How to unlock Android Auto developer settings (and why you might want to)

Just like Android proper, you can unlock Android Auto developer settings on your car. But do you need to? Here's what you ...

Russia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps

Russia has blocked Apple's FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, ...
TechCrunch

Roblox CEO interview gets heated over child safety

Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki join e d The New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast to discuss the gaming platform’s new age-verification feature — but he seemed to get frustrated at the number of questions ...
MMORPG

Roblox to Require Age Checks Through Either IDs or Facial Recognition Tech for Chat Access

In the midst of its ongoing controversies about child protections, Roblox has announced it’ll be requiring age verification for certain features. According to an announcement this week, all players ...
TechSpot

Roblox will now restrict chat by age group, verified with selfie-based scans

In context: Roblox is a gaming platform with a massive audience of teens and younger players. Authorities worldwide have criticized the service as a potential grooming ground for predators, but the ...
PC Gamer

Roblox to make facial age checks mandatory to access any chat features, and will put 'common-sense limits' on the age ranges users can chat within

Roblox is to become the first major gaming platform where facial age verification will be mandatory to access any chat features. In 2024, the platform averaged over 80 million players a day, ...
The Telegraph

Roblox sets new safety standard by requiring face scans for all chat access

Gaming giant Roblox has unveiled a new, mandatory facial recognition system for all users wishing to access its chat features, a dramatic move aimed at creating an age-appropriate communication ...
Gulf News

Roblox to require age verification for every user’s chat access in January

From January worldwide, Roblox demands age check to limit chats between kids and adults Roblox, the hugely popular online platform known for user-generated games and social interaction, is imposing a ...
LBC

Roblox to use facial age estimation on children before allowing them to access chat

Gaming site Roblox is to roll out mandatory age verification for users who want to speak to others over chat. From January, all users will be put into age groups to determine who they can communicate ...
Seeking Alpha

Roblox to roll out age checks for chat access worldwide

Roblox (RBLX) is in the process of rolling out age-based chat, aiming to set a new safety standard to limit communication between adults and minors. Features such as chat will not be accessible unless ...
Variety

Roblox to Require All Users to Verify Age With Facial Estimation Tech to Access Chat Features Beginning in December

Roblox will launch facial age checks as a requirement for all users who want to access communication features beginning next month. The gaming platform has also implemented age-based chats to limit ...