[ad_1] Microsoft is doing more to keep tabs on your kids’ digital habits. It just released the preview version of an Xbox Family Settings app for Android and 10,000 iOS users that manages what, when and how children play on Xbox consoles. You can set time limits on a day-by-day basis, set content filters for […]
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‘Connected’ is a kids’ movie about the dangers of tech obsession
[ad_1] Connected starts as a story about a dad upset that his kids spend too much time on their devices. He attempts to change that by taking them on a family road trip, but things change quickly when robots turn evil and technology as a whole seems to revolt. What makes Connected more interesting is […]
Arcade Coder teaches kids to build games for the whole family
[ad_1] It helps kids get to grips with game mechanics such as speed, levels and point systems, through pre-coded projects or by inventing brand new ones. Accessed via the free Games Studio iOS app there are step-by-step video and animation-based tutorials to complete, and new projects and challenges can be unlocked along the way. Complete […]
Spotify’s Premium Family plans get an explicit content filter
[ad_1] Other new features include “Family Mix,” giving you access to personalized playlists for the whole family. It’s updated regularly and allows granular control over who can contribute to each session so you don’t get too much Frozen or Baby Shark. There’s also a Family Hub, making it easier to add and remove users, adjust […]
Family tracking app leaked real-time location data for weeks
[ad_1] This wasn’t helped by React’s own issues with accountability. Its site had no contact information, and even its WHOIS record masked the email address. Messages through the feedback form turned up nothing. The database didn’t go offline until TechCrunch asked Microsoft to reach the developer, who still hasn’t said anything about the leak. It’s […]