With parents becoming increasingly concerned about the online conduct of their children, this week’s unveiling of specified Web browser Kidzui might well usher in a safer Internet experience for kids that doesn’t scrimp on fun while also providing blessed peace of mind for parents.
Kidzui Web browser brings peace of mind for parents and \'approved\' fun for kids. Credit: Kidzui.
Described as “a revolutionary new browser and online service,” Kidzui (kid-zoo-ee) has been designed with a focus on children between the ages of 3 and 12 and delivers instant access to more than 500,000 pre-approved Web sites, pictures and videos that have all been stringently vetted by Kidzui’s dedicated team of more than 200 parent and teacher editors spread across 25 states in the US.
“KidZui is not the adult Internet filtered for kids,” points out Cliff Boro, chairman and CEO of KidZui. “Instead, we’ve built an entire Internet just for kids from the ground up, along with a brand-new, kid-friendly interface that completely revolutionizes and expands a kid’s online experience.”
Boro goes on to say that: “Parents know the Web can be a great way for their kids to have fun, explore and learn, but it’s also a source of anxiety over what inappropriate content or contact they might encounter. This often limits most kids’ experience of the Internet to only a handful of parent-approved sites. KidZui gives children the ability to explore independently and discover all the things they love across the Web, and gives parents the peace of mind that their kids are safe.”
Ahead of its official launch yesterday, the Kidzui Web browser was vigorously put through its paces by 8,000 children and their parents in order to gauge its abilities, a trial period that resulted in plenty of positive feedback from adults and kids alike.
“My four-year-old logs into KidZui and navigates all by herself, generally doing what she pleases,” enthused parent and road tester Lisa Rebena. “I am grateful for KidZui, and I’m much more relaxed now when my daughter is on the computer.”
Kidzui delivers its intuitive Web experience to even the youngest of users by employing a blend of pictures and graphic representations to help children navigate with ease. That experience is made even more personal for the user thanks to the individual customised creation of a user ‘Zui,’ which is a personal browser avatar accompanying the user’s interactions.
Further interaction with the Zui is awarded via new clothing, styles, items, etc., which are unlocked as the user develops their relationship with the browser and visits new sites, watches new videos, and each personal rating submitted to related content.
Kidzui’s ongoing evolution is guaranteed by the trained team of content editors, who are adding access to freshly approved material every day. Also, if a child wishes to access a site beyond Kidzui’s boundaries, the editorial team is swiftly notified, the site is reviewed and, if deemed appropriate (based on age and level of development), added to Kidzui for subsequent viewing.
The editorial team is also able to grant access to specific site elements, images and videos if the overall site or certain aspects of it are deemed unsuitable. Personal downloading is not allowed at all.
And, worried parents looking for complete control over what their children have access to when online are also take care of with Kidzui. Moreover, parents can log-in to the included browser’s parental account and fine tune the parameters of exactly what their kids are able to view and also scrutinise what they have already viewed. The browser also delivers detailed weekly reports related to recent searches and interests.
Those parents interested in introducing their children to Kidzui can do so by visiting the official site here . Built for both PCs and Macs, Kidzui is available for a free 30-day trial period. Parents who sign up following that trial can take advantage of a special subscription rate of $4.95 per month, or $49.95 per year, which is a 50 percent reduction over the usual monthly and annual rates of $9.95 and $99.95.
susanMar 20th, 2008 - 14:29:21
Way too expensive. My son use kidrocket or kidzcd way better and free!
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