Students are getting ready to head back to the classroom and Larry has helped put together a guide for teachers about copyrights. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that we want the teachers to know about fair use.

Sprint and LG are taking cell phone use to the next level, they say 5G phones are on the way. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Sprint and LG are not the first ones to announce a 5G phone.

It turns out Google is tracking its users even their location tracking is turned off. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that he has instructions on larrysworld.com showing you how you can delete your location history. He does note however, that if you had your location tracking turned off, you shouldn’t have to.…

Facebook is pushing to connect more people around the world to their network. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says Facebook is looking into providing internet to people who do not currently have it.

A report says North Korean hackers are reusing old code for new malware attacks. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says to keep your operating systems and applications up to date as well as keeping anti-malware software on your computer.

The Magic Leap One A-R Headset is available in six cities and it costs $2,300. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that it’s an early product and the company that launched it is a 2 billion dollar start up and they’re trying to make the best of “augmented reality.”

Amazon wanted people to use Alexa for buying things but that just isn’t happening because only two percent of the people are using the device. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that 90 percent of users tried to make a purchase through Alexa tried it once but never bothered to try again.…

Facebook is becoming an essential component for mobile web browsing. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that when you click on a link in a mobile device, you actually stay in Facebook so you’re browsing in Facebook.

Amazon is pulling the plugs on the “Neo-Nazi” products from its website. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that majority of the products that Amazon are removing are books, toys, and Halloween costumes for children that have some “Neo Nazi” content.

A new scam is making rounds online, targeting people who have and who have not been viewing porn. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that scam emails include the email people use and if you get the email you should simply ignore it.

Facebook and Instagram are launching a new tool to help you spend less time on social media. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that what they’re trying to do is provide tools so you can manage and limit your time online.

Facebook has shut down 32 accounts and pages that were being used to unduly influence the upcoming midterm elections. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says these accounts by bad actors but we don’t know for sure who the bad actors were.

A startup company goes out of business leaving their smart technology smoke detectors unsupported. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid warns consumers to beware of the possibility that their product may no longer have all of its original features if its company goes out of business.

Although Amazon Echo and Google Home are both rapidly becoming a fixture in people’s homes, they have their limits. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Google Home and Amazon Echo are very similar to each other and both have super cool features.

Facebook’s stock was hit hard today, dropping to 119 billion dollars. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Facebook is not growing as fast as they once did.

Facebook is bringing watch parties to its platforms by making chatting available while watching videos with your friends. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says it has the potential to branch out to movies and TV shows.

Google has discovered a way to prevent its employees from getting involved into phishing scams. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says Google is using a physical device to ensure full security for its users.

Google Chrome is unveiling a new feature where users will be able to tell if a website is secure or not. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that if a site is insecure you will see the word “not secure.”

Because it can be a hassle moving your files and data from one service to another, Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter are announcing a solution to the problem. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that the Data Transfer Project is a way to move data via the clouds.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said something controversial about people who share articles denying the Holocaust during a recent interview with Recode. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that Zuckerberg might have been misunderstood by cirtics.

The European Union fined a sum of $5.1 billion to Google for Android antitrust violations. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that mostly the fine is about the bundling of specific apps such as the Chrome Web Browser and Google Search.

Twitter is releasing more information about its crackdown on fake accounts. 70 million accounts were suspended in May and June. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid has the story.

Tomorrow is World Emoji Day and Apple is celebrating the day by introducing some new emojis. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that we’re gonna get hairstyles, we’re gonna get gray hair, red hair, curly hair, more bald hair and there a lot of choices out there.

Twelve Russian military intelligence officers have been charged with interfering with the 2016 presidential election. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that if people go to LarrysWorld.com they can read about the entire incident.

A court in Germany ruled that Facebook should permit the parents of a deceased girl to access her account. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Facebook’s current policy is that only a legacy contact can access your account.

Facebook is planning to use facial recognition technology to protect its users but certain privacy advocates are not in favor of this new policy. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Facebook wants to use facial recognition to prevent people from impersonating others.

Apple's app store is marking its tenth anniversary today. The store has grown from 800 apps on its first weekend...to over 2 million today. The store is being credited with changing the way we use our smartphones. KCBS Radio's Tecnology Analyst Larry Magid has the story...

