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Fitbit Ace LTE hands-on: Wearable gaming to make exercise fun (but not too fun)
Google's latest wearable activity tracker for kids is also a gaming console.
Cherlynn Low05.29.2024
Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids to join social media platforms in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida just signed into law a bill that requires parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts. It also completely prevents children under 14 from joining these platforms.
Lawrence Bonk03.25.2024
China considers limiting kids' smartphone time to two hours per day
China is mulling a two-hour daily limit on phone screen time for anyone under 18.
Jon Fingas08.02.2023
Meta will lower the Quest headset's recommended age from 13 to 10
Meta will let kids as young as 10 use its Quest headsets, but there are safety and health worries.
Jon Fingas06.16.2023
The latest Yoto Player features stereo audio and a room thermometer
The third-generation Yoto Player, an audio playback device for kids, includes a slew of upgrades and improvements. Features include stereo audio, a room thermometer, longer battery life and a durable case.
Kris Holt06.07.2023
Apple's iOS 17 expands protection against unsolicited nudes
Apple is stepping up its protections against unsolicited nudes in iOS 17, including warnings for sensitive content.
Jon Fingas06.06.2023
Amazon will pay $25 million to settle FTC lawsuit over Alexa privacy for kids
Amazon has agreed to pay $25 million to settle FTC claims it violated kids' privacy rights with Alexa.
Jon Fingas05.31.2023
Senators reintroduce COPPA 2.0 bill to tighten child safety online
Senators have reintroduced a sequel to COPPA meant to protect kids' online privacy.
Jon Fingas05.03.2023
Google TV's new family page helps you find kid-friendly content
Google TV now has a dedicated page for kid-friendly movies and shows.
Jon Fingas02.23.2023
YouTube Kids is coming to game consoles and Roku
YouTube Kids is now available on game consoles and Roku thanks to an upgrade to the usual YouTube app.
Jon Fingas02.16.2023
Microsoft wants students to develop better online research habits
Microsoft has unveiled a search 'coach' in Teams that helps students search for reliable sources and spot misinformation.
Jon Fingas02.09.2023
Amazon's Kindle Kids e-readers are up to $50 off right now
Amazon is selling the 2022 Kindle Kids at a discount for the first time since it was released in September last year.
Mariella Moon01.20.2023
Verizon's new kids’ smartwatch has a camera to let kids video call their parents
Verizon's new Gizmo Watch 3 builds on the basic smart features (and parental tracking features) found in previous models.
Will Shanklin01.03.2023
Google revamps Assistant parental controls and adds a kids' dictionary
Google Assistant now has parental controls for content, and can give age-appropriate answers to questions.
Jon Fingas11.02.2022
UK warns TikTok of £27 million fine over child privacy violations
A UK regulator has warned TikTok that it might pay a £27 million fine for potentially violating kids' privacy.
Jon Fingas09.26.2022
Robotic sleeves can provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy
Scientists are building robotic sleeves that could offer arm control to children with cerebral palsy, not to mention others with mobility issues.
Jon Fingas09.23.2022
Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablets let you use Alexa without speaking
Amazon has launched new Fire HD 8 tablets that let you invoke Alexa without speaking.
Jon Fingas09.21.2022
Google's learn-to-read app for kids is now available on the web
Google can now help your kids learn to read on the web.
Jon Fingas08.09.2022
In-person Apple Camp creative sessions return June 20th
Apple Camp is returning to in-person sessions after two years, with the first starting June 20th.
Jon Fingas06.15.2022
Disney+ won’t show ads to preschoolers on its new streaming plan
Disney+ has promised only a limited number of commercials for its ad-supported tier, and preschoolers won't see any.
Jon Fingas05.17.2022