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Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families

CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaJan 31st, 2024

It’s Time to Make the Internet Safer for Kids

Parent power alone won’t ensure the next generation’s safety—politicians and tech firms must take steps, too......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Threads testing option to let users choose which feed they want to see by default

As we reported last week, Threads has begun to globally roll out Custom Feeds based on specific topics. And Meta seems to be really listening to users recently, as the company is now testing an option to let users set which feed they want to see by d.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Why parents need to be like Big Ted and "talk aloud" while they use screens with their kids

Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian parents have about their kids' health and well-being—even ranking ahead of diet, exercise and depression......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Indian regulators keep pushing antitrust report forward, despite Apple"s hold request

India's antitrust regulators have declined to grant Apple's request for a temporary hold on a report that alleges app developers are compelled to adhere to unfair terms to be on the App Store.India's CCI rejects Apple's request to halt investigation.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple Watch arrives in New Zealand

Apple has now brought its Tap to Pay easy-payment technology to New Zealand. Merchants can now use an iPhone or Apple Watch to accept payments from contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, or other digital wallets.Merchants can use iPhones to a.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Educating young people about social media could be far more effective than a ban—Finland can show us how

The federal government's proposed social media ban for under-16s has sparked widespread debate, affecting millions of young Australians, their families and educators. But will it actually work?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Indonesia rejects Apple"s $100 million bid to lift the iPhone 16 ban

Indonesia's government has considered Apple's increased offer of $100 million of investment in the country, but reportedly wants more before it will lift its ban on the iPhone 16 range.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels"Industry Minister Agus Gu.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Threads now rolling out Custom Feeds in its mobile app globally

Earlier this year, Threads began experimenting with Custom Feeds as a way to let users better personalize their experience on the platform by seeing only specific content they want. A few months later, Meta is finally rolling out Custom Feeds globall.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Messenger adds Siri integration, AI video backgrounds, and yes, voicemail

There’s a pretty cool update for Messenger out today. Meta has introduced phone and video calling voicemail, similar to FaceTime. The Facebook calling service is also adding AI video backgrounds and integrating Siri. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

LastPass review: Is this popular password manager still worth using?

I reviewed LastPass, a low-cost password manager with that supports a wide range of devices and offers convenient login sharing for families......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Book Bans Harm Kids

Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Instagram will finally let you reset algorithm recommendations

One of the best features yet is about to hit Instagram as a test. According to a Meta newsroom post, the social media platform has … The post Instagram will finally let you reset algorithm recommendations appeared first on BGR. One o.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Are your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch

One of the biggest problems with social media is that our feeds are full of things the algorithms think we want to see, rather than what we actually want to see. If your Instagram recommendations seem increasingly removed from your interests, Meta.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Meta thinks its Orion augmented reality glasses can be the AirPods of AR

It was back in September when Meta first revealed an early prototype of its Orion AR glasses, and while they are a long way from becoming an actual product you can buy, the company does believe it can achieve this. Indeed, Meta’s wearables chief.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

This new Netflix documentary about four kids stranded in the jungle will have you on the edge of your seat

This new Netflix documentary about four kids stranded in the jungle will have you on the edge of your seat.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Urban Arrow’s front-loader is a stylish, functional cargo/kid hauler

With either cargo or kids, the Family is impeccably designed and a smooth ride. So far, all of the cargo bikes we've tested have been what are called "long tails," which means the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Leaked Samsung smart glasses specs point to Ray-Ban Meta competitor

Samsung's 'Galaxy Glasses' could be part of a larger wave of wearables......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Samsung is eyeing smart glasses that could shake up the market

Samsung maybe working on its first smart glasses that follow the Meta Ray-Ban Stories' footsteps. The software stack, however, will rely on Google's Gemini......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Meta Quest 3 Black Friday deals 2024: Best early discounts

Meta Quest Black Friday deals.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Here"s what psychiatrists plan to tell COP29 about how climate change is harming young people"s mental health

As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate summit in Azerbaijan, the impact of climate change on young people's mental health needs to be an urgent priority......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024