How to set up an iPad for a child

Creating a child-friendly iPad takes a few extra steps, but Apple’s tools make the process relatively straightforward. From creating a child’s Apple ID to adjusting Screen Time and privacy setting [...]

How to set up a PS5 for a child

Setting up a PS5 for a child means you can offer an age-appropriate and safe platform for them to play. Sony made its parental control tools more comprehensive in recent years and they allow families [...]

How to set up an Apple Watch for a child

Giving a child an Apple Watch can offer extra peace of mind and tools that promote independence in a controlled way. Apple’s Family Setup feature makes it possible for a kid to use an Apple Watch wi [...]

All the tech and gadgets announced at CES 2026

It's the first week of a new year and there's no time for the tech world to slowly ease back into things following the holidays. That's because CES 2026 is in full swing, with all manne [...]

Elon Musk's Grok AI posted CSAM image following safeguard 'lapses'

Elon Musk's Grok AI has been allowing users to transform photographs of woman and children into sexualized and compromising images, Bloomberg reported. The issue has created an uproar among users [...]

EU Parliament moves to ban AI-generated child sexual abuse material as its spread accelerates

The EU Parliament wants to ban AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as part of a new directive, citing a rapidly growing threat. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has warned that AI-creat [...]

Ask Engadget: How do I set up an Xbox for my kid?

Q: My question is how best to set up an Xbox for my kid. I want to know how to control use time and whether I should use my email to set up. – Guillermo from Utah<br /> A: You're in luck! [...]

CyberGhost VPN review: Despite its flaws, the value is hard to beat

CyberGhost is the middle child of the Kape Technologies VPN portfolio, but in quality, it's much closer to ExpressVPN than Private Internet Access. I mainly put it on my best VPN list because it& [...]

UK parents warned against posting children’s photos publicly as AI abuse imagery surges

Parents should stop publicly posting images of their children online because of the growth of AI-generated abuse imagery, the UK’s National Crime Agency has warned. The agency issued the advice alo [...]