An under-13s-only version of Instagram is in the works
The company says it will allow kids to "safely" use the platform
Mastercard and Visa cut ties with Pornhub following New York Times expose
The site has banned downloads and non-verified uploads
Pornhub stops unverified uploads, bans downloads after damning New York Times report
The article documented rape and child abuse videos on the site
Teenager takes $20,000 of parent's money, gives it to Twitch streamers
The parent takes responsibility, for once
Spotify Kids launches today in the U.S., France, and Canada
Parents can finally have their Spotify accounts all to themselves
Google and YouTube hit with record $170 million fine for violating Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
YouTube allegedly served targeted ads to kids
Amazon is investigating whether Foxconn has been using children illegally to make Alexa speakers
Foxconn doesn't deny the issue
Study shows YouTube videos with kids or video games are the most successful
Videos starring children receive almost three times as many views
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
Kano is launching a DIY Windows PC to teach kids assembly and coding skills
The Atom-powered modular computer costs $299.99
UK wants to protect young people by banning the 'Like' button from social media sites
Not everyone is on board with the idea
YouTube disables comments on videos featuring kids
It will also strengthen its algorithm that detects and deletes comments that violate the code of conduct
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
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
Epic Games yanks Fortnite ads from YouTube over child-predator controversy
YouTube says it is working to eliminate predators' accounts
Most parents don't pay attention to video games' age rating
Call of Duty players won't be surprised
Nine-year-old girl placed into rehab for her Fortnite addiction
She was so addicted that she wet herself to continue playing
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
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
Study discovers thousands of Google Play apps that are improperly tracking children
Potentially violating the COPPA law
Facebook says survey that asked questions about child predators was a "mistake"
Unsurprisingly, asking users if pedophilia is okay has proved controversial
Two Apple shareholders urge company to address smartphone addiction among kids
Studies warn it is affecting children's mental health
Germany bans smartwatches aimed at kids, tells parents to destroy the devices
The regulator called them "illegal spying devices"
Weekend Open Forum: What tech do your kids have and how is it managed?
Is there such a thing as 'too young' for tech?
Watchdog warns of dangerous security vulnerabilities in children's smartwatches
It's claimed the devices are easy to hack