Larry Magid’s Hi Tech Reports

Tech Reports by Larry Magid

Our daily Q&A with KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid. On air: Monday-Friday at 3:50 p.m.

Social Apps

February 9, 2012
Frustrated with application registrations? KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid informs us of how we can skip these steps by registering through our social media accounts.
Safer Internet Day Conference

February 8, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid, who’s in Moscow at Safer Internet Day, says the conference focuses mostly on child internet safety, and inter-generational issues centering around internet security, among other topics.
Verizon-Redbox To Offer Streaming Video

February 7, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the new movie rental alliance between Verizon and Redbox kiosks, and its hopes to pick up Netflix defectors.
New Video Sharing App.

February 3, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid discusses a new app called ShowYou, which allows users to keep track of what their social network friends are watching.
Facebook: All Grown Up?

February 2, 2012
As the social network giant commences the process to become public, Facebook could quite possibly lose its youthful image. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid predicts how the change will affect all tiers of the Palo Alto based company.
Microsoft’s Stance on Plug-ins

February 1, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid on why Microsoft says the web is better without plug-ins.
Tech Report: President Obama in a Google+ 'Hangout'

January 31, 2012
KCBS’ Technology Analyst Larry Magid said President Obama held a unique tech-oriented town hall meeting as a way for the president to engage and answer questions via YouTube and Google+.
Social Network Sites Censoring to Comply with Laws

January 28, 2012
There is a call to boycott Twitter after an announcement they will censor material posted on its site to comply with different countries laws. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says while there may be some opposition to the decision most social networks have already been doing it.
MacWorld Expo

January 27, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid went to the MacWorld Expo that’s underway at San Francisco’s Moscone Center and discusses how it has changed since Apple pulled out three years ago.
Cash For Cable

January 26, 2012
A new advertising company will apparantly pay users to watch certain television programs. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid tells us whether or not this is too good to be true.
Google’s Tracking for Personal Experience

January 25, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid discusses Google’s change to its privacy policy to track users use of their services and looks at the pros and the cons of this new development and how users can opt out.
Android Vs. iPhone

January 24, 2012
A research firm says the Android will become the platform of choice for developers over the next year over the iPhone. KCBS' Technology Analyst Larry Magid weighs in on why Android may soon close the gap between the two.
Congress Delays SOPA/PIPA Votes

January 21, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says Congress is postponing votes on two controversial internet bills that targeted piracy and copyright protection after several popular websites denounced the laws.
Anonymous Targets DOJ After Megaupload Shutdown

January 20, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says just minutes after the U.S. Dept. of Justice shutdown the fire sharing website megaupload.com, the "hacktivist" group Anonymous got to work on some takedowns of its own.
Anonymous Retaliates Against U.S. DOJ Shutdown of Megaupload.com

January 20, 2012
Larry Magid reports on how hacktivists at Anonymous are retaliating against the DOJ shutdown of megaupload.com
Wikipedia Makes A Stand

January 19, 2012
Outraged by the anti-piracy legislation currently on Congress' agenda, Wikipedia, Google and other Internet giants have decided to protest in their own ways. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid discusses just how powerful the statements were.
Wikipedia Blackout

January 18, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid on Wikipedia’s planned protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act, that Congress is considering.
Zappos Hacking and How to Protect Yourself

January 17, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid gives tips on how to protect yourself after 24 million Zappos customer's information was compromised.
Google+ Integrates With Search Function, Competitors Cry Foul

January 14, 2012
KCBS Tech Analyst Larry Magid says Google's social networking site's latest move raises some privacy issues.
Ultrabooks at the Consumer Electronics Show

January 13, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid discusses the difference between an ultrabook and a regular laptop.
Ford's Future

January 12, 2012
From the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, KCBS and Chronicle Insider Larry Magid discusses how Ford Motor Company plans to adapt to the everchanging world of technology and communication.
Hi-Tech Exercise Products at CES

January 11, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid who’s at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas talks about some of the hi-tech products aimed at helping people stay fit.
CES 2012

January 10, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid provides a preview of the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas.
Tech Report: CES Preview

January 7, 2012
The KCBS Technology Analyst prepares for his annual trek to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show that will boast 2,700 new products, including 3D TV’s that don’t need glasses and lightweight netbooks.
Eastman Kodak Prepares for Bankruptcy Court Protection Filing

January 6, 2012
KCBS Technology Analyst, Larry Magid, says the Wall Street Journal is reporting that ailing photography pioneer Eastman Kodak is getting ready to seek bankruptcy court protection.

Tech Report: App Allows For Keeping Tabs On Friends’ Video Picks

A new social networking video sharing app is making it even easier for users to keep track of what their friends are watching. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid said that ShowYou is an iPad or iPhone app that shows you what videos your Facebook and Twitter friends are watching on YouTube, or other social networking sites.

2012/02/03

U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC (Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images)

Tech Report: Congress Postpones Vote On Piracy Bills

KCBS’ Technology Analyst says Silicon Valley really flexed its muscle to influence Congress’ postponing of voting on two controversial internet piracy bills.

2012/01/20

Tech Report: Anonymous Retaliates For DOJ Shutdown Of File Sharing Site

KCBS’ Technology Analyst reports hacktivist group Anonymous is retaliating against the Department of Justice for their shutdown of megaupload.com, with some takedowns of their own.

2012/01/20

Zappos Cyber Attack Jeopardizes Millions Of Customers Personal Info

The KCBS Technology Analyst offers tips in the aftermath of a hacking that has left 24 million Zappos.com customers’ personal info compromised.

2012/01/16

Tech Report: Google+ Integrates With Search Function, Competitors Cry Foul

A new move by Google to boost its search results has angered some of its Google+ users over privacy and has competitors calling it an unfair advantage.

2012/01/14

People make their way between display booths along the aisles at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 11, 2012. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)

Tech Report: CES Features Silicon Valley, Detroit Auto-Tech Partnership

KCBS’ Technology Analyst says an auto-tech partnership between Silicon Valley companies and Detroit car makers is blossoming at this year’s CES.

2012/01/12

Sungsoo Kwak controls the LG ST-600 smart TV upgrader set-top box with a smart phone at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Hilton January 6, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker/Getty Images)

Tech Report: CES Sneak Peak

The KCBS Technology Analyst got a sneak peak at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where “smart TV’s” particularly caught his eye.

2012/01/09

Tech Report: New TVs for 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — KCBS technology analyst Larry Magic said flat screen TVs will get slimmer and use smart-phone screen technology in the coming year. LG Electonics is planning to unveil a 55-inch set, which [...]

2012/01/02