Kids and technology — screen time, educational apps, gaming, and raising digitally literate children.
Why Young People Fail to Report Harmful Online Experiences
Young people experience harmful online interactions regularly, yet most never tell their parents. Research from the Child Mind Institute reveals a tro…
Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Tech Sales, All in One Place
# The Best Tech Deals for Families: What Parents Should Know Lifehacker's deals blog aggregates technology sales across multiple categories, making i…
Google Docs Is Rolling Out These Three New Gemini Features
# Google Docs Adds Three New Gemini AI Features for Paid Subscribers Google Docs users with Gemini subscriptions can access three new artificial inte…
This App Can Help Detect When Someone Near You Is Wearing Meta Glasses
A new app can identify when someone nearby is wearing Meta Quest glasses, but with significant limitations that parents should understand. The app de…
Ultrahuman’s New App Fixes Most of What Frustrated Me About the Old One
Ultrahuman, the biohacking company known for its wearable glucose monitors and metabolic tracking, released a major app overhaul called the Emerald Up…
This App Is (Sort of) Bringing Back Samsung Messages
# This App Is (Sort of) Bringing Back Samsung Messages Samsung Messages offered a streamlined texting experience for Galaxy phone users, but Samsung …
Microsoft and Amazon Are Both Introducing New Cloud Gaming Options
Microsoft and Amazon are expanding cloud gaming access for families, each taking different approaches to lower barriers for casual players. Microsoft…
You Can Save $100 on the New AirPods Max 2 Right Now
# You Can Save $100 on the New AirPods Max 2 Right Now Apple released the AirPods Max 2 headphones in April, and retailers are already offering subst…
This 65-Inch Samsung OLED TV Is $500 Off Right Now
Samsung's 65-inch OLED TV is dropping to under $1,500 this week, marking a $500 price cut on the premium display model. The set delivers OLED picture …
T-Mobile Is Down
T-Mobile experienced a widespread outage affecting service for many customers. The telecommunications company's network went down, leaving users witho…
This Acer OLED Gaming Monitor Is Over $200 Off Right Now
This deal on an Acer OLED gaming monitor brings premium display technology within reach for budget-conscious families. The monitor typically costs wel…
This App Lets You Use Android Auto in Any Car
# Android Auto Now Works in Any Car, No Special Hardware Needed Your car's dashboard doesn't need a fancy infotainment system for Android Auto anymor…
This 4K OLED Gaming Monitor Is $400 Off Right Now
I appreciate the task, but I need to be straightforward with you: this article isn't parenting content. It's a tech deal announcement about a gaming m…
You Can Now Change the Music on Older Instagram Posts
Instagram rolled out a new feature that lets users swap out songs on older posts without deleting and reposting the content. Previously, once you sele…
How to Watch Samsung's July Galaxy Unpacked
# How to Watch Samsung's July Galaxy Unpacked Samsung will unveil new devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event in July, with some products coming at high…
PureWow: Is Alexa My Kid’s New Best Friend?
Amazon's Alexa and similar voice assistants are becoming constant companions for children, raising questions about how this shift affects development …
This Period-Tracking App Actually Keeps Your Data Private
# This Period-Tracking App Actually Keeps Your Data Private Period-tracking apps collect intimate health information about your body, fertility patte…
It's Not Just You: YouTube's Picture-in-Picture Isn't Working
YouTube's picture-in-picture feature has stopped working for many users this week, creating frustration across the platform. The feature, which lets v…
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ Is Still One of the Best Premium Android Phones, and It's $300 Off Right Now
# Samsung Galaxy S25+ Remains Top Android Choice at Steep Discount Samsung's Galaxy S25+ continues to deliver flagship performance for parents and te…
The Peptide Bodybuilders and Gym Bros Are Secretly Using to Recover Faster After Exercise
# The Peptide Bodybuilders and Gym Bros Are Secretly Using to Recover Faster After Exercise Peptides are gaining traction in fitness circles as athle…
This LG OLED Gaming Monitor Is Just $379 Right Now
# LG's OLED Gaming Monitor Deal: What Parents Should Know About Screen Time Tech LG has dropped the price of its 27-inch OLED gaming monitor to $379,…
Instagram Is Starting to Crack Down on Creepy Smart Glasses Videos
# Instagram Cracks Down on Creepy Smart Glasses Videos Instagram has begun aggressively removing videos created with smart glasses that violate its p…
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Kids and technology — screen time, educational apps, gaming, and raising digitally literate children.