Technology is streamlining household routines, simplifying everyday tasks, strengthening parental controls, and helping create meaningful experiences at home. Learn how tech is empowering families and building a safer internet in this week’s Tech at Work.
How Tech is Empowering Families and Building a Safer Internet
Accel invested in a company that helps families navigate elder care by pairing seniors with trained care managers.
Amazon posted a guide on how you can simplify home organization with recipes, calendars, and reminders using Alexa+.
Ancestry demonstrated how family tradition and heritage contribute to musical expression and how you can learn more about your own history.
College Board announced a major expansion of its BigFuture Scholarship program, a life-changing opportunity for families to support their teens’ success.
ElevenLabs is making learning more accessible with its AI-powered text-to-speech technology.
Garmin showed how its smartwatches are helping kids stay active and connected with their families.
Google introduced updates that strengthen online safety for kids, featuring streamlined parental controls and built-in protections.
HPE was named one of the Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents 2025.
Intuit made the case for why financial literacy should be taught in school.
Lyft introduced Lyft Teen, a reliable, affordable way for parents and teens to prioritize safety while getting around.
Mastercard shared age-by-age tips to help parents raise financially confident kids and teens.
Meta spotlighted a mother of eight who uses Teen Accounts to keep her kids safe on Facebook and Instagram.
Pinterest released its first-ever Parenting Trend Report, highlighting how parents aren’t just limiting screen time, they’re actively designing screen-free, experience-rich childhoods.
OpenAI updated its Model Spec with the expert-reviewed Under-18 (U18) Principles, outlining how ChatGPT should support teens with safe, age-appropriate behavior.
Snapchat made Family Center easier to navigate and more robust, providing parents with deeper insights into how their teens use the app.
Verizon introduced its Family Tech Agreement, which helps families build healthy technology habits together with expert guidance and simple, real-life tools.
Waymo partnered with TechForce Foundation to fund 28 scholarships for students enrolled in technical and community college programs.
New in Tech
Samsung Launches Interactive Displays to Advance Student Learning
Samsung launched the WAFX-P, its new premium Interactive Display model. The WAFX-P is designed to foster active collaboration in classroom settings, with a built-in 4K camera that makes it easy to connect with other classrooms and AI Assistant features like Circle to Search, AI Summary, and Live Transcript. The WAFX-P provides educators with access to their favorite tools such as Google Classroom and Google Drive, and its dual-pen functionality enables multiple students to write, annotate, and brainstorm simultaneously.
Tech Spotlight
ElevenLabs officially launched ElevenLabs for Government, a dedicated initiative to help public sector organizations deliver accessible, always-on services across voice and digital channels. ElevenLabs for Government provides an integrated suite of tools designed to improve accessibility and inclusion, efficiency and productivity, and trust and engagement. Government bodies have already leveraged ElevenLabs for a number of high-impact use cases, such as resolving high-volume repetitive inquiries fast, walking residents through multi-step processes like benefits and tax workflows, and more.
