BOB'S BLOG

October 23, 2017

Time children spend on mobile devices has tripled in four years

Six years ago only 52 percent of families with children 8 and under had a mobile device in the home, compared to 98 percent in 2017.

October 19, 2017

What You Need to Know About Sexploitation, a Scary New Online Crime

It’s way more common than you think.

October 19, 2017

A Predator Took Nude Photos of This Beauty Queen Through Her Webcam — Then Blackmailed Her With Them

This new breed of exploitation is way more common than you think.

October 18, 2017

Snapchat’s new Context Cards use Snaps for spontaneous discovery

Snapchat is introducing a new feature that will transform the experience of using the apps at a fundamental level. They’re called ‘Context Cards,’ and they’re..

October 17, 2017

Facebook buys teen app tbh

Facebook Inc (FB.O) has acquired tbh, an app popular among teens, as the world’s largest social network looks to attract more users.

October 11, 2017

Hidden followers on social media, how to protect you and your family

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family. However, there are potential dangers when children and teens use these sites and apps.   According to a study released in 2015 from the pew research center more than 90 percent of teens spend time online each day. Among the most common apps kids and teens use are Instagram, Facebook,…

October 11, 2017

What Parents Need to Know About New “Honesty” Apps Sarahah and TBH

We’re all curious about what others think of us. For teens, the yearning for validation is intense. Does anyone think I’m cool? Was the outfit I wore today too much? Am I fun to be around? Two new “honesty” apps let them receive the peer feedback they crave, anonymously.

October 11, 2017

Top 10 Dangerous Apps for Kids

Have you checked out the apps on your kids phone lately? You might want to have a look.

October 10, 2017

How to keep kids safe in digital world

A representative of a federal agency was in Athens Tuesday to discuss keeping children safe online.