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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Way too early: German kids start smartphone use at 7
In Germany, most seven-year-olds use a smartphone. — Freepik Most seven-year-olds in Germany use a smartphone, and by age nine, they often own one, according to a representative survey of published by the digital association Bitkom in Berlin, recently. The survey, which queried 1,004 parents, showed that children usually have their first media encounters through television, with parents reporting children occasionally watching TV as early as four years old. By seven, most children use a PC or notebook, by eight a tablet, and by nine a gaming console. By the age of 11, most children own a smartwatch. However, children rarely request these smartwatches themselves; parents often purchase them to monitor their children's whereabouts. The Bitkom survey highlights that many parents give their children smartphones too early. Educators and safety experts recommend allowing smartphones only when children understand the dangers of the Internet and can protect themselves, usually by the time they reach 12 to 13 years old. The survey also showed that parents are gradually introducing their children to social networks. Among six- to nine-year-olds, 77% of parents do not allow their children to have their own account or even shared access, while 16% permit shared use of an adult or family account and 3% allow an anonymous account. None of the parents surveyed with children in this age group permitted an account with their child's recognisable name or photo. For children aged 10 to 12, parents primarily allow shared use. At this age, 37% are permitted to set up their own social media profile. From the age of 13, most parents allow their children full access to social media. Only 3% of parents prohibit social media use at this age, while 80% allow their children to have their own profile. By the age of 16, most restrictions are lifted. None of the surveyed parents prohibit 16- to 18-year-olds from using social media, and 83% of teenagers in this age group have their own identifiable social media profile with parental consent, the survey showed. – dpa
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
One in four German startups could leave over lack of capital, poll finds
BERLIN (Reuters) -One in four tech startups in Germany is considering leaving the country due to concerns that an economic slowdown in Europe's largest economy was weighing on prospects for securing venture capital, a study released on Tuesday showed. Some 26% of participants in a study by digital business association Bitkom said they were thinking about leaving, and only 23% were of the opinion that there was sufficient venture capital in Germany. The vast majority of the 152 tech startups surveyed, 81%, said investors were showing more restraint due to the economic situation. Nonetheless, Bitkom said 79% of companies were either confident or very confident that they would achieve their financing goals, with startups requiring an average of 2.5 million euros ($2.92 million) annually in fresh venture capital. ($1 = 0.8548 euros) (Writing by Rachel MoreEditing by Madeline Chambers)
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
One in four German startups could leave over lack of capital, poll finds
BERLIN (Reuters) -One in four tech startups in Germany is considering leaving the country due to concerns that an economic slowdown in Europe's largest economy was weighing on prospects for securing venture capital, a study released on Tuesday showed. Some 26% of participants in a study by digital business association Bitkom said they were thinking about leaving, and only 23% were of the opinion that there was sufficient venture capital in Germany. The vast majority of the 152 tech startups surveyed, 81%, said investors were showing more restraint due to the economic situation. Nonetheless, Bitkom said 79% of companies were either confident or very confident that they would achieve their financing goals, with startups requiring an average of 2.5 million euros ($2.92 million) annually in fresh venture capital. ($1 = 0.8548 euros) (Writing by Rachel MoreEditing by Madeline Chambers)
CNA
22-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
One in four German startups could leave over lack of capital, poll finds
BERLIN :One in four tech startups in Germany is considering leaving the country due to concerns that an economic slowdown in Europe's largest economy was weighing on prospects for securing venture capital, a study released on Tuesday showed. Some 26 per cent of participants in a study by digital business association Bitkom said they were thinking about leaving, and only 23 per cent were of the opinion that there was sufficient venture capital in Germany. The vast majority of the 152 tech startups surveyed, 81 per cent, said investors were showing more restraint due to the economic situation. Nonetheless, Bitkom said 79 per cent of companies were either confident or very confident that they would achieve their financing goals, with startups requiring an average of 2.5 million euros ($2.92 million) annually in fresh venture capital. ($1 = 0.8548 euros)
Reuters
22-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
One in four German startups could leave over lack of capital, poll finds
BERLIN, July 22 (Reuters) - One in four tech startups in Germany is considering leaving the country due to concerns that an economic slowdown in Europe's largest economy was weighing on prospects for securing venture capital, a study released on Tuesday showed. Some 26% of participants in a study by digital business association Bitkom said they were thinking about leaving, and only 23% were of the opinion that there was sufficient venture capital in Germany. The vast majority of the 152 tech startups surveyed, 81%, said investors were showing more restraint due to the economic situation. Nonetheless, Bitkom said 79% of companies were either confident or very confident that they would achieve their financing goals, with startups requiring an average of 2.5 million euros ($2.92 million) annually in fresh venture capital. ($1 = 0.8548 euros)
