Here’s what the science really says about teens and screens—and how to start the conversation with young people of any age.
Pia Ceres
Is it your child’s new best friend, or a surveillance nightmare waiting to happen? Here’s how to tell the difference.
How to Set Up Your Kid’s ‘Smart’ Toy
As the post-Roe era underscores the risks of digital surveillance, a new survey shows that teens face increased monitoring from teachers—and police.
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Bills across the US would force TikTok and Instagram to ditch features that keep youngsters glued to their phones. Could they stem a teen mental health crisis?
Lawmakers Want Social Media Companies to Stop Getting Kids Hooked
As coronavirus cases rise, many school districts will begin the year with at least some online learning. Students without tech access could fall further behind.
A ‘Covid Slide’ Could Widen the Digital Divide for Students
Many schools are preparing for some form of virtual instruction in the autumn. For faculty and students, it won’t be perfect, and it certainly won’t be “back to normal.”
Colleges Gear Up for an Uncertain Fall Semester Online
I got the app for its easy photo backups. I didn’t realize it would become a precious window to the past—or a lifeline in a time of existential despair.
I Can’t Stop Escaping Into Google Photos’ Nostalgia Vortex
Smaller than a microwave, the Mayku FormBox uses heat and suction to create precise molds out of plastic.
Mayku FormBox: Mold Your Next Work of Art With a ...
Pour one out for this year's tech casualties.
2018 Tech in Memoriam: Goodbye to the iPhone SE, Google+, ...
You can’t always get what you want. But there are smarter, more sustainable ways to get cash (or store credit) instead.