WhatsApp launches a new function for disappearing messages

WhatsApp launches a new function for disappearing messages We work collaboratively across industry, government and schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology in smart and safe ways. In early October, WhatsApp introduced revamped features for its business users, including cloud hosting service and in-app purchases. And…

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Launch of our fake news and misinformation tips hub

Launch of our fake news and misinformation tips hub We work collaboratively across industry, government and schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology in smart and safe ways. The Fake News and Disinformation Advice Center in partnership with Google was created to help inform and…

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Anti-Bullying Week 2020: United Against Bullying

Anti-Bullying Week 2020: United Against Bullying We work collaboratively across industry, government and schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology in smart and safe ways. Anti-Bullying Week 2020: United Against Bullying – Official Elementary School Movie As a member of the  Anti-Bullying AllianceWe are proud to…

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Loot Box Query Response

Loot Box Query Response Claire Levens is an expert in public affairs and is responsible for leading our work with policy makers and stakeholders. As part of the Loot Box inquiry, we have provided some input from parents on their concerns about in-game spending and loot boxes, drawn from our Parent Generation Game Report. And also,…

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Stop the spread of fake news on popular online platforms

Stop the spread of fake news on popular online platforms We work collaboratively across industry, government and schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology in smart and safe ways. Following the launch of our Fake News and Misinformation Advice Center in partnership with Google, we’ve…

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Rocket League Video Game: A Parent’s Guide

Rocket League Video Game: A Parent’s Guide We work collaboratively across industry, government and schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology in smart and safe ways. Check out the Rocket League trailer and game features Rocket League is a fast-paced multiplayer video game that has…

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What is the Tellonym app?

What is the Tellonym app? We work collaboratively across industry, government and schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology in smart and safe ways. Created in 2016 by three students, Tellonym is an anonymous messaging app that allows you to ask and answer questions about…

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Accessibility: video games designed for everyone

Accessibility: video games designed for everyone Andy Robertson has three children and has written about technology for families for 15 years. He is an independent family tech expert for the BBC and recently wrote the book Taming Gaming for parents. The book is backed by a Family Video Game Database. Our resident tech expert Andy Robertson outlines some…

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The best video games kids want to play this Christmas

The best video games kids want to play this Christmas Andy Robertson has three children and has written about technology for families for 15 years. He is an independent family tech expert for the BBC and recently wrote the book Taming Gaming for parents. The book is backed by a Family Video Game Database. Looking for some great…

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Helping young people address the challenges they face online

Helping young people address the challenges they face online We work collaboratively across industry, government and schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology in smart and safe ways. We are working together with Premier League Kicks to equip children and youth with the skills they…

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