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#teen-safety
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Instagram CEO Unveils New Teen Accounts' on GMA With More Restrictions On Young Social Media Users

Instagram is enhancing protections for teen users through new features focusing on parental supervision and proactive controls.
Privacy professionals
fromNewsmax
7 months ago

Instagram Rolls Out Teen Accounts With Privacy, Parental Controls

Meta is enhancing privacy and parental controls for Instagram users under 18 to address social media's negative impact, automatic 'Teen Accounts' will default to private.
This update includes features such as a 60-minute daily app usage notification and a quiet mode to promote healthier social media habits among youth.
fromtime.com
7 months ago
Parenting

Instagram Introduces Teen Accounts, Other Sweeping Changes to Boost Child Safety Online

Instagram is creating separate, safer teen accounts to protect users under 18 from harmful content and interactions.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Instagram CEO Unveils New Teen Accounts' on GMA With More Restrictions On Young Social Media Users

Instagram is enhancing protections for teen users through new features focusing on parental supervision and proactive controls.
Privacy professionals
fromNewsmax
7 months ago

Instagram Rolls Out Teen Accounts With Privacy, Parental Controls

Meta is enhancing privacy and parental controls for Instagram users under 18 to address social media's negative impact, automatic 'Teen Accounts' will default to private.
This update includes features such as a 60-minute daily app usage notification and a quiet mode to promote healthier social media habits among youth.
fromtime.com
7 months ago
Parenting

Instagram Introduces Teen Accounts, Other Sweeping Changes to Boost Child Safety Online

Instagram is creating separate, safer teen accounts to protect users under 18 from harmful content and interactions.
more#teen-safety
#nintendo-switch-2
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Switch 2 Camera: Nintendo Responds To Safety And Spying Concerns

Nintendo's new GameChat feature emphasizes safety, allowing users to control who can access video chat functions before using the feature.
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago
Gadgets

Here's what the Switch 2's C button actually does

The Switch 2's C button unlocks Game Chat, allowing real-time communication and social features for multiplayer gaming.
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Switch 2 Camera: Nintendo Responds To Safety And Spying Concerns

Nintendo's new GameChat feature emphasizes safety, allowing users to control who can access video chat functions before using the feature.
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago
Gadgets

Here's what the Switch 2's C button actually does

The Switch 2's C button unlocks Game Chat, allowing real-time communication and social features for multiplayer gaming.
more#nintendo-switch-2
#roblox
Parenting
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Roblox will let parents block people on their child's friends list

Roblox enhances parental controls, allowing greater oversight of children's interactions and experiences on the platform.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

With new safety update, Roblox aims to boost protection for young gamers

Roblox is enhancing child safety measures with updated parental controls and communication restrictions for users under 13.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Roblox to give parents more control over children's activity after warnings over grooming

Roblox is enhancing parental controls to protect children from inappropriate content.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Roblox will restrict kids under 13 from chatting outside of games

Roblox introduces new child safety features to better protect under-13 users, requiring parental controls for messaging while adjusting content access and ratings.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox

Roblox introduces new parental controls, allowing blocking of games and friends for children under 13.
Parenting
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Roblox will let parents block people on their child's friends list

Roblox enhances parental controls, allowing greater oversight of children's interactions and experiences on the platform.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

With new safety update, Roblox aims to boost protection for young gamers

Roblox is enhancing child safety measures with updated parental controls and communication restrictions for users under 13.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Roblox to give parents more control over children's activity after warnings over grooming

Roblox is enhancing parental controls to protect children from inappropriate content.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Roblox will restrict kids under 13 from chatting outside of games

Roblox introduces new child safety features to better protect under-13 users, requiring parental controls for messaging while adjusting content access and ratings.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox

Roblox introduces new parental controls, allowing blocking of games and friends for children under 13.
more#roblox
#video-games
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Parenting

Got A Kid Who Wants To Play Fortnite? Here Are Five Important Questions To Ask Them

Involving your child in setting up their Fortnite account aids in understanding safety features and fostering gaming-related conversations.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

New PS5 Update Brings Big Changes To Activity Settings

The PS5's latest update enhances user experience with full activity displays, new emoji support, and revised parental controls.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Parenting

Got A Kid Who Wants To Play Fortnite? Here Are Five Important Questions To Ask Them

Involving your child in setting up their Fortnite account aids in understanding safety features and fostering gaming-related conversations.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

New PS5 Update Brings Big Changes To Activity Settings

The PS5's latest update enhances user experience with full activity displays, new emoji support, and revised parental controls.
more#video-games
#technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Women in technology

My tweens found a way around the parental controls on their devices. Google paid them thousands to explain how.

