BOB'S BLOG

April 04, 2017

Scientists use robot, other gadgets to advance autism research in young children

“Lennon, look over there!”
The command comes from a little robot named RASL, better known as Russell. It’s perched on a chair at the front of a small fluorescent-lit room. Two-year-old Lennon Landry, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) last year, is also in the room. Lennon looks…

April 04, 2017

Concerned parents stepping up to fight cyberbullying

Local parents say more needs to be done to stamp out the issue of bullying.

April 03, 2017

Children’s spring crafts for rainy days

Stuck indoors? Try these crafts

April 03, 2017

Parents must rat on kids for internet piracy, German court rules

German parents have to inform authorities of illegal downloads by their children, a German High Court has stated in an unprecedented ruling. Refusal to comply will result in fines.

April 03, 2017

Cyber security experts give tips on social media safety

CARMEL, Ind. — There’s serious concerns for you and your children online after a man in Wisconsin allegedly found a Noblesville teen online and exploited her into sending him nude pictures.

Rook Security in Carmel has a team of experts that study and understand the dangers of the web. Forensic analyst, Daniel Ford said cases like this happening more frequently is not surprising.

April 02, 2017

Creator of Peppa Pig video nasties slams parents who let their kids watch YouTube unsupervised

A MAN who turns Peppa Pig cartoons into disturbing YouTube videos has said PARENTS are to blame if their kids are upset by accidentally watching them. This week we reported that kids are being dupe…

April 02, 2017

Perspective | Why parents need to teach kids that the lines between right and wrong are blurry

So little of life is yes or no, black and white. What I find myself discussing with my sons, time and again, is much harder, and more nuanced, than just telling them not to do something.

April 02, 2017

Here’s all of Google’s April Fools’ Day pranks so far

As the internet gets flooded with April Fools’ Day jokes — good or lame — it can be hard to keep track of the ones that are worthy of your attention. Google, in particular, is known for rolling out…

April 02, 2017

App banned in Irish schools due to cyberbullying and sexually explicit language

ONE of the most downloaded smartphone apps in Ireland is being used for cyberbullying and is riddled with sexually explicit language, parents have been warned. The SimSimi app is an automated chat …