Larry Magid

Larry Magid is a tech journalist & internet safety activist. Listen for his technology chats on KCBS (AM 740 and FM 106.9) weekdays at 3:50 p.m.

I’m not claiming that these hearing aids make me any cooler or, as my generation used to say, “groovy”, but they are definitely not my grandfather’s hearing aids. If you hear what I’m saying.

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Larry Magid: Hearing aids are cool now

June 14, 2024 at 4:27 a.m.

I’m not claiming that these hearing aids make me any cooler or, as my generation used to say, “groovy”, but they are definitely not my grandfather’s hearing aids. If you...

Losing a device that can cost $200 or more is no joke so, despite the portability and convenience of these small earbuds, there is a good reason to consider an alternative, including much less expensive earbuds.

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Earbuds vs headphones and other personal listening devices

June 6, 2024 at 1:54 p.m.

Losing a device that can cost $200 or more is no joke so, despite the portability and convenience of these small earbuds, there is a good reason to consider an...

Based on what I’ve seen on forums, there is a lot of confusion about EV battery maintenance along with plenty of “range anxiety.” Here are some basic facts about EV batteries that might help reassure you and extend the life of your EV battery.Battery chemistry mattersIn almost all cases, the batteries are Lithium-Ion (Li-ion), but […]

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Magid: How to manage an EV battery

May 31, 2024 at 9:31 a.m.

Based on what I’ve seen on forums, there is a lot of confusion about EV battery maintenance along with plenty of “range anxiety.” Here are some basic facts about EV...