FDA approves Owlet’s baby-monitoring sock two years after halting salesBabySat is a medical-grade wearable pulse-ox monitor that requires a prescription.By M. Saleh, 06.22.2023
Google has fixed the 'white noise' sound on Nest speakers that helps people sleepA change had been disrupting the sleep patterns of kids and adults alike.By S. Dent, 01.18.2022
Google now lets users ask for images of minors to be removed from SearchMinors, their parents, or other representatives can submit requests.By S. Dent, 10.27.2021
YouTube will begin demonetizing 'low-quality' kids videos next monthChannels could lose access to the YouTube Partner Program.By I. Bonifacic, 10.25.2021
Facebook is ‘pausing’ work on Instagram Kids app amid growing scrutinyIt promised to consult with 'parents, experts and policymakers.'By S. Dent, 09.27.2021
TikTok rolls out a Guardian's Guide to help parents understand the platformThe TikTok Safety Center is also receiving a spit-shine.By J. Conditt, 05.11.2021
YouTube will expand parental controls for tweens and teensSupervised accounts will enable content settings and limit some features.By K. Holt, 02.24.2021
The best tech gifts for new parentsAll the gadgets they need to be ready to tackle the new, little rugrat.By D. Cooper, 11.17.2020
Netflix's new parental controls include PIN-protected profilesYou can also filter shows by rating.By J. Fingas, 04.07.2020
Facebook gives parents more control over Messenger Kids chatsParents can now see how their child is using the app.By R. England, 02.04.2020
Spotify's family plan now comes with a standalone kids' appSpotify Kids is designed to lure more customers to its family plan.By R. England, 10.30.2019
BBC's smart keyboard helps kids live healthy digital livesThe Own It app is available in the UK beginning today.By C. Fisher, 09.18.2019
Congress could require a car alarm for kids left insideIt should be no different than an alert when you forget your keys, proponents say.By C. Fisher, 05.23.2019
Verizon launches a new generation of its kid-tracking wearableThe GizmoKids lineup grows up with an LTE smartwatch.By A. Dellinger, 10.17.2018
YouTube adds more rigorous parental controls to its Kids appThe company is offering curated collections, parent-approved content and a safer suggestion engine.By R. LeFebvre, 04.25.2018
14Fitbit Ionic is a great smartwatch for this new dadSleep tracking and long battery life make the Fitbit Ionic essential. By D. Cooper, 01.19.2018
Facebook's Messenger Kids app arrives on Amazon Fire tabletsNo phone number needed for parent-approved chatting. By R. LeFebvre, 01.11.2018
Mattel built a $300 Echo for kidsIt'll read bedtime stories and play soothing sounds if your child wakes up in the night.By N. Summers, 01.03.2017
Man found not guilty after confiscating his child's iPhoneA kid's device habits and ownership became a thorny legal issue for an ex-couple.By J. Fingas, 02.01.2016