BOB'S BLOG

June 21, 2016

Facebook leads the way against cyberbullying, but others need to follow

This week Prince William joined the ranks of the tech-savvy royals when he attended Founders Forum, an invitation-only event for tech founders held at an 18th century mansion in the depths of Hertfordshire.

June 14, 2016

Why Are Boys Now Less Motivated Than Girls?

The gender gap is growing among high achievers. How come?

June 03, 2016

Court record details South Medford teacher’s alleged sexting exchange

A South Medford High School teacher has been arrested on charges he “sexted” with at least one of his minor students.Another student came

June 02, 2016

Holding Parents Responsible for Their Child’s Bullying

Discusses parental liability laws as a way to address bullying and cyberbullying.

June 02, 2016

We are living in a computer simulation, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk has said that there is only a “one in billions” chance that we’re not living in a computer simulation. Our lives are almost certainly being conducted within an artificial world powered by AI and highly-powered computers, like in The Matrix, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO suggested at a tech conference in California.

May 19, 2016

Apple Adds New Passcode Requirement for Touch ID

MacWorld reports that Apple has secretly added a new Touch ID rule in iOS. The new rule requires a user to enter a passcode to unlock their iPhone or iPad when the device has not been unlocked using a passcode for six consecutive daysaaa

May 19, 2016

State Senator Releases First Draft of Anti-Cyberbullying Bill

SAN ANTONIO — It’s a first look at a new anti-cyberbullying bill that could possibly become law in Texas next year.Texas State Senator Jose Menendez has a first draft of David’s Law, named in honor of former Alamo Heights High School student David Molak,

May 11, 2016

Why Posting Photos of Your Kids on Facebook Could Be Effing With Their Health

When my daughter said she didn’t want her photo on Instagram, it was a real wake-up call. ​​

May 10, 2016

‘Sextortion,’ growing online problem worldwide, victimizes two George Mason students

Blackmailing people who send sexually explicit photos or videos through the web is a rapidly growing problem worldwide, authorities say.