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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
UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline
Gaming

UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline

UK parents now prefer restricting digital access over grounding, with 35% confiscating phones and 31% switching off WiFi to discipline their children.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
EE offers free contract to help UK families manage phone use
Phone

EE offers free contract to help UK families manage phone use

EE launches a free P.H.O.N.E. Contract to help nearly four million UK families set smartphone rules and ease device-related arguments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 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
Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals
Social Media

Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals

A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms
Firewalls

Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms

Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Global Stories

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MoveAhead uses mobile games to get Australian kids active
Gaming

MoveAhead uses mobile games to get Australian kids active

Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
EduTech

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug

A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus
AI Agents

OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus

OPPO has launched its durable, family-focused Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, featuring a long-lasting battery and parental controls for NZD $499.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls
Cloud Services

Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls

Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
How messaging styles & preferences impact modern relationships
Social Media

How messaging styles & preferences impact modern relationships

Psychologist Andrew Boxer reveals how texting, calls and voice notes reflect personalities and impact modern relationships amid growing screen time.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Google uses machine learning to boost safety for under-18 users
eLearning

Google uses machine learning to boost safety for under-18 users

Google uses machine learning to enhance safety for users under 18 in the US, applying new age-based protections across its platforms automatically.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 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
VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play
Early Childhood Education

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, an AUD $129.95 motion-sensing console that blends active play with education for children aged 4-11.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Australian clinics warn of sharp rise in 'tech neck' cases
Digital wellness

Australian clinics warn of sharp rise in 'tech neck' cases

Australian clinics report a 304% surge in 'tech neck' cases, linked to prolonged mobile device use and poor posture in bed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
Email

Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload

Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 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