Google’s Looking Out for the Kids

Google has detailed its new policies and updates that will better protect kids and teens online.

AUGUST 11, 2021 It's August 11, 2021. On this day in 1950, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was born! It'd be another 20+ years before he and Steve Jobs teamed up to create the iPhone and MacBook maker we know today.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 258 articles, 6 podcasts, 9 press releases, 310 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. Google Announces Updates to Protect Underage Users Online Google announced new policies and updates on Tuesday aimed at kids and teens. Among these changes are the ability for minors or their parents to request the removal of their images from Google, and YouTube videos created by those age 13-17 will automatically default to private. Whoa. Nice job, Big G. 2. Android Malware 'FlyTrap' Has Compromised Thousands New Android malware has been discovered that's compromised thousands of users. Distributed on the Google Play store, the malware disguised itself as apps promising benefits like Netflix coupons. Google has already removed many of these apps from the store, but double check your phone anyway. 3. HP Reveals New Chromebook With Detachable Keyboard  HP has partnered with Google and Qualcomm to unveil two new Chrome OS devices: the Chromebook x2 11 w/ detachable keyboard and stylus, and the Chromebase 21.5" all-in-one desktop w/ rotating display. Both launch this fall for $599, and seem like perfect upgrades for those all-in on Chrome OS. 🦑 Go Deeper What's it like having an M1 iMac for three months? Let Sascha Brodsky tell you all about it. Spoilers: He's pretty into it, saying it's "among the best computers I've ever used."     🎱 By the Numbers The Androids Are #1 Data: statcounter As we check back in on the mobile OS market share, we see that Android is still in a healthy lead over iOS. As long as Android phones can be produced by more companies than just Google, this will likely continue to be the case. Still, it's fun to see how much the gap closes (or widens) every couple of months.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal The 2021 Apple TV HD (32 GB) is enjoying a small, nearly $20 discount on Amazon for a limited time. If you love streaming as much as the next person, but don't need 4K, pick this one up. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Yep. Space is still weird and scary." —Bob Schulties, Senior Editor Did you know the International Space Station suddenly flipped upside down last month? It's true, and it was a strange time for everyone involved. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  The Final Frontier Image: Playmobil Star Trek fans may be pleased to know Playmobil has been thinking about them and their shelf space. In September, you'll be able to buy a U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 model, complete with a tiny crew. Did we mentioned it also has original sounds and dialogue from the series? Yeah, you want it. 🚀 Facing the Future Skynet, amirite? Have you ever thought about how AI might take over the world? George Dvorsky, senior staff reporter at Gizmodo, sure has. Let him walk you through it all.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]