CBS Technology Podcast - Larry Magid

Apple is releasing a new iPhone and the phone is half the price of the original. But, as Larry Magid reports, the savings are short lived.

From digital cameras to the evolution of the Internet, CBS News science and technology consultant Larry Magid looks back on 25 years of reporting.

Microsoft Windows XP is an endangered species. On Monday, June 30th, Microsoft will discontinue the sale of its old operating system through major retailers and PC makers. Businesses will still be able to use the 7-year-old operating system but consumers will have to go with Windows Vista. To find out if this is a good or bad thing, CBS News Technology consultant Larry Magid spoke with Ed Bott, a Windows author, blogger and technical expert.

A new online survey shows some interesting personality trait links to people's habits in purchasing the latest gadgets. CBS News technology analyst explains the new data, and offers a warning to the targets of advertising (all of us).

McAfee, a leading cyber security company just released a report called "Mapping the Mal Web Revisited" which looks at the countries of registry for the most dangerous Web sites for risks such as malicious software, "drive by downloads" and spam. CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid talks with study author Sean Keats.

CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid speaks with ZoneAlarm Vice President and General Manager Laura Yecies about her company's new ZoneAlarm Forcefield software.

New York State residents will now be required to pay sales tax on all Amazon.com purchases. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says this is a "constitutional issue." CBS News technology consultant Larry Magid reports.

Starting June 1 Amazon.com shoppers in New York will have to pay sales tax.

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is about to retire from his day-to-day responsibilities at Microsoft. Before sitting down wtih CEO Steve Ballmer at the Wall Street Journal's "All Things Digital" conference, CBS News technology consultant Larry Magid had a few words with Gates.

Search giant Google has launched Google Health where people are encouraged to post their medical records on a password protected page. The company claims it has adequate privacy protection and argues that better access will translate to better health. Larry Magid reports.

Nintendo is releasing the Wii Fit in North America. After testing out the new software for himself, CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid talks with Nintendo Producer, Erick Peterson.

In this interview CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid discusses cyberbullying and adult exploitation of children online with Dr. David Finkelhor, director of the University of New Hampshire's Crimes Against Children Research Center. Finkelhor is one of the world's leading scholars on issues pertaining to on and offline victimization of children.

A federal grand jury indicted a Miss. woman for her alleged role in perpetrating a MySpace online hoax on a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. Larry Magid analyzes the implications of this historic indictment.

People are increasingly using photo sharing services like Flickr, SnapFish, Shutterfly, Picasa and Photobucket. CBS News technology consultant Larry Magid chatted with Alice Lankester, vice president of Photobucket whose company recently launched group photo albums for weddings, soccer teams and other group events.

Malacious software, dangerous Web sites and "social engineer" are all ways to trick people into giving up personal information that can lead to identify theft. Gary Guseinov, CEO, of CyberDefender Corporation says his company has a solution as he explains to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid.

Larry Magid reports on Microsoft's last minute decision to abandon its multibillion dollar offer to buy Internet company Yahoo!, which has resulted in a sharp decline in the search engine's stocks.

CBS Tech analyst Larry Magid discusses the impact of Microsoft's pull out of its offer to buy Yahoo with Tim Bajarn, president of Creative Strategies and a veteran Silicon Valley technology analyst.

Larry Magid is in Istanbul but he doesn't speak a word of Turkish. So, he brought along a friend -- a $70 translation device called the Lingo Navigator. As you'll hear from Larry -- and the device -- it's a good idea but more humorous than useful.

IAC is reaching out to the black community with a new website called RushmoreDrive.com. RushmoreDrive's CEO Johnny Taylor talks with CBS News Technology analyst Larry Magid about the unique characteristics and needs of Black web surfers.

CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid points out that technology is creating a culture of individualism.

ZooKazoo is a new online "adventure" and social networking site aimed at 6 to 12 year olds. Co-founder and chief operating officer, David Dwyer tells CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid about the challenges of creating a site for this age group that's both enticing and safe.

CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid talks with Mark Williamson of Dash Navigation about the company's new navigation system that also includes traffic information and local search.

Personal computers and other electronics waste an enormous amount of electricity when they're not being used. CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid explores the problem and some solutions with Kevin Klustner, CEO of Verdiem, a company that makes energy monitoring software.

Whether you like the song "Chocolate Rain" by Tay Zonday or the "Laughing Baby," clip, there is something for almost everyone in winners of the second annual YouTube Video awards. CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid reports.

Google has just released free software that allows Microsoft Outlook users to synchronize their Outlook Calendar with their Google Calender, enabling them to access that information from anywhere. In her conversation with CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid, Google"s Jennifer Grant calls that "Cloud computing."

Microsoft says that it"s going to publish technical information about its software to help rivals create products that can better work with Microsoft software. The company has been under intense pressure from regulators in the European Union to be more transparent. Larry Magid reports.

Online shopping is very popular but to buy online you need a credit card, debit card, Paypal or some other payment system. But what about people who only use cash? Now there"s a service - CheckOutWithCash.com - that lets people make cash payments at 48,000 Western Union offices and then be able to use those funds online. CEO Jerry Klein explains the service to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid.

Breakthrough, an organization focusing on immigrant"s rights, has created a video game to educate people about their perspective on how immigration policies affect individuals. Breakthrough"s executive director, Malika Dutt, explains the game to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid.

Larry Magid reports some Valentine's Day e-cards may be a nice surprise but they can lead to nasty pop-up ads and malicious software.

Microsoft is literally giving away the store. Microsoft Live Small Business offers businesses a free online store to sell their merchandise and promote their business. They also offer free domains and other services. In exchange, business owners see advertisements and are offered "premium" services. On Monday February 11, the company is expanding its offerings. Microsoft spokesperson Michael Shultz explains the service to CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid.