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US regulators fine Amazon $25 million over Alexa’s child privacy issues

Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million settlement to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of violating child privacy through Alexa. The company has been accused of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by retaining sensitive information about children, such as their exact location and voice recordings, for several years.The COPPA requires online services targeting children under 13 to get parental permission before collecting the child's personal information. The law also allows…

Amazon discontinues video calling, gaming device Glow for Kids

E-commerce giant Amazon has discontinued its video calling and gaming device called Glow for kids. The device for kids in age group 3-9 is not available on Amazon's website anymore.A company spokesperson told The Verge that "We continually evaluate the progress and potential of our products to deliver customer value, and we regularly make adjustments based on those assessments". Read Also"We will be sharing updates and guidance with Glow customers soon," Said the spokesperson.The 19.2-inch projected touchscreen lets kids…