Over the next few weeks, Google is going to be rolling out a revamped profile switcher for Chrome on desktop. Not only will it have a new landing page with updated Googley graphics, but it will also feature a fully customizable setup process which will allow a new user to create a space just for … [Read more...] about Chrome for Desktop redesigns user profile switcher, Reading Lists coming to Android
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You can no longer listen to these Disney books on your Nest and Google home devices
One of my son's favorite features of the Nest Hub during bedtime was the ability to say "Hey Google, let's read along with Disney". Upon doing so, he's been able to have Google read with him and play sound effects to the classic Disney stories that we've purchased and keep in his Google Play Books … [Read more...] about You can no longer listen to these Disney books on your Nest and Google home devices
Youtube becomes a safer place for tweens and teens with new supervised experience beta
Youtube Kids is great decent okay and all, but as many children who grow to be a bit older will openly tell you, it feels super restrictive. Between the ages of 9 and 12, kids are more than ready to move on and explore some new and exciting content on the platform, but Youtube Kids is limited to … [Read more...] about Youtube becomes a safer place for tweens and teens with new supervised experience beta
Youtube Kids releasing new parental controls this year, expands to more countries
Having launched in 2015, Youtube Kids sought to create a safer environment for kids and families to explore and engage in video content. It gave parents the tools they needed to protect their children by blocking videos and reporting content that was suspicious or vulgar. It also gave the ability to … [Read more...] about Youtube Kids releasing new parental controls this year, expands to more countries
