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......»»
How debates over LGBTQ+ rights impact kids
In April, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law the Parental Rights in Education bill, often dubbed by critics as the "Don't Say Gay" bill. The move underscored how the rights of LGBTQ+ students in K-12 schools have become one of the most promine.....»»
ChromeOS gets new Privacy Hub feature
ChromeOS is to receive a new privacy hub, allowing you an easy and compact way to toggle the most popular privacy settings on and off. The post ChromeOS gets new Privacy Hub feature first appeared on Phandroid. Chromebooks may soon get a si.....»»
After years of COVID, fires and floods, kids" well-being now depends on better support
Every student in every school in Australia has experienced unprecedented disruptions to their schooling over the past three years. On top of the disruptions and stress of COVID-19 lockdowns, isolation from their schools, their friends and (for many).....»»
Chromebooks might get another great feature from Windows laptops
Listings in the Chromium repository indicate that a body presence feature could be coming to a specific Chromebook from Dell, similar to what's on Windows PCs......»»
The best tablets for kids in 2022: Fire HD, iPads, and more
Tablets aren't just for adults. Here's our list of the best tablets for kids for education and entertainment -- which also allow you control over the content......»»
Watch these kids visit London’s Science Museum – in 1959
In 1959, exciting technology of the future included tape recorders and self-opening doors, at least according to archival footage shared this week by the BBC......»»
Chromebooks work toward more flexible window snapping
Not quite Windows 11 Snap Layouts, but it's a potential improvement. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Google is working to make the use of multiple windows in Chrome OS a bit more flexible. While Chromebooks are currently limited to t.....»»
This High Tech Cardboard Tube Light Saber Is Probably Cooler Than Yours
As a kid in the age of Star Wars, there were few things as fun as a plain old cardboard tube. These paper constructions have been seen as make-shift light sabers since the late 1970’s and to this day you still find kids swinging them around an.....»»
What makes a gun semi-automatic? Key gun terms explained as House passes new legislation
The House passed the Protecting Our Kids Act on Wednesday, hours after hearing harrowing testimony from gun violence survivors and their families, and two weeks after a shooter killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde,.....»»
Notebook prospects vary with device models, supply chain segments
As a whole, the notebook market has seen a reversal in demand, with consumer models bearing the brunt of sales downturn. Shipments of education-use Chromebooks, which played a pioneering role in the past two years, have hit bottom due to government b.....»»
U.S. Kids Are Falling behind Global Competition, but Brain Science Shows How to Catch Up
Paid parental leave and high-quality child care improve children’s brain development and prospects for a better future -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Happy together: Orphaned turtles and kids who set them free
The circle of life was on vivid display Wednesday at the Jersey Shore in a way that even the youngest children could understand......»»
Is your smart home child-safe?
How friendly has the smart home become for kids? Let's take a look at the potential dangers around home automation and how to make sure your child is safe......»»
Google Screencast rethinks screen recordings on Chromebooks
Google is launching a new Screencast app for Chromebooks. Here's a little more on how it can change screen recordings, particularly in education......»»
Big Tech calls for Biden administration to let foreign workers" adult kids stay in the US
A backlog of US green card applications has Silicon Valley giants calling on the Biden administration for new measures to keep adult children of high-skilled immigrant workers from being deported......»»
Companies Are Having Trouble Enforcing Return-to-Office Policies
NPR reports: Just last month [Apple] decided to postpone its plan after more than 1,000 current and former employees signed an open letter called the plan inefficient, inflexible and a waste of time. "Stop treating us like school kids who need to be.....»»
The best laptop deals as of June 3: Chromebooks, gaming laptops, and more
UPDATE: Jun. 3, 2022, 11:40 a.m. EDT This list has been updated to reflect pricing and availability as of June 3. BEST SAMSUNG DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, a nice alternative to the similarly priced MacBook Pro — $909.99 $1,099.99 (save.....»»
new-to-you iPad mini for under $250 during this refurbished tech sale
TL;DR: As of June 5, you can get a refurbished Apple iPad Mini 4, 128GB in Space Gray for just $234.99. That's 60% off the original price of $599.Looking for a Father’s Day gift for dad? Need something to keep the kids busy during your summer t.....»»
The kids aren"t alright online
In the weeks since two young men used semiautomatic weapons to murder children in Uvalde, Texas, and Black shoppers in Buffalo, New York, the media has rushed to identify and analyze the shooters' online behavior, looking for clues about their person.....»»
The best kids movies on Hulu right now (June 2022)
Want a movie that's fun to watch and suitable for a young audience? Hulu has you covered with a selection of the best kids movies that you can stream right now!.....»»