The Smith Chris Podcast

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: A really powerful Senate hearing took place to discuss protecting kids online. The witnesses were stellar. The Baroness Kidron from 5Rights in the UK was truly remarkable. TikTok identified and deleted 500k users from its platform. The Yolo and LMK anonymous sharing apps no longer work on Snapchat while Snap is being sued for a teen's bully and suicide. Finally, The EU implemented privacy rules that now are preventing law enforcement from doing their job.

HEY! Smith was on ABC and the Tamron Hall Show! Check out the episode here: https://youtu.be/8zn-g-14iik

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: 9th Circuit Court says that Snapchat can be sued - Wow! Sony is now a minority stakeholder in Discord. Discord will be integrated into the Playstation consoles to bring better chat to the gaming platform. DISCORD IS A BIG DEAL! How often do we have to say it? Snapchat has a mini-game called StockStars that teaches about trading stocks - a trend we're seeing with more teens using trading app Robinhood. Check out the latest quick tech news!

Check out the latest quick tech news!

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: Gaming data shows that the pandemic has been VERY good to gaming platforms. iPhones now tell users when apps are taking their data, and apps like Facebook aren't happy. The mega-popular game Among Us is coming to PlayStation! (parents, you really should try the game if you haven't). And, Reddit is being sued for not responding swiftly enough to child sexual abuse content (CSAM) on the website. Check out the latest quick tech news!

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: Discord joins with other major platforms in trying to control access to mature features and content, Chris calls on parents of elementary kids to delay smartphones and social media - and it goes viral, The NY Times releases another scathing piece about porn (XVideos this time), and Chris discusses what's next for device filtering legislation.

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: Instagram has new safety controls for teens related to DMs, A private company has determined Instagram and Facebook basically share everything they can of our information with advertisers. Like a ridiculous amount. And, last summer a teen hacked high profile Twitter accounts. His fate has been determined!

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: HB 72 Device Filtering Legislation passes in Utah, TikTok receive a massive privacy violation fine, and let's learn more about Smith's Foundation, Live Life Bigger!

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: XVideos (porn) is being scrutinized, Utah's Device Filtering Bill moves on (yes!), and TikTok star Addison Rae opens up about mental health.

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: The Clubhouse social AUDIO app is wildly popular right now, the first bill from the Biden presidency related to Section 230 reform is the SAFE TECH act, a YouTuber was tragically killed while filming a prank, and both Instagram and Snap make positive changes. 

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: Mindgeek (who owns most online porn) is grilled by the Canadian Parliament, Smith and Chris both testify in Utah for the Device Filtering Amendment, TikTok magically is able to age verify, and teen guys are diving into stocks with the Robinhood app. 

In this episode of The Smith & Chris Podcast, the trends: tragic TikTok suicide, Lego and AG Doll push social media, Australian man exploits 245 girls online, and a smartphone that actually cares about humans!