Kids

Google has just started rolling out an update to the Play Store app on Android that, among other things, now offers more fine-grained control when making purchases. This change could very well be related to the class action suit that the company is now facing. Early this week, Google was hit with a class action Continue Reading →

There is so much to learn about the animal kingdom! These five mobile applications cover live cameras, facts and popular myths about animals, endangered species, and even the basic cellular structures in animals. Although ants are not cute and cuddly, their industriousness carried them a spot on this list. Pocket Zoo HD ™ with Live Continue Reading →

Netflix is set to make good on its largest-ever deal for original content by launching no fewer than three new original Dreamworks series. With such varied and popular character base to choose from, the streaming giant confirmed on Thursday that it has chosen to launch spin-offs from two of the animation studio’s biggest franchises. So Continue Reading →

A New York woman whose child spent $65.95 on digital “Crystals” has filed a lawsuit on behalf of other parents across the U.S., claiming the Google Play store is full of games and apps that lure children into spending money. The lawsuit, filed on Friday in San Francisco, claims the woman’s five-year old son spent Continue Reading →

There are a fair amount of quality apps that specialize in the study of U.S. History, but these five apps form a veritable Mount Rushmore and then some. There are options for students of all ages. Studacy – U.S. Presidents (iPhone Free) Since America’s independence, presidents have been chronological benchmarks in the study of history: the Continue Reading →

A study released by PBS KIDS on Tuesday has found that media and technology are an essential part of preparing children to enter elementary school. From TV, computer games, websites and apps, all are vital to preparing children to enter elementary school: 89% of parents understand the educational benefits of exposing their children to media Continue Reading →

Imagine this: You’re sitting in your living room watching the season premiere of “Game of Thrones” when suddenly you get a text message from your 2-month-old daughter saying her diaper needs to be changed. No, she’s not a super-smart infant who learned how to text at birth — but her diaper is pretty smart and Continue Reading →

It is that time of year again, when Cupid strikes and countless students exchange Valentine’s Day cards. Thinking outside the box, here are five less obvious mobile apps that students can use to create the perfect project to show their Valentine how much they are appreciated. Pic Collage (Free Android Tablet) Pic Collage is a wonderful Continue Reading →

Oyster, the New York–based startup that aims to be the Netflix for ebooks, has added about 100 titles from Disney Publishing to its service and is rolling out a new children’s vertical Wednesday. Oyster, which launched last September, charges $9.95 per month for unlimited access to a library of over 100,000 in-copyright ebooks and has Continue Reading →

Study hall should be a time for further processing as well as the comprehension of new information learned during the day. Unless a school bans smartphone or tablet usage, these apps are amazing tools for studying, organizing and writing. StudyBlue Flashcards (Free, Android Handheld, Android Tablet) StudyBlue Flashcards uses user-generated content to provide students with an Continue Reading →