Spotify’s anticipated year-end review, Spotify Wrapped, has arrived today with several new features in store — including an analysis of your listening habits called “Me in 2023,” which […]
Spotify Wrapped 2023 celebrates ‘the real stuff’ after a year of new AI features
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is themed around celebrating “the real stuff.” But what does that mean in a year defined by strides in AI?
Kids Want Digital Currency And Subs This Xmas, Not Games
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has revealed new data showing kids want video game-related gifts more than anything else this holiday season. But if you dig into the data a little bit more, you’ll discover that most kids don’t want a new physical game. Instead, what they’re really looking for in their…
Rooms, an interactive 3D space designer and ‘cozy game,’ arrives on the App Store
Cozy game, interior decorating app, learn-to-code primer, or something in between, the interactive, 3D spaces builder known as Rooms has made its way to the App Store. The […]
Sega Is ‘Honored’ Xbox Wanted To Buy The Company, But No
Despite ongoing rumors and even leaked data from potential suitors, Sega isn’t currently looking for a buyer, according to the company’s COO. In fact, Sega is expanding and looking at possible acquisitions itself. Even so, Sega is “honored” that so many other companies want to acquire the Sonic the Hedgehog publisher.
Parents sue Roblox over alleged failures to protect children from explicit content
A group of parents have filed a civil action lawsuit against gaming platform Roblox, claiming false advertising that the site is safe for children. Here’s what caregivers should know.
The watermelon emoji and Palestine, explained
People are using the watermelon emoji to communicate solidarity with Palestine. Here’s the meaning behind its significance.
Roblox avatars are helping Gen Z embrace their ‘authentic selves’
In a new survey, Roblox asked Gen Z users to describe how they express themselves in the metaverse. It found that avatars and digital fashion are hugely important to Gen Z, sometimes even more than physical fashion.
Meta, Discord and others unveil effort to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse
The Tech Coalition, the group of tech companies developing approaches and policies to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), today announced the launch of a new […]
Roblox Players Say Pro-Palestinian Games Are Being Taken Down
Two weeks ago, hundreds of Roblox players jumped into a custom game that let them take part in a pro-Palestine march. The game, which appeared to have been organized by Malaysian Roblox players, was made in response to the escalating violence in the Middle East. On October 7, the Islamic political and military…