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US gamers getting older as industry reports growthAmerican video game players are aging, with the average now 37. The industry is seeing a comeback, reaching pre-pandemic activity levels. T...
Roblox announces control measures to comply with Indonesia's social media curbRoblox is now enforcing strict social media rules for Indonesian players under 16. This includes facial scanning for age verification. Chat...
UK joins global push to rein in children's screen use with national guidanceBritain's advice on the use of tablets, televisions, laptops and smartphones, published on Thursday, marks the government's most explicit i...
Indonesia's social media curbs for under 16s take set to start, few know how they workIndonesia's social media curbs, which the government says are intended to reduce the risk of cyberbullying and addiction, follow a ban in...
Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global pushTurkey is preparing a draft law to restrict social media for minors, after a parliamentary report urged age verification and content filter...
What parents need to know about Roblox’s new age-check requirement
Confused by the Six Seven meme? Here’s the wild origin story taking over the internetThe viral “6-7” meme exploded after a rap track featuring the catchy “six-seven” hook spread across TikTok and Reels. It involves kids (mos...
Alternative apps gain momentum in Australia after social media ban on teens begins - Check which apps are working and which are bannedAustralia's new social media rules for teens are pushing young users to other apps. Platforms like Lemon8, Yope, and Coverstar are seeing a...
Australia's big social (media) experimentAustralia has begun a significant social media ban for those under sixteen. This law aims to shield young people from online harm and anxie...
What to know about Australia's social media banThe platforms currently affected by the law are Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X and YouTube. Tech c...
Roblox cracks down: AI age checks block kids from chatting with adults after lawsuitsRoblox is introducing AI age verification for its users. This new system will use facial scans or government IDs to confirm ages. The platf...
Texas AG sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over children's safety; Gaming giant hits back with 'misrepresentations and sensationalized claims' commentTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Roblox. The lawsuit accuses the gaming platform of failing to protect children. Paxton claims Ro...
Roblox Charlie Kirk ‘Assassination Simulator’ under fire as children’s online gaming platform faces scrutinyRoblox, a popular gaming platform, is under fire. A user-created game showed the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This happened after Kirk's ...
'Smartphones are the new cigarettes': How homework to family messages are making kids addicted and how to deal with itSmartphone addiction among children is a growing concern. Health experts are drawing parallels to cigarettes and alcohol. Excessive screen ...
Roblox announces second 'Teen Council' amid backlash over kids protectionRoblox introduces its second Teen Council. This youth-led group aims to shape the platform's future. The council includes members from the ...
What is Roblox and why is at the center of fresh rumors about its potential shutdown?Rumors of Roblox shutting down on September 1st, fueled by a fake social media notice citing safety concerns, have been debunked by the com...
Roblox in hot water: Louisiana slaps gaming giant with explosive new lawsuitLouisiana’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, claiming the platform enables child predators by failing to im...
Louisiana sues Roblox game platform over child safetyThe US state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of facilitating the exploitation of children, prompting the online game platf...
Roblox, Discord scrutinised by states over child safety issuesOfficials in Florida and New Jersey are investigating Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns. Florida subpoenaed Roblox for details ...
Meta to lower age for users of virtual reality headset to 10 from 13The company is discussing its plans with regulators, two people with knowledge of Meta's conversations said, and is trying to assuage immed...