Podcasts by Eye on Tech

Eye on Tech: Twitter put a warning label on one of the President's tweets from 2020-05-27T23:16:08

Until Tuesday, Twitter had never taken down or labelled any of President Trump's tweets. But it put a link on his claim that mail-in ballots are fraudulent, providing facts on the integrity of v...

Eye on Tech: HBO Max streaming service launches from 2020-05-26T21:04:58

HBO is launching HBO Max on Wed to compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. It's $15 a month but millions can get a free subscription depending on phone or cable provider.

Eye on Tech: 3D Printers making face masks and sheilds from 2020-05-25T22:40:17

3D printers have a new mission during Covid-19. They're being used to make personal protection equipment (PPE) such as face masks and shields

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Eye On Tech: President uses Twitter to complain that Twitter&other social media discriminate against conservatives from 2020-05-24T19:12:26

President Trump is using Twitter to complain that it and other social media companies are illegally discriminating against conservatives. But that tweet, like social media posts from ...

Eye on Tech: Half of Facebook employees may be able to work from home after the pandemic from 2020-05-21T23:51:58

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees that -- over the coming years -- it may be possible for more than half of them to work from home. Some like that idea and others want to get back to t...

Eye on Tech: Apple and Google release Covid-19 tracing technology from 2020-05-20T22:45:34

Apple and Google have released the underlying technology for public health officials to develop Covid-19 tracing apps.

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Eye on Tech: Facebook launches 'Shops' for businesses large and small from 2020-05-19T23:27:02

Facebook is launching Shops to enables businesses to sell products on Facebook and Instagram

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Eye on Tech: Medical device enables ultrasounds from home from 2020-05-19T00:31:11

A scanner from Butterfly Networks connects to a smartphone to perform ultrasounds at home under the guidance of a medical professional.

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Eye on Tech: Facebook acquires Giphy to integrate into Instagram from 2020-05-17T18:10:45

Facebook has acquired the popular GIF making app Giphy, which will become part of Instagram

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ACQUISITION SHOWS APPLE IS SERIOUS ABOUT VIRTUAL REALITY from 2020-05-14T23:45:09

Apple's acquisition of the sports virtual reality streaming company NextVR is an indication that Apple is likely to introduce a VR and augmented reality headset

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CHINA AND IRAN MAY BE HACKING U.S. COVID-19 RESEARCHERS from 2020-05-14T01:22:19

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced that Chinese hackers may be trying to infiltrate networks of U.S. Covid-19 researchers. The Wall Street Journal re...

EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK USES AI&HUMANS TO TAKE DOWN HATE SPEECH&FALSE COVID-19 CONENT from 2020-05-12T23:52:22

Facebook said it took down 9.6 million pieces of hate speech and hundreds of thousands of misleading Covid-19 posts

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EYE ON TECH: TWITTER TO WARN USERS ABOUT MISLEADING COVID-19 INFORMATION from 2020-05-11T22:05:21

Twitter will post warnings about disputed Covid-19 related information on its platform

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EYE ON TECH: SINGAPORE USES ROBOTIC DOG TO WARN PEOPLE TO SOCIAL DISTANCE from 2020-05-10T18:26:26

Singapore is using a robotic dog to patrol a park and warn people to keep their distance to prevent the spread of Covid-19

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EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE APP HELPS YOUNG CHILDREN READ from 2020-05-07T23:06:31

The new Android app, "Read Along by Google" helps children with their reading skills via a character  in-named Diya who uses Google’s text-to-speech and speech recognition technology ...

EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK LAUNCHES ITS OVERSIGHT BOARD from 2020-05-06T20:33:02

Facebook has revealed details and the names of the initial 20 members of its independent oversight board that will have the power to overrule CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding what content to leave ...

EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE&APPLE SHOW SAMPLE COVID-19 TRACING SCREENS from 2020-05-05T23:57:43

Google and Apple have shown samples of the screen for the Covid-19 tracing apps that will be based on technology they're developing.

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EYE ON TECH: APPLE INTRODUCES NEW MACBOOK PRO from 2020-05-04T22:51:52

Apple has a new MacBook Pro starting at $1,299 with double the base storage as the previous model

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EYE ON TECH: DISNEY+ STREAMING NEW MOVIES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE&ADDING OLDER FILMS from 2020-05-03T19:11:11

People staying at home means more people watching streaming video but it also puts production on hold. Disney is responding by streaming new films ahead of schedule and adding older movies from ...

