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Our daily Q&A with KCBS Radio Technology Analyst Larry Magid. Listen live M-F 3:50 PM on KCBS Radio All News 740AM and 106.9FM.

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    Larry Magid: Protecting Our Election From Any Interferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 1:51


    Microsoft says hackers are continuing to try to influence the upcoming presidential election. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the issue of foreign interference in US elections.

    Larry Magid: Instagram’s New App For Close Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 1:37


    Instagram is launching a new app called Threads that lets users share messages, photos, and videos with their closest friends. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the target demographic for this app and the privacy concerns that go along with it.

    Larry Magid: Apple Updating Their Map App

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 1:37


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on past hiccups and the hopeful future of the Apple Map app.

    Larry Magid:  Federal Court Ruling On Net Neutrality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 1:47


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid explained what the new ruling on net neutrality means. 

    Larry Magid: Tesla’s New Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 1:25


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid explained what Tesla’s Smart Summon is about.

    Larry Magid: Elizabeth Warren’s Proposal For Tech Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 1:14


    Democratic presidential Elizabeth Warren proposed creating a special office to advise Congress on tech policy. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid shares more from Washington DC where he has been meeting with some of the tech company policy staff.

    Larry Magid: Amazon Pushing Be In On Decisions On How To Regulate Facial Recognition Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 1:17


    Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says his company is working on a draft of rules it hopes federal officials will use to regulate facial recognition technology. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid shares more from Washington where he's meeting with policy teams from Facebook and Snapchat.

    Larry Magid: Facebook Building Prototypes Of Augmented Reality Glasses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 2:00


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on how Facebook Reality Labs will create these glasses and any privacy issues that could come up with this new technology.

    Larry Magid: Facebook's Recent Purchase Could Spell The End For Computer Typing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 2:12


    Facebook has bought up a startup that could make typing on a computer a thing of the past. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid has more. 

    Larry Magid: Mark Zuckerberg Meeting With Political Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 2:00


    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in the nation's capitol where he has been meeting with political leaders from both sides of the aisle this week. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about how the meetings went.

    Larry Magid:  The New Iphone System Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 1:59


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talked about the new iOS update.

    Larry Magid: No Debit Or Credit Cards? No Problem At Amazon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 1:53


    Amazon faced some backlash when it opened its cashless Amazon Go store here in the Bay Area. The company eventually reversed course, deciding to accept cash payments, and now Amazon is extending that to their online store. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on the service that Amazon is offering for customers to pay for items with cash.

    Larry Magid: Wi-Fi 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 1:20


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talked about the new Wi-Fi certification program called Wi-Fi 6. 

    Larry Magid: Advertisers Misleading Facebook Users by Altering Other Publications' News Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 2:32


    The problem of fake news on social media still hasn't been solved, especially on Facebook where advertisers have the ability to re-write the headlines for the news stories they use in their ads. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid spoke on whether or not Facebook is doing anything to try and stop it. 

    Larry Magid: Google Maps Aids Recovering Drug Addicts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 0:33


    Google Maps is providing new tools for people trying to recover from drug addiction. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid has more.      

    Larry Magid: Apple's New iPad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 1:09


    Apple has beefed up the newest version of its entry-level iPad. Can the new features and sub $500 price tag beat out competing tablets? KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid has more. 

    Larry Magid: Apple's New Extended Warranty Option

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 1:36


    In the past  iPhones, iPads and the Apple Watch were protected under extended warranties for two years, but soon that will no longer be the case. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid has more.   

    Larry Magid: Apple Event 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 1:46


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on the product announcements today from Apple and all the camera capabilities of the new iPhones.   

    Larry Magid: The Tipping Point for Investigation into Google

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 1:42


    States across the country have joined forces to launch an investigation into Google and whether or not it unfairly blocks competition, thereby hurting consumers. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid spoke about the factors that lead to the interest in the tech giant's practices.

    Larry Magid: Samsung's New Galaxy Fold Releases Next Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 1:51


    The Samsung Galaxy Fold, which was originally slated to release this past April, finally goes on sale next month. Samsung reportedly fixed the issues that caused the delay.  KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid has more.  

    Larry Magid: Another Facebook Breach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 1:33


    Security researchers have found more than 400 million Facebook users' phone numbers posted on an online database that anyone could access. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid has more.     

    Larry Magid: Facebook Alters Photo-Tagging Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 1:19


    Facebook is making a change to the tool that suggested users tag their friends when uploading photos. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid has more on the recent change.

