ViewChina's revamped law bans online services that 'induce addiction' in kidsGames and streams have to set limits to stay legal.By J. Fingas, 10.18.2020
ViewPS4 update lets parents decide which games kids can and can't chat inSay goodbye to creating events and private communities, however.By J. Fingas, 10.14.2020
ViewOwlet's new baby smart sock is finicky yet adorable (like my twins)The company's latest infant monitor brings plenty of thoughtful improvements, but it's still not perfect.By A. Bouman, 09.29.2020
ViewXbox Family Sharing App arrives on iOS and Android todayIt lets caregivers set daily screen time limits and monitor friend lists.By C. Fisher, 09.24.2020
ViewAmazon FreeTime is now called Amazon KidsFreeTime Unlimited has been renamed Amazon Kids+ too.By K. Holt, 09.14.2020
ViewFacebook launches Campus to keep college kids connected (again)Facebook is making Facebook more like old Facebook.By C. Velazco, 09.10.2020
ViewFDA approves first automated insulin system for kidsIt can be used for children aged 2 to 6 with type 1 diabetes.By M. Moon, 09.01.2020
ViewSchools might not have enough laptops for students this fallEven older laptops might be problematic.By J. Fingas, 08.16.2020
ViewA third of TikTok’s US users may be 14 years old or youngerThat could make potential buyers think twice.By C. Fisher, 08.14.2020
View'Minecraft: Education Edition' is available on ChromebooksThe Chrome OS release supports cross-platform play with all other versions.By I. Bonifacic, 08.10.2020
ViewLittle Tikes made a fully-functioning smartwatch for kidsThe Tobi Robot has dual cameras, games, messaging and a pedometer. By K. Holt, 07.24.2020
ViewXbox Family Settings app sets limits on your kids' game timeYou can decide what (and when) kids can play.By J. Fingas, 05.27.2020
ViewTexas Instruments makes it harder to run programs on its calculatorsIt's meant to prevent cheating, but hobbyists are furious.By J. Fingas, 05.24.2020
ViewFitbit will launch a 4G smartwatch for kids this yearThe wearable giant acquired a Hong Kong startup as part of the plan.By R. Lai, 04.30.2020
ViewTikTok gives parents more control over their kids' accounts"Family Pairing" lets parents block content and limit screen time. By S. Dent, 04.16.2020
ViewGoogle Play adds a Kids tab full of teacher-approved appsIt’s also adding a new 'teacher approved' badge.By C. Fisher, 04.15.2020
ViewNetflix's new parental controls include PIN-protected profilesYou can also filter shows by rating.By J. Fingas, 04.07.2020
ViewSchool districts ban Zoom over security concernsNew York City is among them.By J. Fingas, 04.05.2020
ViewSpotify's standalone Kids app is now available in the USHere's what you need to know. By B. Steele, 03.31.2020
ViewMicrosoft's Family Safety app combines screen time and location trackingIt can even track your family members' driving habits. By S. Dent, 03.30.2020