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iOS 26 to Improve Child Account Setup Process, Will Allow Parents to Share Child's Age Range With Apps
Apple is improving parental controls with its upcoming iOS 26 update. Upcoming improvements include a streamlined Child Account setup, more granular App Store age ratings, and the option for parents to share a child's age range with apps for age-appropriate content. Parents will also be able to use Communication Limits to approve new contacts on Me...
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Food Delivery Apps Promote Overindulgence & Unhealthy Eating Habits, Says Nutritionist
In a video shared on Instagram, nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee explains how food delivery apps are affecting our eating habits.
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UK Court Cracks Down On Serial Sperm Donor: Parental Rights Denied After 180+ Children
Robert Albon, alias "Joe Donor," who claims to have fathered over 180 children through unregulated sperm donations, has been denied custody rights by a UK court due to concerns over his behavior and the emotional impact on involved families.
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watchOS 11.5 Update Released With Pride Harmony Watch Face; macOS 15.5 Arrives With Improved Parental Controls
Apple released the watchOS 11.5 and macOS 15.5 updates on Monday, introducing minor feature improvements ahead of WWDC 2025. The watchOS update simplifies content purchases on Apple TV when using an Apple Watch. The macOS update brings improvements to the Screen Time feature for improved parental controls.
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Google Preparing to Roll Out Gemini AI for Younger Users With Parental Controls: Report
Google is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini to younger users. Last month, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced allowing users younger than the age of 13 years (or the applicable age in the respective country) to access its AI chatbot across Android, iOS, and on the web. The company is also letting parents and school ...
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Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push
Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity ...
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Uber for Teens Service With Parental Control Features Begins Rolling Out in India
Uber for Teens service has started rolling out in India. The San Francisco-based transportation tech platform first launched the safety service for teenagers in 2023 in the US, and has so far expanded it to more than 50 countries. The feature lets parents and guardians set up an Uber account for their teenagers of ages between 13 and 17 so that the...
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Apple Adds Age Assurance Features for Improved Privacy, Revamps Child Account Setup Process
Apple has announced that it is streamlining the setup of Child Accounts and enhancing parental control features. The company aims to minimize data collection by developers while verifying app users' ages. Apple will introduce additional age categories for ratings, ensuring precise categorisation for apps designed for younger users. Developers will ...
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Xbox to Have Catalogue of Games That Use Muse AI Model, Says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft plans to have catalogue of games that utilise its recently revealed artificial intelligence (AI) model that can generate 3D gameplay environments, CEO Satya Nadella has said. The Xbox parent announced Muse, an AI model that can generate game visuals and controller actions to aid in game development, last week.
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Instagram Brings Teen Accounts With Additional Protections to Users in India
Instagram's Teen Accounts feature is being rolled out in India to improve the safety of younger users. It restricts account functionalities for underage users and requires parental consent for certain settings. Parents of users aged 16 and above can enable supervision features, and offensive words and phrases will be filtered out of messages and co...
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Elon Musk-Led Group Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of OpenAI, Sam Altman Says 'No Thank You'
Elon Musk-led group of investors offered to purchase OpenAI's non-profit parent firm for $97.4 billion (roughly Rs. 8,46,576 crore). In response, OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman posted on Musk’s X social-media platform: “No thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion (roughly Rs. 8,46,576 crore) if you want.
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Parenting Tips: Try These Mind-Boosting Exercises With Your Baby
Parenting Tips: Here are some effective and simple exercises that can stimulate your baby's brain and nurture their overall development.
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Have A Newborn In Your Home? Here Are 8 Reasons Why Babies Require Extra Care
Postnatal Care: Let's explore why newborns require extra care and how mothers and families can create an optimal environment to nurture children.
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Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
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Rat Poison For Pest Control Kills 2 Children In Chennai, Parents In Hospital
The use of chemicals to kill rats by a pest control services firm in an apartment here has turned lethal for a family of four.
