#SocamShow Episode 3 – B-B-B-B-Bosker! Featuring special guest Bianca Bosker from AOL Huffington Post Tech

by on May 16, 2012 | No Comments » | 177 Views

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 with people and society. Plus, we got to learn all about the ping pong tables and #naproom that keep HuffPo’s team energized while at the office.

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


VIDEO: 8 Tech Gift Ideas for Mothers Day

by on May 10, 2012 | No Comments » | 726 Views

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 the best app to make and share videos straight from your mobile device. Want to join me and millions of others and by getting involved on Socialcam yourself? Download the app on iPhone or Android and start making videos today! Just remember to follow Mario Armstrong and my Internet-only Talk Show I co-host called the SocamShow, and then you gotta tag me in your videos so I can see them!


VIDEO: On @HLNtv I answer the burning question: Should I friend my kids on Facebook?

by on May 9, 2012 | No Comments » | 922 Views

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 recommend a few steps you can take to better manage their computer usage:

–Put devices in your main living area. This isn’t the best way to monitor, but it’s better than them being in their room and out of view. Want the rest of my tips? Click here to read the whole article on HLNtv.com!


VIDEO: How to activate your Facebook privacy settings via @HLNtv

by on May 8, 2012 | No Comments » | 1,213 Views

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 want up there. For example, you can prevent someone from tagging you in that pic that makes it look like you have three chins … and you should! Continue reading this post on HLNtv.com


#SocamShow Episode 2 – Lips Actually

by on May 4, 2012 | 2 Comments » | 1,432 Views

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 web show! I had the chance to interview them both as well which was really fun. It was great to see these #minimarios running around LOL

This week’s featured video is Lips by a user named “Sweet Whiskey” so be sure to check that out as well.

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


Are we revealing way too much info about ourselves online? Millions not using Facebook privacy settings!

by on May 4, 2012 | No Comments » | 1,350 Views

“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!

by on May 4, 2012 | No Comments » | 1,518 Views

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’s getting a lot of media attention. Parents looking for ways to confront it have no doubt found a lot of comfort in seeing Mr. Chaifetz’s success.

But recording audio is just one part of the picture. Worried about your daughter getting lost while on hiking in a national park or when she’s on a field trip at school? Slip a GPS tracker from Brick House Security into her backpack and keep track of her location remotely. Need to keep on eye on a nanny? Slip a covert alarm clock into a bedroom and record video and audio without suspicion.

I give a bunch of other tips, including info about keyloggers and how mobile devices like Smartphones can be used as spy devices, so be sure to check the CNN video above.


The Relaunched SocamShow Episode One – The Interruption

by on May 3, 2012 | No Comments » | 1,189 Views

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!

by on April 30, 2012 | No Comments » | 1,722 Views

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 social aspect of social networking, you’ll geek out for this. But if you’re particular about your privacy, I will show you step-by-step how to lock these apps OUT so you can stay off the radar.


VIDEO: How Women and Politicians Are Finding Success Sharing Pins on Pinterest

by on April 29, 2012 | No Comments » | 1,946 Views

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, from CNN this week, I show you how the platform works as well as diving into some of the settings and privacy options.