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Inside Amazon Go: the store of the future
This story originally appeared on: WHNT News By: CNN Wire (CNN Money) — Long lines at checkout are common at grocery stores. But at Amazon’s new cashier-free store, you’ll only need to worry about clumps of tourists. The small test store in Seattle, which opened to...
The Most Important Tech Trend Of 2018 Won’t Be A Technology
This story originally appeared on: Forbes.com By: Krisztina Holly An exciting convergence is happening between the physical and digital worlds. New innovations, from robotics and new materials to logistics and sustainability, are impacting our industries and our...
This scam tricks you into buying fake tech support software
Scammers are using fake messages and a phony "Troubleshooter for Windows" app to get $25 from victims. This story originally appeared on: CNET.com By: Abrar Al-Heeti Scammers are tricking victims into paying $25 for fake security software, ZDNet reports. The...
How to stay safe online – top safety tips for kids using the Internet or social media
It's hard to keep your kids safe, but there's some steps you can take to make sure they are using the Internet and social media safely By: Jo-anne Rowney, Mark Weinstein - Mirror.co.uk Being a parent is a minefield. Protecting your child isn't exactly easy and...
Parents need to start online safety education early, experts say
By: Kevin Robinson - PNJ.com Organizations like the Monique Burr Foundation and Cyberwise.org have some simple best practices for helping kids stay safe while navigating the internet. People who grew up or raised children in the 1970s and 1980s will probably remember...
These Are The Worst Things Your Kid Can Learn On The Internet
Talk to your kids about your expectations for what they do online, including being safe and using common sense. By: Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media - Huffington Post Set a curious kid loose on the internet, and you have a match made in learning...
Bark app helps protect kids from cyberbullying and suicide, while safeguarding their privacy
The stakes are high, as parents search for new ways to safeguard their children from the harmful side effects of online interaction. The app lets the machine learning algorithm do all the work, operating in the background of apps and mining for red flags. "We keep our...
Warning about popular online gaming site for kids and teens
By: Fargo, ND - Valley News Live Roblox claims 50 million users a month and say it's the world's number one gaming site for kids. The site is facing some backlash after tweens have gotten into some awful situations. Kayla Wainscott, a Jamestown native who lives in...
How To Use Android Parental Controls
A guide to setting up parental controls and restriction on Android so you can keep your kids safe - as well as your bank balance. By: Jim Martin - PC Advisor UK Kids are increasingly tech-savvy these days, and even a toddler will manage to use your Android smartphone...
Social media giants urged to improve internet safety for children
Social media giants were summoned to Whitehall for a summit on improving internet safety From: Belfast Telegraph The Culture Secretary has challenged social media giants including Twitter and Facebook to do more to keep children safe online. During a meeting on...
What Lengths Would You Go To Keep Your Kids Safe Online?
By: Barbara Brenninkmeijer - HuffingtonPost.co.uk Protecting a child from harm is one of the greatest anxieties, perhaps the greatest, parents experience as they bring up their children. Whether it’s keeping your eyes and ears peeled in noisy soft play areas, heaving...
A Huge (And Dangerously Convincing) Google Docs Phishing Scam Is Targeting The Media
Oh God, a hacker's on the loose with a new (but familiar) Google Docs phishing scam, and journalists are in the crosshairs. By: Adam Clark Estes - Gizmodo.com.au This morning, countless unsuspecting email users — including reporters from BuzzFeed, New York Magazine,...