EYE ON TECH: AMAZON&FACEBOOK REPORT INCREASED USAGE AND REVENUE from 2020-04-30T23:32:15

Earnings reports from Amazon and Facebook show increased revenue and usage, but Amazon's profits and down and Facebook's future profits this year are questionable

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EYE ON TECH: ZOOM FACES COMPETITION FROM BOTH GOOGLE AND FACEBOOK from 2020-04-29T22:17:19

Both Google and Facebook are now offering free video conferencing services to complete with Zoom.

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EYE ON TECH: OTTER.AI ENABLES LIVE TRANSCRIPTS IN ZOOM MEETINGS from 2020-04-28T21:32:47

Otter.AI, a company that provides a web-based transcription service, can now embed live transcriptions inside Zoom meetings

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EYE ON TECH: Tesla software update enables cars to automatically stop at stop signs and red lights from 2020-04-27T23:21:14

A Tesla software update enables cars with the "full self driving" package to automatically stop and stop signs and red lights.

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EYE ON TECH: Facebook rolling out video conferencing rooms from 2020-04-26T20:59:10

Facebook is going after Zoom with its new Messenger Rooms that enable up to 50 people to have a video chat with no time limits

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EYE ON TECH: 6 Ghz HIGHER SPEED WIFI COMING THIS YEAR from 2020-04-23T20:20:46

The FCC on Thursday approved the use of unlicensed spectrum for higher speed 6 Ghz WiFi

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EYE ON TECH: YOUTUBE, WHICH IS NOW 15, STARTED WITH A SHORT AND SIMPLE VIDEO from 2020-04-23T00:10:59

YouTube, which now reaches more than 2 billion people a month, started with a short and humble video

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EYE ON TECH: BEWARE OF COVID-19 RELATED CYBER SCAMS from 2020-04-21T23:38:18

Scam artists are taking advantage of the Covid-19 crisis and some people are taking the bait.

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EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK PULLING POSTS THAT PROMOTE IN-PERSON DEMONSTRATIONS from 2020-04-20T21:19:32

Taking down posts promoting in-person demonstrations is not about suppressing opinion, says Facebook, but protecting public health and adhering to state laws

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EYE ON TECH: CHROME NOW LETS YOU ORGANIZE YOUR TABS INTO GROUPS from 2020-04-19T18:00:03

Google's Chrome browser now lets you organize your open tabs into groups

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EYE ON TECH: TIKTOK ADDS PARENTAL CONTROLS&DISABLES DIRECT MESSAGING FOR USERS UNDER 16 from 2020-04-16T23:10:14

TikTok, the popular app that allows users to share short (typically 15 second) videos announced Family Pairing to give parents greater control over their teen’s safety setting.

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EYE ON TECH: APPLE INTRODUCES $399 iPHONE SE from 2020-04-15T22:23:46

Apple announced the new iPhone SE, starting at $399, making it cost-competitive with moderately priced Android phones

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EYE ON TECH: NEW HIGH-END PHONE FROM ONEPLUS from 2020-04-15T00:16:15

Chinese phone maker OnePlus announced two new phones. The flagship OnePlus 8 Pro starts at $899 and features a stunning 120 Ghz screen. Both it and the $699 OnePlus 8 are 5G compatible.

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EYE ON TECH: APPLE AND GOOGLE BUILDING AUTOMATED CONTACT TRACING from 2020-04-13T23:10:08

Apple and Google are collaborating on technology that uses phones' Bluetooth to trace who people have been in proximity. If one is later infected, it anonymously notifies people they've been nea...

EYE ON TECH: LG'S NEW PHONE HAS AN ELEGANT NAME AND DESIGN from 2020-04-12T20:50:29

Korean phone maker LG is upping its came when it comes to both the name and design of its upcoming Velvet phone.

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EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK ADDS 'QUIET MODE' from 2020-04-09T22:20:17

Facebook's new Quiet Mode stops notifications and reminds you to take a break

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EYE ON TECH: SAFER WAYS TO USE ZOOM from 2020-04-08T23:49:52

Some school districts have banned Zoom, but there video conferencing tool has been made safer since we started hearing about 'Zoombombing' disruptions of meetings and classes.