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iOS 26 to Improve Child Account Setup Process, Will Allow Parents to Share Child's Age Range With Apps
Apple is improving parental controls with its upcoming iOS 26 update. Upcoming improvements include a streamlined Child Account setup, more granular App Store age ratings, and the option for parents to share a child's age range with apps for age-appropriate content. Parents will also be able to use Communication Limits to approve new contacts on Me...
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Food Delivery Apps Promote Overindulgence & Unhealthy Eating Habits, Says Nutritionist
In a video shared on Instagram, nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee explains how food delivery apps are affecting our eating habits.
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UK Court Cracks Down On Serial Sperm Donor: Parental Rights Denied After 180+ Children
Robert Albon, alias "Joe Donor," who claims to have fathered over 180 children through unregulated sperm donations, has been denied custody rights by a UK court due to concerns over his behavior and the emotional impact on involved families.
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watchOS 11.5 Update Released With Pride Harmony Watch Face; macOS 15.5 Arrives With Improved Parental Controls
Apple released the watchOS 11.5 and macOS 15.5 updates on Monday, introducing minor feature improvements ahead of WWDC 2025. The watchOS update simplifies content purchases on Apple TV when using an Apple Watch. The macOS update brings improvements to the Screen Time feature for improved parental controls.
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Google Preparing to Roll Out Gemini AI for Younger Users With Parental Controls: Report
Google is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini to younger users. Last month, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced allowing users younger than the age of 13 years (or the applicable age in the respective country) to access its AI chatbot across Android, iOS, and on the web. The company is also letting parents and school ...
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Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push
Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity ...
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Uber for Teens Service With Parental Control Features Begins Rolling Out in India
Uber for Teens service has started rolling out in India. The San Francisco-based transportation tech platform first launched the safety service for teenagers in 2023 in the US, and has so far expanded it to more than 50 countries. The feature lets parents and guardians set up an Uber account for their teenagers of ages between 13 and 17 so that the...
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Apple Adds Age Assurance Features for Improved Privacy, Revamps Child Account Setup Process
Apple has announced that it is streamlining the setup of Child Accounts and enhancing parental control features. The company aims to minimize data collection by developers while verifying app users' ages. Apple will introduce additional age categories for ratings, ensuring precise categorisation for apps designed for younger users. Developers will ...
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Xbox to Have Catalogue of Games That Use Muse AI Model, Says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft plans to have catalogue of games that utilise its recently revealed artificial intelligence (AI) model that can generate 3D gameplay environments, CEO Satya Nadella has said. The Xbox parent announced Muse, an AI model that can generate game visuals and controller actions to aid in game development, last week.
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Instagram Brings Teen Accounts With Additional Protections to Users in India
Instagram's Teen Accounts feature is being rolled out in India to improve the safety of younger users. It restricts account functionalities for underage users and requires parental consent for certain settings. Parents of users aged 16 and above can enable supervision features, and offensive words and phrases will be filtered out of messages and co...
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Elon Musk-Led Group Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of OpenAI, Sam Altman Says 'No Thank You'
Elon Musk-led group of investors offered to purchase OpenAI's non-profit parent firm for $97.4 billion (roughly Rs. 8,46,576 crore). In response, OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman posted on Musk’s X social-media platform: “No thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion (roughly Rs. 8,46,576 crore) if you want.
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Parenting Tips: Try These Mind-Boosting Exercises With Your Baby
Parenting Tips: Here are some effective and simple exercises that can stimulate your baby's brain and nurture their overall development.
-
Have A Newborn In Your Home? Here Are 8 Reasons Why Babies Require Extra Care
Postnatal Care: Let's explore why newborns require extra care and how mothers and families can create an optimal environment to nurture children.
-
Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
-
Rat Poison For Pest Control Kills 2 Children In Chennai, Parents In Hospital
The use of chemicals to kill rats by a pest control services firm in an apartment here has turned lethal for a family of four.
