Newly-released tablet computers from Tesco and Argos could put children at risk of stumbling across porn because they do not come fitted with filters, an expert warned last night.
Tesco has brought out a cheap device called a Hudl, while Argos has introduced MyTablet which is aimed specifically at ‘tweenies’ aged from eight to 13.
Both are expected to be bought by hundreds of thousands of parents for their children at Christmas.
But the Tesco tablet, which retails for just £119, does not come supplied with pre-installed filters which protect against adult materials being viewed by youngsters.
Neither does Argos’s device, costing £100 - despite advertising that it comes with ‘parental controls’.
John Carr, from the Children’s Charities’ Coalition on Internet Safety, said he was worried that the devices could expose young children to hardcore imagery.
Many other popular tablets, such as the iPad, also do not come with such filters, but Mr Carr said Tesco and Argos had greater responsibility because their cheaper models were more likely to be used by children. ..Continued.. by Daniel Martin
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