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TECHx
6 hours ago
- TECHx
Snapchat Updates Family Hub for Safer Teen Use
Home » Top stories » Snapchat Updates Family Hub for Safer Teen Use Snapchat has announced the relaunch of its Family Safety Hub. The updated platform aims to help families navigate the app with more confidence and clarity. The new version features improved guidance, simplified access to resources, and inclusive tools that support both parents and teens. Snapchat revealed that the update addresses the evolving digital safety needs of families. As part of the initiative, Snapchat hosted an educational session. The event was conducted in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority and life coach Hala Kazim. The session aimed to educate parents, creators, and media about Snapchat's family-focused safety features. The revamped Family Center section now includes clear instructions on using in-app tools. These features allow parents to see who their teen is in contact with, without reading message content. This approach helps balance digital safety and user privacy. Snapchat reported that the platform has shifted its language to be more inclusive. Previously called the 'Parents Site,' it is now named the 'Family Hub.' This change reflects a shared responsibility between parents and teens in maintaining safe digital habits. Fatima Al Melhi, Director of Special Projects at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, emphasized the importance of child protection. She stated, 'We are working together with Snapchat and other Children's Digital Wellbeing Pact members to ensure safe digital environments.' Jawaher Abdelhamid, Head of Public Policy, MEA at Snap Inc., added, 'User safety has always been a priority for Snapchat. The Family Safety Hub demonstrates our commitment to empowering families while respecting young users' privacy.' Snapchat also revealed the addition of new features to the Hub: A dedicated FAQ section A reorganized feature overview with tab-by-tab guidance Snapchat confirmed that downloadable tools and resources are now available online. These were previously accessible only at Snap-hosted events. Videos from Snap's YouTube channel have also been embedded and will be updated quarterly. The content on the Family Hub is presented in a clear and accessible format. The goal is to help families have informed conversations about digital wellbeing. Earlier this year, Snapchat was named a key member of The Pact. This is a UAE-based digital wellbeing committee led by the Digital Wellbeing Council and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. The Pact brings together government entities, tech companies, and telecom providers to support a safer digital experience for youth in the UAE.
New Paper
21 hours ago
- Sport
- New Paper
Ombudsman lays down the law in Prince of Wales
ASCOT Father-and-son training duo John and Thady Gosden celebrated a big-race double on Day 2 of Royal Ascot on June 18 with Ombudsman landing the £1.06 million (S$1.83 million) Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes (2,000m). The feat came one day after their superstar Field Of Gold destroyed his rivals in the Group 1 St James's Palace Stakes (1,600m) on the first day of the five-day meeting. Ombudsman's jockey William Buick held his nerve when looking for a gap through a wall of horses as the race reached its climax. However, the Norway-born jockey found a way round and then stormed clear to give the Gosden stable a sixth win in the race. Having endured a tough time, Buick, 36, released his pent-up emotion, punching the air in delight as he steered the $42 outsider past the post. "It has been a difficult few days," said Buick. "I have got a little bit of experience, so I try and stay level. "I have a lot of good rides. You look forward right?" John Gosden, for whom it was a 70th Royal Ascot winner, said Buick had been "patient and rewarded". Earlier the Gosdens had enjoyed a record-extending sixth win in the £225,000 Group 2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes (1,600m). Top Australia-based New Zealand jockey James McDonald swooped to win on Crimson Advocate ($38). "Absolutely delighted, pleasure to ride a winner for the group (the Emir of Qatar's Wathnan Racing for whom it was their third winner of this year's edition)," said McDonald, recording his fifth Royal Ascot winner. "I am very lucky to be jogging on the right spot at the right time. "Even when you do not have a fancied horse in a race here it is a very special, elegant and graceful place to ride at." Earlier, Aidan O'Brien ticked off one of the rare races missing from his win list, True Love winning the opening £150,000 Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes (1,000m) in fine style. It was the 55-year-old Irish master trainer's 93rd Royal Ascot winner, English multiple-champion jockey Ryan Moore's 87th. AFP
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
A ‘special gift' by Croatian PM: What did Modi receive in Zagreb?
