires Giphy to integrate into Instagram2020/05/17
Facebook has acquired the popular GIF making app Giphy, which will become part of Instagram
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- ACQUISITION SHOWS APPLE IS SERIOUS ABOUT VIRTUAL REALITY2020/05/14
Apple's acquisition of the sports virtual reality streaming company NextVR is an indication that Apple is likely to introduce a VR and augmented reality headset
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- CHINA AND IRAN MAY BE HACKING U.S. COVID-19 RESEARCHERS2020/05/14
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The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced that Chinese hackers may be trying to infiltrate networks of U.S. Covid-19 researchers. The Wall Street Journal reports that Iran may also be attempting to hack research facilities.
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- EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK USES AI & HUMANS TO TAKE DOWN HATE SPEECH & FALSE COVID-19 CONENT2020/05/12
Facebook said it took down 9.6 million pieces of hate speech and hundreds of thousands of misleading Covid-19 posts
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TWITTER TO WARN USERS ABOUT MISLEADING COVID-19 INFORMATION2020/05/11
Twitter will post warnings about disputed Covid-19 related information on its platform
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- EYE ON TECH: SINGAPORE USES ROBOTIC DOG TO WARN PEOPLE TO SOCIAL DISTANCE2020/05/10
Singapore is using a robotic dog to patrol a park and warn people to keep their distance to prevent the spread of Covid-19
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- EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE APP HELPS YOUNG CHILDREN READ2020/05/07
The new Android app, "Read Along by Google" helps children with their reading skills via a character in-named Diya who uses Google’s text-to-speech and speech recognition technology to verify if the child is reading correctly.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK LAUNCHES ITS OVERSIGHT BOARD2020/05/06
Facebook has revealed details and the names of the initial 20 members of its independent oversight board that will have the power to overrule CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding what content to leave up or take down.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE & APPLE SHOW SAMPLE COVID-19 TRACING SCREENS2020/05/05
Google and Apple have shown samples of the screen for the Covid-19 tracing apps that will be based on technology they're developing.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: APPLE INTRODUCES NEW MACBOOK PRO2020/05/04
Apple has a new MacBook Pro starting at $1,299 with double the base storage as the previous model
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- EYE ON TECH: DISNEY+ STREAMING NEW MOVIES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE & ADDING OLDER FILMS2020/05/03
People staying at home means more people watching streaming video but it also puts production on hold. Disney is responding by streaming new films ahead of schedule and adding older movies from its catalog.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: AMAZON & FACEBOOK REPORT INCREASED USAGE AND REVENUE2020/04/30
Earnings reports from Amazon and Facebook show increased revenue and usage, but Amazon's profits and down and Facebook's future profits this year are questionable
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- EYE ON TECH: ZOOM FACES COMPETITION FROM BOTH GOOGLE AND FACEBOOK2020/04/29
Both Google and Facebook are now offering free video conferencing services to complete with Zoom.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: OTTER.AI ENABLES LIVE TRANSCRIPTS IN ZOOM MEETINGS2020/04/28
Otter.AI, a company that provides a web-based transcription service, can now embed live transcriptions inside Zoom meetings
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: Tesla software update enables cars to automatically stop at stop signs and red lights2020/04/27
A Tesla software update enables cars with the "full self driving" package to automatically stop and stop signs and red lights.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: Facebook rolling out video conferencing rooms2020/04/26
Facebook is going after Zoom with its new Messenger Rooms that enable up to 50 people to have a video chat with no time limits
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- EYE ON TECH: 6 Ghz HIGHER SPEED WIFI COMING THIS YEAR2020/04/23
The FCC on Thursday approved the use of unlicensed spectrum for higher speed 6 Ghz WiFi
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- EYE ON TECH: YOUTUBE, WHICH IS NOW 15, STARTED WITH A SHORT AND SIMPLE VIDEO2020/04/23
YouTube, which now reaches more than 2 billion people a month, started with a short and humble video
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- EYE ON TECH: BEWARE OF COVID-19 RELATED CYBER SCAMS2020/04/21
Scam artists are taking advantage of the Covid-19 crisis and some people are taking the bait.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK PULLING POSTS THAT PROMOTE IN-PERSON DEMONSTRATIONS2020/04/20
Taking down posts promoting in-person demonstrations is not about suppressing opinion, says Facebook, but protecting public health and adhering to state laws
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- EYE ON TECH: CHROME NOW LETS YOU ORGANIZE YOUR TABS INTO GROUPS2020/04/19
Google's Chrome browser now lets you organize your open tabs into groups
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- EYE ON TECH: TIKTOK ADDS PARENTAL CONTROLS & DISABLES DIRECT MESSAGING FOR USERS UNDER 162020/04/16
TikTok, the popular app that allows users to share short (typically 15 second) videos announced Family Pairing to give parents greater control over their teen’s safety setting.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: APPLE INTRODUCES $399 iPHONE SE2020/04/15
Apple announced the new iPhone SE, starting at $399, making it cost-competitive with moderately priced Android phones
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- EYE ON TECH: NEW HIGH-END PHONE FROM ONEPLUS2020/04/15
Chinese phone maker OnePlus announced two new phones. The flagship OnePlus 8 Pro starts at $899 and features a stunning 120 Ghz screen. Both it and the $699 OnePlus 8 are 5G compatible.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: APPLE AND GOOGLE BUILDING AUTOMATED CONTACT TRACING2020/04/13
