Technology

Current guidelines in both the UK and France allow young children to use screens for an hour or two each day

Experts say screen time causing 'permanent damage' to children under 6

AI in schools presents both risks and challenges, a Parliamentary report says

The impact of AI on children and schools - what the evidence says

Ruth Sparkes (left) and Sunita Gordon launched SaferSpace to address the lack of secure, accessible reporting routes in education

The groundbreaking app that could give pupils power over safeguarding

Young people across the UK have a lot of big worries on their plates

5 of the biggest concerns for children in 2025

From AI companions to targeted ads, the web can exert a huge 'digital influence' on young users

What parents must know about 'digital influence', and its risk to kids

Downe House School's Jane Basnett says educators have a role to play in making sure pupils get accurate info on AI

Why teachers are concerned about pupils using AI for homework

More than 50% of children were actively using screens during dinner, the study found

9 questions to get kids talking, as screens 'kill family dinner chat'

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

Ofcom's collection of new law changes are aimed at keeping children safer online

How Ofcom’s new online safety changes will protect your child

Actor and father Hugh Grant has spoken out against screens in schools

Why an educator says Hugh Grant is wrong about screens in schools

The UK's technology secretary says he will be watching how TikTok's curfew for young people plays out

What a potential 'social media curfew' could mean for parents

Major health organisations like WHO and the NHS have screen time recommendations for parents

How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

Emojis and the different understandings generations have of them is a key plot point in 'Adolescence'

Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know - and whether to worry

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

All the tech, history and music you could want - all in one app!

Readly review: The best way to read tech and music mags

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

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This is how AI thinks Van Gogh would have painted Sheffield

Nearly seven in 10 scammed children are left feeling anxious as a result

7 signs your child is being scammed online - and how to keep them safe

There are plenty of safe and child-friendly apps that can help young people build essential skills

Top 4 apps for building kids' reading and maths skills this half-term

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

The Dell EcoLoop Premier Backpack 14-16, right, has a host of features for those who travel tech heavy.

Dell EcoLoop review: A smart backpack for all your smart devices

From helping teach essential skills to connecting you with your child's nursery school - there's probably an app for that

Four of the best apps for parents of babies and toddlers

The House of Commons' Education Committee took a deep dive into the effects of screen time on children last year

11 ways phone use impacts children, from school to mental health

Common red flags include passing up on spending face-to-face time with friends, or secretly staying up late on phones or computers

The 20 common signs that your child is having too much screen time

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Sky’s January deal: stream top shows and save big on broadband & TV

How to follow our WhatsApp channel - get news directly to your phone

Features you didn’t realise iPhones had. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

6 handy features you didn’t know your new iPhone could do

The dangers of streaming Fury vs Usyk revealed

Ha social media had a corrosive effect on how we communicate? (Pic: Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images)

Is Facebook down right now? Meta outage latest

WhatsApp scam warning after woman (not pictured) lost £18,000. Photo: IMAGO Images/Cover Images

‘I was traumatised after losing £18k to WhatsApp scam’

It's time to update Spotify.

Spotify shocks fans by announcing end of key feature

Ethical hacker Dr Katie Paxton-Fear. Photo: Vodafone

Video shows how easy it is for crooks to hack a business

Beware of Black Friday scams

Black Friday shoppers told to watch for ‘bogus website’ scam

What is a dodgy Firestick? How to tell if you own one

Google is quietly making a major change for Gmail users

David Attenborough ‘profoundly disturbed’ after his voice is ‘stolen’

Bluesky has added millions of users in just a week. Photo: IAN LANGSDON/AFP via Getty Images

What is Bluesky? Why people are joining and how to sign up

Apple has been accused of 'ripping-off' 40m British customers. Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Apple accused of ‘ripping-off’ 40m users in legal action

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