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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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Samsung's One UI 7 Update to Introduce Smart Notification Management, Redesigned Icons and New AI Features
One UI 7 was briefly teased by the company at its annual developer conference, and a publication has now leaked the design and features arriving with the upcoming update. While One UI 7 isn't expected to arrive until early 2025, it will reportedly bring several improvements to the interface, while introducing new parental controls and AI-powered fe...
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How To Prevent Diabetes In Children: Reducing Risks And Management Tips For Parents
This article explores practical steps parents can take to help prevent diabetes in children and offers management tips for fostering a healthy lifestyle.
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Instagram Rolls Out "Teen Accounts" With Parental Control For Underage Users
Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls forInstagramaccounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the negative effects of social media.
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US Boy, 5, Dies After Shooting Himself With Gun He Found in Parent's Bedroom
The boy's family released a statement and described the incident as "an unimaginable tragedy."
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Chinese Woman, 20, Reports Parents To Police After They Install Spy Camera In Her Bedroom
A 20-year-old woman in China reported her "control freak" parents to the police after they installed a spy camera in her bedroom.
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Apple Watch For Your Kids Rolled Out in India; Allows Parental Controls, School-Time Notification Restrictions
Apple Watch for Kids is now available to users in India. It enables adults to set up cellular Apple Watch models for their kids to use for calling, messaging, and other functionalities, even if they don’t have an iPhone. They can take advantage of the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of the smartwatch with safeguards enabled.
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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.
-
Samsung's One UI 7 Update to Introduce Smart Notification Management, Redesigned Icons and New AI Features
One UI 7 was briefly teased by the company at its annual developer conference, and a publication has now leaked the design and features arriving with the upcoming update. While One UI 7 isn't expected to arrive until early 2025, it will reportedly bring several improvements to the interface, while introducing new parental controls and AI-powered fe...
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How To Prevent Diabetes In Children: Reducing Risks And Management Tips For Parents
This article explores practical steps parents can take to help prevent diabetes in children and offers management tips for fostering a healthy lifestyle.
-
Instagram Rolls Out "Teen Accounts" With Parental Control For Underage Users
Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls forInstagramaccounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the negative effects of social media.
-
US Boy, 5, Dies After Shooting Himself With Gun He Found in Parent's Bedroom
The boy's family released a statement and described the incident as "an unimaginable tragedy."
-
Chinese Woman, 20, Reports Parents To Police After They Install Spy Camera In Her Bedroom
A 20-year-old woman in China reported her "control freak" parents to the police after they installed a spy camera in her bedroom.
-
Apple Watch For Your Kids Rolled Out in India; Allows Parental Controls, School-Time Notification Restrictions
Apple Watch for Kids is now available to users in India. It enables adults to set up cellular Apple Watch models for their kids to use for calling, messaging, and other functionalities, even if they don’t have an iPhone. They can take advantage of the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of the smartwatch with safeguards enabled.
