Pikichat is a new iPhone app to share quirky photos with your friends. It is very reminiscent of Snapchat when it comes to design and branding. But the story behind the app is nothing like Snapchat. Two French engineers went to the countryside and coded this brand new app from the ground up. After a [ Read More ]
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Pikichat Is A Deadly Simple Photo Chat App Built In One Week
Comments Off on Pikichat Is A Deadly Simple Photo Chat App Built In One WeekNew App to monitor selfies
Comments Off on New App to monitor selfiesA new app which protects children and teenagers from the dangers of sexting and nude selfies has been launched. SelfieCop works by emailing parents a copy of every photo or video taken on their child’s smartphone or tablet. It includes photos and videos captured by popular social networking apps including SnapChat, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and [ Read More ]
5 Things Parents Should Tell Kids About Anonymous Apps
Comments Off on 5 Things Parents Should Tell Kids About Anonymous AppsLooking for privacy, teens turn to secret or ephemeral mobile messaging apps—here is what you need to know to keep them safe Whenever I read a story about a teen who has committed suicide, egged on by anonymous online taunts from other adolescents, my heart sinks. Why Pediatricians Are Prescribing BooksMeet the Brothers Behind the [ Read More ]
Higher numbers of identity theft put children at risk
Comments Off on Higher numbers of identity theft put children at riskIdentity theft is quickly becoming a major problem. In fact, half of Americans had their personal information stolen last year. It’s becoming a highly unsolved felony, not only because it’s often online but because it’s hard to catch those who do it. All it takes is knowing your full name and date of birth, and [ Read More ]
Tinder app ‘hookups’ can ruin self-esteem in girls
Comments Off on Tinder app ‘hookups’ can ruin self-esteem in girlsHOUSTON (FOX 26) – Girls struggle emotionally when their romantic ideas involving a particular boy go astray. A new study reveals that for adolescent girls, having a romantic relationship that plays out differently than they imagined has negative implications for their mental health. In fact, the study suggested that girls risked depression, thoughts of suicide [ Read More ]