by Larry Richman | May 8, 2013
In the April LDS General Conferernce, Elder Richard G. Scott spoke the fact that we live in a world where technological advances occur at an astounding pace. He said “Depending on how technology is used, these advances can be a blessing or a deterrent....
by Larry Richman | Apr 29, 2013
Did you know you can make money with videos on YouTube? Several Utah YouTubers (called Utubers) have quit their day jobs and are living off their online success. Utah is the #3 location in the world for YouTube celebrities, just behind Hollywood and London....
by Larry Richman | Apr 22, 2013
Did you know that over 1.5 million people have Liked the Mormon.org page on Facebook (Facebook.com/Mormon)? If you Like the page, then you’ll see on your Facebook stream the great information, inspirational quotes, and pictures from that page–and maybe...
by Larry Richman | Apr 15, 2013
The Book of Mormon Touch mobile app helps children learn about and enjoy stories from the Book of Mormon with imaginative and interactive storytelling. This mobile app was created by Marc Call to help young children and beginning readers interact and engage with...
by Larry Richman | Apr 9, 2013
This weekend Mormons and friends from around the world used the Internet to watch LDS General Conference and to connect with each other. Just how connected are they? Although they may not be the most connected people on the web, they have clearly embraced it as a...
by Larry Richman | Apr 4, 2013
If you share information about LDS General Conference, remember to use the hashtag #ldsconf on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and Tumblr. Over the last few years, Twitter users have used the subject tag #ldsconf when tweeting information...
by Larry Richman | Mar 18, 2013
There are over 1.1 million apps available across the Apple, Android, Blackberry and Windows platforms. As smartphones and tablets have become the norm, more and more of us rely every day on mobile apps. Below is an infographic about the current state of mobile apps...
by Larry Richman | Mar 12, 2013
The Pew Research Center has issued their Teens and Technology 2013 report on parents and teens (ages 12-17) in the USA. Here are the key findings: Smartphone adoption among American teens has increased substantially and mobile access to the Internet is pervasive. One...
by Larry Richman | Feb 11, 2013
In the video below, staff at Church headquarters discuss YouTube–what it is, what you can find there, and how to have a safe searching experience on YouTube.
by Larry Richman | Feb 4, 2013
It is becoming increasingly common to pay for goods and services using a mobile app rather than cash, check, or credit cards. In fact, consumers and businesses worldwide will make more than $1 trillion in purchases from mobile devices by 2017. Near-Field...
by Larry Richman | Feb 1, 2013
A few months ago, LDS.org was upgraded to make it more mobile friendly to give smartphone and tablet users a much better browsing experience. Using the technique known as “responsive web design,” the layout of LDS.org now provides an app-like experience by...
by Larry Richman | Jan 14, 2013
The LDS Gospel Library mobile app for Android allows you to study the scriptures, general conference, magazines, manuals, and other publications on your Android smartphone or tablet device. (Learn more about the LDS Gospel Library mobile app.) The Church has created 3...
by Larry Richman | Jan 9, 2013
When interacting on social media, some people feel they can say or do anything. But I urge you to think twice about what you post or tweet to be sure you are acting responsibly. Don’t say or do something online that you wouldn’t say or do in the physical...
by Larry Richman | Jan 7, 2013
This is one of a series of articles with suggested resolutions for the new year. See the other suggested resolutions. Resolution #3 was about using more media produced by the Church. Today’s resolution is about supporting other members who create good media. How...
by Larry Richman | Jan 3, 2013
This is one of a series of articles with suggested resolutions for the new year. See the other suggested resolutions. The Church provides a wide array of media that you and your family can enjoy, which can be much more uplifting than network television or movies....