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9 hours ago

55 Insanely Clever Things for Your Home That Seem So Bizarre

Some home products might look a little quirky at first, but when you see them in action, it's clear they solve those everyday annoyances that constantly drive you nuts - you know, cluttered cabinets, dark hallways in the middle of the night, remote controls that always go missing. That's why we carefully curated the list below. From small upgrades to inventions that feel straight-up genius, these picks will make a huge difference.
Gadgets
#social-media-addiction
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Law

At the Meta and YouTube trial, plaintiff's lawyer says social media is 'addicting the brains of children'

fromFast Company
6 days ago
Mental health

Arguments in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, YouTube begin in Los Angeles

fromTheWrap
2 weeks ago
US news

TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Days Before Trial, but Instagram and YouTube Remain in the Hot Seat

fromFast Company
5 days ago
Law

At the Meta and YouTube trial, plaintiff's lawyer says social media is 'addicting the brains of children'

fromFast Company
6 days ago
Mental health

Arguments in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, YouTube begin in Los Angeles

fromTheWrap
2 weeks ago
US news

TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Days Before Trial, but Instagram and YouTube Remain in the Hot Seat

Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Instagram boss defends app from witness stand in trial over alleged harms to kids

Instagram's chief testified in a trial alleging social media harmed children while grieving parents reacted emotionally and the judge threatened removal for courtroom disruptions.
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

49 Photos of Forgotten '70s Things That Will Make Any Boomer Feel Instantly Nostalgic

1. Soda and beer cans that came with pull tabs:
History
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Parents of baby killed at nursery call for compulsory CCTV cameras

The morning of 9 May 2022 had started like any other for Katie Wheeler, by dropping off her nine-month-old daughter Genevieve at nursery and telling her: I love you sweetie. Despite thinking she would be in a protected environment, Genevieve, known as Gigi to her loved ones, would be found unresponsive hours later. Nursery worker Kate Roughley had swaddled Gigi so tightly that she had been unable to move.
UK news
#social-media-litigation
fromFortune
4 days ago
Law

Google lawyer on YouTube: 'It's not social media addiction when it's not social media and it's not an addiction' | Fortune

fromFortune
4 days ago
Law

Google lawyer on YouTube: 'It's not social media addiction when it's not social media and it's not an addiction' | Fortune

Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Trial starts in L.A. lawsuit alleging Instagram and YouTube knew apps harmed kids

A civil trial in Los Angeles will determine if social media companies can be held liable for designing addictive products that harmed children, costing billions.
#meta
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg was initially opposed to parental controls for AI chatbots, according to legal filing

Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Meta pauses teen access to AI characters as it develops a specially tailored version | TechCrunch

Meta is pausing teen access to AI characters across its apps while building teen-specific AI with built-in parental controls.
Law
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Meta seeks to limit evidence in child safety case | TechCrunch

Meta seeks to exclude mental-health research, teen-suicide reports, financials, past privacy violations, and AI-chatbot mentions in a New Mexico trial alleging inadequate child protections.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg was initially opposed to parental controls for AI chatbots, according to legal filing

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Meta pauses teen access to AI characters as it develops a specially tailored version | TechCrunch

#social-media
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Public health

Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles

fromAol
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Public health

Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles

fromAol
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

Discord will default all accounts to a teen-appropriate experience and require age verification for access to age-restricted features starting in March.
#age-verification
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

A daycare worker threw a shoe at a 5-year-old in front of her coworkers. They were all fired

Three staff members at Destiny Development Center in Inglewood were fired after a video showed an aide throwing a shoe at a 5-year-old.
#roblox
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

We Have a Regular Nighttime Visitor, and My Husband Is Egging Him On

My husband, "James," is doing something I think is extremely irresponsible with our 6-year-old son "Kaden" and I'm desperate for a neutral party to give me some ammo with which to shut it down. For the past month, a raccoon has been going through our backyard at night. Originally we all got a kick out of watching it meandering through from the window (Kaden is a big fan of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, which feature a raccoon).
Pets
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Good urbanism isn't any good if you're not allowed to walk or bike

Cultural fear and aggressive policing curtail children's independent mobility despite urban design intended for all ages.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

AT&T launches a smartphone for kids that's really for parents

AT&T launched the amiGO Jr. Phone with parental-control app offering location tracking, contact limits, safe zones, schedules, plus a companion watch and tablet.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Adrian Weckler: Europe's ruling on TikTok is a far more powerful way to protect kids than any social media ban

European Commission requires TikTok to change core app design or exit the EU market, intensifying regulatory pressure on social media platforms to protect children.
US news
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: Camp Mystic Parents Whose 8-Year-Old Daughter Remains Missing File Lawsuit

