How many times have you blindly clicked on “agree” when the terms of service page pops up? Most likely, it’s every time. And that willful ignorance is exactly what author Jacob Silverman argues against in his new book, “Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection.” Silverman explores the detrimental implications of  [ Read More ]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — It can be entertaining, informative and make keeping in touch easier, but social media can also create a parent’s worst nightmare. A Hawkins County family learned that the hard way this week. When 14-year old Hayleigh Wilson disappeared from her Surgoinsville home Monday. Her dad says she swiped her mom’s keys  [ Read More ]

Here’s how deeply cell phones have worked their way into the American family: One-third of parents purchasing phones are buying for a child between the ages of 5 and 10. That’s according to a report card released this week by Asurion, a company that sells mobile protection insurance. The company also found that nearly half  [ Read More ]