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.

Amazon has unveiled a new invite-only program called Alexa Answers. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that much like Wikipedia, Alexa Answers takes information to provided by users to help answer questions that aren’t already in Alexa’s database.

Apple has introduced a feature that lets people take EKGs of their heart through its smart watch. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that while the feature may help some people, it can also create a lot of false positives and anxiety in healthy people.

With new features imminent for Apple's AirPods, KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on how Apple products continue to grow and get better.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is calling Facebook the new cigarettes. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains whether or not Facebook and social media's addictive qualities are equivalent to smoking.

Two titans of the technological world are coming together to create a 5G smartphone, hoping to release it in the first half of 2019. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid tells us more about this ambitious new partnership.

Apple is teaming up with Amazon bringing its streaming music service to Echo devices. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that while Apple typical prefers maintain their own ecosystem of products, they have opted to take advantage of how many echo devices are in consumer homes in hopes to Apple streaming.…

Politico is reporting that Fox News hasn't posted a single tweet since November 8th after commentator Tucker Carlson's home address was posted on the site. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Fox is protesting Twitter for not taking it down soon enough.

Google is renaming and expanding its mobile phone service. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Google Fi is perfect for international travel because it has no roaming charges.

Today is Giving Tuesday, which means you have the opportunity to give to a favorite charity online. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains what to look out for when donating and avoiding scams.

Shoppers heading online for Cyber Monday may end up shelling out a bit more this year. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that soon shoppers may have to pay sales tax on online purchases regardless of whether the store has a presence within the buyer’s state.

If you're spending the weekend shopping online instead of in stores, you may want to consider taking precautions. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that people should always go with merchants they trust because they may run into scams when shopping online.

Just days before the busiest online shopping day in the US, Amazon says it accidentally exposed the personal information of some of its customers. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Amazon fixed the issue and informed effected users.

HP has a new laptop that looks quite different. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says its partially made of leather.

Apple CEO Tim Cook says government regulation of tech companies appears to be inevitable. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says the best that tech companies can hope for is that it will be regulations they can live with.

A new survey by Pew Research takes a look at American's views on algorithms. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that while most Americans are fine with algorithms suggesting things like TV shows or events for us to go, it becomes much more concerning when the algorithms are judging things like our fico scores or job candidacy.…

First Lady Melanie Trump, along with a group of teenagers, spoke about cyberbullying and civility at the Family Online Safety Institute in Washington DC. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid was there and he says that despite the concern that her husband is guilty of a lot of cyberbullying, that she held a good panel interviewing kids ab ...…

Mark Zuckerberg chose to not attend a British government hearing concerning disinformation, but KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that the bigger deal is the pressure currently on Facebook to address social media issues.

KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid is in Paris today where he moderated a panel on suicide, technology and the mental health of youth at the Internet Governance Forum.

Larry attended two conferences in Paris where he heard from two world leaders today. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says they talked about responsible use social media and government regulation of the internet.

One of the biggest problems that people have with their smartphones is not being able to get through a full day on a battery charge. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid gives some tips and advice on how you avoid wasting power on your phone.

Earlier this week, Samsung introduced a new device that folds from a phone into a tablet at a developer's conference in San Francisco. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says there’s much yet to be seen as there is no information on how much it costs or even its called.

Facebook Messenger is debuting its latest feature - the ability to 'unsend' a message. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on this new feature and on email/message etiquette.

Amazon has been scouting locations for a second corporate headquarters. Now reports suggest the company may choose TWO cities. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid has which cities the e-commerce giant is looking at.

Today Larry is in London and was able to use his phone to get on the underground. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that instead of having to use a transit card for the bus or underground station, riders can now use Google Pay or Apple Pay for their fare.

Twitter says it has removed 10,000 accounts ahead of the upcoming midterm election. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says the Democratic Campaign Committee alerted Twitter of fraudulent or inauthentic that were attacking Democratic Candidates.

What once was a scandal for Apple has now become a new feature on its new mobile operating system. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Apple has started throttling back phones that have batteries that have weakened over time in order to avoid unexpected shutdowns.

The new iPad Pro is the latest tablet on the market that has many of the same features as a laptop. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on the similarities - and differences - between the two.

Google has updated its news feed on the home page of its mobile app. The discover feed delivers a lineup of news stories underneath the familiar search field. KCBS Radio's Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains.

The hate speech website, Gab has been shut down after it was discovered the suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting spewed his venom on the site. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that the site may be back at a later time, but Gab’s host provider, domain provider, and several other venders that Gab used to run the site h ...…

Apple's new iPhone Ten R hits store shelves today. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that the iPhone 10 is a relative good deal for $750.

Google is introducing a new feature for Google Lens. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that it is a smart feature that allows Google Lens to identify items in images that are either taken from your camera or found in an image search.

KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about how Facebook is using new AI technology to target criminal activity on their site.

KCBS Radio's Tecnology Analyst Larry Magid explains how the new iPhone camera has a new feature that almost filters out a selfie picture.

Google Play is celebrating its 10th birthday and has generated more than twice as many downloads as the iOS Apple Store. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that while Google Play has more downloads, the iOS Apple Store makes more money.

Google Maps is releasing a new "real time progress" feature allowing people send others an accurate ETA. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says it allows people who might be waiting for you to know where you are and when you’ll be there without you having to call or text them.

Amazon is testing out a new mode on its Alexa digital assistant that may be particularly useful to people with young children. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says the feature would allow the user to whisper to Alexa so as not to wake up sleeping children or spouses.

Facebook Portal, the company's version of an in-home, voice activated speaker, could come with some privacy concerns. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid digs into what information Facebook Portal might be collecting.

The Google Pixel 3 XL will go on sale later this week. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid got his hands on one and tells us more.

Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, has passed away. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on Allen's contributions and lasting importance to the tech world.

Amazon recently unveiled a smart subwoofer that pairs with the Echo. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says it doesn’t sound super high-end, but definitely better than just the Echo speaker.

Apple’s latest smartwatch came out last month. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about its “fall detection” feature as well as a few others he’s excited about.

A new poll shows a majority teens in the U-S have been the victims of cyber-bullying. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that the Pew Research Center found that about 59 percent of the people have received at least one incident of cyber bullying.”

Google is unveiling a brand new smart speaker called the Home Hub. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains the features.

Facebook has unveiled Portal, a new way to video chat. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that its a device with a screen, camera, and microphone for video chatting. One feature he highlighted is that the camera will zoom in and follow you if you are moving around the room while chatting.…

The political crowd funding website, Crowd-Pac, was overwhelmed with donations today when Republican Senator Susan Collins announced she would vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains that the funds donated to this site are intended to be donated to Collins’ Democratic opponent i ...…

Bloomberg is reporting that spies based in China used tiny microchips to spy on almost 30 of the U-S's top tech companies. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that Super Micro, a San Jose based company, has manufactured motherboards with a rice-sized chip using parts sourced from China.

Did you hear a loud noise coming from your cell phone today? That was FEMA testing out its new Presidential Alert. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how the new alert system will be used in future scenarios.

Tech company 'Tile' is updating two of its bluetooth trackers with some new features. KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains the technology and the costs.

The US Department of Justice is suing the state of California over its recently signed net neutrality bill. KCBS’s Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid says that California is standing their ground that they want to maintain net neutrality.