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......»»
To protect kids online, researchers call for cross-disciplinary collaboration
Children are spending more time in digital environments than ever, yet laws and policies haven't kept pace in protecting them there, writes a team of researchers in a new perspective in the journal Science......»»
Logitech"s new Zone Learn headset helps kids with online classes
Young children can benefit from online language learning classes using Logitech's new Zone Learn headphones that it tested with educators.Zone Learn headsets from LogitechThe company worked with educators and students to design a headset tuned for vo.....»»
ChromeOS and desktop Chrome are getting a Reading Mode
At BETT 2023, Google previewed a handful of education features coming to Chromebooks this year. Notably, ChromeOS and the Chrome desktop browser are getting a Reading Mode. more… The post ChromeOS and desktop Chrome are getting a Reading Mode a.....»»
Asian Americans are anxious about hate crimes. TikTok ban rhetoric isn"t helping
Ellen Min doesn't go to the grocery store anymore. She avoids bars and going out to eat with her friends; festivals and community events are out, too. This year, she opted not to take her kids to the local St. Patrick's Day parade......»»
How parents" smartphone use affects their kids
When it comes to raising children in the digital age, one of the worst things a parent can do is give their kid a smartphone and hope for the best. Turns out, same goes for the grownups......»»
Utah governor signs bill requiring teens to get parental approval to join social media sites
The governor of Utah signed a controversial bill on Thursday that will require minors to obtain the consent of a guardian before joining social media platforms, marking the most aggressive step yet by state or federal lawmakers to protect kids online.....»»
HP flash sale sees laptops, gaming PCs available from just $250
Whether you're looking for Chromebooks, laptops, or gaming PCs, HP has something for everyone in its flash sale. Take advantage of the deals before they expire......»»
The 8 best laptop deals in the Best Buy 3-day sale, from $130
Best Buy has a huge sale on laptops this weekend, and we've picked out the very best you can buy right now including gaming laptops and Chromebooks......»»
Are kids ready to eat insects?
Producing meat pollutes and requires a lot of space and resources (water, grains…). To protect the planet, we must therefore find new sources of protein. One of the solutions is to replace, at least partially, meat by insects......»»
Spike in deadly strep infections linked to wave of flu, RSV in US kids
Group A strep is known to piggyback on viral infections. Enlarge / A microscope image of Streptococcus pyogenes, a common type of group A strep. (credit: Getty | BSIP) In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid a tal.....»»
Gun violence is the top killer of US kids—the pandemic made it worse
Researchers call for firearm policy changes and efforts to address structural racism. Enlarge / Guns on display during a buyback event in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles on March 4. Los Angeles County, in partnership w.....»»
Parents" school experiences impact where they send their kids—and can exacerbate "white flight"
The decision of where to send a child for their K-12 education is a big one. According to new research from Rice University sociologists, approximately one-third of parents in their Dallas-based study make the call based on their own experiences in t.....»»
HP 72-hour flash sale: Save on laptops and gaming PCs
HP has a huge 72-hour flash sale on right now which means big discounts on gaming laptops, Chromebooks, 2-in-1 laptops, and more......»»
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Kids Edition review: Not for my kid
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Kids Edition is just the original Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with an ugly case. It’s not clever......»»
How To Print From Your Google Chromebook
If you need physical copies or have some scanning to accomplish, Chromebooks are just as capable (and easy) to print with likes its Windows counterparts. If you nee.....»»
How to avoid annoying your kids and getting "stressed by proxy" during exam season
I knew assessment season was upon us when my son frantically asked me one morning before school if I had any spare pens in my bag. Despite the fact most tests have moved online, it appears the fear of ink in a pen running out remains a timeless stres.....»»
ReasonLabs FamilyKeeper enables parents to monitor social media conversations
ReasonLabs FamilyKeeper parental control app helps make parenting easier in the digital world by equipping parents with the tools they need to protect their kids online. Data shows that kids face numerous significant risks online. For example: 51% of.....»»
One of Lenovo’s best Chromebooks is turning to Windows
Lenovo is showcasing the affordable IdeaPad Duet 3i and IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook at Mobile World Congress......»»
One of HP’s best-selling Chromebooks is $80 off today
If you're looking for a cheap but functional Chromebook, this HP Chromebook will suit you well and it's on sale right now......»»
Study finds parents serve as a safety net as grown kids navigate the workforce
A new study underscores the role that parents play as a safety net for their young adult children as those children navigate the labor market, and highlights the challenges facing young adults who do not have access to parental support......»»