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Why Shaq Won't Share His $500 Million Fortune With His Kids: 'We Ain't Rich. I'm Rich. I'm Not Going to Hand It to You, You Gotta Earn It'
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 2:50pm | 633NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is instilling in his children the importance of self-reliance and entrepreneurship. What Happened: O’Neal, who has a net worth of approximately $500 million, has made successful investments in real estate, technology, and entertainment. He owns...
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Roblox Enhances Parental Controls: 'There's Always More To Be Done'
Monday, November 18, 2024 - 1:14pm | 432Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) announced new tools today designed to enhance safety for its young user base, which includes a significant number of children. These updates allow parents to remotely manage their child's account, view their friends list, and set limits on playtime. Starting today, Roblox...
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76% Of Children Plan To Ask For Video Games This Christmas, Survey Shows
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 3:45pm | 419With the holidays just around the corner, video games are topping wish lists across the U.S. According to a new survey by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 76% of children aged 10 to 17 plan to ask for game-related gifts this Christmas. This marks a slight increase from last year's 72...
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Roblox Introduces Stricter Parental Controls For Users Under 13
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 3:41pm | 397Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) will implement changes to its parental control features next month, aiming to enhance the safety of its younger users. Bloomberg reported that the modifications were detailed in an email sent to parents, focusing on updates to content maturity settings and new default...
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Fortnite Just Made Parenting Easier: How To Control Your Kid's Playtime With Latest Update
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 1:56pm | 632Parents of Fortnite-obsessed kids can now breathe a little easier with the introduction of Time Limit Controls, a new feature that lets them manage how long their children play the game. This latest update, rolled out today by Epic Games, which has the financial backing of China’s ...
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New Child Safety Laws Could Transform Gaming Industry Regulations
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 5:00pm | 432The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) on Wednesday along with the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). As per GamesIndustry.biz, these bills — approved in a bipartisan 91-3 vote — aim to introduce stricter regulations for tech companies, with far-...
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Edward Snowden Unnerved By Children's Screen Time, Reveals His Teen Internet Addiction: Would Peck Keyboard with Toes Rather Than 'Log Off'
Sunday, March 3, 2024 - 9:58pm | 831Edward Snowden, former NSA contractor and renowned whistleblower, recently shared his apprehensions regarding the influence of screens on children, specifically his own, through a thread on X, formerly Twitter. What Happened: On Sunday, Snowden expressed his unease about his child’s...
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Your Kid Could Be Bullied For Not Buying Skins In Fortnite: 'No Distinction Between Online, Offline World,' Study Says
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 3:52pm | 461Two recent studies conducted in Norway shed light on the significant impact of video games on children aged 10 to 15, revealing concerning trends in social behaviors and spending habits. According to Kotaku, the research aimed to understand the relationship between children and popular games like...
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Elon Musk Says He'd Approve Implanting Neuralink Chip Into One Of His Kids 'If They Broke Their Neck'
Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 3:24pm | 557Elon Musk-led Neuralink's "Show & Tell" event took place on Nov. 30, 2022. During the event, Musk said the company's goal was to create a "whole brain interface," and in less than six months, Neuralink will have its first device in a human. We...
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Elon Musk Tweets On Pandemic Baby Bust: Why A Lack Of Kids Is The Real Problem
Sunday, April 3, 2022 - 9:25am | 657Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to share his thought about having kids. He shared how the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a lower birth rate as opposed to the "baby boom" that was expected due to people being forced to stay indoors. Musk also cited a report...
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Cannabis Gave Her Child A Future: Now She Helps Other Families
Monday, November 30, 2020 - 10:50am | 1179This article was originally published on The Cannigma, and appears here with permission. Zaki, 17, likes to point out houses that he’d like to have when he turns 18 next year. That was something unimaginable seven years ago, his mother, Heather Jackson recalled, when he used to have...
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Why Genius Brands Is On A Massive Rally, Adding Nearly 2500% Value In A Month
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 1:01am | 494The shares of Genius Brands International Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS), a company until recently struggling to keep itself listed on Nasdaq, have added 2458% since May. The surge has come following a string of operational advancements and investments announced by the children entertainment company. New...
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YouTube To Limit Data It Collects On Kids Videos
Monday, December 30, 2019 - 1:52pm | 405Streaming video giant YouTube will minimize the amount of data it collects on videos targeted children in the coming weeks, The Wall Street Journal reported. What Happened Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)'s YouTube unit will implement several changes on how it treats videos targeted...
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CarGurus, Hair Transplant Firm Among This Week's IPOs
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 1:07pm | 283If you’ve rapaciously bought stock in the proliferating pharma space, you’ve had a good year in initial public offerings. But this isn’t your week. Investors looking for something outside the norm have a few unique options among market newcomers. Here are the firms preparing for...
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Netflix To Debut New Motown-Inspired Animated Kids Series
Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 1:10pm | 198With hits like "House of Cards" and "Orange Is The New Black," it's easy to overlook Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX)'s strong arsenal of children's programming. On Wednesday, the streaming giant added another kids show to its ranks with a big name on board to...