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9 out of 10 grandparents are becoming tech savvy to fight 'family FOMO' and loneliness

Over half of grandparents feel distant from their grandchildren ’ s lives… … But nine out of ten grandparents are embracing tech to fight family FOMO

In a poll of UK grandparents, over half (53%) revealed that they feel distant from what’s going on in their grandchildren’s lives.Sadly, this translates into feelings of loneliness, with nearly two fifths (39%) of grandparents confirming they...

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Is There A ‘Right’ Age For Kids To Use Social Media Apps?

Determining the "right" age for kids to use social media apps is a nuanced and complex issue, often debated among parents, educators, and child development experts. While social media platforms typically set age restrictions, they may not always align with a child's readiness to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

Ethan Bennet from Sonin , a UK app development company, shares...

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Coding and digital technology – how young is too young?

Playing sports, learning an instrument or taking to the stage are extra-curricular activities proven to be essential to your child’s development. Participation in activities outside the classroom gives kids the confidence to interact with others outside their usual social circles whilst learning new skills and abilities. Above all, kids see it as a chance to have fun and unwind from the...

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Second launch for Government-funded programme helping parents and carers re-enter the tech and engineering sectors

Women Returners and STEM Returners have launched the second phase of a successful return-to-work support programme, which has helped more than 40 parents and carers with engineering and tech experience get back to their careers.

Supported by the Minister for Women, Maria Caulfield, STEM ReCharge is providing career coaching, job skills training, mentoring and technical refresh...

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How to keep your home technology cool in a heatwave

WI-FI WARNING: IMPENDING UK HEATWAVE COULD BREAK BRITS’ BROADBAND

Britain is set to sizzle this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar to 30C.

Many will be looking for ways to keep themselves cool. But as temperatures rise, it’s also important to remember your tech. Our devices don’t love the sunshine quite as much as we do!

While a broadband router might not be the...

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Could AI Technology signal the end of school homework?

Children’s homework is always a hot topic of conversation for parents. Whilst schools see it as a way to boost learning and ensure children are on track with goals, a lot of parents find it hugely time consuming and a cause of great stress at home. But could all that be about to change? The rise in AI (Artificial intelligence) Technology is moving so fast that it’s hard to keep up, let alone...

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39% parents don't think their child can can focus for the duration of a lesson

With the new school term well underway, new research released today shows widespread concern among parents around their children’s attention in school. The data, released by Nuance Hearing , a leader in audio technology, shares the concerns of parents about the concentration ability of school-aged children, while pointing to a wider problem around the role of background noise in busy...

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Cyber Experts Warn Families and Individuals about Online Threats Set to Shape 2023

So that we can better prepare, McAfee offers its forecast for the year ahead, which predicts a rise in disinformation, artificial intelligence in the mainstream and scams continuing to evolve

McAfee , a global leader in online protection, has considered what the 2023 online threat landscape may look like, highlighting its top predictions, as well as advice on how families and individuals can...

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TIPS TO AVOID GETTING A FROSTY RECEPTION FROM YOUR TECH AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

PHONE-CHILLING WEATHER: USWITCH TIPS TO AVOID GETTING A FROSTY RECEPTION FROM YOUR TECH AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

After a mild start to the season, the cold weather is settling in and we’re looking at ways to keep ourselves warm ahead of the winter. However, spare a thought for your gadgets too, as they can sometimes freeze under pressure and struggle to keep up with demands....

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5 top tips to keep your children safe online

Based on the most popular online content worldwide for children, 43.6% of parental control notifications in the first half of 2022 were as a result of children accessing software, audio, or video .

With it being such a fine balance between keeping your kids entertained yet safe in the modern age, experts at Proxyrack have shared 5 top tips to help keep your kids safe online .

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