Modern internet culture and the ubiquity of cell phones have created the perfect stage for the constant rise and fall of trends, videos, and challenges. These fads run the gamut from benign — remember 2016’s Mannequin Challenge? — to incredible forces of good, as shown by the millions raised by the Ice Bucket Challenge for […]
Bark for Schools now supports Microsoft Office 365
Bark helps parents keep their children safer on their smartphones across social media, text message, and email. But what’s keeping them safe on their school-issued networks, accounts, and devices? Enter Bark for Schools, the award-winning technology that monitors school email accounts, G Suite apps, and school-issued Chromebooks. Bark for Schools monitors for cyberbullying, school shooting […]
Eighth Grade: How Bo Burnham Nailed What It’s Like to Be 13 Today
It is a truth universally acknowledged that middle school is rough. Kids are growing into adult bodies and dealing with complicated emotions while simultaneously trying to make sense of the world and people around them. In Bo Burnham’s “Eighth Grade,” we get an eye-opening glimpse into one week in the life of a 13-year-old named […]
We Are Hiring!
At Bark, we’re on a mission to keep children safe online and in real life — at home and at school. We use cutting-edge machine-learning technology to detect issues like cyberbullying, sexting, grooming, and signs of depression and suicidal thoughts. If you’d like to join the Bark team, please see current openings below. Engineering Lead […]
Parental Controls on PlayStation 4: How to Keep Your Kids Safe
Now that gaming consoles give kids access to other online users, parental involvement is key. Below we provide you with information for parental controls on PlayStation 4. The PlayStation 4 is a powerful device, that allows your children to access the internet and talk to anyone, anywhere in the world. It’s important to take the […]
Nintendo Switch: Parental Controls Made Easy
Nintendo’s reputation as a family-friendly brand has been deeply ingrained their company’s identity since their first consoles. Now that gaming consoles give kids access to other online users, parental involvement is key. Below we provide you with information on Nintendo Switch parental controls. With colorful titles brimming with hours of endless fun, such as Mario, […]