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Gadgets

Check your Kindle now: Amazon cuts support for millions of devices

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.

fromWIRED

Gadgets

Amazon Pulls Support for Perfectly Fine Older Kindles

Gadgets

Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices | TechCrunch

3 hours ago

Independent films

Amazon's Best 4KUHD Blu-Ray Deal Is Back For A Limited Time

fromPocket-lint

What you really get when you upgrade to Amazon Prime Video Ultra

Amazon launches Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier, replacing the ad-free plan with enhanced features and a price increase.

fromMail Online

Gadgets

Check your Kindle now: Amazon cuts support for millions of devices

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.

fromWIRED

Gadgets

Amazon Pulls Support for Perfectly Fine Older Kindles

Gadgets

Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Games

Roblox introduces 'Kids' and 'Select' accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

fromTNW | Gaming

22 hours ago

Privacy technologies

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers amid child safety lawsuits

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers

Roblox is implementing age-segregated accounts to enhance user safety and content appropriateness.

Video games

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

Roblox's child safety measures are deemed insufficient by an independent developer, urging parents to monitor their children constantly.

23 hours ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.

Games

Roblox introduces 'Kids' and 'Select' accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat | TechCrunch

Roblox is introducing new account types for age-appropriate access to chat and games for kids and teens.

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

Roblox is enhancing child protection features with age verification and restricted accounts for users aged 5 to 15.

fromTNW | Gaming

22 hours ago

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers amid child safety lawsuits

Roblox is implementing mandatory age-gated account tiers to enhance child safety and content access based on age.

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers

Roblox is implementing age-segregated accounts to enhance user safety and content appropriateness.

Video games

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

Roblox's child safety measures are deemed insufficient by an independent developer, urging parents to monitor their children constantly.

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.

Board games

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.

Games

Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here's how to access them

Netflix Playground is a new app for children that allows interactive experiences with favorite characters from popular shows.

fromVulture

3 days ago

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.

from24/7 Wall St.

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.

Independent films

fromTheregister

Now even Netflix has its own video AI

Netflix's VOID model allows filmmakers to alter scenes by removing objects and generating new content without reshooting.

from24/7 Wall St.

3 hours ago

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.

Board games

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.

Games

Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here's how to access them

Netflix Playground is a new app for children that allows interactive experiences with favorite characters from popular shows.

fromVulture

3 days ago

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.

from24/7 Wall St.

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.

Independent films

fromTheregister

Now even Netflix has its own video AI

Netflix's VOID model allows filmmakers to alter scenes by removing objects and generating new content without reshooting.

more#netflix

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.

Public health

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

EU data protection

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.

fromwww.dw.com

2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

EU data protection

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.

Books

How to loan a Kindle book

fromwww.theguardian.com

Gadgets

Amazon upsets ebook lovers by ending support for old Kindle devices

fromArs Technica

Gadgets

Starting in May, pre-2013 Kindles won't be able to buy or download new books

fromZDNET

Books

How to loan a Kindle book

fromwww.theguardian.com

Gadgets

Amazon upsets ebook lovers by ending support for old Kindle devices

fromArs Technica

Gadgets

Starting in May, pre-2013 Kindles won't be able to buy or download new books

more#kindle

fromEMARKETER

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.

Marketing tech

DevOps

fromTheregister

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

YouTube influences children's values, promoting materialism and superficiality through content focused on luxury and fame.

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

YouTube faces criticism for AI-generated videos harming children's development and is urged to label and restrict such content.

Gadgets

YouTube now has a way for parents to block kids from watching Shorts | TechCrunch

fromSlate Magazine

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

YouTube influences children's values, promoting materialism and superficiality through content focused on luxury and fame.

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

YouTube faces criticism for AI-generated videos harming children's development and is urged to label and restrict such content.

Gadgets

YouTube now has a way for parents to block kids from watching Shorts | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

fromComputerWeekly.com

Parenting

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Privacy professionals

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

OpenAI has introduced a Child Safety Blueprint to combat AI-enabled child exploitation and enhance child protection efforts in the U.S.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.

