The best Chromebooks for kids
The best Chromebooks for kids are durable, easy to use, and affordable. All of these fit the bill. Let’s dive right in......»»
Surgeon General warns of social media"s negative impact on kids" mental health
The United States Surgeon General has issued a public advisory saying that social media harms the mental health of children, and is urging companies to give more than lip service to age minimums and other protections.Social media can have a negative.....»»
Japan Mobility Show pitched as ‘Davos of Mobility" in Tokyo
Japan's auto industry wants the rebranded Japan Mobility Show to be a who's who meetup of business leaders from the traditional automotive industry and whiz kids from innovative startups in artificial intelligence, software and renewable energy......»»
This top parental control app has some serious security flaws
Researchers recently discovered five high-severity flaws in the Parental Control - Kids Place app......»»
Amazon releases four new Echo devices & discloses over half-billion sold
On top of trumpeting about a half-billion Alexa devices sold, Amazon has unveiled a fresh collection of Echo devices, including the Echo Pop, Echo Show 5, Echo Show 5 Kids, and Echo Buds for on the go.Amazon releases new Echo devicesThe company is in.....»»
Abuse and neglect put kids on fast track to crime
Researchers examining the effect bad childhoods have on youth criminals say some types of experience have a greater effect on criminality than others......»»
Amazon’s new Echo Pop brings Alexa for $40; Echo Show 5 gets a revamp
Amazon has unveiled a new Echo Pop speaker, and redesigned Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 5 Kids, along with expanding Echo Auto......»»
How kids in some disadvantaged schools improved their results during COVID
Students from schools in low-income communities did not suffer significant "learning loss" during the pandemic years of 2020-2021, but instead improved in certain areas of study......»»
US states’ social media laws to protect kids create challenges for platforms
A patchwork of restrictions poses logistical and technological hurdles. Enlarge (credit: Financial Times/Getty Images) Social media platforms are struggling to navigate a patchwork of US state laws that require them to v.....»»
Best apps for young kids to foster fun and creative learning
Just like adults, it can be easy for kiddos to get sucked into passively watching videos on iPad or TV. But what about more engaging digital experiences that encourage creative and fun learning? Follow along for a look at some of the best apps for y.....»»
Daily Deals: iPhone 11 from $280, $269 iPad 9th Generation, Apple Watch SE $179, more
Today's top bargains include Samsung monitors from $100, Chromebooks from $40, a Galaxy Watch5 for $220, 65% off a 5G WiFi Bluetooth 1080P projector, and up to 55% off Canon inkjet printers.Get a 9th Gen iPad for $270The AppleInsider team searches th.....»»
Touch IC maker Elan says 2H23 visibility still unclear despite replenishment demand
Elan Microelectronics is seeing replenishment demand for Chromebooks and other notebook devices, which will buoy its sales performance in the second quarter, according to the touchscreen chip specialist. However, order visibility for the second half.....»»
Facebook furious at FTC after agency proposes ban on monetizing youth data
Meta has 30 days to respond to allegations about its Messenger Kids product. Enlarge (credit: JOSH EDELSON / Contributor | AFP) Facebook has not been doing enough to comply with a 2020 privacy order, the Federal Trade Co.....»»
Save 30% on Samsung’s Galaxy 4K Ultra Touch-Screen Chromebook!
The device is currently on sale at best Buy right now, bringing its price from its usual cost of $999 down to $699. Chromebooks have seen significant rise in popularity and market adoption in recent years, especially among folks who are loo.....»»
Daily deals: $800 off MacBook Pro, Apple Watch from $113, extra 20% off open box Apple devices
Today's best deals include 64% off Skullcandy Riff wireless headphones, Apple Watch Series 4 from $114, 71% off a 14" ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 Intel, and up to 53% off Amazon Fire kids tablets.Save $600 on a M1 MacBook ProThe AppleInsider crew searches th.....»»
AMD and Samsung could team up for a new wave of super-fast Chromebooks
A leak has suggested that AMD could be switching over to Samsung’s 4nm manufacturing process for new mystery CPUs......»»
Dos And Don"ts For Cleaning Your TV Or Computer Screen
Whether you have a touchscreen laptop or kids who like to touch the TV, you'll eventually need to clean a screen. It's simple, but there are things to avoid......»»
Pok Pok Playroom iOS app for kids gets ‘Radio’ to foster musical development
Following up after an Earth Day update, Pok Pok Playroom for iOS has released its newest addition. Radio comes as the latest toy to help kiddos with musical development and exploration, sharing, storytelling, creative thinking, curiosity, and more......»»
How the ‘New York Times’ wooed a new generation of readers
As it celebrates its fifth anniversary, the ‘New York Times for Kids’ is a reminder that print is not dead. Logically, The New York Times for Kids shouldn’t have worked.Read Full Story.....»»
Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms
A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens, reflecting a growing trend at all levels of government to restric.....»»
The best parental control apps for iPhone and Android
Many kids have smartphones these days, and that can make parenting tricky. Check out the best parental control apps to monitor smartphone and app activity......»»