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What is the main concern of parent and consumer groups regarding tech-driven toys?
What is the main concern of parent and consumer groups regarding tech-driven toys?
- The high cost of these tech toys.
- The lack of educational value in these toys.
- The potential for physical harm to children.
- The invasion of children's privacy and data security issues. (correct)
What is the primary reason many tech products made it to the Naughty List of Tech Toys according to the text?
What is the primary reason many tech products made it to the Naughty List of Tech Toys according to the text?
- They pose physical risks to children.
- They lead to addiction in children.
- They raise data security and privacy issues. (correct)
- They lack proper parental controls.
Why does Shelby Knox believe kids shouldn't be raised without access to tech, as mentioned in the text?
Why does Shelby Knox believe kids shouldn't be raised without access to tech, as mentioned in the text?
- To prevent children from being behind in technological advancements.
- To balance the risks and benefits of technology in children's lives. (correct)
- To ensure all children are equally exposed to potential dangers.
- To allow children to enjoy a variety of digital experiences.
What aspect of smart toy products is highlighted as particularly valuable to companies, according to the text?
What aspect of smart toy products is highlighted as particularly valuable to companies, according to the text?
What is the estimated value growth rate of the smart toy sector in the next four years as per the text?
What is the estimated value growth rate of the smart toy sector in the next four years as per the text?
What did the Federal Trade Commission fine VTech for in 2018?
What did the Federal Trade Commission fine VTech for in 2018?
Why did US PIRG Education Fund publish a report about Meta's Quest virtual reality headsets?
Why did US PIRG Education Fund publish a report about Meta's Quest virtual reality headsets?
What is one of the core concerns raised by US PIRG about Meta's Rec Room app?
What is one of the core concerns raised by US PIRG about Meta's Rec Room app?
What action did Meta take earlier this year related to the recommended minimum age for headset use?
What action did Meta take earlier this year related to the recommended minimum age for headset use?
According to Meta, what do 'junior accounts' for younger children using their headsets do?
According to Meta, what do 'junior accounts' for younger children using their headsets do?
