Fighting Phishing
| 05/09/2008
Malacious software, dangerous Web sites and "social engineer" are all ways to trick people into giving up personal information that can lead to identify theft. Gary Guseinov, CEO, of CyberDefender Corporation says his company has a solution as he explains to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid. |
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Microsoft, Yahoo! Deal A 'No Go'
| 05/05/2008
Larry Magid reports on Microsoft's last minute decision to abandon its multibillion dollar offer to buy Internet company Yahoo!, which has resulted in a sharp decline in the search engine's stocks. |
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Microsoft Yahoo
| 05/05/2008
CBS Tech analyst Larry Magid discusses the impact of Microsoft's pull out of its offer to buy Yahoo with Tim Bajarn, president of Creative Strategies and a veteran Silicon Valley technology analyst. |
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Translation Device
| 04/22/2008
Larry Magid is in Istanbul but he doesn't speak a word of Turkish. So, he brought along a friend -- a $70 translation device called the Lingo Navigator. As you'll hear from Larry -- and the device -- it's a good idea but more humorous than useful.
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RushmoreDrive.com
| 04/22/2008
IAC is reaching out to the black community with a new website called RushmoreDrive.com. RushmoreDrive's CEO Johnny Taylor talks with CBS News Technology analyst Larry Magid about the unique characteristics and needs of Black web surfers. |
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Earbud Tuneout
| 04/09/2008
CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid points out that technology is creating a culture of individualism. |
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ZooKazoo
| 04/04/2008
ZooKazoo is a new online "adventure" and social networking site aimed at
6 to 12 year olds. Co-founder and chief operating officer, David Dwyer tells CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid about the challenges of creating a site for this age group that's both enticing and safe. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 04/01/2008
CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid talks with Mark Williamson of Dash Navigation about the company's new navigation system that also includes traffic information and local search. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 03/30/2008
Personal computers and other electronics waste an enormous amount of
electricity when they're not being used. CBS News technology analyst
Larry Magid explores the problem and some solutions with Kevin Klustner,
CEO of Verdiem, a company that makes energy monitoring software. |
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YouTube Awards
| 03/21/2008
Whether you like the song "Chocolate Rain" by Tay Zonday or the "Laughing Baby," clip, there is something for almost everyone in winners of the second annual YouTube Video awards. CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid reports. |
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Cloud Computing
| 03/10/2008
Google has just released free software that allows Microsoft Outlook users to synchronize their Outlook Calendar with their Google Calender, enabling them to access that information from anywhere. In her conversation with CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid, Google’s Jennifer Grant calls that “Cloud computing.”
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Extremist Ban?
| 01/17/2008
British officials including the Home Secretary Jacqi Smith have called for the government to ban extremist content from the web. Larry Magid reports. |
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Katie Couric's Notebook: Geek Chic
| 12/21/2007
Katie Couric says that being a geek is chic because pop culture is finally glorifying brains as much as beauty. |
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Hacker's Scams Explained
| 11/30/2007
Larry Magid speaks with Jordy Bersen, group product manager of computer security company Check Point Software, who explains how a hacker was able to infiltrate the computers of innocent bystanders. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 02/21/2008
Microsoft says that it’s going to publish technical information about its software to help rivals create products that can better work with Microsoft software. The company has been under intense pressure from regulators in the European Union to be more transparent. Larry Magid reports. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 02/20/2008
Online shopping is very popular but to buy online you need a credit card, debit card, Paypal or some other payment system. But what about people who only use cash? Now there’s a service – CheckOutWithCash.com – that lets people make cash payments at 48,000 Western Union offices and then be able to use those funds online. CEO Jerry Klein explains the service to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 02/18/2008
Breakthrough, an organization focusing on immigrant’s rights, has created a video game to educate people about their perspective on how immigration policies affect individuals. Breakthrough’s executive director, Malika Dutt, explains the game to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid. |
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Dangers Of Valentine E-Cards
| 02/13/2008
Larry Magid reports some Valentine's Day e-cards may be a nice surprise but they can lead to nasty pop-up ads and malicious software. |
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Microsoft's Offer To Small Businesses
| 02/11/2008
Microsoft is literally giving away the store. Microsoft Live Small Business offers businesses a free online store to sell their merchandise and promote their business. They also offer free domains and other services. In exchange, business owners see advertisements and are offered "premium" services. On Monday February 11, the company is expanding its offerings. Microsoft spokesperson Michael Shultz explains the service to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid. |
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An eBay For Rentals?
| 02/11/2008
The founders of eBay made a fortune bringing together buyers and sellers. Now a Southern California is trying to do the same for rentals. iRent2U.com is a marketplace for lenders and borrowers – people who might have too much stuff in their garage and those who might need some of it for a day or two. And, says founder Tim McCormick, renting can cut down on unnecessary consumption which can be good for the environment.
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Buying An HDTV
| 01/24/2008
Buying a high-definition TV can be confusing but CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid has some advice from Alfred Poor – author of Professor Poor’s Guide to Buying HDTV. |
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Magid On HDTV
| 01/23/2008
The Super Bowl is coming, and tech guru Larry Magid says "mature" technology makes now a great time to splash out on that big-screen, High Definition TV upgrade you've been wanting, but there's no need to pay for a name. |
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Should Terrorists Be Censored?
| 01/17/2008
British officials, including the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, have called for the government to ban extremist content from the web, arguing that Islamic extremists are using sites for recruitment and fundraising. Some internet service providers and civil liberties advocates argue that it’s a form of government censorship, but John Carr, an online security advisor to the U.K. government says that it’s justified as long as it’s done properly. |
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Color Laser Comes Home
| 01/16/2008
Until the mid-'90s, if you wanted to print something in color, you had to use an ink jet printer. Then the first color laser printers were priced at $10,000. What a difference a bit more than a decade makes. CBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks with Brother spokesman Jeffrey Sandler about the latest advances in home laser printers. |
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MySpace Settles With Attorneys General
| 01/14/2008
CBS News Technology Consultant Larry Magid talks with Hemanshu Nigam, chief security officer for MySpace parent company News Corp. |
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Apple To Announce New Products
| 01/12/2008
No one expects a blockbuster like last year's iPhone, but Apple's head Steve Jobs is expected to announce some interesting new products. Larry Magid reports. |
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Used Electronics Bought Back
| 01/12/2008
We're in a "buy now, replace it later" culture. Now an electronics company will buy their product back from you for a fee when you purchase it. Larry Magid speaks with Jade Van Doran of TechForward. |
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Keeping The Power Flowing
| 01/11/2008
When the power goes out your PC, internet phone and even cordless phone go down. But not if you have a backup system. Xantex makes battery powered systems that can keep you going for hours in the event of a power failure. CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid talked with Xantrex’s Grant Dunbar at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. |
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Email For Not-So-Smart Phones
| 01/11/2008
Many of the tech insiders at the Consumer Electronics Show carried smartphones designed to deliver email, but most people use regular phones. Now even they can receive and send email thanks to a free service called TeleFlip. CEO Tony Davis and CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid talked about the service from the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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The FYI On GPS
| 01/11/2008
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are evolving. Some of the newer ones have voice recognition so you don’t need to take your hands from the wheel to program in a new address. Others are being used by hikers, bikers and of course pilots and boaters. CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid caught up with Garmin’s Jake Jacobson at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to talk about some of the newest advances in GPS. |
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