Kids can easily bypass parental controls, leading to unexpected discoveries.
Teaching responsibility in tech use is crucial for parents.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
Tech industry

How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts

Tech giants like Google, Apple, and Microsoft provide integrated parental controls to help manage children's screen time and online safety.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Digital life

Screenable's app turns any iPhone into a starter phone for kids | TechCrunch

Screenable helps parents gradually introduce technology to children through tailored modes for different ages.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My tweens found a way around the parental controls on their devices. Google paid them thousands to explain how.

Kids can easily bypass parental controls, leading to unexpected discoveries.
Teaching responsibility in tech use is crucial for parents.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
Tech industry

How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts

Tech giants like Google, Apple, and Microsoft provide integrated parental controls to help manage children's screen time and online safety.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Digital life

Screenable's app turns any iPhone into a starter phone for kids | TechCrunch

Screenable helps parents gradually introduce technology to children through tailored modes for different ages.
more#technology
Marketing tech
fromMacworld
1 month ago

This $16 trick makes ads disappear on the web and YouTube

AdGuard offers a lifetime subscription for ad blocking across multiple devices, enhancing user experience by eliminating intrusive ads.
#meta
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago
Apple

Apple Implements New Age Rating Categories for Apps

Apple introduces new features for age restrictions on apps but avoids imposing direct limitations itself.
fromUSA TODAY
7 months ago
Digital life

What are Instagram Teen Accounts? Here's what to know about the new accounts with tighter restrictions

Meta introduces Teen Accounts on Instagram to enhance safety features for users under 18, balancing autonomy with parental controls.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Digital life

Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts by default. It's about time.

Meta's new Teen Accounts feature emphasizes enhanced safety for users under 18 with stricter privacy and content settings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Parents don't use' parental controls on Facebook and Instagram, says Nick Clegg

Parents neglect to use available safety tools on social media, creating a behavioral issue that undermines child protection efforts.
Apple
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Apple Implements New Age Rating Categories for Apps

Apple introduces new features for age restrictions on apps but avoids imposing direct limitations itself.
fromUSA TODAY
7 months ago
Digital life

What are Instagram Teen Accounts? Here's what to know about the new accounts with tighter restrictions

Meta introduces Teen Accounts on Instagram to enhance safety features for users under 18, balancing autonomy with parental controls.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Digital life

Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts by default. It's about time.

Meta's new Teen Accounts feature emphasizes enhanced safety for users under 18 with stricter privacy and content settings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Parents don't use' parental controls on Facebook and Instagram, says Nick Clegg

Parents neglect to use available safety tools on social media, creating a behavioral issue that undermines child protection efforts.
more#meta
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Digital life

Google expands Family Link parental controls with screen time tools, approved contacts and more | TechCrunch

Google is improving its parental control software Family Link with new features for screen time management and age estimation for enhanced user experience.
Wearables
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Samsung's Galaxy Watch for Kids software makes Wear OS a family affair

Samsung and Google unveil 'Galaxy Watch for Kids', a safe and engaging smartwatch experience for children with parental controls and fun features.
#kids-tablets
fromZDNET
6 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is designed for ages six to twelve, featuring strong parental controls and a two-year screen repair guarantee.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do, and it's 42% off for Black Friday

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is a well-rounded option for children ages 6-12, balancing performance, durability, and parental controls at an affordable price.
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This Amazon Fire tablet redfines what a kids tablet can do (and it's on sale)

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet offers strong performance and parental controls, making it ideal for children aged six to twelve.
fromZDNET
6 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is designed for ages six to twelve, featuring strong parental controls and a two-year screen repair guarantee.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do, and it's 42% off for Black Friday

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is a well-rounded option for children ages 6-12, balancing performance, durability, and parental controls at an affordable price.
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Parenting

Skip the iPad: This Amazon Fire tablet redfines what a kids tablet can do (and it's on sale)

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet offers strong performance and parental controls, making it ideal for children aged six to twelve.
more#kids-tablets
#characterai
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster'

Character.ai is enhancing safety measures for teenagers on its platform with new parental controls and user notifications.
Recent lawsuits and criticisms emphasize ongoing safety concerns regarding child interactions with chatbots.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Character.AI has retrained its chatbots to stop chatting up teens

Character.AI is implementing parental controls and introducing a safer language model for teenage users.
New safety measures include blocking inappropriate content and directing users to mental health resources.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster'

