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Is the Internet as Dangerous as Drunk Driving?
By Larry Magid - Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:14pm PDT

Is the Internet as Dangerous as Drunk Driving?A recent survey reports that about two-thirds of mothers of teens in the United States are as concerned about their teenagers' online safety as they are about drunk driving and experimenting with drugs. But is this realistic?... Read More»

Families Use Tech to Stay in Touch
By Larry Magid - Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:28pm PDT

Families Use Tech to Stay in TouchIt should come as no great surprise that American families are increasingly using technology to keep in touch with each other.... Read More»

Ford to Add Parental Controls to Cars
By Larry Magid - Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:28pm PDT

We've had parental controls for computers and the Internet for years. Now Ford plans to offer such controls for the parents of teenage drivers.... Read More»

Cyber-Bullying Starts Very Early
By Larry Magid - Tue Oct 7, 2008 3:46pm PDT

Cyber-Bullying Starts Very EarlyA study finds that sending threatening and nasty messages online begins as early as the second grade!... Read More»

Copy DVDs to a PC While Controlling Kids' Access
By Larry Magid - Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:51pm PDT

Copy DVDs to a PC While Controlling Kids' AccessRealDVD is the first DVD ripping program from a well known U.S. company that can handle protected commercial DVDs.... Read More»

Teens Pay Online Tribute to Engineer of Ill-Fated Train
By Larry Magid - Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:10pm PDT

A group of teenage "railfans" have been posting video tributes on YouTube for Robert Sanchez, the late operator of the Metrolink train that slammed into a freight train near Los Angeles... Read More»

News Flash! Teens Really Love Their Cell Phones
By Larry Magid - Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:13am PDT

News Flash! Teens Really Love Their Cell PhonesCell phones are second only to clothing when it comes to a teen's social status, outranking jewelry, watches and even shoes.... Read More»

Site Lets You Protect Your Online Photos
By Larry Magid - Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:00pm PDT

Site Lets You Protect Your Online PhotosPhotrade introduces a new wrinkle in online photo site by letting you encrypt photos so they can’t easily be copied, printed or otherwise used without permission.... Read More»

Home Appliances Catch Tech Fever
By Larry Magid - Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:45am PDT

Home Appliances Catch Tech FeverWhile most appliances sold in America have had electronics in them for years, this European event showcases how technology can cut down on energy use.... Read More»

Two Great Reasons for Optimism
By Larry Magid - Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:13pm PDT

Two Great Reasons for OptimismHaving raised two kids gives me a great deal of optimism. I’m not just happy with my kids; I’m impressed by their entire generation.... Read More»

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