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You know, for the kids: Lenovo enters Chromebook fray
2013-01-17 19:01:37| Extremetech
Samsung and Asus have ruled the Chromebook roost up to now, but Lenovo has announced that it will be shipping its first netbook with Chrome OS. Unfortunately for enthusiasts, this Chromebook is for educational sales only -- at least for now.
Calling all parents: Kids' mobile apps not so private
2013-01-17 17:00:08| Product Reviews by ConsumerSearch.com
Kids and technology go together like chicken fingers and ketchup. Even babies can finger swipe these days. But a new Federal Trade Commission report on mobile apps for kids, "Mobile Apps for Kids: Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade," says many kids' apps aren't protecting your child's privacy like they're supposed to. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) regulates the privacy and safety online for children under age 13. According to COPPA, app developers must, for example, provide a link to a clear and prominent privacy policy about the kinds of personal information it collects from children who download the app. The FTC's report, however, which analyzed and tested 200 apps each from the Apple and Google Play app stores, found that the majority of the kids' apps collected or transmitted information, including the device's I.D., without disclosing the app's privacy practices. A mobile device's ID is a short string of letters and/or numbers that can allow apps, developers and other companies such as ad networks to receive information about the user, such as the user's (your child's) name, phone number, e-mail address, friends list and geolocation. All mobile devices have an I.D.read more
Metroparks Earn 3M Grant To Help Teach Kids About Nature First-Hand
2013-01-16 18:47:03| Chemicals - Topix.net
The 3M Company awarded a $48,320 ECO Grant to the Huron-Clinton Metroparks to enhance nature and environmental learning.
Food Biz Kids: Beanitos Black Bean Chips Chipotle Barbeque
2013-01-16 09:00:48| Food Processing
Our high school product testers found these chips to be 'a chip with attitude.'
02.23: Kids' Storytime
2013-01-15 02:37:59| Powells Books Events Calendar
Join us every Saturday for kids' storytime. Today we're reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. This reading celebrates Powell's partnership with the Portland Children's Museum. Visit the Museum's Storyland exhibit (February 9 – May 5) for an interactive experience with this story and other children's classics. For more information, visit www.portlandcm.org/storylandwww.portlandcm.org/storyland.
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