Google updates Family Link parental controls

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Google announced updates to its Family Link parental control service, giving parents more oversight over their children's Android device usage. The most notable change is the replacement of the Highlights tab with a Screen Time tab for quicker access to time management features. Meanwhile, a new School Time option allows parents to restrict app usage during school hours, expanding a feature previously available on some smartwatches.

Family Link also now allows parents to manage their child's contact list, approving or denying new entries. While the service offers content filtering and time limits, it does not allow parents to view emails, messages, or web activity. Children can opt out of Family Link once they turn 13. 

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Meta ditches fact-checkers, embraces Community Notes

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a significant shift in the company's content moderation approach, emphasizing free speech and reducing censorship. This includes abandoning its fact-checking program and transitioning to a Community Notes model, similar to X (formerly Twitter), across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Zuckerberg argues that complex moderation systems often lead to unintended censorship, impacting millions of users. By empowering the community to assess and provide context for potentially misleading information through Community Notes, Meta aims to improve accuracy and reduce reliance on internal fact-checkers. While Community Notes have shown promise on other platforms, concerns remain about their effectiveness in preventing misinformation spread.

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What to expect on the next Apple Watch: Satellite connectivity and hypertension detection

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Apple's upcoming Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch will supposedly inherit the satellite connectivity feature currently available on the iPhone, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This feature will allow outdoor enthusiasts to remain connected to emergency services and iMessage contacts via the Globalstar satellite network, even without cellular coverage. Gurman wrote in his Power On newsletter that the feature is expected to be exclusive to the high-end Ultra model as part of a strategy to differentiate its premium devices.

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