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EYE ON TECH: WHATSAPP LIMITS FORWARDING TO STOP SPREAD OF FALSE INFORMATION from 2020-04-07T23:35:32

In an effort to limit the spread of false information, WhatsApp is limiting the number of times people can forward messages

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EYE ON TECH: WORKING AT HOME REQUIRES STRONG SECURITY from 2020-04-07T00:08:41

It's always a good time to review your security settings and passwords but, if you're working from home, now is a very good time for such a review.

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EYE ON TECH: DON'T SHARE FALSE RUMOR CONNECTING 5G WITH COVID-19 from 2020-04-05T17:21:24

There's a false rumor spreading on social media that 5G cellular networks could have caused or might spread Covid-19. It's totally false, so don't believe or spread it.

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EYE ON TECH: FIRST IPAD WENT ON SALE 10 YEARS AGO - APRIL 3, 2010 from 2020-04-03T00:08:42

April 3rd marks the 10th anniversary of when the Apple iPad became available to purchase.

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EYE ON TECH: ONLINE FOOD&TOILET PAPER CALCULATORS from 2020-04-01T23:10:01

There are online tools that will help you calculate, based on family size, how much food to buy for 2 weeks along with how many rolls of toilet paper your family needs.

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EYE ON TECH: SPRINT AND T-MOBILE ARE MERGING from 2020-03-31T20:40:47

The merger between Sprint and T-Mobile is expected to go into effect April 1st. What will it mean for customers?

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EYE ON TECH: MICROSOFT OFFICE BECOMNG A 'SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE FOR LIFE' from 2020-03-31T01:27:19

Office 365 will become Microsoft 365 --- a subscription service with new writing tools and other features and benefits

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EYE ON TECH: YOUR IDLE PC CAN HELP FIND A CURE FOR COVID-19 from 2020-03-29T21:52:28

The Folding@Home project is asking people to download software so their idle computer can run simulations to help find a cure for Covid-19

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EYE ON TECH: YOUR LIBRARY'S DIGITAL COLLECTION MAY STILL BE OPEN from 2020-03-27T01:00:32

Even if your local library is closed for now, it may offer digital collections of books, magazines, movies and more

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EYE ON TECH: HOW INTERNET IS HANDLING STRAIN FROM PEOPLE BEING HOME from 2020-03-26T00:51:17

YouTube has reduced video quality worldwide to preserve internet bandwidth. Netflix has done so in Europe. So far, the internet is holding up OK.

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EYE ON TECH: PHYSICAL DISTANCING DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN SOCIAL ISOLATION from 2020-03-25T00:39:49

Eye on Tech's Larry Magid is staying connected while staying at home

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EYE ON TECH: AMAZON IS DELAYING SHIPPING OF NON-ESSENTIAL ITEMS from 2020-03-23T23:26:39

Amazon is delaying shipping of non-essential items for up to a month. The company is struggling to keep up with increased demand because of the Coronavirus. It is also hiring an additional 100,0...

EYE ON TECH: FRIENDS CAN HELP FIX A COMPUTER FROM AFAR from 2020-03-22T23:24:50

It may not be possible to bring a tech device in for service or have a technician or tech-savvy friend come over. But there are tools you can install that will allow a person you trust to remote...

EYE ON TECH: TECH LETS SOME STUDENTS GO TO SCHOOL FROM HOME from 2020-03-19T21:43:37

As schools close, some students are getting laptops and tablets to continue their education while others are getting packets, if that.

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EYE ON TECH: BROADWAY STARS PERFORM FOR FREE from 2020-03-19T01:02:59

EYE ON TECH: AN INTEL CHIP THAT CAN SMELL from 2020-03-17T22:35:09

EYE ON TECH: TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME from 2020-03-17T01:11:56

CBS Tech Analyst Larry Magid, who's been working from home for decades, has some basic tips for those who are suddenly homebound

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EYE ON TECH: NEWS LITERACY EDUCATION from 2020-03-15T20:49:18

The News Literacy Project provides educational resources to students and the public to help better understand how to tell the difference between accurate and inaccurate information in news and m...

EYE ON TECH FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME CUSTOMERS from 2020-03-13T00:22:43

Corona Virus prompts Comcast to offer 60 days of free high speed internet to new low income customers

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EYE ON TECH: INTERNET LIABILITY from 2020-03-11T01:10:03

A proposed federal law would take away liability protections for internet companies that are found to not do enough to protect children. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Ey...

