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Adulting 101
You may have grown up thinking that being an adult meant being free to do what you want. Now you’re here, and instead of adventure life is all work, bills, and a creeping sense that the world is out of your control. With the right knowledge and some handy apps, however, you can get your finances in order and conquer the challenges of adulthood.
The best parental control apps for iPhone and Android
Many kids have smartphones these days, and that can make parenting tricky. Check out the best parental control apps to monitor smartphone and app activity.
6 ways Alexa can help kids with their homework
Alexa can help with homework by teaching your kids valuable skills, prepare for quizzes, and gain interested in subjects they may be struggling in.
How to protect your family videos on YouTube
Not everyone has good intentions when it comes to viewing videos of kids online, so keep your family videos private and away from YouTube's algorithm
Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition review
Alexa, how many planets are there? Alexa, tell me a story. The Echo Dot Kids Edition promises to be great tool for helping children learn, while also giving parents the tools to control and monitor their daily media intake. We kid- and parent-tested the device to see if it lives up to its promise.
Any child who can do basic math can hack YouTube Kids’ parent controls
YouTube Kids officially launched Friday on the web. The website offers a similar experience to the YouTube Kids mobile app and allows parents to set limits on what content their children are able to watch on the platform. But those limits are only protected by math questions most kids can answer.
Looking for a new set of wheels? Here’s our guide on how to finance a car
Looking for a brand new set of wheels? Here's our guide on how to finance a car, including tips on where to get the best loan.
Amazon card vs. Apple Card: Should you get a credit card from a tech company?
Retailers offering credit cards is nothing new, but tech companies like Apple and Amazon are now partnering with banks to get you to buy more stuff from them by offering cashback rewards. What's the difference between the Apple Card and Amazon's new credit builder card?
Zillow won’t just help you find a house, it will be your mortgage lender, too
Zillow doesn't just want to help you find your dream home. It also wants to be your mortgage lender. The company announced today that it is getting into the lending game with its new service Zillow Home Loans. The service will be available in nine markets to start, with plans to expand.
Voice recognition for kids isn’t child’s play, but this company has mastered it
SoapBox has developed a voice recognition platform that specifically understands children, ready for next-gen interactive toys and lots more.
How to set up parental controls on your PlayStation 4
Your PlayStation 4 has lots of parental controls for restricting content, browser access, and online capabilities. Here's where to find them.
It has LTE and a voice assistant, but the DokiPal kid’s smartwatch is a letdown
If you want to track your kids and call them, or enable them to call or message you, then a smartwatch can be a good alternative to a phone. I tried out the DokiPal smartwatch, which boasts LTE connectivity and a voice assistant, as well as fitness tracking, a camera, and more, but it did not work well.
The Circle with Disney in-home parental control device is now only $30 on Amazon
Parents today are faced with the challenge of controlling their children's internet exposure. Luckily, you can now manage your kids' gadgets with Circle with Disney. Get this parental control and internet filtering device at the highly discounted price of $30 on Amazon today.
Does Equifax owe you money? Here’s how you can find out
Equifax has agreed to pay a $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach. This settlement includes restitution payments and other benefits for consumers affected by this data breach. Here is what we know so far: Including the details on these payments and benefits and how to claim them.
Amazon slashes up to $60 on the Echo Dot and Fire HD Kids Edition bundle
Keep your children entertained while preparing them for the upcoming school year with Amazon's tech for kids. Bundle the Echo Dot Kids Edition with the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition or the Fire 7 Kids Edition for as low as $130. You can also order Echo Dot with the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet at only $210.
Apple backs down, returns parental control app OurPact to App Store
Controversial parental control app OurPact has returned to the iOS App Store. In April this year, Apple removed a number of parental control apps which used a technology called Mobile Device Management that allows access to user location, app use, email accounts, camera permissions, and browsing history.
Xplora 3S impressions: A kids smartwatch for calls and location tracking
If you want to keep tabs on your kids, but feel they are a bit young for a first smartphone, then the Xplora 3S kids smartwatch might be exactly what you need. The battery life is about two days and it doesn't have any games. But we tested it out with a discerning 7-year-old to find out what it's like.
Monzo will launch its banking app in the U.S., but it may be a hard sell
Popular U.K. mobile banking app Monzo launch this summer in the U.S., but it may face difficulties in getting customers to sign up for accounts, due to its plans for a slow launch, banking services that aren’t officially licensed yet, and an app light on features.
Amazon drops prices on Fire 7, Fire HD 8, Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablets
Tablets for kids have evolved from polarizing presence to near-necessity, and the Amazon Fire Kids Edition series takes the cake. Now, you can score the Fire 7, Fire 8 HD, and Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablets at Amazon’s lowest prices ever, and prove to your kid that you’re still kind of cool, sometimes.
Advocacy group asks FTC to investigate if Amazon Echo Dot spies on kids
An advocacy group wants to know if the company is storing information about children. The Campaign for A Commercial-Free Childhood is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the Echo Dot Kids Edition to find out if the device is effectively spying on its young users.
Sidestep banking fees with the nationwide launch of T-Mobile Money
Looking for a bank that provides something a little different? T-Mobile has launched its Money banking service nationwide in the U.S., and it offers an extremely tempting set of features for everyone, including industry-leading interest rates, a powerful app, and none of the usual banking fees.
Verizon’s Just Kids plan helps parents keep their children within reach
Choosing when to give a child a smartphone isn't just about responsibility; it's about being able to make sure your child is safe while using it -- and to make sure they aren't costing you more money. Verizon wants to make it a much easier decision with the introduction of the Just Kids plan.
Sign up for Amazon’s Prime Book Box and get an Echo Dot Kids Edition for $1
Do your kids like books? Start a new subscription to Amazon's Prime Book Box for kids through March 26 and you can get an Echo Dot Kids Edition for just $0.99. The Prime Book Box includes two hardcover or four board books, depending on the age range you choose. New books are delivered every one, two, or three months.
U.S. lawmakers are asking Amazon if Alexa collects data on children
While some were thrilled at the opportunity to introduce their children to this kid-friendly Alexa, other parents raised their eyebrows, questioning whether children's privacy would be at risk. And it seems lawmakers have similar questions.