KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains the court hearing that questions Google's right to build the world's biggest digital library. (2/18; 3:57)
Tech analyst Larry Magid talks to Symantec's director of security response about their report featuring "the worst of the worst" when it comes to malware threats. (8/20; 8:50)
Opting out of Google Analytics, as a web user
As a web user, you have no way of preventing website owners from collecting information about you. One of the best tools for them to do that is Google Analytics -- but that's about to change. Google is giving people like us a way to opt...
EFF: The IRS and FBI are looking for you on Facebook
The EFF has obtained documents through a Freedom of Information Act request that describe how the FBI and IRS use social media websites to investigate persons of interest. by Doug Hanchard
Websites don't get many hits? Facebook is different
As I sat in a meeting tonight discussing ways to build public support for an upcoming vote on a school building project, talk naturally turned to the web. Obviously we'd post information on the district's website, but it's hardly a high-traffic operation. Our 52 followers on Twitter? Probably not going...
Atkinson quits as SA Attorney-General; wins Croydon election
UPDATE: South Australian Attorney-General and vocal anti-game advocate retains seat in state election; quits government front bench. Gamers4Croydon polls 3.6 percent of electorate vote.
MobileTechRoundup show #201; WP7, tablet talk, and Nexus One impact
This week's topics included Windows Phone 7 Series, thoughts on various tablet operating systems, HP Slate chat, and why the Google Nexus One is giving us a glimpse of the future of mobile phone purchases. by Matthew Miller
Can Mickens make Eucalyptus a fortune?
Talent is scarce, and strategic talent is scarcer in open source than hens' teeth. Mickos has proven he has it, plus a strong dose of realism. by Dana Blankenhorn
Want a tablet-based device but don't want an iPad? The HP Slate might be for you
If you don't want to give in to the Apple force field and pick up an iPad, there are a number of Windows-based offerings coming to market soon. One of the most talked about ones is the HP Slate and today we learned a bit more about the possible iPad...
Microsoft privately testing a 'Twitter for business' service
Microsoft is continuing to look into ways to make social computing services part of business users' lives with a new pilot program for something called "OfficeTalk." Microsoft mentioned OfficeTalk in a March 19 posting on the Office Labs blog, calling it a vehicle that “applies the base capabilities of microblogging...
Going Beyond Gaming
KCBS technology analyst Larry Magid says the Nintendo DSI, Apple iPhone and iPod Touch may soon become a learning tool in classrooms around the world. (3/19; 2:37)
A New Way to Read E-Books
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says Amazon is releasing a new app that will let Mac users read their e-books on their home computers. (3/18; 2:52)
Threats to Personal Security
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how little pieces of mundane personal information can be used to resurrect a person's social security number. (3/17; 3:43)
