Roblox Will Roll Out Age-Based Accounts Amid Child-Safety Push
… As part of the new age groupings, Kids accounts will have platform chat turned off by default, and access will be limited to games with a Minimal or Mild content maturity label . …
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Was This Game Just On Sale? Steam May Show Price Shifts Over the Past 30 Days
… The code was discovered by data miner SigaTbh , who found it on SteamDB, a database and tracking site for the gaming platform. While price history is already a feature on Steam in the European Union, this update could be the first sign that it will become the norm for the platform over in the U.S. …
UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, With Sweeping Restrictions for All Teens
… That same week, a jury in New Mexico found that Meta misled users about the safety of its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and allowing child sexual exploitation on those platforms. …
Do It for 'Da Vine': Divine, the AI-Free Video App and Vine Archive, Is Out Now
… In addition to over 500,000 classic videos, you can find and share new videos. Divine is not exactly the same as Vine, but it will feel familiar to scrolling through other social media apps like Instagram and TikTok. …
Kids, Social Media and Safety: Why a Years-Long Battle Has No End in Sight
… Proponents of age verification say social media platforms need to be able to identify younger users to protect them. Anyone can lie about their birthday when setting up a new Instagram account. …
Pinterest Users Will Now Be Able to Purchase Directly From Amazon Storefronts
… The new shopping feature could help strengthen Pinterest's position by enabling users to purchase products directly from creators they follow, reducing the need to leave the platform to search for items elsewhere. …
TikTok Pulls the AI Remix Setting That Worried Creators
… TikTok has been introducing AI features to its platform for several years now. You might've noticed the new translucent icon above a profile picture when you're swiping through videos -- that's Tako pronounced "taco" , TikTok's AI assistant. …
Samsung Brings Ikea Smart Home Support to Its Platform, With One Important Caveat
… Keep in mind, Ikea's Matter devices work with other hubs provided by Amazon Alexa/Echo, Apple's HomePod and new Apple TVs, Google's Nest hubs and so on. …
YouTube's AI Deepfake Detector Now Lets Any Celebrity Take Down Infringing Videos
… The deepfake-detecting tool from YouTube aims to curb this trend, at least on its own video platform. …
YouTube and FIFA Expand World Cup Partnership With Inaugural Creator Cup Match
… It's an exhibition match that'll feature popular content creators from the platform, as well as athletes and celebrities. It'll take place in New York City on July 12, ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final. …