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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

Two 14-year-olds sue Bay Area tech companies over sexual assaults

fromsfist.com
3 days ago
California

Day Around the Bay: SF Animal Care Seeks Suspect Seen Chasing Raccoon With Blowtorch

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

Two 14-year-olds sue Bay Area tech companies over sexual assaults

fromsfist.com
3 days ago
California

Day Around the Bay: SF Animal Care Seeks Suspect Seen Chasing Raccoon With Blowtorch

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#licensing
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fromWIRED
5 days ago

China's Salt Typhoon Hackers Breached the US National Guard for Nearly a Year

Metadata analysis of a video related to Jeffrey Epstein indicates that approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of the two clips provided by the FBI.
Privacy professionals
#age-verification
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Roblox will require a facial scan or government ID to have unfiltered chats

fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Roblox will require a facial scan or government ID to have unfiltered chats

more#age-verification
#online-safety
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

Parents should decide if their kids should use Roblox, especially given safety concerns and explicit content risks.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

10-year-old California girl made TikTok about 'getting kidnapped, lmao.' Then she went missing.

A Sacramento man is accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl he met on Roblox, raising significant concerns about online safety.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Roblox's New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens' Video Selfies

Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

Parents should decide if their kids should use Roblox, especially given safety concerns and explicit content risks.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

10-year-old California girl made TikTok about 'getting kidnapped, lmao.' Then she went missing.

A Sacramento man is accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl he met on Roblox, raising significant concerns about online safety.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Roblox's New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens' Video Selfies

more#online-safety
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

Roblox is implementing an age estimation feature requiring a video selfie for teens aged 13 and older to access a new chat feature called 'trusted connections.'
Privacy technologies
#gaming
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Parents should stop children gaming on Roblox if they are worried, says CEO

Parents should prioritise their comfort levels regarding their children's use of Roblox, as the platform faces concerns over bullying and explicit content.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

The most immersive ad platform yet? Why brands should take Roblox seriously post-Google deal

Roblox's partnership with Google transforms advertising in gaming by allowing brands to easily purchase immersive ads.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Roblox is now much faster on Chromebooks

Roblox now has a new x86 version on Chromebooks that is twice as fast as the Android version, enhancing user experience.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Roblox now lets creators sell physical products within their experiences | TechCrunch

Roblox now allows creators to sell physical merchandise within their games, enhancing revenue opportunities.
The integration of Commerce APIs enables a unique shopping experience that merges physical and digital products.
Parenting
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Roblox will let parents block people on their child's friends list

Roblox enhances parental controls, allowing greater oversight of children's interactions and experiences on the platform.
Video games
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Grow a Garden' on Roblox is really popular. I tried it to see why.

Roblox's 'Grow a Garden' game is immensely popular, attracting millions of players, mainly through monetization strategies involving virtual gardening.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Parents should stop children gaming on Roblox if they are worried, says CEO

Parents should prioritise their comfort levels regarding their children's use of Roblox, as the platform faces concerns over bullying and explicit content.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

The most immersive ad platform yet? Why brands should take Roblox seriously post-Google deal

Roblox's partnership with Google transforms advertising in gaming by allowing brands to easily purchase immersive ads.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Roblox is now much faster on Chromebooks

Roblox now has a new x86 version on Chromebooks that is twice as fast as the Android version, enhancing user experience.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Roblox now lets creators sell physical products within their experiences | TechCrunch

Roblox now allows creators to sell physical merchandise within their games, enhancing revenue opportunities.
The integration of Commerce APIs enables a unique shopping experience that merges physical and digital products.
Parenting
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Roblox will let parents block people on their child's friends list

Roblox enhances parental controls, allowing greater oversight of children's interactions and experiences on the platform.
Video games
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Grow a Garden' on Roblox is really popular. I tried it to see why.

Roblox's 'Grow a Garden' game is immensely popular, attracting millions of players, mainly through monetization strategies involving virtual gardening.
more#gaming
#investing
Marketing tech
fromAol
2 months ago

Roblox's Latest Partnership With Google Could Be Game-Changing

Roblox's partnership with Google enhances its advertising strategy and opens new revenue streams.
Marketing tech
fromAol
2 months ago

Roblox's Latest Partnership With Google Could Be Game-Changing

Roblox's partnership with Google enhances its advertising strategy and opens new revenue streams.
more#investing
#video-games
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 months ago

Roblox's ad expansion sparks backlash from creator studios

Roblox's advertising strategy in 2025 is causing friction with creator studios over monetization revenue-sharing.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 months ago

Roblox's ad expansion sparks backlash from creator studios

Roblox's advertising strategy in 2025 is causing friction with creator studios over monetization revenue-sharing.
more#video-games
#productivity
more#productivity
#community-standards
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Online Community Development

A new Roblox study shows how longer suspensions help curb bad behavior on platforms

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Online Community Development

A new Roblox study shows how longer suspensions help curb bad behavior on platforms

more#community-standards
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Kids are turning Roblox into a virtual protest ground against ICE

Roblox protesters are now facing police violence, as reported by Taylor Lorenz. One player's account described being shot during a protest in the game.
Video games
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Kids On Roblox Are Protesting ICE

For some, including 17-year-old Simon Guterriez, the digital protest was a way to show solidarity - and feel heard - when they were told they couldn't go to a protest on the streets.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

A Single Roblox Game Has Toppled PUBG's All-Time Concurrent Player Record

Grow A Garden has surpassed over 11 million concurrent players on Roblox, breaking multiple records.
#advertising
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 months ago

