Apps

  • BusinessYahoo News

    Wizz, a friend-finding app for teens, responds to 'sextortion' concerns with safety updates. Is it enough?

    Wizz describes itself as "a safe space to meet and chat with new friends." Can newly implemented safety measures help against allegations of "sextortion" on the app?

    6 min read
  • NewsThe Stir on Yahoo

    5 Lifesaving Apps You Need on Your Phone in Case of an Emergency

    The best apps for getting medical help when you need it most.

  • NewsCommon Sense Media at Yahoo

    Sneaky Camera Apps Parents Should Know About

    By Christina Elgersma, Common Sense Media For kids, the joys of friendship are often expressed in the photos they share on social apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, and WhatsApp. These types of photos – the group shot from a day at the beach, a selfie at the DMV or the prom – document kids’ lives and strengthen relationships.

  • NewsCommon Sense Media at Yahoo

    Are Location Apps Safe for Teens?

    Common Sense Media parenting expert Caroline Knorr answers questions about parenting, media, and everything in between. Q: My teenager uses location apps on his phone to find his friends. Is that safe? A: As with most new technology features, there are positives and negatives.

  • NewsYahoo Parenting

    The Bedtime Routine That Boosts Kids' Math Scores

    STORY: How Parents’ Math Anxiety Can Affect Kids’ Achievement A new study from the University of Chicago, which involved nearly 600 first graders, had parents and their children interact with an app called Bedtime Math, an engaging math story that the families had to work together to solve. The study found that reading the short numerical story problems on a regular basis both improved children’s math scores across the school year — and eased parents’ anxiety around math. “Stories are very int