    Larry Magid: Disaster Preparedness Means Redundant Tech Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 2:47


    Hurricane Dorian has been wreaking havoc in the Bahamas, while heading to Florida and threatening Georgia and the Carolinas. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid gave the Bay Area some tech tips on how to be ready in the event of disasters like wildfires, earthquakes, or floods.

    Larry Magid: Google Found A Security Flaw In Apple’s iPhones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 1:25


    Security researchers at Google say they discovered a flaw that left iPhone users vulnerable to hackers. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid tells iPhone users to make sure their ios is up to date.

    Larry Magid: Apple Is Making It Easier For Independent Repair Shops To Fix iPhones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 1:52


    Apple is loosening its restrictions over who's allowed to repair iPhones. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says independent repair shops will now be able to order genuine Apple parts for repairing iPhones.

    Larry Magid: Apple To Change The Ways In Which They Improve Siri

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 1:52


    This change comes after the company announced that it would stop using contractors to listen in on conversations. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on how Apple will go about improving the quality of their AI.

    Larry Magid: Democratic Presidential Candidates Pressured To Sign Pledge About Net Neutrality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 1:33


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talked about the pledge and the importance of net neutrality to the political party. 

    Larry Magid: Review Of Galaxy Note 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 1:41


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid tests out the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.

    Larry Magid: New Google Photos Feature For Searching Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 2:01


    Google Photos has a new feature which will let users search for a picture based on any text captured in the photo. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how it works and talks about the practical uses for this feature.

    Larry Magid: New Research On Radiation From Smartphones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 1:21


    When the city of Berkeley decided that smartphones should come with warning labels over radiation emitted by the devices, the industry fought back claiming the city was misleading the public. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about a new study that says smartphones may be leaking more radiation than previously thought.

    Larry Magid: More Rumors Spreading Across the Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 1:47


    Several celebrities and politicians have fallen for the latest internet hoax making the rounds. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the latest rumor involving Instagram.

    Larry Magid: Findings Say Wireless Companies Throttle Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 1:45


    Researchers are discovering that wireless companies here in the U.S. throttle streaming video nearly all of the time. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid gives a closer look on the issue.

    Larry Magid: Twitter And Facebook Take Down Chinese Government Accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 1:41


    The two social media companies said they deleted accounts coming from the Chinese government because of the spread of false information regarding the protests in Hong Kong. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid explained how they would find these government accounts.

    Larry Magid: Beware Of Using Digital Assistants to Make Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 1:40


    The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning over some popular digital assistants including Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks the dangers of scam artists taking advantage of people using these devices to make calls.

    Larry Magid: Instagram To Test Out Hiding Likes And Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 1:39


    KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on why the social networking site has decided to "..make it more fun and less competitive..." when it comes to posts.

    Larry Magid: Bedbugs And Airbnb

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 1:12


    Many travelers turn to Airbnb when looking for something a little more affordable - and a little bit different from the average hotel experience as well. But what happens when it's midnight and you find bedbugs? KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on the some of the disadvantages of spending the night in an Airbnb.

    Larry Magid: Google Introducing A New Feature To Android Phones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 1:23


    Hoping to move beyond the need for passwords, Google is turning to FIDO2. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on what FIDO2 is and how it works.

    Larry Magid: Controlling Social Media Content

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 1:49


    Other media outlets are reporting that the Trump Administration is drafting an executive proposal to get federal agencies involved in the curating of social media content. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says it’s not possible to control posts made by users.  

    Larry Magid: Google Adds New Maps Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 1:56


    Google has added new features to its Maps app, which are expected to be especially helpful to travelers. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the convenience of such features.

    Larry Magid: The White House To Tackle Online Extremism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 2:03


    The White House is coming together with tech executives this Friday to discuss ways to deal with online extremism.  KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on who might be at this summit and what the conversation could be about.

    Larry Magid: Federal Reserve Hoping Streamline Transferring Funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 1:36


    The Federal Reserve is setting up its own digital payment system that will make it easier for people and businesses to transfer funds. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the idea of a universal system that goes across banks and doesn’t require a specific app.

    Larry Magid: Do Violent Video Games Really Make People Violent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 1:56


    President Donald Trump says violent video games are one of the reasons behind the growing number of mass shootings in the US. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid spoke with researchers on the topic and shares what they had to say.

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