EYE ON TECH: DIGITAL LIBRARIES from 2020-03-10T01:22:37

Local libraries are now offering digital content including Hoopla with a good selection of ebooks, audio books, music and movies. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on T...

EYE ON TECH: FACEBOOK ADS from 2020-03-08T21:45:58

Facebook took down an ad from the Trump administration to take an "Official 2020 Congressional District Census," which directed users to a campaign fundraising website. Facebook is also banning ...

EYE ON TECH: CORONAVIRUS VIDEO CONFERENCES from 2020-03-06T02:13:51

The Corona virus is causing businesses to cut down on travel, but that doesn't mean you can't have face-to-face video conferences.

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EYE ON TECH: TWEETS THAT DISAPPEAR from 2020-03-05T02:31:03

Twitter and Linked-In are following the lead of Snapchat with ephemeral messages that disappear.

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EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE CORONAVIRUS from 2020-03-04T01:26:28

Google has followed Facebook in cancelling its annual international developers conference as Facebook, Twitter and TikTok pull out of the South by Southwest conference in Austin, TX.

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EYE ON TECH: TECH COMPANIES from 2020-03-03T02:33:20

A survey from The Verge finds that Americans are concerned about the power of tech companies

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EYE ON TECH: ONLINE TRADES from 2020-02-27T22:22:33

If you decide to trade online during this volatile period, be very careful not to make a mistake. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech. 

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EYE ON TECH: FACIAL RECOGNITION SECURITY from 2020-02-27T01:55:58

Clearview AI has been criticized for scraping photos for social media for use with its facial recognition software for law enforcement. But now those law enforcement customers have their own pri...

EYE ON TECH: CORONAVIRUS from 2020-02-26T02:14:37

There is a lot of inaccurate information online about the coronavirus along with some very credible information sources. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech. ...

EYE ON TECH: ANDROID 11 PRIVACY from 2020-02-25T02:29:44

Google is adding more privacy features to its upcoming Android 11 operating system. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”

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EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE SEARCH TOOLS from 2020-02-24T00:14

Almost everyone uses Google search but there are lots of power tools that most people never use. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”

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EYE ON TECH: ORANGE TWITTER WARNING from 2020-02-21T01:30:21

Twitter is experimenting with a bright orange warning on what are identified as misleading Tweets from politicians and other prominent figures. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has tod...

EYE ON TECH: TIK TOK from 2020-02-20T01:58:08

TikTok to give parents more control over teen's accounts. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech. 

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EYE ON TECH: LIVE CHINA MUSIC from 2020-02-19T05:10:02

The corona virus is keeping people from going to events in China, but thanks to streaming of live concerts, the music hasn't stopped. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye o...

EYE ON TECH: NEVADA CAUCUS APP from 2020-02-18T01:01:14

The Nevada Democratic Party is scrapping an app designed by the company behind the one that led to the disastrous results in Iowa. It will use "caucus calculators" running on iPads provided by t...

EYE ON TECH: SAMSUNG FLIP PHONE from 2020-02-17T00:56:17

Samsung says that it's new fold-able "flip phone" is made from ultra-thin glass but there is some evidence that it's more prone to scratches that regular glass smartphones. CBS News Technology C...

EYE ON TECH: UBER PHONE from 2020-02-14T01:41:32

Uber is experimenting with a way to let people who don't have a smart phone call an uber by from an old-fashioned cell phone. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech....

EYE ON TECH: FTC from 2020-02-13T02:56:39

The FTC is reviewing its guidelines on undisclosed influencer marketing in social media. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”

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EYE ON TECH: T MOBILE SPRINT from 2020-02-11T22:39:49

A US district judge has given T-Mobile and Sprint permission to merge. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech. 

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EYE ON TECH: SAFER INTERNET DAY from 2020-02-11T03:12:08

Today is Safer Internet Day where there will be events around the country, including at dinner tables. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.

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EYE ON TECH: BORDER CROSSINGS from 2020-02-09T22:48:12

The U.S. Government is reportedly using a location database of millions of cellphones to track illegal border crossings. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech.

EYE ON TECH: NETFLIX AUTOPLAY DISABLED from 2020-02-07T02:37:08

Netflix now enables users to disable the "feature" that automatically plays videos whether you want to or not. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”

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EYE ON TECH: FACE RECOGNITION LEGAL BATTLES from 2020-02-06T02:44:34

Google and YouTube have sent a cease and desist letter to a company that scrapes images from websites to create a facial recognition service it sells to police departments. CBS News Technology C...

