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Gambling for Children: The Problem with Loot Boxes
Gambling in the U.S. is regulated to adults. But one video game mechanic all but circumvents those rules, and it affects children the most.
Episode 260: When Should I Give My Kid a Cell Phone? Plus, ‘Bonhoeffer’
We offer some strong thoughts on when you should start considering a phone, as well as some pragmatic guidelines on keeping phone usage in check.
Building Faith Online: A Conversation with Redeemed Zoomer
Richard Ackerman didn’t start out as a Christian. In fact, the YouTuber best known as “Redeemed Zoomer” says that he was a “progressive, anti-religious person” when he was a teen. But then he went to a Christian music camp and everything changed.
Do AI Music Generators Hurt Kids’ Creativity?
AI music generators are exploding in popularity. Here’s how you can stay on top of your child’s AI use while fostering their creativity.
Movie Monday: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Keeps Twirling
It wasn’t a particularly exciting weekend at the box office. Venom: The Last Dance managed to keep its No. 1 spot. But the alien parasite
On the Radar: Addicted to TikTok in 35 Minutes, The Screen-Time/Anxiety Tipping Point, Oz Mulls
TikTok documents show addiction to its short-form videos takes a mere 35 minutes. A new study shows people who spend four or more hours on screens have a higher incidence rate for depression. Australia ponders a social media ban for sub-16s.
Episode 259: The Power and Peril of In-Game Sales. Plus, Dallas Jenkins and ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
How much money are you willing to spend for virtual products? What should people know about the upcoming release, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The Rise (and Danger) of the AI Relationship
Who’d want to date someone who doesn’t exist, except as lines of code? You might be surprised by the answer—and the perils that come with it.
Movie Monday: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Takes Another Box Office Bite
Despite a lot of new competition to contend with, Eddie and his Marvel-ous symbiote had little trouble claiming another box-office weekend win.
On the Radar: Snapchat Grooming Dangers, Harmful Leg Lift Challenge and the Legacy of ‘Brat’
Snapchat is the most popular social media app for child grooming. Trying the Dancing with the Stars leg lift could cause injury. Collins Dictionary names “brat” its Word of the Year.
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