BOB'S BLOG

September 14, 2017

Could college messaging app Islands be the new Yik Yak?

Islands app gains traction as it expands base of colleges. Its founder says he learned from the controversial (and defunct) Yik Yak, but the new app gives users ability to post anonymously — a trait many believe was at the root of why Yik Yak caused so many problems on campuses.

September 13, 2017

Bully-Proof Your Child: How to Deal with Bullies

Mean kids aren’t just a middle-school problem. The trouble has trickled to the youngest grades. Learn how to spot it — and how to protect your child.

September 11, 2017

YouTube now lets you stream your iPhone’s screen, makes it easier to moderate chat

YouTube today is rolling out several features to make itself more appealing to live streamers, including video game streamers, as the battle with rivals like..

September 11, 2017

Twitter has an unlaunched tweetstorm feature

Subverting the 140 character limit by chaining tweets together into a cohesive “tweetstorm” takes some know-how, or you’ll screw it up. Luckily Twitter has..

September 09, 2017

Digital Dangers: Homeland Security teams with Williamson County Schools

The aim is to create a series of educational videos about digital dangers, including information on dangerous smartphone apps and online predators.

September 09, 2017

Teen suicide is on the rise and this is why

World Suicide Prevention Day draws attention to the rising tide of teenagers taking their own lives. “Toxic socialization” involving emotional and physical abuse in families is a major cause.

September 08, 2017

It’s 10pm. Do you know what apps your children are using?

NEW YORK Alexander Graham Bell did not expect his telephone to be widely used for prank calls. And Steve Jobs was chary of children using his iThings. But social media apps are appendages for tweens and teens. Its one way they earn social currency. Below a guide to wha

September 08, 2017

Your kid’s favorite apps might be sharing sensitive info

Most parents have probably heard of apps like Snapchat and Instagram…but while you may think you’re in the know with social media your child is probably on to an entirely new trending app.

September 08, 2017

10 Secrets to Raising Creative Kids

Helping kids tap into their imagination may just be the most important learning goal you can implement this year.