Larry Magid’s Hi Tech Reports
Tech Reports by Larry Magid
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Tech Report: Will Yahoo Ruin Tumblr?
May 20, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains why Yahoo’s acquisition of Tumblr isn’t getting the youth vote and says while there aren’t many ads on the blogging site, the potential is now there for more. -
Tech Report: Google Plus Unveils New Design
May 17, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains the new design for Google Plus and how the social network is staying relevant. -
Tech Report: 2013 Maker Faire
May 16, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid describes the Maker Faire event held at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds this weekend, that allows local maker’s, both hi-tech and lo-tech, to showcase their products for the public. -
Tech Report: Google’s I/O 2013 Conference
May 15, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid shares Google’s updates revealed at its I/O 2013 Conference in San Francisco including streaming music and a makeover to Google Maps. -
Tech Report: BlackBerry Messenger on Competing Devices
May 14, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid tells us why Blackberry is allowing their messenger service to be available on competing devices. -
Tech Report: Facebook Phone Not as Successful
May 13, 2013
Less than a month after being released, the HTC’s Facebook phone may be pulled off the shelves. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Less than a month after being released, HTC’s Facebook phone may be pulled off the shelves. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says there are too many other options to access Facebook already. -
Tech Report: Faster Wi-Fi Connections on Airplanes
May 10, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains why the Wi-Fi connections are so slow while you fly and what steps the Federal Communications Commission is taking to speed it up. -
Tech Report: YouTube To Offer Pay-Channels
May 9, 2013
KCBS technology analyst Larry Magid says YouTube’s new micro-subscription channels differ from Netflix and other movie rental services by taking an à la carte approach to programming often bundled in cable packages. -
Tech Report: Snapchat’s Bonus Feature Raises Concern
May 8, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains photo and video-sharing app, Snapchat’s bonus feature that kids might enjoy, while it may be cause for concern with parents. -
Tech Report: Vegas Casino Bans Google Glass
May 7, 2013
Google Glass hasn’t hit the shelves yet, but KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says some are making the pre-emptive strike, with bans on the new technology over privacy concerns. -
Tech Report: 3-D Printers’ Gun Controversy
May 6, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says Staples has become the first big-box retailer to sell 3-D Printers amidst controversy that they are sophisticated enough to manufacture guns that really work. -
Tech Report: Crowd Sourced Online Learning
May 3, 2013
KCBS technology analyst Larry Magid talks about an online marketplace dedicated to lifelong learning. Curious.com links anyone who offers to teach a subject or skill to users willing to spend money for short, video-based lessons. -
Tech Report: Instagram Update
May 2, 2013
Instagram introduced a new feature that allows you to tag people in your pictures. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid tells us how it works and how it’s different from other social media sites. -
Tech Report: iPad Still Dominates Tablet Market
May 1, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid breaks down the sales numbers for the tablet market which Apple continues to dominate with its iPad, as well as what the future may look like for tablets. -
Tech Report: Facebook’s Graph Seach
April 30, 2013
With the social network company rolling out a new search feature, KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid, reminds us how to protect yourself by using privacy settings. -
Tech Report: Internet Gives Soap Opera New Life
April 29, 2013
After being pulled from television, two classic soap operas are being rejuvenated on the Internet. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says other old shows could resurface on the web as well. -
Tech Report: Is Someone Hacking Your Wi-Fi Router?
April 26, 2013
A report from an Internet security firm says that Wi-Fi routers are easy to hack. KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says it turns out to be more of an international problem than is seen here in the U.S. -
Tech Report: LG to Introduce Flexible-Screen Smartphone
April 25, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid describes LG’s plan for a new smartphone that will feature a flexible screen and what this could mean for future phones. -
Tech Report: Amazon’s Rumored TV Streaming Box
April 24, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid reports there are rumors that Amazon is working a set top box that will let people stream shows to their television sets and explores what they may be trying to create. -
Tech Report: Apple Earnings
April 23, 2013
Our technology analyst reports back from a news conference held, where Apple CEO Tim Cook’s company beat Wall Street expectations in their latest earnings report. -
Is Technology Good for the Environment?
April 22, 2013
As we celebrate Earth Day today, KCBS TEchnology Analyst Larry Magid looks at how technology both helps and hurts the environment. -
Tech Report: Tweeting Massachusetts Manhunt
April 19, 2013
Authorities are asking the public to provide tips in the manhunt for the Boston bombing suspect on Twitter, but are also saying restrain from social media. Our tech analyst talks about the role of social media in these types of investigations. -
Tech Report: Twitter Unveils New Music Feature
April 18, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid describes Twitter’s new music service where you can purchase and listen to trending music as well as see what your friends are listening to. -
Tech Report: Microsoft’s Two-Factor Authentication
April 17, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid breaks down the two-factor authentication Microsoft will be implementing for email, storage and other services. -
Tech Report: Ads on Apps
April 16, 2013
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks to us about advertisements on mobile apps and if it’s worth the investment.
Tech Report: Who Benefits From Verizon’s Share Everything Plan?
Verizon Wireless will soon offer consumers a “Share Everything” plan, where customers will be able to connect up to 10 devices to a pool data plan. But who will really benefit from this?
Tech Report: Google Maps Gets Upgrade As Apple Map Rumors Swirl
Google has announced some upgrades to its popular digital mapping service at a press event in San Francisco on Wednesday. But rumors are swirling that Apple may be dropping Google Maps from the iPhone.
Tech Report: Would Facebook For Kids Be A Safe Space?
Facebook is testing the waters to allow children under 13 on the popular social networking site, but some child advocates are calling the idea crazy.
Tech Report: Oracle CEO Ellison Discusses Google Suit, Steve Jobs At Tech Conference
As the All Things Digital Conference came to a close, a federal judge delivered a setback to Oracle in its lawsuit against Google. Nonetheless Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has fond memories of his highly influential friend.
Tech Report: Google And Samsung’s New Chrome Book
Google and Samsung are teaming up on a fairly inexpensive cloud-based PC and laptop that would use Chrome as its browser-based operating system.
Tech Report: Why Is Facebook Streaming Casablanca For Free?
Facebook is making it known that they are in the business of renting streaming movies with a promotional showing of the classic Warner Brothers film, Casablanca.
Tech Report: Apple Upgrading Cloud Storage Service
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple may announce upgrades to its cloud-storage service at their worldwide developer conference next month. KCBS’ Technology Analyst expects improvements for both photo and video sharing.
Tech Report: Facebook Changes Privacy Policy Again
Facebook is revealing much more about how it uses the information it collects about users to comply with a data protection audit ahead of it’s IPO.
Tech Report: ‘Hangouts On Air’ Allows Google+ Users To Broadcast
Google + is making it easier for you to share live video of yourself with other users with its expanded Hangouts on Air feature, just be careful of what you say because you can’t take it back.
Tech Report: Congress Votes On Internet Privacy Bill This Week
Lawmakers are set to vote later this week on a cyber security bill known as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), but it’s already facing a growing backlash including a veto threat by the Obama Administration.
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