Google At The Conventions
| 08/21/2008
When the Democrats gather in Denver and the Republicans meet in St. Paul, they'll run into Google employees, there to help delegates, bloggers and others share their thoughts and observations. Google executive Rick Klau explains the company's convention role to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid. |
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Larry Magid Tech Reports
| 08/19/2008
There are two challenges to watching video on cell phones: finding the video and making sure it's compatible with your device. VuClip.com strives to solve both problems. Larry Magid talks with the company's founder. |
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Georgia Hack Attack
| 08/13/2008
Georgian government websites have been under attack. The attacks could be coming from innocent users' computers which have been turned into "an army of zombies." Security expert Steve Gibson told CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid how it works. |
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Securing Credit Card Info
| 08/05/2008
The Justice Department indicted 11 people for allegedly using "war driving" techniques to break into retail store networks and plant sniffer software to harvest credit card information. Larry Magid reports on how to protect yourself from hackers. |
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Kaminsky On Domain Name Security Flaw
| 07/31/2008
Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has discovered a serious flaw in the way Internet Domain Name Servers route traffic which could allow criminals to re-direct Web requests to rogue sites. In this 15 minute interview with CBS News technology consultant Larry Magid, Kaminsky explains how he stumbled on the flaw and what is being done to protect users. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 07/29/2008
As the cost of fuel rises so does the cost of going to meetings -- whether across town or across the country. That, says Citrix Online vice president Bernardo de Albergaria is helping to drive business for online meeting services including his company's GoToMeetings. CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid spoke with de Albergaria about the pros and cons of online meetings. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 07/09/2008
Apple is releasing a new iPhone and the phone is half the price of the original. But, as Larry Magid reports, the savings are short lived. |
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25 Years Of Reporting
| 07/07/2008
From digital cameras to the evolution of the Internet, CBS News science and technology consultant Larry Magid looks back on 25 years of reporting. |
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Magid talks Windows Vista
| 06/28/2008
Microsoft Windows XP is an endangered species. On Monday, June 30th, Microsoft will discontinue the sale of its old operating system through major retailers and PC makers. Businesses will still be able to use the
7-year-old operating system but consumers will have to go with Windows Vista. To find out if this is a good or bad thing, CBS News Technology consultant Larry Magid spoke with Ed Bott, a Windows author, blogger and technical expert. |
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Magid Talks Mindset
| 06/27/2008
A new online survey shows some interesting personality trait links to people's habits in purchasing the latest gadgets. CBS News technology analyst explains the new data, and offers a warning to the targets of advertising (all of us). |
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Spam Report
| 06/04/2008
McAfee, a leading cyber security company just released a report called "Mapping the Mal Web Revisited" which looks at the countries of registry for the most dangerous Web sites for risks such as malicious software, "drive by downloads" and spam. CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid talks with study author Sean Keats. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 06/02/2008
CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid speaks with ZoneAlarm Vice President and General Manager Laura Yecies about her company's new ZoneAlarm Forcefield software. |
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Amazon, technology, New York State
| 05/31/2008
New York State residents will now be required to pay sales tax on all Amazon.com purchases. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says this is a "constitutional issue." CBS News technology consultant Larry Magid reports. |
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Amazon Sales Tax
| 05/31/2008
Starting June 1 Amazon.com shoppers in New York will have to pay sales tax. |
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Magid Talks To Bill Gates
| 05/28/2008
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is about to retire from his day-to-day responsibilities at Microsoft. Before sitting down wtih CEO Steve Ballmer at the Wall Street Journal's "All Things Digital" conference, CBS News technology consultant Larry Magid had a few words with Gates. |
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Larry Magid's Tech Report
| 05/19/2008
Search giant Google has launched Google Health where people are
encouraged to post their medical records on a password protected page.
The company claims it has adequate privacy protection and argues that
better access will translate to better health. Larry Magid reports. |
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Magid Gets Wii Fit
| 05/19/2008
Nintendo is releasing the Wii Fit in North America. After testing out the new software for himself, CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid talks with Nintendo Producer, Erick Peterson. |
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Interview: On Cyberbullies
| 05/17/2008
In this interview CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid discusses cyberbullying and adult exploitation of children online with Dr. David Finkelhor, director of the University of New Hampshire's Crimes Against Children Research Center. Finkelhor is one of the world's leading scholars on issues pertaining to on and offline victimization of children.
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MySpace Hoax In Court
| 05/15/2008
A federal grand jury indicted a Miss. woman for her alleged role in perpetrating a MySpace online hoax on a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. Larry Magid analyzes the implications of this historic indictment. |
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Photobucket
| 05/15/2008
People are increasingly using photo sharing services like Flickr, SnapFish, Shutterfly, Picasa and Photobucket. CBS News technology consultant Larry Magid chatted with Alice Lankester, vice president of Photobucket whose company recently launched group photo albums for weddings, soccer teams and other group events. |
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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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