Children

Austria plans a social media ban for those under 14. A law is expected to be enacted by 2026 to establish new regulations.

Reddit is facing a £14.47 million fine in the United Kingdom due to years of deficiencies in age verification.

The EU Unveils Action Plan Against Cyberbullying The European Union has introduced an action plan to combat cyberbullying. It includes an app, stricter regulations, and increased protection for minors.

Discord tightens youth protection with age verification. Users who don't verify age face restrictions. TECHBOOK has the details.

WhatsApp is also widely used among minors. A new account with limited features for children aims to make its use safer.

At CES in Las Vegas, Lego introduced Smart Play, a concept that enhances traditional Lego bricks with digital features.

Spotify has launched youth profiles, which have unexpectedly caused problems. Parents are dealing with restrictions that didn't exist before.

Media consumption is ubiquitous today. But how does it affect children's development, and when does it become a burden?

The popular children's series "Sesame Street" is coming to the streaming service Netflix with both old and new episodes, which are still in production.

AI is increasingly being used in education. Students are expected to benefit from its use. However, there are also risks involved.

There once was a kind of German Facebook: SchülerVZ. Today, however, the platform no longer plays a role.

A few years ago, the "Smart Schools" initiative was launched. TECHBOOK inquired about what it's all about.

School Transition, Maturity, and Media Literacy: What Parents Should Consider When Their Child Gets Their First Smartphone–Including Safety Tips

Studies show: Apple's parental controls can be easily circumvented. Experts are urgently calling for improvements.

According to a new report, the protection of minors in the Apple App Store is too weak. In some cases, entire categories are affected.