#ReportersNotebook Most of us are guilty of it, some more than others. Well, it turns out that our excessive cell phone use may be affecting our kids more than we realize. A recent international survey by online security company AVG found that most kids feel like they're … [Read more...]
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Why You Might Want to Store Your Car Keys in the Microwave
Do you store your keys in the microwave? You may want to after seeing this report. The story below explains how your wireless key fob could make you a target for crooks—and how your microwave can help! (#NewsMom Disclaimer—this advice could go very wrong if you accidentally turn … [Read more...]
ShotSpotter Technology Installed in First U.S. High School
ShotSpotter technology is often used in "bad neighborhoods" to help police detect and respond to gunfire as quickly as possible. Now it's making its way into the classroom. As CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports, while it could help protect your kids, some worry it could also invade … [Read more...]
Rabbit Meat at Whole Foods–It’s What’s for Dinner?
Whole foods is a trendsetter, but bunny rabbits for dinner? The high-end food chain says it's not starting a trend, rather it began selling rabbit meat last year in response to consumer demand. NBC's Vicky Nguyen investigates the humane treatment of those rabbits on their way to … [Read more...]
Apps That Drain Your Battery & Data
You may not realize it, but those apps you never use could be running in the background, draining your battery and your data. AVG Technology's latest quarterly analysis found weather apps, dating apps, gaming apps and social apps are the worst offenders. CBS ConsumerWatch Reporter … [Read more...]
Apps to Keep Kids Busy During Break (Via Jennifer Jolly, Tech’s Appeal)
OK, we all know screen time will ruin our kids, right? But many of us "less than perfect" moms allow our kids some tech from time to time. Whether it's a long flight, a road trip, or simply 15 minutes of peace, tech blogger (and #NewsMom) Jennifer Jolly has compiled a list of apps … [Read more...]
A New Debate Over Too Much Tuna While Pregnant (& for kids)
You've likely heard that you're not supposed to eat too much tuna while pregnant. You're also supposed to limit how much tuna you feed your kids. Tuna is known to have a high mercury content, and mercury is linked to developmental delay and various other health concerns. Now, … [Read more...]
You May Be Accidentally Connecting to Xfinity Public Wi-Fi at Home!
CBS ConsumerWatch reporter Julie Watts discovered that Xfinity public Wi-Fi may automatically connect you to its public network without your knowledge, even at home. Source: Xfinity Public Wi-Fi « CBS San Francisco Read More at CBS-SF SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – Most web surfers … [Read more...]
Do You Have the Right To a Free Breast Pump?
Your Rights to Insurance Coverage for a Breast Pump and Lactation Services An oldie but a goodie—KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reports on your rights to insurance coverage for your breast pump and other nursing expenses under the ACA. This story originally aired in 2013, but … [Read more...]
Parents Shocked by Videos on YouTube Kids App
But Many Parents Agree: YouTube Kids Isn't Really Responsible for What Your Kids See We've been told that screen time is bad for our kids, but sometimes even the best parents give in. Enter the YouTube Kids app, billed as a child-friendly app packed full of age-appropriate videos, … [Read more...]