Toy Story 5 pits traditional toys vs a tablet.
Toy Story 5 is the latest instalment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many parents face: what happens to playtime when children become obsessed with screens?...
02 July, 2026
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The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps
Chris Zomer and Sumudu Mallawaarachchi show you 3 things you can do about it. Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a social media notification? Or sending a random picture just to keep a Snapchat “streak” going? Or simply getting stuck staring at YouTube because it...
10 October, 2024
Twitter, TikTok and Google forced to answer tough questions about online child abuse
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has served legal notices on social media giants Twitter and TikTok, and one of the world’s largest technology companies, Google, requiring them to answer tough questions about how they are tackling online child sexual abuse. The notices have been issued under the Australian...
05 March, 2023
Game on for collaborative learning
Holding a conversation, working in a group, giving constructive feedback and dealing with conflict are vital interpersonal skills that contribute to an empowered and connected life, reports Dr Matthew Harrison While some people seem to acquire these skills effortlessly, others facing social challenges can require additional...
12 January, 2023
You wouldn’t hit a dog, so why would you kill one in Minecraft?
Dr Simon Coghlan and Lucy Sparrow look at why violence against animals in video games is ubiquitous. Players can kill or torture non-human animals in various popular games, including Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V. The rise of this (increasingly realistic) trend in games – along with...
15 December, 2022
Digital toys for kids you don’t have to feel guilty about
Guilt has perhaps always been part of selecting and giving gifts for children, write Kate Renshaw and Judi Parson. However, in 2021, after two years of increased screen time for children thanks to COVID, parents may be experiencing even more uncertainty around what to buy. But...
07 April, 2022
5 of the best home-grown games to play this summer
Susie Emery writes that this year’s Digital Australia report found, as a country, Australians spent more time playing digital games than watching free-to-air TV during the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns. Whether you’re new to playing or you’re a seasoned gamer, what better way to celebrate Australia’s...
04 January, 2022