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androidpolice.comtechnology1 day ago
Roblox to Let Users Build Games With AI in Mobile App
The feature called Build converts text prompts into basic games with mechanics, environments, characters, visuals, and sound. It launches in public alpha on July 28 in New Zealand for verified users aged nine and older.
pcgamesn.compolitics14 days ago
President Trump Reported Roblox Stock Trades in 2025 Disclosures
President Donald Trump disclosed 12 purchases and eight sales of Roblox shares last year along with small gains. The filings coincide with lawsuits from seven states and other regulatory actions against the platform.
Engadgettechnology31 days ago
Roblox Makes Age-Based Account Tiers Mandatory Worldwide, Tightening Access for Younger Users
The platform introduced three account categories tied to user age and content maturity ratings after a U.S. debut in May.
The Vergetechnology32 days ago
Roblox Begins Video Selfie Age Checks, Places Younger Users in Restricted Accounts and Reports Drop in Daily Users
Roblox began using facial age estimation in April to place players under 16 into Select accounts and those under 9 into Kids accounts. The company reported a drop in daily users after the change.
Nbc Newsworld32 days ago
Roblox Begins Age-Based Accounts With Biometric Checks as User Numbers Fall
The platform began placing users into Kids, Select and adult accounts in June 2026 after testing its facial-analysis tool at headquarters in late May.
Rapplerworld71 days ago
Philippine Officials Call for Stricter Roblox Safeguards, National ID Verification During Rappler AMA
CICC and CWC executives outlined radicalization methods on the gaming platform and demanded a Philippine office, PhilSys ID integration and faster takedowns. They described how groomers create custom violent games then shift children to messaging apps for instructions on guns and…
videocardz.comfinance77 days ago
Roblox Stock Falls 18% After Q1 Earnings Report
Roblox shares dropped sharply after the company reported first-quarter results that beat revenue estimates but missed user growth expectations. The gaming platform slashed its full-year sales and bookings forecasts, citing friction from new age verification measures. CEO David Ba…
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New York Postbusiness78 days ago
Lawsuit Accuses Roblox, Discord, and Uber of Failing to Prevent Abduction and Assault of Teen
A 19-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, Discord, and Uber, alleging the companies failed to address warnings about a user's predatory behavior. The suit claims the user arranged an off-platform Uber ride to transport her from Indiana to New Jersey, where she was c…
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Roblox to Introduce Age-Based Account Types for Children and Teens in Early June
Roblox plans to launch Kids and Select account types in early June to create separate environments for users aged 5 to 15. These accounts will include automatic safety controls for content, chat, and parental oversight based on age groups. The changes aim to adjust experiences as…
Oberon Copeland @veryinformed.com (Unsplash)technology95 days ago
Roblox Announces Age-Locked Account Tiers for Users Under 16 Launching in June
Roblox is introducing Kids accounts for ages 5-8 and Select accounts for ages 9-15, with automatic progression to standard accounts at age 16. The tiers, launching in June, limit access to age-appropriate games and restrict communication features. The platform, with 144 million d…
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19-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Grooming Teenage Girl on Roblox Platform
Carlo Tritta, aged 19, has been jailed following his grooming of a teenage girl he met on the Roblox gaming platform. He encouraged the girl to send sexually explicit images. The case highlights online risks for minors on gaming sites.