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Google’s Assistant is getting parental controls. Here’s how they work.

Google’s Assistant is getting parental controls. Here’s how they work.

Comment on this story Comment For the first time since its 2016 launch, Google Assistant is getting parental controls. You might think the chatty virtual assistant, which the company says is used by 700 million people a month, already had some. For years Google has allowed parents to grant children Assistant access by way of its Family Link app, but offered relatively few restrictions. In the next few weeks, when these tools land on a smart speaker, screen or clock near you, you’ll be able to… Source link

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Instagram finally has parental controls. Here’s how to use them

Meta-owned (FB) Instagram is finally rolling out long-promised parental controls. Available now for U.S. consumers, Instagram’s new tools let teens’ parents and guardians limit app usage time and see who they follow and who follows them. And if you’re a parent or guardian and want to minimize your kid’s browsing habits, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you through the process and explain what the tools don’t do. At least yet. But first, let’s go over how we got… Source link

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Google bumps up vacation days and parental leaves

The logo for Google is seen at their office in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Jan 27 (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google on Thursday increased the amount of time employees around the world can take off for vacation or caring for newborns and seriously ill loved ones. Google has long been known as a global trailblazer in workplace benefits. But unlike many companies… Source link

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