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NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push
Samsung

NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push

New Zealand MPs unite across party lines to back under-16 social media curbs after a shocking 'Worst Children's Library' exhibit at Parliament.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Slingshot launches anti-porn control switch
Slingshot

Slingshot launches anti-porn control switch

New Zealand ISP Slingshot rolls out a potent parental control tool, addressing Kiwi parents' concerns over kids' exposure to online smut.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Data Protection

Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents

Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls
Data Privacy

Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls

Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools
Firewalls

Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools

Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate
Malware

New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate

The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Data Privacy

Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.

By Dr Martin J. Kraemer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
EduTech

Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024

Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
ESET consolidates consumer cybersecurity offerings with new HOME subscriptions
Virtual Private Networks

ESET consolidates consumer cybersecurity offerings with new HOME subscriptions

Cybersecurity firm ESET unveils an enhanced offering with new, tailored home security subscriptions to bolster consumer protections.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Cybersecurity

Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ

The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore
Data Protection

Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore

Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
CelcomDigi & Vircle unveil SafePAY Jr, and e-wallet for kids
Fintech

CelcomDigi & Vircle unveil SafePAY Jr, and e-wallet for kids

CelcomDigi and Vircle launch SafePAY Jr, a prepaid card and e-wallet with parental controls to teach kids cashless, safer spending.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use
Gaming

Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use

Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids
YouTube

Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids

Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children
Social Media

Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children

Two-thirds of UK parents back a government plan limiting children's daily social media use to two hours, reveals a new Uswitch Broadband survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Spriggy partners with Fastter for new 5G mobile service
Unified Communications

Spriggy partners with Fastter for new 5G mobile service

Fastter and Spriggy have launched Spriggy Mobile, a 5G service aimed at enhancing children's safety and parental control for Aussie families.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
ESET unveils comprehensive home cyber protection product
Artificial Intelligence

ESET unveils comprehensive home cyber protection product

ESET launches comprehensive cyber protection solution, ESET HOME, in Australia, offering all-in-one security management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023