Parents of missing 8-year-old Cile Steward sued Camp Mystic owners alleging preventable failures during fatal flash flood as camp plans to reopen.
#tiktok
Miscellaneous
fromMashable
4 weeks ago

TikTok is rolling out a new age-detection system in the EU

TikTok will deploy an age-detection system across Europe to identify users under 13 and flag accounts for specialist moderator review without automatic bans.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 month ago

TikTok tightens age verification across Europe

TikTok is deploying upgraded age-detection technology plus human specialist review across Europe to identify, ban, and remove under-13 accounts, with appeals and verification options.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My 6-Year-Old Disappeared for Two Hours on His Bike. My Husband's Reaction Gives Me Pause.

Six-year-old children should not ride bikes unsupervised; a parent must accompany them because maturity, not riding skill, determines safety readiness.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Attorney General to sue illegal gambling apps in Washington

Unlicensed casino-style apps operating without Washington licenses have taken over $225 million since 2020 while failing to verify ages and targeting children.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

12-year-old snowboarder falls off ski lift at Mammoth Mountain, video shows

A 12-year-old snowboarder fell from a Mammoth Mountain ski lift, missed a safety net, landed hard on snow, and did not suffer serious injuries.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Are You Co-parenting or Controlling?

Avoid micromanaging a co-parent's household; preserve flexibility, prioritize children's safety, and separate protective concerns from attempts to control routines.
World news
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Egypt to block Roblox for all users

Egypt has banned the Roblox gaming platform, citing child protection concerns and coordinating enforcement through national media and telecommunications regulators.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Dear Abby: If I see this man around kids, do I have to say something?

The man is pleasant and friendly. If I had not known this information, I would have suggested he and his wife get together with my husband and other friends. There are no children in my household, so no one would be endangered by his presence. Should this information about his sex offender status change how I see or respect him? Neither he nor his wife knows that I know, and I don't plan to tell them or anyone else.
Relationships
#social-media-regulation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Even British teenagers want tighter laws around social media but let's make it part of a broader vision for children | Gaby Hinsliff

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Even British teenagers want tighter laws around social media but let's make it part of a broader vision for children | Gaby Hinsliff

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Russell Nicolet: Fighting for Dog Bite Victims in Midwest

Dog bite injuries are unfortunately common. Nationwide, around 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and nearly one in five bites results in infection. Children are particularly at risk, with half of all bites requiring medical care involving kids. In Wisconsin alone, over 500 dog bite injury claims were filed in a recent year, highlighting the prevalence of these traumatic incidents.
Law
#australia
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

We'd Finally Figured Out How to Handle My Brother's Kids. Now They're Moving to Our Town.

Prioritize children’s safety by limiting exposure to family situations where unresolved, physical conflicts among relatives routinely alarm and endanger young children.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Dear Abby: Should my husband dress like that when our grandchild is around?

Maintain appropriate boundaries: wear a shirt and shorts around visiting young grandchildren, and warn loved ones about likely romance scams.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How to Navigate Introducing a New Partner to Children

Courts apply a child's best-interest standard to decide if and when divorcing parents may introduce significant others, restricting introductions when child safety or welfare is at risk.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A 6-year-old spent 4 minutes scootering alone from a local park. Child protection services found his parents 'neglectful.'

A 6-year-old riding an electric scooter on a public trail was approached by a stranger in a car, leaving him shaken and prompting concern.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

The Best Bunk Beds for Kids That Even Adults Can Appreciate

Choose sturdy, age-appropriate bunk beds with strong guardrails and adequate ceiling clearance, prioritizing solid construction and safe ladder or staircase access.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Apple and Google reportedly still offer dozens of AI 'nudify' apps

Major app stores host numerous AI "nudify" apps that produce nonconsensual sexualized images, have hundreds of millions of downloads, and generate significant revenue.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

California mom arrested after baby falls out of SUV, police say

A 35-year-old La Habra mother was arrested on suspicion of child abuse after her 19-month-old fell from a moving SUV and suffered nonfatal injuries.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Disruptive innovation is key to building world-changing companies, but it needs a moral compass in the age of AI

At the Consumer Electronics Show in early January, Razer made waves by unveiling a small jar containing a holographic anime bot designed to accompany gamers not just during gameplay, but in daily life. The lava-lamp-turned-girlfriend is undeniably bizarre-but Razer's vision of constant, sometimes sexualized companionship is hardly an outlier in the AI market.
Gadgets
#ai-safety
Gadgets
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

How to teach kids what to do when they get separated in a crowded place - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Teach children a practiced, simple lost-child routine—Stop. Look. Ask.—with a named meet-up point, a two-minute rule, and a working smartwatch as backup.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests

Google sought to onboard children via school investments to build lifetime brand trust and influence future device and service purchase patterns.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Brother-in-Law's Marriage Blew Up in a Devastating Way. But My Patience for Him Is Wearing Thin.

