YouTube has taken down more than 400 channels and disabled comments on millions of videos after a blogger revealed pedophiles were using the site to view videos of young children. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that even though the videos themselves are innocent, pedophiles are making inappropriate comments.…

From the cool to the practical, Samsung has unveiled their latest tech at the Unpacked event in San Francisco. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on some of these new devices, from a phone that unfolds into a tablet and more...

For the first time in a decade, YouTube is changing the way it deals with people who post inappropriate content on its site. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains.

Amazon is investing in a company called Rivian that's working on electric pickups and SUV's. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says this will open up a lot options for them with delivery vehicles.

Apple is reportedly set to launch its own video streaming service this spring. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says they are eventually looking to compete with services like Netflix and Amazon Prime producing their own content.

The FTC has issued a warning about romance-related scams just in time for Valentine's Day. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid tells us more.

Russia is set to test out a plan to unplug from the internet. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst explains.

Google is tweaking its Map app to make it easier for pedestrians to find their destinations. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says they are using augmented reality to improve the directions for users.

Apple said they've fixed a glitch in their group facetime video feature and rewarded the teenager who discovered it with a cash prize. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid wonders why this glitch wasn’t discovered sooner.

The New York Police Department is going after the traffic app Waze over a feature that tips off drivers to checkpoints set up to catch drunk drivers. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the impact that Waze has had on driver safety and traffic patterns.

Google is taking the next step to help protect your credentials when you log-in to sites via Chrome. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid tells us more.

With ConnectSafely.org as host, the official U.S. Safer Internet Day event in Seattle is underway. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid gives us some insight about the various issues this event is tackling, from virtual reality stalking to online bullying - and more.

Consumers can now try on eyeglasses without actually having them in their hands thanks to the use of augmented reality on phones. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Warby Parker is utilizing the augmented reality feature.

Google is working on a new feature for its Chrome browser that will help you avoid fake and potentially dangerous domains. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Google Chrome will look for domains that will look for domains that will misspell or have typos.

Snopes, the online fact-checking site, has confirmed that a hashtag set up by the Canadian telecommunications company Bell is legitimate. The company pledges to donate 5 cents to mental health organizations every time people do things like re-tweet or text the hashtag. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how you can try to veri ...…

In what Apple is calling a technical violation of their terms of service, the company has removed a Facebook app that allowed Facebook to make payments for personal data from consumers. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on the details surrounding this latest Facebook-related privacy concern - and if it is a concern at all.…

Apple has temporarily disabled its Group FaceTime feature after users discovered a bug that let people listen in even when the other user didn't answer. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that this was an unintended flaw by Apple and they instantly responded to the glitch once it came to their attention.…

Today is Data Privacy Day. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid moderated a panel at an official event in San Francisco where they talked about what consumers, the government, and companies should be doing to protect everyone’s privacy.

A group of senators is calling for an investigation into what the major wireless carriers do with customer data. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains their concerns about how easy it could be for a third party to get ahold of your information.

With fake news and trolls becoming even more prevalent on social media sites, Facebook is updating their polices on how they will remove pages that the company says violates their standards. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on Facebook's latest move to combat inauthentic content.

What's App is taking an unusual step in its effort to fight the spread of fake news. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains.

There is still fallout stemming from Buzzfeed's story alleging that President Trump directed his former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, to lie to Congress. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the ramifications of Buzzfeed releasing that story and their legitimacy as a news source.…

Verizon is introducing a new tool that will please many of its customers who are tired of getting spam calls. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how they are able to filter out the illegitimate callers.

Privacy advocates are concerned with Facebook's 'Ten Year Challenge' which has users posting current photos of themselves along with pictures from 10 years ago. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that they’re concerned that this will help facial recognition software better understand how you age.…

YouTube is trying to make the site a little less dangerous by banning prank videos. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that it is not a new policy but YouTube does not permit videos that incite violence and that cause emotional distress.

Facebook is looking to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to help fund local news. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says the investment might help boost advertisement revenue.

Researchers say some government websites could be the latest victims of the ongoing government shutdown. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains why these sites are no longer proven to be secure.

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show has wrapped up in Las Vegas. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid was impressed with the roll up TVs.

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is still going on. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid checked out some autonomous vehicles.

KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid is in Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show and there's a variety of health/fitness-related technology that Larry is taking for a spin.

KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid is in Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show where 'Google Assistant' and other voice recognition features are becoming extemely popular at the show.

Apple is at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year and they are making a statement. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid is there to find out what the major tech companies are working on.

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is coming up. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid is driving his Tesla there and talks about the advancements in autonomous vehicles.

Microsoft has come up with a new method of using a voice assistant in public called "silent voice input," a quieter way to make commands into a device. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that you have to whisper in a particular way.

KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on what might have kept Apple from having a stellar sales holiday.

Facebook and several other major tech giants took a beating this year as concerns arose about their privacy policies, the spread of propaganda, and a lack of responsible leadership. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about how the public feels about these companies right now.

Netflix says they no longer support iTunes as a method of payment for new members. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that Apple charges a substantial fee for companies that use iTunes for billing and Netflix doesn’t want to lose any more money to Apple.

Many users were upset this morning when Instagram rolled out a massive change to the layout of its feed by mistake. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says its best not to try to fix what’s not broken. This was the case with Instagram’s interface today.

The numbers are in and Amazon had a very Merry Christmas indeed. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on all the ways that the online retailer made 2018 a banner year.

You might want to hold off on updating your iPhone's operating software because the latest updates have rendered many phones useless. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about what you can do if your phone is not working properly.

KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on what Google Lens can - and cannot - do.

Apple is confirming that some of its 2018 model iPad Pros have been arriving with their aluminum chassis bent; and they say it's no big deal. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Steve Jobs would not have been ok with it.

Hoping to challenge the same-day delivery dominance of Amazon and Walmart, Target is expanding their own delivery service - Shipt - to include "just about everything they sell." KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid tells us more.

Twitter is making it easier for people to change what's displayed in their timelines. KCBS Radio's Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains what this new software 'Sparkle' means for users.

Google is introducing a new feature for its digital assistant that may please frequent fliers. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says the new Google feature will notify you if it predicts a delay for your upcoming flight.

Facebook has just disclosed that they had a bug that exposed nearly 7 million users' photos without their knowledge. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that according to Facebook, they will notify the users whose privacy has potentially been violated.

Apple just released a new version of the Beddit sleep tracking system which it acquired last year. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid compares it to Sleeptracker from Beautyrest.

KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on the ways in which Facebook is taking their Life Events feature and making it more engaging for users.

KCBS Radio's Technology Analyst Larry Magid got his hands on a Tesla Model 3 and explains all of its complex features.

Uber's app is down worldwide for drivers and that's disrupting service. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that if a rider attempts to call for an Uber ride, it will show no drivers available.