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fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

Savannah Guthrie's Kids Don't Have Phones but She Drafted a Contract for Daughter Vale to Sign: What It Said

Savannah Guthrie required her 11-year-old to sign rules before getting an iCloud account and limits device use while trusting her child.
Social justice
fromTalkMarkets
3 weeks ago

Meta Under Fire As Facebook, WhatsApp, And Instagram Linked To Activist Abuse

Over 90% of environmental activists surveyed reported online abuse, with Facebook identified as the most harmful platform.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

Roblox introduces an age estimation feature for teens requiring video selfies to unlock less restrictive chat options.
fromInverse
1 month ago

As The Scamiverse Gets More Sophisticated, Tomorrow's Scam Protection Is Here Today

According to a recent research study conducted by McAfee - the global leader in online protection - over half of Americans say they or someone they know has fallen victim to an online scam in the last year.
Digital life
fromSmashing Magazine
1 month ago

Can Good UX Protect Older Users From Digital Scams? - Smashing Magazine

Good UX design may mitigate the risk of online scams, especially for non-tech-savvy older users.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Google's Advanced Protection Arrives on Android: Should You Use It?

Google's Advanced Protection for Android offers enhanced security tailored for high-risk individuals, including journalists and activists.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What to do if your email account is stolen and how to stop it happening again

Email accounts have become more than a longstanding method of communication, morphing into the centre of your digital world as the user login for hundreds of services from shopping to socials.
Digital life
Artificial intelligence
fromPyImageSearch
2 months ago

Content Moderation via Zero Shot Learning with Qwen 2.5 - PyImageSearch

Digital platforms face complex challenges in content moderation due to user-generated content growth.
Qwen 2.5 models can enhance content moderation through advanced multimodal understanding.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 months ago

For Tech Whistleblowers, There's Safety in Numbers

Powerful stories can drive change, but organizations may retaliate against those who share them.
Psst provides a safe platform for anonymous whistleblowing, promoting accountability in tech and government.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Here are the sneaky ways that indicate your partner has remote access to your phone to spy on you, according to expert

"Never leave your phone unlocked around someone you don't fully trust, and always have a screen lock," Porcar told The Sun.
Privacy technologies
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYS public school cellphone ban to go into effect for 2025-2026 school year: Gov. Hochul

New York is banning smartphone use in public schools during school hours starting September 2025 to combat distractions and enhance student learning.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How to Teach Kids the Importance of Digital Privacy

Parents must educate children about modern privacy threats, which include AI deepfakes and digital identity theft, to protect their future.
fromMedium
4 months ago

Earn Money by Discovering Bugs

Bug bounty hunting turns tech skills into cash rewards while improving online security.
Gadgets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Tell us if smartphones should be banned in schools

Debate on smartphone bans in schools raises concerns about distraction and safety, while critics stress the need for better digital education and support.
Digital life
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Teens are using AI to create fake nudes of their classmates - as a new form of bullying

AI technology is being misused to create realistic deepfake nude images of teens, leading to severe bullying and privacy violations.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Teens, Tech, and the Power of Staying Curious

Parental controls alone won't protect teens from risks online.
Curious questions foster connection and protect teens in their digital lives.
Small, casual conversations can lead to significant insights about teens' online experiences.
fromEngadget
8 months ago

The best VPN service for 2024

VPN claims can be misleading, and it's essential to understand their functionalities and limitations before choosing a service.
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