The Digital Dive Podcast™

Emily Binder interviewed Dr. Carrie Madej about the health risks associated with smartphone use. In Episode 28, we explored the behavioral and psychological aspects of Smartphone Addiction. We wanted to take a deeper dive into the research, safety testing, and what we can do to limit the potentially negative physical impacts of the wireless devices and gadgets … Continue reading "Health Risks of Cell Phones – Interview with Dr. Carrie Madej – Episode 30"

In each episode of the DDP, Emily and Melanie offer 3 of their favorite tips, sites, apps, and recommendations in a segment known as "Tips on Tap." A show favorite, many of you asked for more, and this week, you shall receive. The co-hosts are back this week and armed with 3x the tips.

We're addicted to our smartphones. What are the inherent risks for our relationships, our health, and society? Why are humans so susceptible to this addiction, both psychologically and physiologically? We cover cell phone radiation, texting and driving, checking habits, and more. Tips on Tap include Pong, Has It Leaked, and DuoLingo - a free language learning app.

Online mugshots: a matter of public record or extortion? Mugshot websites do heavy advertising and SEO, showing up high in search results for names. For $30-$400, you can have your mugshot removed. Is this fair? Facebook kills the ability to hide your profile from search. Google shared endorsements will use Google+ profile recommendations, comments, and user activity in Google ads. Shared endorsements are like Facebook Sponsored Stories but offer a much more transparent opt-out. Facebook and Google users: don't be surprised that you're the product.

Race for wearable digital watch device domination ensues (Apple vs Samsung); 2013 FTC marketing guidelines make opt-in process stricter: how email marketing will be challenged. How to opt out of unsolicited marketing (direct mail, calls, texts, email). Tips on Tap include a free, visual, awesome mobile conference call app and an app for swapping leftovers with strangers.

Video: Native Ads and Wearable Technology – The Digital Dive Podcast – Episode 25 (Vimeo) –>Watch on YouTube 1. Instagram Ads: Native Advertising (0:55-7:20) What will it take for a successful native ad to work on Instagram? Hear which brands are succeeding now and why (Timberland, Redbull, Marc Jacobs). The Instagram community is sensitive and accustomed to … Continue reading "Native Ads and Wearable Technology – Episode 25"

In the wake of continual major data security breaches, all eyes have been on the growing concern of protecting information in the digital world. We examine a new secure messaging app, Hemlis, from Pirate Bay co-founder Peter Sunde. With end-to-end encryption (E2EE) it promises message privacy beyond text, email, Whatsapp, and the like. We look back on walkie talkies, TETRA, standard public-key cryptography, and modern data encryption to unravel whether any sent data is truly secure. Plus: Why "thank you" tweets and DMs are anathema - total Twitter etiquette faux pas. What a blog Facebook Like counter really counts (it's more than just Likes). Tips on Tap: Two awesome iPhone shortcuts and the free iOS Grid spreadsheet app from an ex-Excel developer.

Gmail's new inbox layout with tabs poses a threat to email marketers. New GPS navigation tech: Garmin HUD introduces a heads-up display beaming your smartphone onto the car's windshield. Gamer dads hack Nintendo games, reverse gender roles for daughters. Tips on Tap: FxCamera, Clapmera, and Stanford e-corner for educational talks as good as TED.

New Instagram video feature challenges Vine's market dominance. Controversial app Lulu lets women anonymously rank ex-boyfriends by non-consensually using their Facebook profiles. Tips on Tap: Swackett is a rad weather app, Facetune will beautify your photos, and watch out: LinkedIn is sharing the articles you read.

This week, discussion centers around advertising, censorship, sexism, and the media. Where should we draw the line between free speech and offensive content? Does controversy and banning empower the content or spark an important dialogue? Enjoy the heated debate.In the news: Flickr offer a free terabyte of space to users. Windows 8: Less talking, more doing commercial mocks Apple iOS, iPad, and Siri.