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1001 Optometry launches AI myopia checks for families
Data Protection

1001 Optometry launches AI myopia checks for families

Australian chain 1001 Optometry unveils free AI tool that scans parents' photos to flag early myopia risk in children at home.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Parents turn to print to ease back-to-school stress
HP

Parents turn to print to ease back-to-school stress

Australian parents report rising back-to-school stress, with many turning to printed planners and checklists to cut screens and calm mornings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes to support creative play
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes to support creative play

LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes in Australia with creative, screen-free activities from local female-led brands to support kids' mindfulness and play.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety
Digital Entertainment

Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety

Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids' online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Australia to test age verification tech for social media ban
Data Privacy

Australia to test age verification tech for social media ban

Incode Technologies is set to trial age verification technology in Australia as the government prepares a nationwide ban on social media for users under 16.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Gaming

Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals

A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Blue Connections IT supports toy drive for kids
Corporate social responsibility

Blue Connections IT supports toy drive for kids

Blue Connections IT has shown its dedication to helping vulnerable children in Victoria by donating over 150 backpacks and 90 tracksuit pants for the toy drive.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Children stories

myFirst unveils new connected tech range for children's safety
Wearables

myFirst unveils new connected tech range for children's safety

myFirst launches new kids' tech range including smartwatches, cameras and headphones, enhancing family safety and connectivity via the Circle app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Bitdefender unveils new family security plans for consumers
Cybersecurity

Bitdefender unveils new family security plans for consumers

Bitdefender has launched new Family Plans, offering tailored security solutions as cybercrime losses soar to over USD $1 trillion globally, ensuring families stay protected.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
JBL introduces safe headphones range for young listeners
Digital Entertainment

JBL introduces safe headphones range for young listeners

JBL has unveiled a new range of headphones for children aged 3-8, featuring safety-focused designs and innovative parental controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate
Data Privacy

UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate

The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Children stories

Microsoft team skydives from Auckland tower for youth charity
Microsoft

Microsoft team skydives from Auckland tower for youth charity

Microsoft New Zealand's Dan Walker will skydive from Auckland Sky Tower to raise funds for youth programmes by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids
YouTube

Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids

Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children
Social Media

Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children

Two-thirds of UK parents back a government plan limiting children's daily social media use to two hours, reveals a new Uswitch Broadband survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide
Artificial Intelligence

UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide

Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools
EduTech

Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools

Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025