Thursday, December 13, 2012
As parents throughout the region wrap up iPod Touches, smartphones and tablets for their children, let's look at the issues in general and the FTC's latest report on privacy in apps designed for children.
There are going to be a lot of Internet-enabled devices under Christmas trees and wrapped up for Hanukkah. According to Nielsen Research, the iPad is the number one item on the most-desired electronics list for kids this year. Following behind is the iPod touch, iPhone, tablet and other computers. Add in any smartphone and a lot of kids want devices that can play apps available from Apple's App store and the Google play store. While the question of whether most-wanted will be the most received is a separate discussion, we all know that many kids will soon be dowloading their favorite games as Apps on their new devices. Questions of content, payment and ground rules for both screen time and appropriate use all need to be considered. …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wireless innovations to monitor heart health are advancing rapidly.
February 14 is not the only day to think of hearts and flowers and the one you love. American Heart Month lasts all 28 days or in this Leap Year all 29 days. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America. Every year, nearly 800,000 have a first heart attack and almost 500,000 experience a second or additional heart attack. While telling the ones you love how much they mean to you, consider how much you mean to them. Here are some lifestyle areas to consider to help your heart. Number 1 is check with your doctor! Exercise regularly. Walking, rowing, dancing and many more options exist. Mix them up to keep your exercise routine interesting and you …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Take the time to understand what Google knows about you and how they will use that information
As of March 1, you will need to agree with Google's new privacy policies in order to use their services (Gmail, Calendar, YouTube, Google+ and much more) with the exception of Google Books, Google Wallet and Google Chrome. They say it's to unify more than 70 privacy policies across their product lines and to streamline the user experience. No Opting Out In many ways, this change allows you to learn more about what Google knows about you. Consider this: Google can see the content of your emails if you use Gmail, where you like to visit if you use Google Maps, if you have enabled GPS information on your Android phone, or your precise location throughout the day. The price for such excellent services is to allow our information to be analyzed…
Jean Westcott
3:49 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012
And thank you Beth! more ›