Two groups urge FTC to be tougher on Google, say apps on Google Play Store collect and share kids’ personal info without getting parents’ consent.
Author: Terry Collins, USA TODAY
Zuckerberg confirms Instagram for kids plans at Congressional hearing on misinformation
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirms to lawmakers his company is “early in our thinking” on creating an Instagram for kids under the age of 13.
COVID-19 impact: Work from home more appealing than return to ‘business as usual,’ Harvard survey shows
A majority of employees say they enjoyed working remotely and they hope to keep doing it post-pandemic, said a Harvard business school online survey.
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Instagram for kids? Facebook explores creating a platform for users under 13
Facebook is looking into creating an Instagram for users under 13, something a watchdog believes it’s not in the company’s or kids’ best interests.
‘A double-edged sword’: Survey says young Americans are using social media to address mental health issues … caused by social media
A new study shows that young people in the U.S. are using tech and social media to help manage their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Netflix is testing a new feature to crack down on shared passwords
Netflix is testing a potential new feature with select customers to crack down on password sharing.
YouTube star blends how-to and heart: ‘Dad, How Do I?’ videos give us the father we need in the pandemic
A Q&A with “Dad, How Do I?” creator Rob Kenney on how he uses today’s technology to pass on some traditional values with his popular YouTube channel.
Derek Chauvin trial: Minneapolis wanted to pay social media influencers to fight misinformation around court case
Minneapolis ditches sketchy plan to pay social media influencers to fight misinformation during the upcoming trials surrounding George Floyd’s death.
Black Amazon manager sues the tech giant, execs alleging discrimination and harassment
A Black senior manager at Amazon is suing the tech giant and two executives allegedly for race and gender discrimination as well as pay inequity.