EYE ON TECH: DEEP FAKES from 2020-02-05T02:33:18

Twitter will label images, video and other content that's deliberately altered or fabricated -- so called Deep Fakes. But it won't remove media unless it's found to cause harm. CBS News Technolo...

EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE SUPERBOWL AD from 2020-02-04T01:40:06

Google Superbowl commercial is poignant but raises privacy questions. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”

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EYE ON TECH: TECHNOLOGY LAWS from 2020-02-03T03:38:33

With both laws and technology products, there are sometimes unintended consequences from well meaning actions. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.” 

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EYE ON TECH: APPLE MAPS from 2020-01-31T02:15:27

A new version of Apple Maps adds new features including the ability to "look around" major cities. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”

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EYE ON TECH: UPS DRONES from 2020-01-30T02:43:02

UPS may someday replace those brown delivery vans with self-driving vehicles, electric vehicles and even flying drones. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”

EYE ON TECH: YOUTUBE MISINFORMATION from 2020-01-29T01:37:31

A report claims that Google's YouTube is incentivizing climate change misinformation. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.”

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EYE ON TECH: GOOGLE ANTI TRUST from 2020-01-27T02:09:24

The Wall Street Journal reports that several state attorneys general will meet with Justice Dept. officials this week to share information on their anti-trust probes into Google. CBS News Techno...

EYE ON TECH: TINDER from 2020-01-24T02:23:31

The dating app Tinder is providing access to an app that can track your location and has a panic button you can press if something goes wrong on that first date. They're also creating certified ...

EYE ON TECH: BEZOS HACKED from 2020-01-23T03:52:17

A UN report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman planted malware on the phone of Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon and owner of the Washington Post.

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EYE ON TECH: VIEWING IMPEACHMENT from 2020-01-22T00:58:26

If you missed part of the Senate impeachment hearing, there are ways to watch and listen online. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech. 

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EYE ON TECH: TEEN MENTAL HEALTH from 2020-01-21T01:05:18

A new study debunks the common assertion that increased tech use among teens contributes to suicide and mental health problems. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech...

EYE ON TECH: MICROSOFT EDGE from 2020-01-20T01:00

There's a new version of the Microsoft Edge browser, based on the same underlying code as Google Chrome. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech. 

EYE ON TECH: PEACOCK from 2020-01-17T03:50:13

NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service called Peacock with both free and paid options. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."

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EYE ON TECH: TIKTOK from 2020-01-16T03:10:21

The video app TikTok was downloaded more than 700 million times in 2019 -- more than Facebook and Messenger and just below WhatsApp. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye o...

EYE ON TECH: PROJECT ARTEMIS from 2020-01-15T01:59

Microsoft is sharing a grooming detection technique, code name “Project Artemis,” by which online predators attempting to lure children for sexual purposes can be detected." CBS News Technology ...

EYE ON TECH: WINDOWS TEN from 2020-01-14T01:05:10

Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7 but, says CNET, there's a way to download Windows 10 for free. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech. 

EYE ON TECH: NEW SAMSUNG PHONE from 2020-01-12T21:54:37

A new phone from Samsung brings back two golden oldies: a replaceable battery and a headphone jack. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."

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EYE ON TECH: CES from 2020-01-10T02:39:05

Some thoughts about how tech is evolving based on this year's CES tech show in Las Vegas. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."

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EYE ON TECH: CES DEVICES from 2020-01-09T02:30:28

Foldable laptop/tablets and rollable screens were one of this year's CES trends. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's Eye on Tech. 

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Eye on Tech - California Law from 2020-01-02T00:00

A new California law is aimed at helping gig economy workers but not all agree it's a good thing. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."

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Eye on Tech - 2020s Preview from 2020-01-01T00:26:46

Eye on Tech takes a look ahead to tech in the 2020s.

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Eye on Tech - Online Returns from 2019-12-25T22:04:15

Returning gifts bought online may or may not be free and easy. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."

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Eye on Tech - Uber CEO from 2019-12-25T00:51:10

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, who was ousted as CEO in 2017 is resigning from the board and selling his Uber stock. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."

