BOB'S BLOG

July 22, 2016

What Parents Need to Know About Technology Addiction

Advice from Common Sense Media editors. A typical teen's day includes up to nine hours of texting, gaming, watching videos, and posting on multiple social networks — even while doing homework. It's enough to make you wonder: Is my kid addicted to technology?

July 21, 2016

Edward Snowden wants to build an iPhone case that will tell you if the NSA is listening

Snowden and Huang, a prominent hacker, believe that their solution can protect journalists and activists from being betrayed by their smartphones.

July 05, 2016

Comment, Opinion, Writers

Read the latest comment pieces from Fairfax journalists.

June 27, 2016

YouTube’s new cyberbullying policy is screwing over its users

n YouTube, anyone can make a name for themselves with hard work, good ideas, and a little bit of luck. However, the site is changing its policies in a way that might mean the end of your favourite …

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.