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'Pok Pok Playroom' is a handcrafted kids' app from Alto's Odyssey veterans
Say hello to Pok Pok, a new studio founded by Snowman collaborators.
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.
OtterBox’s new accessories are aimed at kids and their iPads
OtterBox finally has a line of rugged iPad accessories for kids.
VTech’s latest instant camera for kids prints photos for only a penny
VTech's upcoming $75 instant camera for kids will only cost you a penny per printed photo, and it comes out this summer.
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.
YouTube's 2021 updates focus on Shorts, streamer donations and online shopping
YouTube’s Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan has revealed the new features and products we can expect to arrive on the platform this year, starting with the US expansion of its TikTok-like video format called Shorts.
Tonies is a connected speaker for kids with Amiibo-like figurines
Tonies are cute figurines that activate music and stories when placed on the Toniebox connected speaker.
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.
Amazon FreeTime is now called Amazon Kids
FreeTime Unlimited has been renamed Amazon Kids+ too.
FDA approves first automated insulin system for kids
Testing blood sugar frequently and administering insulin as needed throughout the day isn’t easy, especially if the individual with diabetes is a young child who can’t do it on their own yet. Now, there’s an FDA-sanctioned device that could make things easier for parents and caregivers: The agency has approved Medtronic’s MiniMed 770G System for use in children aged 2 to 6 with type 1 diabetes. It can be used for individuals 2 years old and above, but it’s the first of its kind that can be legally marketed towards kids in that age range.
Little Tikes made a fully-functioning smartwatch for kids
The Tobi Robot has dual cameras, games, messaging and a pedometer.
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.
TikTok gives parents more control over their kids' accounts
TikTok was recently fined $5.7 million for violating the child privacy act and has been criticized for putting children at risk from predators. The company is now trying to give parents more control over their kids’ privacy and security with a feature called Family Pairing. It lets parents link directly to their kids accounts and remotely disable direct messages, set screen time limits and enable “restricted content” mode.
Google Play adds a Kids tab full of teacher-approved apps
Google wants to help parents find kid-friendly content. Today, it’s rolling out a new Kids tab on Google Play filled with “teacher approved” apps. Each app is rated on factors like age-appropriateness, quality of experience and enrichment, and parents can quickly review those ratings before they download.
Netflix's new parental controls include PIN-protected profiles
Netflix’s parental controls have been something of a mess, but they just got considerably better.
Microsoft's Family Safety app combines screen time and location tracking
With the latest 365 rollout, Microsoft has introduce a new mobile app designed to help parents keep track of their kids (and each other) both online and in real life. Microsoft Family Safety can not only watch your kids' screen time, but also share their locations, monitor their driving habits and more.
'Connected' is a kids' movie about the dangers of tech obsession
For all the potential that AI and robotics hold, there's still plenty of fear around the negative impacts they could have on society, as well as concerns that we already spend too much time staring at screens. Sony Pictures plans to capitalize on that sentiment with a new animated film Connected. It's another family-saves-the-world plot, but its message probes our reliance on technology, and it has some impressive talent behind it.