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UK watchdog to grill Meta over child safety in VR
A UK data watchdog plans talks with Meta over concerns its VR platform doesn't do enough to protect kids.
Apple removes mentions of controversial child abuse scanning from its site
Apple has pulled mentions of controversial CSAM scanning feature from its Child Safety website.
Lego adds 'Luigi's Mansion' sets to its Super Mario World collection
Lego has unveiled a trio of 'Luigi's Mansion' sets in its Super Mario World line, giving the other plumber more of his due.
A Chinese EV startup wants to build a ridable robot unicorn for kids
Chinese EV maker Xpeng has teased a robot unicorn your kids can ride — but most of its details are still a mystery.
Waze with 'PAW Patrol' voices sounds like a chill car ride
You can now turn Waze navigation into a 'PAW Patrol' adventure — which could be either the best or worst thing ever for parents.
Apple acknowledges 'confusion' over child safety updates
Apple's Craig Federighi has acknowledged there was "confusion" over the company's child safety updates, but believed the policy was right.
Xbox family app now lets parents set spending limits
A new version of the Xbox Family Settings app lets parents set limits on their kids' spending for games and add-ons.
Netflix will tell parents what their kids are watching in biweekly emails
Netflix is launching a kids top 10 list and biweekly newsletter to showcase the most popular children's shows and movies on the streaming service.
Alexa can help your kids read stories
Amazon is introducing a Reading Sidekick that uses Alexa to help kids read books.
Yoto is a podcast and audiobook machine built for kids
Kids can enjoy audiobooks and podcasts too thanks to the child-friendly Yoto Player and its library.
'Roblox' will use content ratings to help limit access to sexual material
'Roblox' creators have promised a content rating system that will help prevent kids from seeing sexual activity in games on the platform.
Google Family Link now lets parents remove time limits on individual apps
Google is launching a families website featuring resources designed to help parents teach kids about tech and screen time from PBS Kids, Sesame Workshop and meditation platform Headspace.
Google Play Books update brings audio narration to kids titles
Google is adding new audio resource tools to children's ebooks on Play Books including a kid-friendly dictionary and a bigger selection of audiobooks.
Google pulls popular Android apps that collected kids' device data
Google has removed three popular Android apps for kids after revelations they were collecting potentially identifying hardware data.
China's revamped law bans online services that 'induce addiction' in kids
China has revamped its laws to ban online services and games that 'induce addiction' in kids.
A third of TikTok’s US users may be 14 years old or younger
As much as a third of TikTok’s 49 million users in the US may be 14 years old or younger.
Xbox Family Settings app sets limits on your kids' game time
Microsoft has released an Xbox Family Settings app in preview to help parents track and limit their kids' gaming.
Fitbit will launch a 4G smartwatch for kids this year
A source close to the matter told Engadget that Fitbit will launch a kids smartwatch with 4G connectivity later this year, and to do so, it has acquired Hong Kong startup Doki Technologies, which made the world's first kids smartwatch with video calling.
Spotify's standalone Kids app is now available in the US
When Spotify first launched its standalone app for kids last October, the possibilities were intriguing. It meant that parents could play music their kids like without having it impact their algorithmically generated playlists and recommendations on the service. There was one problem: it was only available in Ireland. In the months that followed, the company would expand to other parts of Europe (including the UK, where it arrived last month), Australia and South America. Now that the streaming service has had some time to refine things a bit, it's debuting Spotify Kids in the US, Canada and France today.
Amazon's Fire tablets for kids are back to their lowest-ever pricing
Now might be a good time to go shopping if you're looking for a tablet to keep your kids entertained and educated. Amazon has dropped the prices on its Kids Edition tablets to Black Friday levels, making them tempting options if you're looking for a basic but child-friendly slate. The entry Fire 7 Kids Edition represents the biggest bargain, dropping from its usual $100 to a more appealing $60. The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is still a good deal, though, falling from $130 to $80. And if you want the largest model possible, you can save $50 on the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition and pick one up for $150. Similar deals exist for two-packs if there's more than one tyke in your household.