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Hang up and hang out: Parents are reminiscing on no-phone summers and putting their kids in ‘device detox’
Parents are eager to provide their kids with the technology-free summers they grew up with. Caitlin Hornik spoke to several ...
Texas officials say at least 28 children killed by floods as death toll climbs
At least 78 people have died across five counties and 41 remain missing, including 10 girls swept away from a riverside ...
My 4-year-old asked for a smartphone. Here's what I did next as a parent. | Opinion
Conversations about technology aren't only about how we regulate children's screen time. It's about how adults model our ...
Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot
The Pinwheel Watch is designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, offering parental management tools, GPS tracking, texting, ...
Can kids still have lazy summers?
The average kid gets a phone at the age of 10, Murphy-Reuter said. Tablet use starts even earlier, with more than half of ...
Statewide cell phone ban in NC schools aims to eliminate classroom distractions
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Using a cell phone during class is now prohibited in North Carolina. That goes for any ...
Casio's tiny digital watch for your finger is available again - while supplies last
Unfortunately, despite the appearance of a flexible, linked band, the watch is available in one size -- 10.5. Casio is offering spacers to make the fit a little more snug for smaller fingers (sizes 9 ...
The hidden cost of convenience: How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies
It’s no secret that social media and mobile applications collect information about you. Meta’s business model depends on it. The company, which operates Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is worth US$1 ...