Pok Pok Playroom iOS app for kids gets in the Halloween spirit
Following the launch of updates like a music Sequencer, Marble Machine, and Space content, Pok Pok Playroom for kids has received another new release. Many of the app’s toys have new Halloween content that offers fun open-ended play while encour.....»»
iPhone Screen Distance in iOS 17 protects your eyes, here’s how it works
One of the new health features for iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 can help prevent eye strain for everyone, as well as lower the risk of myopia (nearsightedness) in kids. Here’s how to use iPhone Screen Distance and how it works. more… The post iP.....»»
5 horror movies on Netflix that are perfect to watch in the summer
Why wait for Halloween? From a prequel to a modern horror classic to a creepy 2023 film, these 5 horror movies on Netflix are perfect for viewing in the summer......»»
These lollipops could "sweeten" diagnostic testing for kids and adults alike
A lollipop might be a sweet reward for a kid who's endured a trip to the doctor's office, but now, this candy could make diagnostic testing during a visit less invasive and more enjoyable. Researchers publishing in Analytical Chemistry have shown, fo.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg concealed his kids" faces on Instagram. Should you?
When Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on Instagram of his family on July 4, two things stuck out: the billionaire CEO wore a striped souvenir cowboy hat, and the faces of his children were replaced with happy face emojis......»»
Pok Pok Playroom iOS app for kids launches creative ‘World Puzzle’ toy
Following great updates this year that brought the new Radio and Islands toys, the award-winning Pok Pok Playroom for kids has received its latest update. The new release introduces the “World Puzzle” toy that encourages growth with creativity,.....»»
Independence Day sales - the best tech and gadget deals this 4th of July
Embrace the spirit of Independence Day by taking advantage of some of the best discounts we've witnessed all year. Deals abound on Apple devices, large appliances, TVs, computer accessories, cameras and more.As the summer temperatures rise, so do the.....»»
Lenovo 4th of July sale drops the price of this ThinkPad from $939 to $229
The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e is a cheap laptop that's ideal for introducing your kids to laptop ownership. It's on sale now at Lenovo......»»
For kids on summer break, Canada"s wildfire smoke hits hard
For many Canadian parents, the start of the summer holidays is turning into a headache, as thick wildfire smoke forces them to check air quality indices the same way they might normally check the weather forecast......»»
Kids who read for pleasure grow into better-adjusted teens: study
Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers......»»
Apple Watch for kids: Family Setup, best models and bands, more
Apple Watch for kids is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times ran a story in September 2022 about Apple Watch adoption among children as young as five. Parents are finding the Apple Watch more appropriate for kids wanting.....»»
Facebook Messenger parental controls expanded to teens; new TikTok half-measure
Facebook Messenger parental controls have long been available for Messenger Kids – the special version of the chat app designed for children below 13 years of age – but not for teens. This has now changed, with parental controls coming to the ma.....»»
Apple Watch for kids: What to buy and avoid, Family Setup, band recommendations [June 2023]
Apple Watch for kids is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times ran a story in September 2022 about Apple Watch adoption among children as young as five. Parents are finding the Apple Watch more appropriate for kids wanting.....»»
iPad busts teachers abusing special needs kids at UK school
A pupil at a UK special education needs school recorded a whole day's audio on an iPad, and what was discovered has led to firings and apologies.Market Field School, Essex (source: school website)Market Field School in Essex, England, is a special ne.....»»
States are weakening child labor restrictions nearly 8 decades after the US government took kids out of the workforce
A movement to weaken American child labor protections at the state level began in 2022. By June 2023, Arkansas, Iowa, New Jersey and New Hampshire had enacted this kind of legislation, and lawmakers in at least another eight states had introduced sim.....»»
Daily deals: $70 off iPad Air, Nike Apple Watch SE $150, iPad Pros from $120, 20% off at eBay
Today's hottest deals include 75% off a 43" Amazon Fire TV Omni Series Smart TV, $100 off a 15" MacBook Air, 39% off a Lefant robot vacuum, up to 40% off Echo device kids bundles, and more.Get $50 off a 15-inch MacBook AirThe AppleInsider crew combs.....»»
Daily deals: $150 off M2 Max Mac Studio, $249 Gen 9 iPad, 38% off Toshiba 65-inch 4K TV
Today's top deals include the lowest price ever on the 14-port OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock, up to 50% off Amazon Kids Fire tablets, and $400 off a Samsing 77-inch OLED 4K Smart TV.Save $150 on the M2 Max Mac StudioThe AppleInsider team scours the internet.....»»
Landing in living rooms: LEGO models of NASA Mars rover and helicopter
A new STEM-themed kit developed in cooperation with NASA-JPL is designed to spark kids' interest in engineering and space via traditional toys and augmented reality......»»
The Psychedelic Scientist Who Sends Brains Back to Childhood
Kids soak up new skills, adults not so much. But neuroscientist Gül Dölen might have found a way—with drugs—to help grownups learn like littles......»»
Kids Need More Places to Play, Not Fat Shaming
We should pay less attention to children’s weight and more to their overall health by encouraging outdoor play.....»»
The spirit of Juneteenth: The freedom to self-determine
To be able to self-determine is to be able to control one's own life and tell one's own story—an ability that people who were enslaved in the U.S. did not legally have before the Emancipation Proclamation (1862) or the 13th and 14th amendments. The.....»»