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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...
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block childrenBritain's regulators are pushing social media giants for tougher age verification. Ofcom and ICO are concerned about children's exposure to...
Discord adopts facial recognition in child safety crackdownMessaging platform Discord announced Monday it will implement enhanced safety features for teenage users globally, including facial recogni...
What parents need to know about Roblox’s new age-check requirement
California lawmaker proposes bill to restrict toys with AI chatbots for minorsA California lawmaker has proposed a four-year ban on AI-powered toys for children, citing risks from unsafe chatbot interactions. The move...
Reddit sues Australian government to block social media banReddit filed a lawsuit in Australia's highest court seeking to block the country's new law banning social media accounts for children young...
Reddit takes legal action against Australia’s social media ban for users under 16; US-based firm claims barring U-16 teens would impede political discourse in the countryReddit has filed a lawsuit against Australia's new rule banning under-16s from social media. The company argues the law infringes on politi...
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...
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...
'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 ...
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...
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...
Grow a Garden, a simple Roblox game attracts millions of users as GTA VI gets delayedAmidst the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI, a Roblox gardening game, 'Grow a Garden,' has become a global sensation. Created by a 16-year-old,...
Search party: Google's dominance in internet search wanes amid rising app queries and AI threatsThe search landscape is evolving rapidly, with Google facing challenges from specialized platforms and AI-driven search experiences. Users ...
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...
Much is being made of ‘metaverse’. Here’s sifting through the hype to understand the tech inflectionThe wide swathe of metaverse solutions encompasses hardware like displays, sensors, smartglasses and headsets, programming and asset creati...