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Kids' GPS Tracking Watch Lets Anyone Stalk Your Kid
By Paul Wagenseil published
The MiSafes Kid's Watcher GPS tracker has almost no security and lets anyone with common hacking tools follow and talk to children.
Anki Vector Review: A Bot With a Big Brain but Small Ambitions
By Marc Chacksfield published
Anki's second home robot houses a lot of power and potential but it's a little shy in showing off what it can do.
The One Google App Every Parent Needs
By Monica Chin published
With the Google Family Link, parents can view their children's activity, manage app usage, set screen time limits and more.
Should Alexa Be Your Child’s Friend?
By Monica Chin published
More and more kids are making friends with virtual assistants – but when does it go too far?
10 Apps to Delete from Your Teenager's Phone (and 4 to Watch Closely)
By Amy Oztan published
Not every app is a good fit for your teenager's smartphone. We found several — from anonymous messaging apps to dating sites with lax age restrictions — that you should delete this instant.
When Is Your Kid Old Enough for a Smartphone?
By Terri Coles published
Your child may be demanding a smartphone, but is he or she ready for that responsibility? Here's what you should consider when deciding whether your child should have a phone.
Should You Buy Your Child an Echo or a Google Home?
By Monica Chin published
Kids love talking to digital assistants. But is it a good idea? Here's what the experts say.
7 Tips to Manage Your Kids' Screen Time This Summer
By Emily Long published
The experts do not agree on how much screen time is too much for children, but there are some handy tools and advice to make sure you manage that time the right way.
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