Roblox now requires all users globally to complete age checks to access chat
Once users complete an age check, they can access age-based chat, which means they can only communicate with others in a similar age group.
Threads is developing in-message games
Launching in-message games would give Threads an edge over competitors like X and Bluesky, which don’t offer built-in games.
Meta pauses international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses
Meta had originally planned to launch the glasses in France, Italy, Canada, and the U.K. in early 2026.
Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money
Whether you’re looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore what’s available on the market today, we’ve compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available.
The best distraction blockers to jumpstart your focus in the new year
Whether you need to limit social media scrolling or block off time to be productive, there are different tools that can help you stay on task
Pirate group Anna’s Archive says it has scraped 86 million songs from Spotify
Spotify says it has identified and disabled the user accounts involved in the scraping.
Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers
The federal agency alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds.
YouTube will stream the Oscars — exclusively — beginning in 2029
The news highlights YouTube’s growing dominance in the television space and a major shift as streaming takes on more live events.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile bid, calls offer ‘illusory’
Warner Bros. Discovery called Paramount’s offer “illusory” and said that the company had misled shareholders about its financing.
DoorDash rolls out Zesty, an AI social app for discovering new restaurants
Users can view and share photos and comments about restaurants they’ve visited, discover content from others, and follow people just like on any social network.