Set a firm deadline for an adult houseguest with escalating drinking to leave to protect household safety and the child.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Sen. Markey questions OpenAI about 'deceptive advertising' in ChatGPT

Embedding ads in AI chatbots creates significant consumer protection, privacy, and youth safety risks due to contextual targeting and users' emotional trust.
US news
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

An Iowa Mom Checked Her Preschooler's Backpack. She Found Police Keys

A preschooler repeatedly brings unusual lost-and-found items home, including apparent police keys and a challenge coin that sparked a viral video and concern.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 weeks ago

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan's Big Ideas for 2026: More Superstar Creators and Transparency, Less AI Slop

YouTube will use AI to help creators build sustainable, larger businesses in 2026 while combating low-quality "AI slop" and strengthening safeguards for young viewers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Peers urged to vote for social media ban for under-16s

Peers in the House of Lords are urged to back raising the minimum social media age to 16 with strict age verification and child-safety measures.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Planning row erupts over 55 apartments in south Dublin as residents raise concerns about child safety and 'aggressive drivers'

A planning row over the development of 55 apartments at a protected structure in a south Dublin suburb has resulted in dozens of residents submitting objections due to concerns about child safety, traffic and the impact on local creches and schools. South Dublin County Council granted permission to Emmaville Ltd, a joint venture between Tipperary building firm Clancy Construction and Cork property developers Lyonshall Ltd, for the construction of an apartment block at Scholarstown House on Scholarstown Road in Dublin 16 last month.
Real estate
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

OpenAI will try to guess your age before ChatGPT gets spicy

sensitive or potentially harmful content.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

In an effort to protect young users, ChatGPT will now predict how old you are | TechCrunch

OpenAI added an AI-based age prediction feature in ChatGPT to identify minors and automatically apply content filters, with selfie ID verification to restore adult accounts.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Asking Eric: There's trouble next door, and I can't tell my 5-year-old what's going on

Set clear, child‑friendly boundaries for play, supervise in safe spaces, offer alternatives, and seek outside help or resources if signs of domestic violence appear.
Privacy technologies
fromMedium
5 months ago

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

Roblox's monetization incentives enable unsafe, poorly moderated experiences for children, while Sprocket prioritizes age verification, privacy, and child safety.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

UK government to consult on banning social media for under-16s and to push schools to be phone-free by default with Ofsted checking policies.
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

27 Things To Stash In Your Bag When You Decide To Take The Kids Somewhere For A Long Weekend

1. A cup holder snack tray converter so you can spend fewer road trips straining your arm while contorting it to hand individual Goldfish crackers from the front seat to the grabby hands in the back. 2. A pair of noise reduction ear muffs that'll cut back on the noise in your little's ears by 23 decibels and help muffle loud travel sounds, whether they're awake or asleep.
Travel
Music
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Bruno Mars Is Performing A Roblox Steal A Brainrot Concert For One Day Only

Bruno Mars will perform a one-time pop-up concert inside the Roblox game Steal a Brainrot on January 17, with exclusive in-game Bruno Mars items available.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Son Broke His Arm on My Husband's Watch. What He Was Doing While Ignoring Our Kid Is Unforgivable.

When a partner's porn addiction causes child endangerment, require professional treatment immediately or separate to safeguard the child's and caregiver's safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

X says Grok will no longer edit images of real people into bikinis

Grok's image-editing of real people in revealing clothing is now technologically restricted and all image-generation features are limited to subscribers, blocking non-subscribers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Opposition to Elon Musk's AI Stripping Clothing Off Children Is Nearly Universal, Polling Shows

Public overwhelmingly rejects AI-generated sexually explicit or undressed images of minors and adults, prompting outrage, regulatory action, and platform scrutiny.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why a kids smart watch is becoming the preferred gadget for modern parenting

Kids smart watches provide controlled communication and location tracking, reducing exposure to social media and internet risks compared with smartphones.
Law
fromwww.thelocal.at
3 months ago

Do you have to wear a helmet by law when skiing in Austria?

Austrian helmet rules vary by province: most require helmets for children under 15 on ski runs, while Tyrol and Vorarlberg have no legal requirement.
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