Apple and Google are collaborating on technology that uses phones' Bluetooth to trace who people have been in proximity. If one is later infected, it anonymously notifies people they've been near
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: LG'S NEW PHONE HAS AN ELEGANT NAME AND DESIGN2020/04/12
Korean phone maker LG is upping its came when it comes to both the name and design of its upcoming Velvet phone.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK ADDS 'QUIET MODE'2020/04/09
Facebook's new Quiet Mode stops notifications and reminds you to take a break
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- EYE ON TECH: SAFER WAYS TO USE ZOOM2020/04/08
Some school districts have banned Zoom, but there video conferencing tool has been made safer since we started hearing about 'Zoombombing' disruptions of meetings and classes.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: WHATSAPP LIMITS FORWARDING TO STOP SPREAD OF FALSE INFORMATION2020/04/07
In an effort to limit the spread of false information, WhatsApp is limiting the number of times people can forward messages
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- EYE ON TECH: WORKING AT HOME REQUIRES STRONG SECURITY2020/04/07
It's always a good time to review your security settings and passwords but, if you're working from home, now is a very good time for such a review.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: DON'T SHARE FALSE RUMOR CONNECTING 5G WITH COVID-192020/04/05
There's a false rumor spreading on social media that 5G cellular networks could have caused or might spread Covid-19. It's totally false, so don't believe or spread it.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FIRST IPAD WENT ON SALE 10 YEARS AGO - APRIL 3, 20102020/04/03
April 3rd marks the 10th anniversary of when the Apple iPad became available to purchase.
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- EYE ON TECH: ONLINE FOOD & TOILET PAPER CALCULATORS2020/04/01
There are online tools that will help you calculate, based on family size, how much food to buy for 2 weeks along with how many rolls of toilet paper your family needs.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: SPRINT AND T-MOBILE ARE MERGING2020/03/31
The merger between Sprint and T-Mobile is expected to go into effect April 1st. What will it mean for customers?
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: MICROSOFT OFFICE BECOMNG A 'SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE FOR LIFE'2020/03/31
Office 365 will become Microsoft 365 --- a subscription service with new writing tools and other features and benefits
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: YOUR IDLE PC CAN HELP FIND A CURE FOR COVID-192020/03/29
The Folding@Home project is asking people to download software so their idle computer can run simulations to help find a cure for Covid-19
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: YOUR LIBRARY'S DIGITAL COLLECTION MAY STILL BE OPEN2020/03/27
Even if your local library is closed for now, it may offer digital collections of books, magazines, movies and more
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: HOW INTERNET IS HANDLING STRAIN FROM PEOPLE BEING HOME2020/03/26
YouTube has reduced video quality worldwide to preserve internet bandwidth. Netflix has done so in Europe. So far, the internet is holding up OK.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: PHYSICAL DISTANCING DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN SOCIAL ISOLATION2020/03/25
Eye on Tech's Larry Magid is staying connected while staying at home
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- EYE ON TECH: AMAZON IS DELAYING SHIPPING OF NON-ESSENTIAL ITEMS2020/03/23
Amazon is delaying shipping of non-essential items for up to a month. The company is struggling to keep up with increased demand because of the Coronavirus. It is also hiring an additional 100,000 workers in the U.S.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FRIENDS CAN HELP FIX A COMPUTER FROM AFAR2020/03/22
It may not be possible to bring a tech device in for service or have a technician or tech-savvy friend come over. But there are tools you can install that will allow a person you trust to remotely access your machine to diagnose and fix problems.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TECH LETS SOME STUDENTS GO TO SCHOOL FROM HOME2020/03/19
As schools close, some students are getting laptops and tablets to continue their education while others are getting packets, if that.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: BROADWAY STARS PERFORM FOR FREE2020/03/19
- EYE ON TECH: AN INTEL CHIP THAT CAN SMELL2020/03/17
- EYE ON TECH: TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME2020/03/17
CBS Tech Analyst Larry Magid, who's been working from home for decades, has some basic tips for those who are suddenly homebound
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: NEWS LITERACY EDUCATION2020/03/15
The News Literacy Project provides educational resources to students and the public to help better understand how to tell the difference between accurate and inaccurate information in news and media sources.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME CUSTOMERS2020/03/13
Corona Virus prompts Comcast to offer 60 days of free high speed internet to new low income customers
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: INTERNET LIABILITY 2020/03/11
A proposed federal law would take away liability protections for internet companies that are found to not do enough to protect children. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: DIGITAL LIBRARIES2020/03/10
Local libraries are now offering digital content including Hoopla with a good selection of ebooks, audio books, music and movies. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK ADS2020/03/08
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Facebook took down an ad from the Trump administration to take an "Official 2020 Congressional District Census," which directed users to a campaign fundraising website. Facebook is also banning misleading ads about the corona virus and temporarily blocking ads for medical facemasks.
