Updates to the Church’s Member Tools App
Over the last three months, the Church has rolled out a major update of the Member Tools app for both iOS and Android users. Since its introduction in 2010, the app (previously named LDS Tools) has grown from a digital directory of ward and stake members to a powerful...
How to Research Information on the Internet
Research skills are important, whether we are searching for diet tips, information about political issues, or answers to religious questions. I often hear people justify their positions with the phrase “I’ve done the research.” That typically means...
Relief Society General Presidency Launches Worldwide Social Media Channel
The Relief Society General Presidency has launched a new worldwide social media channel on Instagram and on Facebook. Similar to Young Women Worldwide and Young Men Worldwide, the new Relief Society Worldwide account is a place to find connection, unity, and strength...
Church Publishes Guiding Principles for the Use of Artificial Intelligence
In a meeting today with Church employees, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued guiding principles it will follow in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Emergent technologies in construction, communication, and transportation have allowed the...
Guiding Principles for Using Technology and Media
The article “3 Guiding Principles for Using Technology and Media” in this month’s Liahona magazine provides useful principles based on gospel truths to help guide your choices about how you use technology and media. Technology is constantly changing....
National Slam the Scam Day March 7, 2024
March 7th is National Slam the Scam Day—a day to highlight ways to learn about how to prevent scams and fraud. Scams are on the rise with the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other sophisticated technologies. Don’t let scammers catch you unaware of...
Artificial Intelligence Is Changing How BillionGraves Transcriptions Are Done
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way BillionGraves transcriptions are done. In the past, after volunteers uploaded photos of cemetery headstones, they had to wait for other volunteers to transcribe the personal information found on the photos. But now,...
Young Men Worldwide Channel Published on Instagram and Facebook
A new social media channel named “Young Men Worldwide” has been published on Instagram and Facebook as a resource for gathering and sharing ideas to help young men center their lives on Jesus Christ. The first post was a welcome message from the Young Men...
Protect Your Family on Their New Christmas Devices
Did you buy your child a new phone or tablet for Christmas? Do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...
Watch Out for Holiday Scams
Clickbait You are probably seeing more spam in your inbox. Here are some examples: fake invoices for items you didn’t order, notifications that an item you ordered cannot be delivered, emails with links to track your orders, or a notice of a refund from a...
Internet Safety for Kids
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting and harassment. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them...
Protect Your Family on New Black Friday Devices
If you bought your child a new mobile device on Black Friday, do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...
Taking Charge of Technology for Youth
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a short series of lessons and videos to help young people use technology more effectively and safely. In these lessons and videos, you will learn about “Purpose, Plan and Pause.” Purpose. Ask yourself, “Why...
Gospel Stream: The Church’s New TV & Mobile Streaming App Allows Safe Viewing of Church Videos & Broadcasts
The Church’s new Gospel Stream mobile and TV streaming (OTT) app makes it simpler and safer to view videos and broadcasts. This ad-free, safe environment will make it easier to access resources to teach the gospel at home, in Sunday meetings, and in seminary or...Follow on social media