Why Gen Z Buys From Brands They See On Roblox

Creators foster deeper connections than traditional ads, leading to increased audience engagement on platforms like Roblox.
Roblox allows brands to cultivate meaningful relationships by integrating into user-generated experiences, shifting from mere visibility to active participation.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Roblox courts advertisers with fresh data on its ad effectiveness

Roblox demonstrates strong potential for ads via user engagement data.
Marketers seek deeper metrics beyond emotional responses for investment.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Netflix to Launch In House Ad Tech Suite Across EMEA; Roblox Opens In-Game Merch Sales to Creators

Netflix expands its ad capabilities across EMEA with in-house ad tech suite, enhancing tools and measurement for advertisers.
Marketing tech
fromVentureBeat
3 months ago

Roblox launches Rewarded Video Ads, expands ad partnership with Google

Roblox has launched Rewarded Video Ads allowing players to watch ads for in-game benefits, enhancing brand connections with Gen Z.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Roblox faces growing pains as marketers start to demand more ad transparency

Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 months ago

Why Gen Z Buys From Brands They See On Roblox

Creators foster deeper connections than traditional ads, leading to increased audience engagement on platforms like Roblox.
Roblox allows brands to cultivate meaningful relationships by integrating into user-generated experiences, shifting from mere visibility to active participation.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Roblox courts advertisers with fresh data on its ad effectiveness

Roblox demonstrates strong potential for ads via user engagement data.
Marketers seek deeper metrics beyond emotional responses for investment.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Netflix to Launch In House Ad Tech Suite Across EMEA; Roblox Opens In-Game Merch Sales to Creators

Netflix expands its ad capabilities across EMEA with in-house ad tech suite, enhancing tools and measurement for advertisers.
Marketing tech
fromVentureBeat
3 months ago

Roblox launches Rewarded Video Ads, expands ad partnership with Google

Roblox has launched Rewarded Video Ads allowing players to watch ads for in-game benefits, enhancing brand connections with Gen Z.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Roblox faces growing pains as marketers start to demand more ad transparency

more#advertising
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Gen Alpha is getting zits, so acne brands are meeting them at a popular hangout

Gen Alpha's skincare needs are being targeted through innovative digital marketing strategies on platforms like gaming, rather than traditional media.
#e-commerce
more#e-commerce
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Roblox wants to become the new shopping mall for Gen Z

Roblox expands commerce by enabling creators to sell physical goods, aiming for a significant market presence in the gaming industry.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Roblox Has A Community Of Players Who Recreate School Shootings

A disturbing community on Roblox reenacts real-life murders, including school shootings, through user-generated games, raising significant ethical concerns.
#creators
more#creators
#game-development
Video games
fromMedium
3 months ago

The Roblox's creator illusion

Roblox's narrative of empowering young creators is misleading; actual profits predominantly favor the platform over the developers.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
4 months ago

Roblox Releases Cube 3D, an AI Open-Source Model for 3D Model Generation

Roblox's Cube 3D generative AI revolutionizes 3D model creation from text inputs, enhancing developer efficiency.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Roblox releases its open-source model that can create 3D objects using AI | TechCrunch

Video games
fromMedium
3 months ago

The Roblox's creator illusion

Roblox's narrative of empowering young creators is misleading; actual profits predominantly favor the platform over the developers.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
4 months ago

Roblox Releases Cube 3D, an AI Open-Source Model for 3D Model Generation

Roblox's Cube 3D generative AI revolutionizes 3D model creation from text inputs, enhancing developer efficiency.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Roblox releases its open-source model that can create 3D objects using AI | TechCrunch

more#game-development
#intellectual-property
more#intellectual-property
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Creator of Charli XCX's Apple dance sued Roblox over unauthorized use

Heyer first posted the 'Apple' dance on June 15, 2024, and submitted a copyright application for it on August 30, after Roblox contacted her to license the dance.
Intellectual property law
#child-safety
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Parenting

Roblox parental controls now include a block button

Roblox enhances parental controls for safer user experience.
Parents can block users and experiences directly.
Improved insights into children's gameplay time.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Parents: tell us about your child's experience of playing Roblox

Roblox is strengthening parental controls after facing criticism for exposing children to inappropriate content.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A man approached him': parents describe their children's Roblox problems

Roblox poses significant risks to children, including exposure to grooming and harmful content, as reported by concerned parents.
more#child-safety
Video games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Gamers have 'right to resell' Roblox accounts and items, PlayerAuctions says

Roblox aims to eliminate third-party trading of its digital goods, sparking a legal battle over players' rights and market competition.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Roblox could be the latest company to follow Elon Musk out of Delaware

We believe that Nevada's corporate law framework and statutory regime aligns with Roblox's culture of innovation, values, and mission to connect the world with civility and optimism.
Startup companies
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 months ago

Digest: Roblox Teams Up with Google on ads; US Labour Watchdog Freezes Apple Cases Following Appointment by Trump

Roblox partners with Google to enhance ad offerings targeted at Gen Z users.
NLRB freezes cases against Apple due to conflicts of interest stemming from a lawyer's nomination.
Reddit introduces tools to help SMBs optimize ad campaigns effectively.
#3d-modeling
more#3d-modeling
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Sorry, Microsoft has fixed the Copilot automatic uninstall bug

Copilot was reinstalled to devices after a bug uninstalled it following the March 11 update, reverting some users back to a pre-Copilot state.
Gadgets
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Dress to Impress codes for March 2025

Players can redeem unique clothing items for free in the Dress to Impress game on Roblox, especially during the new game mode Style Showdown.
Fashion & style
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Roblox is getting faster on Chromebooks

Roblox is launching an optimized x86 version for Chromebooks, promising improved performance and enhanced gaming experience.
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