Eye on Tech - ToTok from 2019-12-24T00:33:54

The ToTok chat app has been identified as a spying tool for the government of the United Arab Emirates. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech."

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Decade Lookback from 2019-12-17T01:33:12

Eye on Tech looks back at tech in the decade that's about to end. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Internet Speed from 2019-12-15T22:25:45

The Wall Street Journal reports that broadband companies manipulate FCC speed tests. Your connection may not be as fast as advertised. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye...

Hp Laptop from 2019-12-12T22:48:57

HP has a new 2.5 pound laptop that can lighten the load for road warriors. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Tesla Updates from 2019-12-12T00:40:46

Thanks to software updates -- not a new car -- the car that Larry drives today is better than the one he bought a year ago. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech." Se...

Backdoor Access from 2019-12-11T01:51:05

Elected officials of both major political parties agree that tech companies need to provide law enforcement with a back door to encrypted devices and services. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry...

Gmail New Feature from 2019-12-10T01:53:45

Gmail will soon let you attach emails to emails, which might actually be handy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Flat Screen Sound from 2019-12-06T01:58:03

Most new flat screen TVs are too thin for great speakers, but you can add a sound bar for truly immersive sound. BS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.” See Privacy Po...

Instagram Safety from 2019-12-05T01:54:51

Instagram will now ask users for their birthdate to keep kids under 13 off the service and provide a "safer and more age appropriate experience" for young people. CBS News Technology Consultant Lar...

Google Changes from 2019-12-04T02:52:49

Executive changes at alphabet, Google's parent company. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Cyber Monday from 2019-12-03T02:22:30

‘Cyber Monday’ sales on track to hit record with $9.4 billion in online purchases. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s "Eye on Tech." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Cybermonday from 2019-12-02T00:10:12

Cybermonday is a banner day for online shopping, but not for office productivity. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Eye On Tech - Evmatch from 2019-11-28T21:36:21

Evmatch is like an AirBnB for EVs. People with home charges can charge a fee to let others charge their car. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech." See Privacy Polic...

Eye On Tech - Shopping from 2019-11-28T04:15:13

Some online shopping advice for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s "Eye on Tech." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Smart Display from 2019-11-27T02:12:25

A smart display is like a smart speaker but with a screen to show recipes, directions, videos and more and you can now get one starting at $99. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’...

Contract For The Web from 2019-11-26T01:06:31

The inventor of the world wide web wants to make it a lot better with a "Contract for the Web." CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech." See Privacy Policy at https://...

Sacha Baron Cohen - Facebook from 2019-11-25T00:54:14

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen came down hard on Facebook and other social media companies for not doing enough to curtail misinformation and hate speech. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has...

Disney Plus from 2019-11-21T04:51:45

Thousands of subscribers to the new Disney+ streaming service have had their accounts hijacked. Disney said it wasn't hacked but that victims are reusing old passwords. CBS News Technology Consulta...

Tiktok from 2019-11-19T23:11:40

TikTok users are seeing more unwelcome short political videos. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...

Revenge Porn from 2019-11-19T03:08:38

Despite efforts to curb it, there is plenty of so-called revenge porn on Facebook. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today’s “Eye on Tech.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Cg Dead Actors from 2019-11-17T23:04:16

Is it ethical to use computer technology to enable the late actor James Dean, who died 64 years ago, to star in an upcoming movie. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tec...

Apple Keyboards from 2019-11-13T22:36:31

Apple has finally fixed the keyboards on its latest MacBook Pro with better depth, range of motion and feel. CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid has today's "Eye on Tech." See Privacy Polic...

Microphones And Cameras from 2019-11-12T22:25:06

We're surrounded by microphones and cameras. It's OK when we need them, but not when our devices and apps turn them on by mistake as reportedly occurred with the Facebook app. CBS News Technology C...

Youtube from 2019-11-11T01:48:04

A new provision in YouTube's terms of service has content providers worrying that YouTube can terminate their account if their videos aren't "commercially viable." CBS News Technology Consultant La...

Youtube from 2019-11-11T01:48:04

A new provision in YouTube's terms of service has content providers worrying that YouTube can terminate their account if their videos aren't "commercially viable." CBS News Technology Consultant La...

Youtube from 2019-11-11T01:48:04

A new provision in YouTube's terms of service has content providers worrying that YouTube can terminate their account if their videos aren't "commercially viable." CBS News Technology Consultant La...