Television

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

fromExchangewire

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Media industry

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Television

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

fromCBR

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.

more#streaming

Amazon Issues A Stark Reminder That Digital Ownership Is A Lie

Amazon has informed Kindle owners that any e-readers from 2012 and earlier will no longer be supported as of May 20, 2026. Users can still read downloaded books but cannot purchase new ones, and a factory reset will render the device unusable.

Gadgets

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Parents using dodgy' Amazon Fire sticks to stream children's TV lost 2,000 to scams in London

Parents using illegal streaming devices in London face financial fraud risks and security threats, losing significant amounts due to hacked bank accounts.

fromFortune

AI 'slop' is flooding YouTube Kids-and more than 200 groups and experts are calling for a ban | Fortune

Over 200 child advocacy groups demand YouTube ban AI-generated videos, citing their negative impact on children's development and the platform's profit from them.

fromIndependent

My parents help lots with childcare, but they let the kids play with on screens too much. Can I raise this without sounding ungrateful?

Grandparents providing childcare may need guidance on implementing parental rules regarding screen time.

fromCBR

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

I've been part of The Wiggles for 14 years, making kids' content. My son doesn't watch videos on phones.

Simon Pryce emphasizes the importance of child development in connection with music and the impact of screen time on his son.

Online marketing

fromThe Conversation

4 weeks ago

Why harmful content keeps reaching children online - and what advertising has to do with it

Internet platforms' advertising-based business model prioritizes user attention over content safety, causing algorithms to amplify harmful material to children regardless of social consequences.

fromGSMArena.com

Amazon Prime Video's ad-free tier gets a new name and a price hike

Amazon actually invested quite a bit in upgrading this new Ultra tier. It now comes with the option to watch 4K/UHD streams with optional Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The concurrent device limit has been raised to five devices, and the offline download capacity has been raised to 100 items.

Mobile UX

#ai-generated-content

"Educational" YouTube AI Slop Encourages Kids to Play in Traffic

AI-generated educational videos on YouTube targeting children contain dangerous misinformation and unsafe practices that could harm child development and safety.

NYC parents

YouTube Filling With Horrifying AI Slop for Children

YouTube's algorithm heavily promotes AI-generated content targeting toddlers and preschoolers, often disguised as educational but featuring nonsensical imagery that may harm cognitive development.

4 weeks ago

Google Wants To Know If Your Kids Will Watch AI Slop Videos

Google invested $1 million in Animaj, an AI animation studio for children, providing access to DeepMind and Veo video generation technology to develop AI-generated content for younger audiences.

"Educational" YouTube AI Slop Encourages Kids to Play in Traffic

AI-generated educational videos on YouTube targeting children contain dangerous misinformation and unsafe practices that could harm child development and safety.

NYC parents

YouTube Filling With Horrifying AI Slop for Children

YouTube's algorithm heavily promotes AI-generated content targeting toddlers and preschoolers, often disguised as educational but featuring nonsensical imagery that may harm cognitive development.

more#ai-generated-content

4 weeks ago

Google Wants To Know If Your Kids Will Watch AI Slop Videos

Google invested $1 million in Animaj, an AI animation studio for children, providing access to DeepMind and Veo video generation technology to develop AI-generated content for younger audiences.

fromVulture

What Dan Bucatinsky Watches (and Listens to) With His Kids

Dan Bucatinsky reflects on his dual role as an actor and father, highlighting the changes in his children's interests over the years.

Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told

Children under five should have a maximum of one hour of screen time daily, with under-twos not watching screens alone.

What Apps To Put On Your Kid's First Tablet, According To Parents

Parents recommend PBS Kids Video, PBS Kids Games, and ABC Mouse as trusted, educational tablet apps for young children that offer wholesome content without intrusive ads.

fromZDNET

Roku's ad-free streaming service was already a great deal - now it's adding Disney movies

Roku's Howdy streaming service offers ad-free viewing for $3 a month with plans to add content from Disney and Warner Bros.

Privacy professionals

Children's Toys Are Shipping With Adult AI Inside Them

Leading AI companies conduct minimal vetting of developers accessing their models, allowing child-unsafe AI products to reach market despite known risks.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

Amazon Audiences Are Coming To Netflix | AdExchanger

Amazon Ads will enable US media buyers to use Amazon Audiences for Netflix campaign targeting through its DSP starting next quarter, leveraging commerce data to demonstrate streaming performance and conversion outcomes.

