Samsung has acknowledged that 'any fingerprint' can unlock the flagship S10 phone, because of issues with screen protectors. Samsung has said they will soon release a software patch to fix the issue affecting the in-display fingerprint sensor. The sensor uses ultrasound technology to detect details of a user’s fingerprint. Upon release, Samsung claimed
How we use screens has changed how we live our lives. They make our education, work and social activities easier, quicker and slicker. For a while now, we’ve seen debates about screen time pass in and out of the news cycle. One thing is for certain- too much screen time can impact our
There is nothing wrong with gaming in moderation, but if you are concerned that a young person in your care has problematic behaviours toward gaming, it’s best to seek support. So far there have been several treatment options identified including therapeutic counselling, medication and/or self-help groups. Healthy habits can support young people to
You may have heard the term 'sadfishing' in the media this week and wondered what it was. This concerning trend is not new, but it does serve as an indicator for the state of young people’s wellbeing online and their attempts to cope. The term 'sadfishing' refers to the act of posting about a personal problem online to gain
Did you know that last year, Childline provided 12,000 counselling sessions to young people about online issues, or that 40% of young people who were bullied in the past year, never told anyone about it? In light of this, we have created a printable resource to test the super cyber powers of children
Fortnite, FIFA, Minecraft and PUBG (Player Unknown Battlegrounds) are just some of the games that children in your care might be playing on their mobile phones, tablets & gaming consoles. While we recommend that parents and carers familiarise themselves with the games that children are playing, it can be hard to decipher the gaming language that
Twitch is a platform used by gamers for live-streaming. Gamers can live-stream the game that they’re playing, along with a video feed of themselves. Users can follow broadcasters for free or else, subscribe to the channel for a fee. Gamers can get paid for streaming. To discover more about a specific game you need to click