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In-person Apple Camp creative sessions return June 20th
The company is debuting a new format for the creative classes. - View
Google adds auto-transcription and simplified grading to its education tools
Students will have an easier time catching up on virtual classes. - View
Google's Screencast app for Chrome OS lets teachers record video lessons
The company is also making it easier for educators to moderate wireless casting. - View
Disney+ won’t show ads to preschoolers on its new streaming plan
The service is also limiting the overall ad volume. - View
A US college is shutting down for good following a ransomware attack
Lincoln College was unable to access recruitment and fundraising systems for months. - View
Gadgets that make great Mother's Day gifts
From tablets to wine subscriptions, these are gifts mom will keep loving even after the holiday is over. - View
Apple adds workouts for new parents to Fitness+
The company is adding seven videos in a series titled "Get back to fitness after having a baby." - View
Willow launches new cord-free smart breast pump at a lower price
The Willow Go is an in-bra, wearable pump with no dangling cords. - View
Google Classroom will help teachers monitor progress with practice sets
Students will get instant feedback and help. - View
Lego finally adds Princess Peach to its Super Mario sets
The character and her first set arrive in August. - View
Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $50 off for today only
The standard Kindle for kids has received a similar discount. - View
Biden wants to ban advertising targeted toward kids
'It’s time to demand tech companies stop collecting personal data on our children.' - View
Marvel's Netflix shows will move to Disney+ in the US on March 16th
The service will ask you to update your parental controls before you start watching. - View
HTC Vive's metaverse vision includes safeguards for children
Vive Guardian can prevent kids from getting into virtual trouble. - View
Senate online safety bill gives children more control over social media
Social networks would also have to limit exposure to harmful content. - View
TikTok is testing age restrictions for younger users' recommendations
The company wants to classify content based on "content maturity and thematic comfort zones." - View
Google has fixed the 'white noise' sound on Nest speakers that helps people sleep
A change had been disrupting the sleep patterns of kids and adults alike. - View
UK watchdog to grill Meta over child safety in VR
Officials are concerned there aren't enough protections for kids. - View
Apple removes mentions of controversial child abuse scanning from its site
Don't count on the image detection arriving any time soon. - View
'Hey, Disney' voice assistant comes to Disneyland in 2022
You'll also get smarter MagicBands in the bargain. - View
Headspace gives US teens free access to its mental health app
It's open to anyone between 13 and 18 who are members of select non-profits. - View
Facebook expands fight against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation to include kids
It will remove false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine and its use on children. - View
Google now lets users ask for images of minors to be removed from Search
Minors, their parents, or other representatives can submit requests. - View
YouTube will begin demonetizing 'low-quality' kids videos next month
Channels could lose access to the YouTube Partner Program. - View
UK schools will use facial recognition to speed up lunch payments
But is it worth trading privacy for a faster queue? - View
Instagram will encourage teens to 'take a break'
Facebook also hopes to 'nudge' teens away from harmful material. - View
Owlet's smart baby sock is 20 percent off at Amazon for today only
It's one of the best prices yet for a valuable health tool. - View
Owlet Smart Sock Plus review: An update for the fans
New algorithms and bigger footwear extend the lifespan of the wearable baby monitor. - View
Facebook publishes slides on how Instagram affects teen mental health
The slides include lengthy annotations. - View
Facebook is ‘pausing’ work on Instagram Kids app amid growing scrutiny
It promised to consult with 'parents, experts and policymakers.' - View
A Chinese EV startup wants to build a ridable robot unicorn for kids
Just like a unicorn, it doesn't currently exist. - View
Pint-sized 'Pac-Man' and 'PAW Patrol' arcade machines for kids are on the way
The Arcade1Up Jr. machines each feature a trio of games. - View
Waze with 'PAW Patrol' voices sounds like a chill car ride
This is either the best or worst thing ever. - View
Apple acknowledges 'confusion' over child safety updates
The company says this is an issue of poor communication, not poor policy. - View
Google Assistant has a morning routine for schoolchildren
There's also an interactive periodic table to help with science lessons. - View
Owlet’s latest smart sock is designed to keep tabs on older kids too
But keeping track of your kids' vitals as they grow will cost you. - View
Google's new safety measures are designed to protect kids on YouTube, Search and more
It'll make YouTube videos private as default for users aged 13 to 17. - View
China sues Tencent over WeChat's 'youth mode'
The 'super app' supposedly breaks laws protecting children. - View
Facebook and Instagram will limit advertisers’ ability to target teens
Instagram will also start setting younger teens’ accounts to private by default.
