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Australian family home optometrist video call myopia screening eyes

1001 Optometry launches AI myopia checks for families

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Australian chain 1001 Optometry unveils free AI tool that scans parents' photos to flag early myopia risk in children at home.
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JBL introduces safe headphones range for young listeners

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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JBL has unveiled a new range of headphones for children aged 3-8, featuring safety-focused designs and innovative parental controls.
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Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Ace 2 activity tracker for kids

Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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Fitbit's Ace 2 activity tracker brings vibrant kid-friendly designs and engaging features, transforming daily routines into active, healthy habits for children.
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Parental Police: Why being 'bad cop' isn't shielding kids from online threats

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Being the 'bad cop' by limiting online time isn't enough to shield kids from online threats. Education and active supervision are key, experts say.
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Mobile World Congress 2017: A new smartwatch and mind-boggling fingerprint scanning tech

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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Qualcomm's new fingerprint tech at MWC 2017 set to revolutionise phone security, along with their innovative 4G kid's smartwatch.
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Android App of the Week - The Elf Adventure Calendar

Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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Christmas time means Christmas apps! YAY! The Elf Adventure Calendar is the cutest app ever and makes the countdown to Christmas even more exciting!.
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Kiwi resellers charity diary – Part 4

Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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Jen Rutherford shares some Christmas fitness training tips for those planning on taking part in the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.
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Youngsters gripped by technology

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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Kids today are entertainment media junkies, spending more than 50 hours a week with their cell phone, music player or game console, according to a US study.