Instagram stops adults from DMing teens who don't follow them
It's also making it harder for creeps to find teens in the first place.
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YouTube will expand parental controls for tweens and teens
Supervised accounts will enable content settings and limit some features.
TikTok changes privacy settings for its youngest users
Younger teens' videos can no longer be remixed with Duet and Stitch.
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A third of TikTok’s US users may be 14 years old or younger
That could make potential buyers think twice.
Disney+ announces two adventure competition shows for teens
Both 'The Quest' and 'The Maze' are set in Europe.
Massachusetts temporarily bans vaping products amid health crisis
It's the first US state to do a full vaping ban.
North Carolina sues eight e-cigarette makers over teen use
It claims the companies are 'aggressively targeting' kids with vape gear.
WW, formerly Weight Watchers, launches a weight loss app for kids
Kurbo by WW lets teens track their food and activity.
FDA targets teens with e-cigarette prevention ads
The video ads use magic to show how easily e-cigarettes can lead to actual cigarettes.
Chevy's safety feature won't let teens drive without seat belts
'Buckle to Drive' prevents teen drivers from shifting out of park until their seat belt is fastened.
UK wants Facebook to remove its Like button for younger users
The country's data watchdog also recommends axing location-tracking for teens.
The FDA thinks an Xbox game can stop kids smoking
Only three out of four players will escape.
FDA accuses Juul of undermining efforts to prevent teen vaping
It claims Juul and its new partner Altria changed their tune.
To Facebook, your privacy is worth a $20 gift card
The company paid users in exchange for complete access to their data.
Survey says teens find some benefit from social media
They report feeling more supported and connected to friends.
Facebook offers educators lessons to teach kids online responsibility
Where are the classes for adults, though?
Study links ADHD symptoms in teens to frequent gadget use
This doesn't mean your phone causes ADHD, but moderation may be in order.
Teens are using Facebook less and less
A study found they prefer YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat.
Danish police charge 1,000 people following Facebook sex video
Facebook notified police of the illegal clip.
Google and Snapchat team up on geofilter coding contest for teens
Five finalists will go to TEDWomen and compete by creating a Snapchat Lens.
