Like the country, internet is ‘out of control’
A recent Wall Street Journal and NBC News poll found that 80% of voters say the country is “out of control.” I’m not sure exactly what people meant by “out of control,” but I suspect […]
Video: Evan Greer from Fight for the Future on hacking of advocacy groups
There are reports that a number of environmental and advocacy groups have been victims of hack attacks from paid actors. Evan Greer from Fight for the Future, tells Larry Magid that her group is among […]
ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
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Leaving CBS News Radio after a 20-year run
After 20 great years, I am no longer working at CBS News Radio. It’s been an honor to work with some of the world’s best broadcast journalists. As you may know, CBS laid off a […]
HBO Max has great content but some drawbacks
It all started in 2018 when AT&T finalized its $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner, which transformed the communications giant into also being a media giant. That deal included CNN and WarnerMedia, which includes HBO, […]
HBO Max is $15 a month but millions can get it for free
HBO’s new streaming service, HBO Max, launches on Wednesday. Whether it’s worth $15 a month is debatable, but click here for a CNET article to see if you’re one of the millions who can get […]
3D printers making personal protective equipment
Rowan University engineering and medical students have developed a prototype for a durable, lightweight, reusable face mask to augment the supply of face masks during the current shortage of PPE during the COVID-19 outbreak. The […]
Avoiding negativity in social media and TV
by Larry Magid These days, it’s almost impossible to avoid distressing news, but there are ways to at least control your media diet and cut down on trolls, abusers, scam artists, and negativity on social […]