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#SocamShow Episode 3 – B-B-B-B-Bosker! Featuring special guest Bianca Bosker from AOL Huffington Post Tech
Part 1: Part 2: In the latest episode of the #SocamShow, Shy and I sit down at the AOL Media Group’s offices for the Huffinton Post with Executive Tech Editor Bianca Bosker (@BBosker – follow her!). We had a great time discussing a wide variety of tech issues, from apps to how tech interacts withRead more..
VIDEO: 8 Tech Gift Ideas for Mothers Day
In my latest video on Socialcam, I take a look at 8 great tech gift ideas for mother’s day. I cover everything from refurbished iPads to baby monitors, from Kindle Fires to webcams. Check out the video and head on over to the video’s page on Socialcam to leave me a comment. Socialcam is theRead more..
VIDEO: On @HLNtv I answer the burning question: Should I friend my kids on Facebook?
This morning, Robin Meade asked the question, “Should parents friend their kids on Facebook?” My answer? ABSOLUTELY! Just do me a favor — don’t ruin the kids conversations. You’ll just send them into online hiding if you do. Kids today can be sneaky and they have some serious workarounds at their disposal, so I recommendRead more..
VIDEO: How to activate your Facebook privacy settings via @HLNtv
HLN digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong is worried about your Facebook privacy settings. He’s worried because so many of you have not bothered to set them, or even LOOK at them. It’s important to take a few simple steps to make sure people aren’t getting on your Facebook page and posting stuff you don’t wantRead more..
#SocamShow Episode 2 – Lips Actually
Episode 2 of the newly relaunched #socamshow is live! This video features some amazing ventriloquism from David and his puppet Otis who were performing in Times Square recently. As well, the show is completely derailed (what a surprise!) when Shy and I find Tristan and Tyler, twin brothers who are reporters with their own webRead more..
Are we revealing way too much info about ourselves online? Millions not using Facebook privacy settings!
“I can’t believe what I’m reading!” That is the feeling I got while digesting Consumer Reports’ recent “State of the Net” survey, which essentially puts our digital habits under the microscope. The reason I was so shocked by the report boils down to these three things. Continue reading this blog post on HLNtv.com.
VIDEO: Looking to spy on your friends, family, or babysitters? Check out the latest in spy tech!
With Stuart Chaifetz in the news this week after wiring his autistic son Akian with recording equipment and capturing some truly horrible emotional abuse hurled at Akian by educators, it’s time to look at the various tech that’s out there in the spy tech world. Bullying is an epidemic in this country, but lately it’sRead more..
The Relaunched SocamShow Episode One – The Interruption
The SocamShow airs every Friday at 3pm on the Socialcam App for iPhone and Android. You can follow the show at the url www.socialcam.com/socamshow
Put your social network on the map!
One trend among social-networking apps is the ability to combine all your posts and updates with your location. It’s a fantastic idea for some, terrifying for others. I show off one app called banjo, which helps you find out who’s nearby and what they’re talking about. Friends and strangers alike: If you are into the socialRead more..
VIDEO: How Women and Politicians Are Finding Success Sharing Pins on Pinterest
There’s a misnomer out there that women aren’t techies, but Pinterest is proving just the opposite! If the platform is appealing, women will use it in huge numbers. With everything from brands like Oscar de la Renta sharing wedding dresses to moms sharing recipes, Pinterest has really exploded in recent months. In the clip above,Read more..