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- EYE ON TECH: CORONAVIRUS VIDEO CONFERENCES2020/03/06
The Corona virus is causing businesses to cut down on travel, but that doesn't mean you can't have face-to-face video conferences.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TWEETS THAT DISAPPEAR2020/03/05
Twitter and Linked-In are following the lead of Snapchat with ephemeral messages that disappear.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE CORONAVIRUS2020/03/04
Google has followed Facebook in cancelling its annual international developers conference as Facebook, Twitter and TikTok pull out of the South by Southwest conference in Austin, TX.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TECH COMPANIES2020/03/03
A survey from The Verge finds that Americans are concerned about the power of tech companies
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: ONLINE TRADES 2020/02/27
If you decide to trade online during this volatile period, be very careful not to make a mistake. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FACIAL RECOGNITION SECURITY2020/02/27
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Clearview AI has been criticized for scraping photos for social media for use with its facial recognition software for law enforcement. But now those law enforcement customers have their own privacy and security issues after a company data breach. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: CORONAVIRUS2020/02/26
There is a lot of inaccurate information online about the coronavirus along with some very credible information sources. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: ANDROID 11 PRIVACY 2020/02/25
Google is adding more privacy features to its upcoming Android 11 operating system. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE SEARCH TOOLS2020/02/24
Almost everyone uses Google search but there are lots of power tools that most people never use. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: ORANGE TWITTER WARNING2020/02/21
Twitter is experimenting with a bright orange warning on what are identified as misleading Tweets from politicians and other prominent figures. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TIK TOK2020/02/20
TikTok to give parents more control over teen's accounts. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: LIVE CHINA MUSIC2020/02/19
The corona virus is keeping people from going to events in China, but thanks to streaming of live concerts, the music hasn't stopped. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: NEVADA CAUCUS APP2020/02/18
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The Nevada Democratic Party is scrapping an app designed by the company behind the one that led to the disastrous results in Iowa. It will use "caucus calculators" running on iPads provided by the party. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: SAMSUNG FLIP PHONE 2020/02/17
Samsung says that it's new fold-able "flip phone" is made from ultra-thin glass but there is some evidence that it's more prone to scratches that regular glass smartphones. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: UBER PHONE2020/02/14
Uber is experimenting with a way to let people who don't have a smart phone call an uber by from an old-fashioned cell phone. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FTC2020/02/13
The FTC is reviewing its guidelines on undisclosed influencer marketing in social media. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: T MOBILE SPRINT 2020/02/11
A US district judge has given T-Mobile and Sprint permission to merge. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: SAFER INTERNET DAY2020/02/11
Today is Safer Internet Day where there will be events around the country, including at dinner tables. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: BORDER CROSSINGS2020/02/09
The U.S. Government is reportedly using a location database of millions of cellphones to track illegal border crossings. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: NETFLIX AUTOPLAY DISABLED2020/02/07
Netflix now enables users to disable the "feature" that automatically plays videos whether you want to or not. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: FACE RECOGNITION LEGAL BATTLES2020/02/06
Google and YouTube have sent a cease and desist letter to a company that scrapes images from websites to create a facial recognition service it sells to police departments. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: DEEP FAKES2020/02/05
Twitter will label images, video and other content that's deliberately altered or fabricated -- so called Deep Fakes. But it won't remove media unless it's found to cause harm. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech".
