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Cybersecurity reveals how parents can prevent their child from becoming addicted to video games

The world of online gaming is forever expanding and has become extremely popular over the past decade among younger generations. Although online gaming can help children learn how to socialize and develop observational skills and problem-solving, it can also cause more harm than good if time is not monitored and addiction sets in.

Cybersecurity expert Lauren Mak at VPNOverview.com...

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NAVIGATING PARENTHOOD IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL ADDICTION

We live in a world reliant on technology. Unfortunately, a very real side effect of this can be overuse, and even digital addiction - a colloquial term used to describe a problematic relationship with technology involving impulsive and obsessive use (including smart devices, the internet and video games).

For many of us it may feel normal to use one or even multiple digital devices...

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INTERACTIVE GAMING EXTRAVAGANZA POWER UP EXTENDED AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM

  • After selling out for the Easter holidays, the Science Museum’s hands-on video game extravaganza has now been extended
  • Power UP will now run at the Science Museum until Monday 6 June 2022
  • Experience the evolution of video games spanning 50 years, from Binatone to the latest in VR
  • On 27 April, the Science Museum will be running a special Gaming Lates,
  • ...
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GAMING EXTRAVAGANZA POWER UP RETURNS TO THE SCIENCE MUSEUM

  • This Easter, popular gaming event Power UP returns to the Science Museum for its fifth incarnation;
  • Gamers will discover how video games have evolved and can get hands-on with Mario Kart , Pac-Man , Guitar Hero and other arcade classics;
  • Adult-only evening sessions also announced.

Power UP Saturday 2 – Tuesday 19 April 2022 Ticketed, prices from £8...

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COMEDIAN KATHERINE RYAN FRONTS INTERNET MATTERS AND ELECTRONIC ARTS VIDEO GAMES CAMPAIGN

Comedy take on ‘Twas the night before Christmas urges parents and guardians to set controls on games consoles before their children unwrap them

● The video - fronted by comedian and mum-of-two Katherine - highlights the importance of setting parental controls to manage play and spend in-game and how simply they can be applied

● This comes as new research shows almost half (45%) of...

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IT’S OFFICIAL: Gamers have better reactions than non-gamers

  • A new report reveals who has better hand-eye coordination and reactions, between gamers and non-gamers
  • It’s official! Gamers have better hand-eye coordination and reactions
  • gamers are able to react within 699 ms (milliseconds) compared to non-gamers who scored 731 ms (milliseconds)

When it comes to being a top gamer, many people say reactions and...

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