The Federal Reserve is setting up its own digital payment system that will make it easier for people and businesses to transfer funds. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the idea of a universal system that goes across banks and doesn’t require a specific app.

President Donald Trump says violent video games are one of the reasons behind the growing number of mass shootings in the US. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid spoke with researchers on the topic and shares what they had to say.

If you're in an emergency situation and need to call 911, but don't want anyone else to hear what you're saying, there's a new feature coming to pixel smartphones. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says the safety feature would allow you to call for help with the push of a button.

Amazon is taking steps to make its store more environmentally-friendly. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid says they’re going to make the packages smaller and easier to open.

There's been a recent decline in phone sales and both Apple and Samsung are starting to feel it. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on if newer always means better when it comes to cell phones.

The Guardian spoke with a contractor who worked at Apple and has claimed that Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa are listening in - even when users aren't actively aware of it.

KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on the privacy pitfalls these issues are causing and if people can opt out of voice activation on both of these devices.

Tesla drivers may soon be getting a new feature: the ability to stream Netflix and YouTube. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about what else could be in store for entertainment on the road.

Cyberbullying is on the rise and recent stats from the National Center for Education show that girls experience three times more harassment through text or online than boys. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about the trends in bullying.

Amazon is teaming up with Facebook, making some of its Prime Videos available to people who use the Oculus virtual reality headset. KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about his experience watching movies on his Oculus headset.

And it's a hefty fine indeed - $5 billion to be exact - but the Federal Trade Commision also laid out other conditions that Facebook must now meet. 

KCBS Radio’s Technology Analyst Larry Magid speaks on the upcoming changes that Facebook will facing and how this settlement could impact other companies.