On July 21, the WSJ released an investigative report into TikTok‘s highly secretive algorithm, owned by ByteDance in China. There’s a reason it feels like the app gives you exactly what you’re looking for and even adults (like me) struggle to put it down. Dare I …
TikTok’s Algorithm is Scary Smart. Here’s How it Works Read More
**Updated November 25, 2020** TikTok Parental Controls are (Already) Decent Parents are often surprised to learn that when compared to Instagram or Snapchat, TikTok is actually the only major social platform with parental controls. Meaning, features or functions that a parent can lock in with a …
What is Instagram Reels? Reels is “Instagram’s attempt to keep you away from TikTok.” You add music and effects to videos – it’s almost that simple. Here’s Instagram’s own announcements: Introducing Instagram Reels Here are various articles talking about the Reels release: The Verge: Instagram Launches …
Instagram Releases Reels Everywhere (Move over TikTok) Read More
[April 28, 2020 – during the pandemic, predators know more kids are online, which has given them more targets (FBI warning here). But even when the pandemic passes, predator risks will remain. We hope you find the post below helpful – Chris, PYE] Wherever the Kids …
Tricky People – Stranger Danger in the Digital Age Read More