Meditation Mouse gives little kids a taste of mindfulness
Fisher-Price's Meditation Mouse is a plush toy with a gentle personality designed to teach toddlers and preschoolers mindfulness using guided meditation tracks. If that sounds like an improbable task, it can't be any harder than calming a toddle.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 7: $200 off M3 Pro MacBook Pro, iMacs from $470, up to 40% off eero, more
Today's hottest deals include 71% off an Evga X20 wireless gaming mouse, 37% off a 2023 Lego Harry Potter advent calendar, 85% off an Apple leather sleeve for a 15" MacBook Pro, 70% off an Apple Smart Folio for iPad Pro, and more.Save on MacBook Pro,.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 6: $120 off Apple Watch Ultra, 50% off HyperX PC Gaming Bundle, MagSafe Battery Pack for $55, more
Today's top deals include an iPhone 11 Pro as low as $346, $100 off an Acer Nitro 27" PC gaming monitor, 68% off an HTC Vive Pro Focus Plus VR headset bundle, 40% off a Logitech Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse, and more.Get 50% off a HyperX PC Gamin.....»»
This tantrum-proof kids tablet is down to just $75 today
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids is a table so indestructible that the company is willing to replace it if you do......»»
Perfect Dark finally gets the full-featured PC port it deserves
Decompilation project adds mouse-and-keyboard controls, upscaled graphics and more. It's hard to go back to the N64 original after seeing the smooth visual and control improvement of this PC port. For decades now, PC players who wan.....»»
How to turn off the Apple TV app’s auto-play previews on an Apple TV
Apple TV app's auto-play video previews can be annoying and potentially show kids something you don't want them to see. Here's how to turn them off......»»
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in November 2023
The Killer is coming this month alongside All the Light We Cannot See, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. That's a small taste of what's new on Netflix in November......»»
Apple’s Mac accessories still only available with Lightning chargers
While many of us were hoping for Apple to unveil new versions of its Mac accessories with USB-C ports, that’s not the case. Following today’s “Scary fast” event, Apple still only sells the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard with.....»»
Mouse embryos grown in space for first time: Japan researchers
Mouse embryos have been grown on the International Space Station and developed normally in the first study indicating it could be possible for humans to reproduce in space, a group of Japanese scientists said......»»
The UK’s problematic Online Safety Act is now law
The government says it will protect kids online; critics say it's a threat to privacy. Enlarge (credit: panorios/Getty Images) Jeremy Wright was the first of five UK ministers charged with pushing through the British gov.....»»
Why owning the best PC hardware didn’t make me a better gamer
It turns out that even with one of the fastest gaming PCs ever made, a fast mouse, a faster keyboard, and anti-lag technology, I'm still terrible at shooters......»»
Confession: even with the best gaming hardware, I still suck
It turns out that even with one of the fastest gaming PCs ever made, a fast mouse, a faster keyboard, and anti-lag technology, I'm still terrible at shooters......»»
Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids
Charity finds dark web forums sharing thousands of new abuse images made with bespoke AI software......»»
41 states sue Meta for allegedly addicting kids to Facebook and Instagram
Meta repeatedly chose not to design platforms safe for kids, states allege. Enlarge (credit: CMB | Moment) State attorneys general in 41 states and the District of Columbia sued Meta today. The move comes after the concl.....»»
Search engine that scans billions of faces tries blocking kids from results
PimEyes is "still perfecting" its AI age-detection system. Enlarge (credit: Wirestock | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A search engine that uses facial recognition to help people scan billions of images to find their photos.....»»
Study finds mindfulness training may not be enough to increase eco-friendliness
Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? As the climate crisis accelerates ecological disasters around the world, scientists' investigations into this longstanding question have taken on great.....»»
Dev sets up “goatse” trap for sites that steal his free web game
Thieving iFrame sites now say: "I steal other people’s code because I’m a total hack." Enlarge / Is this "evocative" header image stretching the limits of good taste? (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Here at Ar.....»»
Some kids with reading difficulties can also have reading anxiety—what can parents do?
Australian children are facing some big challenges. NAPLAN data shows about one in three students in years 3 to 9 are behind in reading-related skills. It is also estimated about one in seven children have poor mental health......»»
Rancid food smells and tastes gross—AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage
Have you ever bitten into a nut or a piece of chocolate, expecting a smooth, rich taste, only to encounter an unexpected and unpleasant chalky or sour flavor? That taste is rancidity in action, and it affects pretty much every product in your pantry......»»
In low-income families, shared parental responsiveness helps kids
When both mothers and fathers in low-income families are responsive to the needs of their children, good things happen, a recent study found......»»
Andrew Tate is affecting what kids believe about relationships
New report from domestic abuse charity Women's Aid shows the impact of "manosphere" content on young people's attitudes. If you aren't familiar with "manosphere" influencer Andrew Tate — congrats, I'm jealous of you. Tate is a self-procla.....»»