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE SUPERBOWL AD2020/02/04
Google Superbowl commercial is poignant but raises privacy questions. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TECHNOLOGY LAWS2020/02/03
With both laws and technology products, there are sometimes unintended consequences from well meaning actions. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
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- EYE ON TECH: APPLE MAPS2020/01/31
A new version of Apple Maps adds new features including the ability to "look around" major cities. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: UPS DRONES2020/01/30
UPS may someday replace those brown delivery vans with self-driving vehicles, electric vehicles and even flying drones. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: YOUTUBE MISINFORMATION2020/01/29
A report claims that Google's YouTube is incentivizing climate change misinformation. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: CORONAVIRUS2020/01/28
A website operated by The Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins is tracking the coronavirus via a world map that's frequently updated. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE ANTI TRUST2020/01/27
The Wall Street Journal reports that several state attorneys general will meet with Justice Dept. officials this week to share information on their anti-trust probes into Google. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TINDER2020/01/24
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The dating app Tinder is providing access to an app that can track your location and has a panic button you can press if something goes wrong on that first date. They're also creating certified accounts where they verify that that photo is actually you. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: BEZOS HACKED2020/01/23
A UN report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman planted malware on the phone of Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon and owner of the Washington Post.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: VIEWING IMPEACHMENT2020/01/22
If you missed part of the Senate impeachment hearing, there are ways to watch and listen online. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TEEN MENTAL HEALTH 2020/01/21
A new study debunks the common assertion that increased tech use among teens contributes to suicide and mental health problems. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: MICROSOFT EDGE 2020/01/20
There's a new version of the Microsoft Edge browser, based on the same underlying code as Google Chrome. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: PEACOCK2020/01/17
NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service called Peacock with both free and paid options. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: TIKTOK2020/01/16
The video app TikTok was downloaded more than 700 million times in 2019 -- more than Facebook and Messenger and just below WhatsApp. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: PROJECT ARTEMIS2020/01/15
Microsoft is sharing a grooming detection technique, code name “Project Artemis,” by which online predators attempting to lure children for sexual purposes can be detected." CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: WINDOWS TEN 2020/01/14
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7 but, says CNET, there's a way to download Windows 10 for free. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: NEW SAMSUNG PHONE2020/01/12
A new phone from Samsung brings back two golden oldies: a replaceable battery and a headphone jack. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: CES2020/01/10
Some thoughts about how tech is evolving based on this year's CES tech show in Las Vegas. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- EYE ON TECH: CES DEVICES2020/01/09
Foldable laptop/tablets and rollable screens were one of this year's CES trends. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- 2020 Tech Lookahead2020/01/02
Eye on Tech looks ahead at what the 2020s will bring in tech. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Eye on Tech - California Law2020/01/02
A new California law is aimed at helping gig economy workers but not all agree it's a good thing. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Eye on Tech - 2020s Preview2020/01/01
Eye on Tech takes a look ahead to tech in the 2020s.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Eye on Tech - Online Returns2019/12/25
Returning gifts bought online may or may not be free and easy. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Eye on Tech - Uber CEO2019/12/25
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, who was ousted as CEO in 2017 is resigning from the board and selling his Uber stock. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Eye on Tech - ToTok2019/12/24
The ToTok chat app has been identified as a spying tool for the government of the United Arab Emirates. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Decade Lookback2019/12/17
Eye on Tech looks back at tech in the decade that's about to end. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Internet Speed2019/12/15
The Wall Street Journal reports that broadband companies manipulate FCC speed tests. Your connection may not be as fast as advertised. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Internet Speed2019/12/15
The Wall Street Journal reports that broadband companies manipulate FCC speed tests. Your connection may not be as fast as advertised. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Hp Laptop2019/12/12
HP has a new 2.5 pound laptop that can lighten the load for road warriors. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Tesla Updates2019/12/12
- Backdoor Access2019/12/11
- Gmail New Feature2019/12/10
- Flat Screen Sound2019/12/06
- Instagram Safety2019/12/05
- Google Changes2019/12/04
- Cyber Monday2019/12/03
- Cybermonday2019/12/02
- Eye On Tech - Evmatch2019/11/28
- Eye On Tech - Shopping2019/11/28
- Smart Display2019/11/27
- Contract For The Web2019/11/26
- Sacha Baron Cohen - Facebook2019/11/25
- Disney Plus2019/11/21
- Tiktok2019/11/19
- Revenge Porn2019/11/19
- Cg Dead Actors2019/11/17
- Disney Plus2019/11/14
- Apple Keyboards2019/11/13
- Microphones And Cameras2019/11/12
- Disney Plus2019/11/11
- Youtube2019/11/11