Apple is getting a hit from law enforcement and the congressional committee concerning user privacy. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that about 70 percent of the population explains that the issue about Apple not having enough privacy has to with the accusation by some members of Congress that people’s whereabouts can be tracked.…

Twitter is cracking down on fake accounts, removing over 70 million over the past few months. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Twitter determines an account is fake by various different factors including age, number of tweets per day, relationship between the numbers of followers and the people following.…

National Public Radio did not get a reaction they expected when they tweeted parts of the Declaration of Independence yesterday. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how Facebook was involved.

Thirty-five years ago from today, Larry Magid first started as a newspaper tech columnist. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says thank you and that his first column was published in 1983 in the LA Times and people can actually read the ’83 and ’84 columns at LarrysWorld.com.

Instagram and Facebook are releasing new features for users. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that there’s an “all caught up” notification on Instagram telling you that you’ve seen all the new posts from the past two days and the other one that Facebook and Instagram are prototyping is a “do not disturb feature.…

Comcast customers all around the nation are in the midst of a large chaos because they cannot get network access or service on their phones, television and internet. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that all we know is what Comcast has tweeted which is ‘two unrelated fiber cuts to our network backboned.’…

According to a poll, Democrats and Republicans agree on the idea of social media. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that about 70 percent of the population thinks that social media companies deliberately censor people’s political views and that’s 85 percent of Republicans but even 62 percent of Democrats feel that way.…

Barbie’s new job is robotics engineer. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that you can get the doll for 14 bucks and she comes with a little robot and a laptop and a new feature called tinker.

A surveillance partnership has begun between AT&T and the National Security Agency. Intercept reported that the NSA has spy hubs in eight different U.S. cities including San Francisco. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that these hubs exist and that it’s not just AT&T customers that are affected because AT&T carries traffic for o ...…

YouTube is now offering paid membership subscription, which essentially means that famous broadcasters can now make more profit. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that those who have 100,000 or more subscribers can now create a membership where they can charge their big fans $5 a month in exchange for perks and shout-outs and oth ...…

KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains who took the first selfie and how there is a certain way to take selfies.

Instagram is launching a new app called IG-TV which will be focusing on videos. Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Instagram had already allowed for very short videos, up to a minute long, but now the videos can be ten minutes in and with some accounts they can be up to an hour long.

Amazon Alexa devices are soon to be placed in all Marriot guest rooms. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains why the smart home technology is coming to a Marriot room near you.

Apple is adding a new feature to its upcoming mobile operating system. KCBS's Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Apple started doing 9-11 locations with phones but they were relying on carrier data but now Apple is working with a company called “Rapid SOS,” to take these indicators from your phone and make sure they get to the 9-11 ...…

Vehicles and devices that rely on the navigation map were out of luck earlier today when it shut down for several hours. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid shares how most people rely on digital maps when driving.

Sprint’s new data plan is unlimited at a really cheap price. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says the limited time offer has a catch.

Twitter is announcing new changes to its website with news playing a vital role. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Twitter is going to be featuring “breaking news,” as well as personalized news tweets and they’re going to be popping up on your time line.

A federal judge ruled that AT&T can now take over Time Warner. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that there could be a possibility that AT&T could discriminate in favor of the content it now owns or potentially against content from its competitors, it certainly plays into the concerns of the net neutrality advocates.…

Fitbit is introducing a fitness tracker for kids. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that it tracks activity, it gives them rewards and badges for things they’ve done, it lets them set activity goals, they can have step challenges, it also tracks sleep which is very important for all od us including children.…

Google is introducing a new feature for its most recent Gmail app for Android users. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that it allows you swipe left and right each time you see a piece of mail and decide what you do with…you could left or right swiped archive it, delete it, mark it read or unread, move it to a different folder, s ...…

Facebook’s privacy issue has now expanded to posts settings. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how this mistake will affect Facebook.

Facebook is saying it is sharing data with at least four Chinese tech companies. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Facebook has tightened up their privacy policies and that’s good but anytime they share data with anybody, users should be notified and should have to give permission.…

Amazon and other retailers are pulling a toy that could potentially be a target from hackers spying on children. KCBS Radio's Technology Analyst Larry Magid says the company that makes the toy, has been warned due to failure to meet security standards.