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The unusual layout of this clinic is designed to help children with chronic pain

Fast Company Tech

To help children experiencing chronic pain, a new kind of clinical space has been created that goes way beyond handing out medication. In its newest location, designed by the architecture firm NBBJ and opening next month in San Francisco, the architecture of the clinic plays a significant role in this multifaceted approach to treating pain.

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Utah sues TikTok over China connections, manipulating children with addictive design

TechSpot

In the suit, filed by Utah's Division of Consumer Protection (UDCP), Attorney General Sean Reyes accuses TikTok of violating Utah's consumer laws by deploying and marketing "an addictive product with design features intended to manipulate children." It's also accused of misrepresenting the safety of the app and deceptively claiming it.

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How to help Myanmar earthquake victims: 5 things you can do right now

Fast Company Tech

Save the Children: There are a large number of children in Myanmar who have been affected by the quake. The organizations Save the Childrens Emergency Fund is designed to provide assistance, including shelter. You can donate to Save the Children here. You can donate to Project HOPE here.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

16) MoMa Design Store :: store.moma.org. Classic modern and cutting edge design products for adults and kids, including items produced exclusively for the Museum of Modern Art (New York). One-of-a-kind gifts designed to help St. Vegan and palm oil-free, for every bar sold, Hand in Hand donates a bar to children in Haiti.

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$3,500 and bills paid: How these local organizations are helping L.A. fire victims recover

Fast Company Tech

When the Eaton Fire burned through Altadena in January, Patricia Lopez-Gutierrez and her children had to flee from the house theyd been renting for a decade. “My children and their schools are here. And quite frankly, they aren’t designed for emergency relief.

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Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation

Mashable Tech

Meta announced Tuesday the launch of curriculum designed to help middle schoolers spot and avoid online exploitation, including a technique commonly known as sextortion. Parents and educators have a new tool in the fight against online exploitation. Adults can access the educational materials for free.

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Apple feature designed to protect children by scanning images kicks up controversy

TechSpot

In the most recent iOS 15 preview, Apple rolled out some features that have many privacy advocates, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) crying "backdoor." The features are part of Apple's effort to crack down on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

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