Character.ai is enhancing safety measures for teenagers on its platform with new parental controls and user notifications.
Recent lawsuits and criticisms emphasize ongoing safety concerns regarding child interactions with chatbots.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Character.AI has retrained its chatbots to stop chatting up teens

Character.AI is implementing parental controls and introducing a safer language model for teenage users.
New safety measures include blocking inappropriate content and directing users to mental health resources.
more#characterai
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

YouTube Kids is getting a redesign to make it look more like YouTube

The YouTube Kids app is redesigned for improved usability and visual alignment with the standard YouTube.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Digital life

Snapchat will let parents track their kids through Family Center

Snapchat is enhancing parental controls with new location tracking features to better monitor children's safety.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Disney Plus has grown big enough to need a top 10 list

Disney Plus introduces a top 10 list on its home screen to enhance content discoverability amid its growing library.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
6 months ago

Texas is suing TikTok for allegedly violating its new child privacy law

Texas lawsuit highlights TikTok's alleged violations of child privacy laws, questioning the efficacy of its parental control features.
#gaming
fromThe Verge
7 months ago
JavaScript

Steam's improved family sharing is out now for everyone

Steam Families enhances game sharing by enabling multiple simultaneous players and providing parental controls for families.
fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

Your mom can now set you Fortnite time limits

Epic Games launched parental control features in Fortnite, allowing parents to limit and monitor their children's gaming time effectively.
fromGameSpot
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Steam Families Is Available Now, Lets You And Five People Merge Your Game Libraries Into One--Here's How

Steam Families replaces Family Sharing, allowing up to six users to share games and play simultaneously.
fromThe Verge
7 months ago
JavaScript

Steam's improved family sharing is out now for everyone

Steam Families enhances game sharing by enabling multiple simultaneous players and providing parental controls for families.
fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

Your mom can now set you Fortnite time limits

Epic Games launched parental control features in Fortnite, allowing parents to limit and monitor their children's gaming time effectively.
fromGameSpot
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Steam Families Is Available Now, Lets You And Five People Merge Your Game Libraries Into One--Here's How

Steam Families replaces Family Sharing, allowing up to six users to share games and play simultaneously.
more#gaming
fromTelecompetitor
7 months ago
Digital life

C Spire Launches New Parental Control Features

C Spire is enhancing parental controls to improve child safety in the digital world.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Instagram Tightens Up Protections on Teen Accounts, Adds Major Restrictions for Users 16 and Under

Instagram is tightening controls for teens by introducing automatic restrictions and features to protect them from online harms.
#spotify
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Music

Spotify is testing much-needed parental controls for kids under 13. As a parent, I can't wait.

Spotify is testing parental controls allowing the blocking of explicit lyrics and specific artists on Family Premium accounts.
The feature targets a gap in the current music offerings for older children, who are not catered to by the stand-alone Spotify Kids app.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Startup companies

Spotify begins piloting parent-managed accounts for kids on family plans | TechCrunch

Spotify introduces in-app parental controls for listeners under 13, allowing parents to manage content access on Family plan accounts.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Music

Spotify is testing much-needed parental controls for kids under 13. As a parent, I can't wait.

Spotify is testing parental controls allowing the blocking of explicit lyrics and specific artists on Family Premium accounts.
The feature targets a gap in the current music offerings for older children, who are not catered to by the stand-alone Spotify Kids app.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Startup companies

Spotify begins piloting parent-managed accounts for kids on family plans | TechCrunch

Spotify introduces in-app parental controls for listeners under 13, allowing parents to manage content access on Family plan accounts.
more#spotify
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago
Parenting

Op-Ed | Safeguarding Our Children via the SAFE for Kids Act in the Digital Age | amNewYork

The SAFE for Kids Act aims to protect teenagers by requiring parental oversight on social media usage.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Disney+ added Hulu shows. All hell broke loose for some parents.

Integration of Hulu content in Disney+ has led to increased frustration among parents due to exposure to non-family-friendly material.
fromwww.esquire.com
8 months ago
Digital life

6 Best Tablets for Kids in 2024

Great battery life and strong parental controls are standout features of the Fire Kids tablet.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Wearables

Google's School time feature is coming to Android smartphones

Google is expanding School time feature support to more devices.
fromEntrepreneur
9 months ago
Digital life

Boost Business Efficiency with Five Years of Control D for $40 | Entrepreneur

Control D Some Control Plan offers internet optimization, security, productivity features, and parental controls for efficient and safe online activities.
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