Bark Watch is a Galaxy Watch 8 with special safety features for kids

The 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 serves as the foundation for the latest Bark Watch, made by US-based Bark Technologies. The hardware is Samsung's while the safety-focused software ensures that kids stay safe from online threats.

This is positioned as an adult-grade smartwatch that kids, particularly those who are ready for more independence, can safely use.

Kids face a number of digital dangers these days, from cyberbullying to explict content and online predactors. Most smartwatch solutions offered for kids are better suited to younger children. Bark Watch offers a suitable solution for older kids that can appreciate the increased funcitonality while also providing their parents with the safety features they value.

The device takes care to ensure reasonable boundaries are drawn for the users. Bark Watch has no social media apps, internet browsers or mobile games. It doesn't allow unrestricted app downloads as well. Bark's AI platform also runs in the background to scan incoming and outgoing media sent through text, so that parents can instantly be alerted to issues like cyberbullying or explicit content.

The Bark Watch is available for purchase online starting at $10 per month for 24 months. A separate $15 per month plan for cellular service and parental controls needs to be purchased as well.