Tech Culture The Web American Psychological Association issues guidelines to limit the potential harm of social media on children Experts says social media consumption for youth should start with parental "screening, monitoring and training" By Cal Jeffrey , May 10, 2023, 4:44 PM
Tech Culture Senators tell Zuckerberg to keep the metaverse an adults-only space Another blow for the struggling Horizon Worlds app By Rob Thubron , March 3, 2023, 10:08 AM 9 comments
Gaming Tech Culture Criminals in China are scamming children desperate for more online gaming time It's hard surviving on three hours a week By Rob Thubron , August 9, 2022, 9:55 AM 14 comments
Tech Culture The Web Facebook hits back at report calling Instagram 'toxic for teens' Facebook calls the story inaccurate but still hasn't released its research By Rob Thubron , September 27, 2021, 10:23 AM 12 comments
The Web Leaked documents show Facebook understands how harmful Instagram is to teenage girls Despite often saying otherwise By Rob Thubron , September 15, 2021, 5:16 AM 17 comments
Apple Security Apple says it will reject government demands to expand new child protection image scanner beyond child abuse images Apple posts FAQ in response to security and privacy concerns By Daniel Sims , August 10, 2021, 6:06 AM 13 comments
The Web 44 state Attorneys General are pressuring Facebook to cancel its 'Instagram for kids' project Citing mental health and safety risks By Cohen Coberly , May 10, 2021, 5:23 PM
Mobile The Web An under-13s-only version of Instagram is in the works The company says it will allow kids to "safely" use the platform By Rob Thubron , March 19, 2021, 10:56 AM 16 comments
Google Google and YouTube hit with record $170 million fine for violating Children's Online Privacy Protection Act YouTube allegedly served targeted ads to kids By Shawn Knight , September 4, 2019, 10:25 AM
Tech Culture Bug in Facebook Messenger Kids app allowed group chats with unapproved strangers The company sent out emails to parents citing the issue as a technical error By Humza Aamir , July 23, 2019, 6:59 AM
Industry UK wants to protect young people by banning the 'Like' button from social media sites Not everyone is on board with the idea By Rob Thubron , April 15, 2019, 8:12 AM 22 comments
Industry Mobile TikTok hit with $5.7 million FTC fine for allegedly violating the privacy of children The app has now launched a separate experience for kids By Rob Thubron , February 28, 2019, 7:02 AM
The Web Epic Games yanks Fortnite ads from YouTube over child-predator controversy YouTube says it is working to eliminate predators' accounts By Cal Jeffrey , February 20, 2019, 2:22 PM
Gaming Most parents don't pay attention to video games' age rating Call of Duty players won't be surprised By Rob Thubron , July 15, 2018, 8:40 AM 16 comments
Gaming Tech Culture Nine-year-old girl placed into rehab for her Fortnite addiction She was so addicted that she wet herself to continue playing By Rob Thubron , June 10, 2018, 9:20 AM 56 comments
Tech Culture Mobile Second grade students write that they wish there were no cell phones Innocent writing assignment reveals what we probably already knew -- We use our smartphones too much By Cal Jeffrey , May 24, 2018, 5:45 PM 20 comments
Electronics Amazon introduces $79 Echo Dot Kids Edition with child-friendly Alexa and a year of FreeTime Unlimited It also includes a two-year, worry-free warranty By Shawn Knight , April 25, 2018, 2:16 PM
Industry Facebook says survey that asked questions about child predators was a "mistake" Unsurprisingly, asking users if pedophilia is okay has proved controversial By Rob Thubron , March 6, 2018, 8:18 AM 7 comments
Wearable Tech Security Germany bans smartwatches aimed at kids, tells parents to destroy the devices The regulator called them "illegal spying devices" By Rob Thubron , November 20, 2017, 9:28 AM 8 comments
Weekend Open Forum Tech Culture Weekend Open Forum: What tech do your kids have and how is it managed? Is there such a thing as 'too young' for tech? By David Matthews , October 21, 2017, 7:51 AM 8 comments
Mobile Colorado group seeks to stop retailers from selling smartphones to kids under 13 Officials have cleared the proposed ballot measure's language By Rob Thubron , June 19, 2017, 8:00 AM
Google Security Google's new educational program teaches kids how to stay safe online It includes a browser game and curriculum By Rob Thubron , June 6, 2017, 2:15 PM
Mobile Current looks to digitize allowances with its app-controlled Visa card for kids Parents can automate payments, monitor transaction, set spending limits, and more By Rob Thubron , May 10, 2017, 10:15 AM 8 comments
Mobile Software Amazon's new 'Rapids' reading app for kids tells stories in chat-style format By Shawn Knight , November 2, 2016, 4:00 PM
Google Mobile The new Family Friendly section is now live on Google Play By Justin Kahn , June 9, 2015, 6:00 PM