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
Electronics Security Meta to introduce parental controls for Quest VR Part of a larger introduction of parental controls across the company's products By Daniel Sims, March 17, 2022, 6:53 AM 12 comments
The Web Tech Culture Instagram preparing 'Take a Break' feature, will also 'nudge' teenagers away from harmful content Facebook is trying to defend its image with more action, but will it be enough? By Adrian Potoroaca, October 11, 2021, 7:38 AM
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
Tech Culture Gaming Teenager takes $20,000 of parent's money, gives it to Twitch streamers The parent takes responsibility, for once By Rob Thubron, July 21, 2020, 8:18 AM 21 comments
Tech Culture Spotify Kids launches today in the U.S., France, and Canada Parents can finally have their Spotify accounts all to themselves By David Matthews, March 31, 2020, 12:19 PM
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
The Web Google Study shows YouTube videos with kids or video games are the most successful Videos starring children receive almost three times as many views By Rob Thubron, July 26, 2019, 5:20 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
Electronics Kano is launching a DIY Windows PC to teach kids assembly and coding skills The Atom-powered modular computer costs $299.99 By Rob Thubron, June 20, 2019, 6:58 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
Tech Culture The Web Most kids already have an online presence, but not all of them are happy about it Many parents can't stop posting photos of their children By Rob Thubron, February 21, 2019, 5:25 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
Google Mobile Study discovers thousands of Google Play apps that are improperly tracking children Potentially violating the COPPA law By Rob Thubron, April 16, 2018, 11:55 AM 14 comments
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
Apple Mobile Two Apple shareholders urge company to address smartphone addiction among kids Studies warn it is affecting children's mental health By Rob Thubron, January 8, 2018, 9:15 AM 8 comments