AI toys for young children need tighter rules, researchers warn

Researchers call for stricter regulation of AI-powered toys for toddlers after finding they frequently misunderstand children, respond inappropriately to emotions, and may confuse early social development.

Alexa+ gets a new 'adults only' personality option that curses but won't get into NSFW content | TechCrunch

The Sassy style is built on one premise: help first, judge always. Every answer comes wrapped in wit and a well-placed roast - it'll answer your question, it'll just make you feel something about it first. Expect reality checks delivered with charm, compliments that somehow sting, and warmth you didn't see coming. Equal-opportunity irreverence, zero apologies.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.theguardian.com

AI toys for young children must be more tightly regulated, say researchers

AI-powered toys for young children struggle with social play, misunderstand emotions, and respond inappropriately, prompting calls for stricter regulation and safety standards to protect psychological development.

Amazon Prime Removing 4K Streaming Access, Locking Behind It New Extra Paywall

Amazon Prime is removing 4K streaming from standard Prime membership and requiring a new $5/month Ultra tier to access it, further reducing the value of the base Prime subscription.

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens globally, enabling parents to control messaging, calling, contacts, and group participation through a PIN-protected system.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy professionals

Child rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accounts

Gadgets

YouTube adds more parental controls, including a way to block teens from watching Shorts

fromGSMArena.com

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens globally, enabling parents to control messaging, calling, contacts, and group participation through a PIN-protected system.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy professionals

Child rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accounts

Gadgets

YouTube adds more parental controls, including a way to block teens from watching Shorts

more#parental-controls

Amazon Prime Video's ad-free plan is getting a price hike

Amazon Prime Video's ad-free plan increases from $2.99 to $4.99 monthly on April 10th, adding 4K/UHD access, five simultaneous streams, 100 downloads, and Dolby Atmos support.

#advertising-policy

fromFox Business

US politics

Christian kids app claims Google, TikTok blocked ads as Congress is pressed to act: 'It's devastating'

fromNew York Post

US politics

Christian kids app TruPlay claims Google, TikTok blocked ads - urges Congress to act: 'It's devastating'

fromFox Business

US politics

Christian kids app claims Google, TikTok blocked ads as Congress is pressed to act: 'It's devastating'

fromNew York Post

US politics

Christian kids app TruPlay claims Google, TikTok blocked ads - urges Congress to act: 'It's devastating'

more#advertising-policy

fromtechsciencetoday

Something Has Changed About Amazon Fire TV - And It's Actually Not Half Bad

Previously, users only saw a generic "Learn More" button beneath an ad for a movie or show. You couldn't tell whether the content was free or carried a price tag. Now, Amazon introduced more buttons to make things less ambiguous. They launched buttons titled "Watch Free," "Watch Now," or "Watch Live" that are supposed to improve transparency.

Gadgets

Artificial intelligence

Amazon discovered a 'high volume' of CSAM in its AI training data but isn't saying where it came from

Amazon accounted for the vast majority of over one million AI-related CSAM reports to NCMEC in 2025 but declined to disclose sources, leaving many reports inactionable.

All of Amazon's kid-friendly Kindles are on sale, including the color version

Amazon's Kids e-readers offer better value than standard models with identical hardware, protective cases, extended warranties, and included parental controls at discounted prices.

Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Fire TV app | TechCrunch

Amazon's redesigned Fire TV mobile app now enables content discovery, watchlist management, and remote playback directly from smartphones, expanding beyond its previous remote-only functionality.

fromMUO

I removed ads and recommendations from my Fire TV with these settings

Turn off Featured Content's Video Autoplay and Audio Autoplay in Fire TV settings to stop automatic promotional clips and silence home-screen ads.

26 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In March 2026

March on Netflix features International Women's Month celebrations with girl-powered classics like Matilda and The Swan Princess, plus new shows including One Piece Season 2 and a Steven Spielberg-narrated dinosaur documentary.

fromZDNET

Looking for a kids' tablet? Here's what my family uses (with a free screen repair)

Amazon's Fire HD 10 Kids Pro combines faster performance, improved battery life, and a better front-facing camera with kid-focused durability and parental-friendly replacement/trade-in options.