Roblox to scan users’ faces to verify age amid persistent child safety concerns

Roblox, under scrutiny for child safety concerns, will require users to verify their age through a selfie or an ID. They'll ...

Roblox's selfie verification is a preview of an annoying internet future

Age verification and ID-based measures are increasingly implemented by tech companies like Apple and Google despite risks ...
Polygon

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

Nicole Carpenter is a senior reporter specializing in investigative features about labor issues in the game industry, as well as the business and culture of games. Kelley Heyer, an actor and TikTok ...

Apple is on a mission to corral mini apps – here's how

Perhaps you're unfamiliar with mini apps, even if you've been using them for a while. These are usually web-based HTML 5 or ...
TechCrunch

TikToker sues Roblox over her Charli XCX ‘Apple’ dance

TikTok content creator Kelley Heyer sued the video game Roblox for using her dance to Charli XCX’s “Apple” without permission. Heyer posted the viral dance in June 2024, which fed off of the hype of ...