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#child-safety
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

TikTok is trying to be better for children. Parents are skeptical.

TikTok has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting children, although advocates believe they may not adequately address deeper issues.
Parenting
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Roblox will let parents block people on their child's friends list

Roblox enhances parental controls, allowing greater oversight of children's interactions and experiences on the platform.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Kids can bypass anything if they're clever enough!' How tech experts keep their children safe online

Digital parents need to embrace a balanced mindset rather than solely focusing on strict digital controls.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Apple's updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

TikTok is trying to be better for children. Parents are skeptical.

TikTok has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting children, although advocates believe they may not adequately address deeper issues.
Parenting
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Roblox will let parents block people on their child's friends list

Roblox enhances parental controls, allowing greater oversight of children's interactions and experiences on the platform.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Kids can bypass anything if they're clever enough!' How tech experts keep their children safe online

Digital parents need to embrace a balanced mindset rather than solely focusing on strict digital controls.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Apple's updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

more#child-safety
#wi-fi-7
more#wi-fi-7
#nintendo-switch-2
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Switch 2 Camera: Nintendo Responds To Safety And Spying Concerns

Nintendo's new GameChat feature emphasizes safety, allowing users to control who can access video chat functions before using the feature.
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Switch 2 Camera: Nintendo Responds To Safety And Spying Concerns

Nintendo's new GameChat feature emphasizes safety, allowing users to control who can access video chat functions before using the feature.
more#nintendo-switch-2
#online-safety
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Utah becomes the first state to pass an app store age verification bill

Utah's legislation mandates age verification for app downloads, a first for the U.S. aimed at enhancing online safety for minors.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Utah becomes the first state to pass an app store age verification bill

Utah's legislation mandates age verification for app downloads, a first for the U.S. aimed at enhancing online safety for minors.
more#online-safety
#social-media
Marketing tech
fromZDNET
1 month ago

TikTok's surprising new feature sets a bedtime for teens (but anyone can turn it on)

TikTok introduces features to help teens reduce late-night scrolling through meditation and enhanced parental controls.
fromThe Verge
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Instagram is putting every teen into a more private and restrictive new account

fromTheWrap
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Instagram Adds Privacy Restrictions for Teen Accounts to Give Parents 'Peace of Mind'

Marketing tech
fromZDNET
1 month ago

TikTok's surprising new feature sets a bedtime for teens (but anyone can turn it on)

TikTok introduces features to help teens reduce late-night scrolling through meditation and enhanced parental controls.
fromThe Verge
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Instagram is putting every teen into a more private and restrictive new account

fromTheWrap
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Instagram Adds Privacy Restrictions for Teen Accounts to Give Parents 'Peace of Mind'

more#social-media
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Skip the iPad: This tablet is way better for kids - plus, it's on sale for $140

Designed for children aged six to 12, the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro features improved performance and parental controls, along with a two-year screen repair guarantee.
Apple
#apple
Apple
fromSocial Media Today
4 months ago

Apple Implements New Age Rating Categories for Apps

Apple introduces new features for age restrictions on apps but avoids imposing direct limitations itself.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

iOS 18.5 is out now

The update includes new features like a Pride wallpaper, improved parental notifications, and expanded purchase options.
Notable bug fixes enhance user experience by resolving screen display issues.
Apple
fromSocial Media Today
4 months ago

Apple Implements New Age Rating Categories for Apps

Apple introduces new features for age restrictions on apps but avoids imposing direct limitations itself.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

iOS 18.5 is out now

The update includes new features like a Pride wallpaper, improved parental notifications, and expanded purchase options.
Notable bug fixes enhance user experience by resolving screen display issues.
more#apple
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Google is going to let kids use its Gemini AI

Google is introducing Gemini AI Apps for children, with parental guidance and safety features.
Parents are advised to discuss AI usage with their children to ensure safe interactions.
#teen-safety
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Snapchat will soon be able to alert parents when their teen leaves or arrives at certain locations | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Snapchat will soon be able to alert parents when their teen leaves or arrives at certain locations | TechCrunch

more#teen-safety
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

New PS5 Update Brings Big Changes To Activity Settings

The PS5's latest update enhances user experience with full activity displays, new emoji support, and revised parental controls.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My tweens found a way around the parental controls on their devices. Google paid them thousands to explain how.

Kids can easily bypass parental controls, leading to unexpected discoveries.
Teaching responsibility in tech use is crucial for parents.
Parenting
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

TikTok launches brand new feature that's been made just for teenagers

TikTok introduces Wind Down tool to promote mindfulness and support teen wellbeing by restricting app use after 10pm.
Marketing tech
fromMacworld
4 months ago

This $16 trick makes ads disappear on the web and YouTube

AdGuard offers a lifetime subscription for ad blocking across multiple devices, enhancing user experience by eliminating intrusive ads.
Wearables
fromEngadget
5 months ago

Samsung's Galaxy Watch for Kids software makes Wear OS a family affair

Samsung and Google unveil 'Galaxy Watch for Kids', a safe and engaging smartwatch experience for children with parental controls and fun features.
#kids-tablets
fromZDNET
7 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do, and it's 42% off for Black Friday

fromZDNET
5 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This Amazon Fire tablet redfines what a kids tablet can do (and it's on sale)

fromZDNET
7 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do, and it's 42% off for Black Friday

fromZDNET
5 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This Amazon Fire tablet redfines what a kids tablet can do (and it's on sale)

more#kids-tablets
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Character.AI has retrained its chatbots to stop chatting up teens

Character.AI has announced the launch of parental controls for teenage users, implementing a separate language model tailored to provide safer interaction for minors.
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
7 months ago

Snapchat will let parents track their kids through Family Center

Snapchat is enhancing parental controls by introducing new location tracking features in its Family Center, allowing parents to monitor their children's Snap Map settings for safety.
Digital life
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