News tagged with parental control software

Web filters not 100% foolproof against risky sites: EU

A European Internet study has an instant message for parents who want to control their children's online habits: web filters are not 100 percent foolproof against harmful sites.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Web-monitoring software gathers data on kid chats

(AP) -- Parents who install a leading brand of software to monitor their kids' online activities may be unwittingly allowing the developer to gather marketing data from children as young as 7 - and to sell ...

Technology / Software

created Sep 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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E3 to showcase big videogame titles, hot trends

Sequels to blockbuster console titles and play on smartphones or tablets will be showcased with Times Square-like glitz starting Tuesday at the E3 videogame extravaganza in Los Angeles.

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Social media's impact on kids merits big debate: US expert

Facebook's big stock offering on Wall Street must be followed by an intensive debate on Main Street about social media's powerful impact on children, an expert on the topic says.

Technology / Internet

created May 13, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Concerns grow over children using tablet computers

Electronic tablets like the iPad are a revolutionary educational tool and are becoming part of childhood, but should be watched carefully so that overuse doesn't lead to learning or behavioral problems, experts ...

Technology / Other

created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Virtual Piggy lets children get online allowances

Startup Virtual Piggy is rolling out a way for parents to give children online allowances to spend on games, iPod accessories or other stuff tailored for Internet-loving youngsters.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 10, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

YouTube enlists big-name help to redefine channels

(AP) -- YouTube is enlisting Hollywood's help to reach a generation of viewers more familiar with smartphones than TV remotes.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Internet ".xxx" district opens to website makers

An Internet version of a red light district opened on Tuesday as Web addresses with ".xxx" endings became available for purchase by those interested in providing online adult content.

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created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

iPads become child's play

(AP) -- Make room in the toy box for the iPad.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Cybersecurity breakthrough keeps sensitive data confined in physical space (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- In a breakthrough that could aid spies, keepers of medical records, and parents who want to prevent their kids from "sexting," a team of Virginia Tech researchers has created software to remotely ...

Technology / Software

created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Ubisoft plays to guitar fantasies with 'Rocksmith'

Laurent Detoc beamed as he pictured the the flood of guitarists that Ubisoft will unleash on the world after its innovative Rocksmith videogame hits the market this month.

Technology / Software

created Oct 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Apple 'genius' Steve Jobs dies from cancer

Suddenly, the next version of the iPhone doesn't seem so important. It's time to mourn Steve Jobs, the Silicon Valley maestro who always seemed to hit the right note as he transformed Apple Inc. into technology's ...

Technology / Business

created Oct 06, 2011 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (7) | comments 47


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