Tag: Gabb Wireless
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How Can Music Bring Us Together? Five Ways to Connect as a Family
Gabb Wireless Blog – 2.28.24 Picture this: It’s a Friday night, and instead of everyone retreating to their own corners of the house, the whole family gathers in the living room. The TV is off, and in its place, a playlist is blasting through the speakers. Why? Because tonight, it’s all about music and bonding.…
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Why is Child Porn on the Rise?
Gabb Wireless Blog – 2.25.24 (2.23.24) Child pornography is a topic that no one wants to talk about but one that desperately needs our attention — especially for parents. Now commonly referred to as child sexual abuse material (CSAM), reports of child pornography more than doubled between 2018 and 2022. Source: Why is Child Porn on the…
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Is Fortnite Safe for Kids?
Gabb Wireless Blog – 1.19.24 Since its launch in late 2017, the video game Fortnite has taken the world by storm. Its novel battle royale format and multiplayer capabilities made it unique among other shooter games. Source: Is Fortnite Safe for Kids?
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Gabb Year in Review 2023: AI, social media lawsuits, and a lot of reasons to be optimistic
Gabb Wireless – 12.28.23 In 2023, tech headlines were dominated by a few stories: the amazing potential of AI, the negative effect of social media on adolescent mental health, and lawsuits against big tech companies for knowingly endangering kids. Source: Gabb Year in Review 2023: AI, social media lawsuits, and a lot of reasons to be…
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Christmas Ideas for Kids
Gabb Wireless Blog – 12.3.23 It’s almost the season for gift giving, which means it’s already the season for holiday gift guides. Whether you’re looking for gifts for a baby or kids of all ages, there are sure to be a thousand articles out there listing great gifts that kids love. Source: 2023 Holiday Gift…
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What is Phishing?
Gabb Wireless Blog – 11.22.23 I remember sitting at my high school’s computer lab and hearing a gasp from a friend next to me. He ecstatically showed me his screen and exclaimed, “I’m rich!” The pop-up on his screen flashed congratulations and announced he had just won a million dollars. His excitement lasted only a…
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Teen Slang: Decoding Gen Z
Gabb Wireless Blog – 5.17.23 As a parent, you’ve probably overheard some slang from your kid. They may say things like, “I’m amped about my drip today,” or, “He’s got rizz. Giving off major BDE.” Maybe they’ve said something like, “No cap, this sandwich is bussin’,” or, “Spill the tea, sis!” Source: Teen Slang: Decoding…
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How to Monitor Kids’ Text Messages: What Works, What Doesn’t
Gabb Wireless Blog – 3.14.23 Technology is now completely enmeshed in the experience of growing-up. Large chunks of friendship, dating, school, and extracurricular activities rely on text and group chat. It’s so ingrained that the tech decisions confronting parents now have more to do with when and how, not if. Source: How to Monitor Kids’ Text Messages: What Works, What…