During his visit to Zagreb, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a 'special gift' from Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković: a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar. The gesture carries significant cultural significance, symbolising the centuries-old connection between India and Croatia. Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar is the first printed Sanskrit grammar written in Latin. It was published in 1790 by Croatian scholar and missionary Filip Vezdin during his time in India Prime Minister Plenković also presented Modi with a book on Croatia–India bilateral relations titled Croatia & India: Bilateral Navigator for Diplomats and Business, authored by Croatian diplomat Sinisa Grgic, according to ANI. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation, including trade, investment, and tourism. They signed agreements in areas like agriculture, culture, science, and technology, ANI reported. Plenkovic also recognised India as an important trading partner, saying, 'India is an important Asian trading partner for Croatia.' He also stated that last year, the exchange amounted to 242 million USD, while trade increased by 10% in the first three months of 2025. At the same time, the number of Indian tourists visiting is also growing. With the agreements signed today in different sectors, we want to strengthen cooperation in the ICT, pharmaceutical industry, and maritime transport sectors, said Plenkovic. According to the news agency, earlier in the day, Plenkovic welcomed PM Modi to Zagreb, the Prime Minister of India's first-ever visit to hold delegation-level talks. In a post on X, the Croatian leader said, 'We welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Zagreb! This is the first ever visit by the Prime Minister of India, the most populous country in the world, which comes at an important geopolitical moment. We are starting a new chapter in India-Croatia relations and are creating conditions for strengthening bilateral cooperation in multiple areas and sectors.' PM Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora here on Wednesday as he arrived at a hotel in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the final stop of his three-nation tour. According to news agency reports, India's visit to Croatia will also underscore its commitment to further strengthening its engagement with European Union partners.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Ombudsman shows star quality with sizzling Prince of Wales's display
Ombudsman displayed a devastating change of gear to run out a brilliant winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot. Successful on each of his first four starts last season, including a Group Three win in France, John and Thady Gosden's colt met with defeat for the first time when second to Almaqam on his return to action in last month's Brigadier Gerard at Sandown. The Godolphin-owned four-year-old faced a further hike in class for this Group One feature, but after being settled well off the strong early pace by William Buick, he engaged overdrive once in the clear halfway up the straight and readily picked off the gallant Anmaat to win by two lengths going away. See The Fire was third, another two and a half lengths behind the 7-1 winner, but Aidan O'Brien's Los Angeles, the 13-8 favourite, faded into fifth place. WOW! OMBUDSMAN THROUGH TRAFFIC TO WIN THE PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES! #ROYALASCOT — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 18, 2025 Gosden senior, celebrating his 70th Royal Ascot winner, said: 'He's a special horse and it's just a question of an owner giving you the time to let them mature and get there. 'He's got a turn of foot and he (Buick) knew it, it was a matter of getting out, but I did notice when he finally got daylight there was a furlong to go.' He went on: 'It's a question of, when you get to the straight, whether you get the luck. He wasn't in a position where he could swing round the field, it was more of a case of waiting for the gap. 'He was very patient. I knew when there was a gap at the furlong pole that this horse has an extraordinary turn of foot – he was patient and he was rewarded. 'When we bought him he was an immature horse, he didn't run as a two-year-old and as a three-year-old we brought him on and then put him away. He's horse who is now properly grown and developed as a four-year-old. 'He's a mile-and-a-quarter horse, he's got a wonderful turn of foot as you saw and I think we'll play to that strength. As far as I'm concerned he's done nothing but grow in stature. 'He is a horse that because he hasn't over-raced this year, he could be a horse you could look at the Eclipse. 'That wouldn't be my choice (to run him against Field Of Gold).' Thady Gosden added: 'When William found a gap he asked him to go through it and he was very quick. 'The Eclipse looks like the natural step to take. It was a top-class field today, it was the most elite field of the week as it often is and he showed what he was capable of there. 'It wasn't a huge field but it was highly elite, as you'd expect at this meeting. He certainly came up good.' Buick was noticeably jubilant on passing the line, after an opening day that had seen high-profile reverses for Notable Speech and Ruling Court. He said: 'This place tames lions. It's so special to win here because it's so tough, everyone comes here in great form and everyone is doing their very best of course. 'They went a hard gallop. I was always going to have to ride for a bit of luck and he quickened instantly. I thought he was impressive. 'I think that was a taste of what's to come for sure. He's got low miles on the clock, he's an exciting horse.'
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
Amazon slashes 19% off cooling blanket for night sweats dubbed 'best thing ever'
Hot summer nights are upon us - this could be a great solution Warm summer days might be lovely, but the hot and sticky nights aren't. There's nothing worse than tossing and turning in the sheets, too hot to sleep - and those who already suffer from night sweats feel the burn even more. Plus, for those who like having a blanket over them at night, regular duvets just don't cut the mustard in the summer. That's why a cooling blanket could be a great solution, giving the comfort needed at night while keeping users nice and cool. Now, Amazon has a deal on the Ailemei Direct Cooling Blanket for Night Sweats, now nearly 20% off at £21.94. The specialist blanket is made from mica nylon and Japanese cold fibre to help keep its users feeling fresh on hot nights, and is nice and lightweight too. Breathable and comfortable, the blanket wicks away heat and claims to lower internal temperature by about 2C. Plus, it's machine and hand washable, making it easy to care for. If this cooling blanket isn't calling out to shoppers, they could try Dunelm's Fogarty Cooling Cotton Duvet Cover with their existing summer duvet. Ranging between £9.20 and £32 depending on bedding size, the simple plain duvet cover comes in colours including sage green, white and blush pink. Alternatively, Debenhams has the Slumberdown Cool Sleep Ultra Cool Nylon Summer Duvet / Blanket for between £46.50 and £78, depending on the size needed. The duvet is designed to draw heat away and is said to be twice as cool to the touch as standard polyester blankets. However, the Ailemei Direct Cooling Blanket is highly regarded by shoppers, who have given it a 4.4 star average rating. One buyer said: "Absolutely brilliant! You literally put it on and can feel the cooling straight away! It's very light and has two layers, it's a slippery type of fabric. I like having a blanket and get too hot under them, this is great to combat that!" Another said it's the "the best thing ever", adding: "I wish I'd bought it earlier, perfect for hot summer nights, lightweight, comfortable." A third added: "Absolutely blooming marvellous. Cooled me down on many a hot flush! Recommended." Some weren't as impressed, with one shopper saying: "I didn't find this cooling, however it definitely stopped me sweating and therefore definitely had a more comfortable sleep. I like the way it is very thin but has a nice weight to it so it's easy to sleep under! Would recommend but not if your expecting it to actually be cool to the touch."
