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For researchers at testing outfit AV-Test, the SMA M2 kids’ smartwatch is just the tip of an iceberg of terrible security. Continue reading Kids’ smartwatch security tracker can be hacked by anyone
When I first started writing code a few decades ago, it was a rather bland affair involving a basic text editor and physical books for reference. I didn’t have an opportunity to create anything usable by others until years later and perhaps most importantly in the context of this blog
Continue reading Teach Your Kids to Code with Ari in Oslo and London
In episode 93 of our monthly show we review the Firewalla home network device, talk about the 15 most dangerous (or scary) apps for kids that parents need to be aware of, and the rise of the “deepfake”! Watch the recording of our live strea… Continue reading Firewalla Review, 15 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids, Rise of the Deepfake
According to a new report, its algorithmic labelling may expose minors to age-inappropriate, targeted advertising. Continue reading Facebook flags thousands of kids as interested in gambling, booze
It’s a gnat bite, critics say: The FTC’s reported fine would be worth about two to three months of YouTube ad revenue. Continue reading YouTube reportedly to be fined up to $200m over COPPA investigation
It won’t happen again, Facebook told senators who wondered how well it’s handling kids’ privacy in the chat app abhorred by kids advocates. Continue reading Facebook: ‘Technical error’ let strangers into Messenger Kids chats
Harley-Davidson needs to get its bikes in the hands of younger riders, that’s clear. But this young? The company has announced a pair of electric balance bikes to get American iron into the hands of 3-5- and 5-7-year-olds…
Continue Reading… Continue reading Harley-Davidson is making electric balance bikes for 3-year-olds – no kidding
It’s already gotten hit with the biggest-ever US child privacy fine, and now it might be facing a fine for GDPR violations. Continue reading TikTok investigated (again) over how it handles children’s data and safety
Sen. Markey and 2 consumer groups said the Google-owned service must comply with COPPA and should be held accountable for not doing so.
Continue reading YouTube’s antics with kids’ data prompts call for FTC to force change
Making and coding are important skills for future engineers and technicians to master. Not long after the Raspberry Pi computer board was released, Kano started offering build-a-computer kits to makers young and old. With a focus on the form… Continue reading Kano partners with Microsoft for build-it-yourself laptop for kids