Meta Adds Parental Controls for Threads | Tech News

Meta Adds Parental Controls for Threads | Tech News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 16, 2026 Duration: 1:16

Meta’s Threads app is now rolling out parental supervision tools in the Asia Pacific region, giving parents unprecedented control over their teens’ online habits. With features like daily usage tracking, time limits, and nighttime sleep mode restrictions, parents can actively guide their teens’ digital experience. This expansion builds on existing teen account protections, including automatic privacy settings, which parents can now approve or block for users under sixteen. All tools are centralized in Family Center, making it easier for parents to manage safety across Meta’s entire ecosystem — because when it comes to your teen’s digital life, visibility and control matter most.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Sources:
https://about.fb.com/news/2026/09/threads-introduces-parental-supervision-for-teens-in-apac/

More coverage & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/971c7743e05cc73d

Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.


Ever feel like you need to know what's happening in tech but don't have time to sift through endless articles? That's exactly the gap Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! fills. This daily podcast cuts through the noise, delivering the most important headlines, updates, and breaking stories from the world of technology in concise, focused episodes designed to fit into your busiest day. You'll hear a clear, direct rundown of developments that matter, from major product launches and software updates to significant industry shifts and scientific breakthroughs, all presented without unnecessary fluff. The team at The Daily News Now! leverages AI-powered curation to ensure the selection is both comprehensive and relevant, bringing you stories from every corner of the tech landscape. Each installment of this news podcast is crafted to be engaging and immediately useful, giving you the key information you need to stay informed in just a couple of minutes. It’s a straightforward, efficient resource for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse of innovation without a major time commitment. Tune in daily for your quick, essential dose of what’s new and next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Podcast Episodes
X Shuts Down Privacy-Friendly Alternatives | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22
X has officially shut down privacy-focused alternatives like Nitter and XCancel after sending cease-and-desist letters over API scraping — a move that ends clean, ad-free browsing for lurkers who once relied on these too…
AI Giants Cooperate on Safety | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03
OpenAI’s Chris Lehane confirms behind-the-scenes collaboration with Anthropic and Google DeepMind on AI safety, echoing Dario Amodei’s call for industry-wide coordination to prevent catastrophic risks — a move backed by…
Profound Hits $1.8B Valuation | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20
Profound just dropped another massive funding bomb — $180 million in Series D, valuing the AI search optimization giant at $1.8 billion — less than seven months after its last big raise. Backed by Sequoia, Kleiner Perkin…
DoorDash Buys Wonder’s Campus Dining | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19
DoorDash just dropped $425 million on Wonder, the food tech powerhouse behind automated campus dining halls and Marc Lore’s bold vision for on-demand meals — buying Grubhub’s Campus Dining for $300M and pumping $125M int…
Meta One Launches AI-Powered Subscriptions | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55
Meta just launched Meta One, a new subscription service packed with AI superpowers and creative tools across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI — all while keeping core features free. With 15 million sign-ups alr…
Meta One Launches New AI Subscription Plans | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56
Meta just launched Meta One, a new subscription service packed with AI-powered perks across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp — already hitting 15 million users. It’s not free, but the core experience stays free, letting…
AI-Powered Pose Coach App Launches | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35
Two ex-TikTok AI pros just dropped Superpose, an iOS camera app that uses AI to suggest four jaw-dropping pose options per photo—perfect for nailing your best shots. Born from Melody Chu’s frustration with bad selfies fr…
UPI Introduces Merchant Fees | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53
India’s UPI payment system is introducing merchant fees for transactions over 2,000 rupees — a move aimed at making the digital infrastructure financially sustainable, similar to credit card networks. While small payment…
Scaling AI From Lab to Real World | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55
Turning a dazzling AI prototype into a real-world product isn’t just about tech—it’s about manufacturing, infrastructure, and reliability under pressure. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, industry leaders from space comms, sel…
Evvy’s $40M Bet on Women’s Health | Tech News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50
Evvy just landed $40M in Series B funding to revolutionize women’s health with its at-home vaginal microbiome test—just a swab, mail it in, get CLIA/CLEP-certified results, personalized care plans, and even prescriptions…