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Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The Business of iGaming: Balancing Compliance and Growth for UK Tech Affiliates in 2026

UK gambling market faces regulatory challenges, but compliance can provide a competitive edge for small tech companies and marketing partners.
Video games
fromKotaku
20 hours ago

Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters - Kotaku

Marathon players report a significant cheating problem affecting gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and the Cryo Archive map.
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to restrict social media use by age starting on January 1, 2027, citing concerns such as problems sleeping, increasing anxiety, and social media platforms' addictive designs.
EU data protection
Women in technology
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

China probes malicious' cyberbullying of teen diving champion Quan

Quan Hongchan faces cyberbullying and pressure over her appearance, prompting an investigation by Chinese authorities into the toxic online abuse she has received.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
23 hours ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
fromThe Washington Post
12 hours ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The case for banning cookie banners

Cookie banners have become bloated and useless, creating a new kind of interaction that means trouble all over the web. The only solution is to get rid of them, and do it now.
Digital life
#meta
fromEngadget
22 hours ago
EU data protection

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
22 hours ago

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk

Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk from disconnected applications and AI agents is increasing for enterprises.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

2026 college football transfer portal: Bill Connelly's favorite classes

The transfer portal offers diverse strategies for building competitive college football rosters, blending art and science in roster construction.
#cybersecurity
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
LA Clippers
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+

Disney+ will stream major esports tournaments, expanding its reach beyond Asia to a global audience.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
fromeLearning
1 week ago
Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Law
fromABA Journal
6 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Washington Nationals
fromDefector
4 days ago

Is Konnor Griffin Actually 19 Years Old? Let's Discuss | Defector

Konnor Griffin's age as a 19-year-old MLB prospect is questioned due to various inconsistencies and comparisons to other young players.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling

The growth in sports betting is spurred by Gen Z and Millennials, who increasingly engage in high-risk sports betting, stock trading, and cryptocurrency speculation on mobile devices.
Poker
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Five EU countries are testing a digital wallet for age verification, but progress varies significantly among them.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Careful, liable UX is a thing now

Design decisions that manipulate users are being recognized as deceptive practices with significant real-life consequences.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

What Regulators Talk About When They Talk About Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Privacy regulators emphasize protecting children, honoring opt-outs, and ensuring companies are transparent about data collection practices.
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago

Are DFS Pick'em Contests Legal in All 50 States? - Bleacher Nation

Pick'em contests strip down the traditional DFS format to its simplest form, allowing users to select players and predict whether they will exceed or fall short of their projected stats.
Chicago Cubs
#ai-security
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Find a Certified Sports Psychiatrist

Athletes increasingly prioritize mental health, necessitating specialized support from sports psychiatrists who understand performance-related psychological pressures.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

Blind students face significant challenges due to inaccessible learning materials in online education programs.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Gambling addiction among boys is rising, with 36% of U.S. boys aged 11 to 17 having gambled in the past year.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Football Manager gamer helps team win in real life

Kendrick suggested a formation change to 4-4-2, inspired by his online team and football manager Sean Dyche, leading to a 3-2 victory for KPR.
Liverpool FC
#ncaa
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA proposes barring players who opt into, remain in draft

NCAA considers eligibility rule changes to prevent athletes in professional drafts from competing in college sports.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Age bans won't save kids from social media. Design mandates might - Silicon Canals

Children under 16 spend nearly five hours daily on social media, prompting a reevaluation of online regulation and corporate accountability.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Age bans won't save kids from social media. Design mandates might - Silicon Canals

Children under 16 spend nearly five hours daily on social media, prompting a reevaluation of online regulation and corporate accountability.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
6 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
#football
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion

AI will significantly influence football analysis and presentation by 2036, but technology should not detract from the enjoyment and emotional aspects of the game.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion

AI will significantly influence football analysis and presentation by 2036, but technology should not detract from the enjoyment and emotional aspects of the game.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Michael Griffin: From Player to Gaming CEO

Michael Griffin's journey in the gaming industry began from humble beginnings, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and understanding the customer.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Online Sports Gambling Risks Among Gen-Z Youth

Online sports gambling among Gen Z is surging, particularly among men, raising concerns about gambling disorders.
Digital life
fromBig Think
1 week ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer

Trump signed an executive order limiting college athletes' playing seasons and transfer options, risking federal funding for non-compliance.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
#roblox
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

Roblox's child safety measures are deemed insufficient by an independent developer, urging parents to monitor their children constantly.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Roblox exposes kids to harm as parents push for safeguards | amNewYork

Roblox exposes children to inappropriate content, raising concerns about its safety despite claims of parental controls and oversight.
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

Roblox's child safety measures are deemed insufficient by an independent developer, urging parents to monitor their children constantly.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Roblox exposes kids to harm as parents push for safeguards | amNewYork

Roblox exposes children to inappropriate content, raising concerns about its safety despite claims of parental controls and oversight.
UX design
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

When AI experiences fail, who is held accountable?

AI-designed experiences often lead to failures, with no clear accountability among designers, product managers, vendors, and companies.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Games
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
fromeLearning Industry
4 weeks ago

Balancing Personalization nd Privacy n Adaptive Learning

Adaptive learning refers to educational systems that use data, algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence to tailor learning experiences to individual users. Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all instruction, adaptive models adjust content, pacing, assessments, and feedback based on learner performance, behavior, and preferences.
Online learning
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Arc Raiders Studio Drops Dev After Investigation Into Misconduct

Our leadership team was recently made aware of allegations against an Embark employee. We take these matters seriously, and as a part of our process for addressing any types of allegations, we immediately hired a law firm to conduct an external investigation. The investigation did not substantiate the allegations, but we found the situation unsustainable and mutually agreed to part ways with Rob.
Video games
Video games
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Age verification isn't sage verification inside OSes

California's Digital Age Assurance Act attempts age verification for minors but is vague, incoherent, and creates liability risks without clearly defining compliance requirements or addressing practical implementation across diverse computing devices.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Over 90% Of Discord Users Will Not Need To Verify Their Age, CTO Says

We've set a new bar for any partner offering facial age estimation, including that it must be performed entirely on-device, meaning your biometric data never leaves your phone. Persona did not meet that bar.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This shouldn't be normal': developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world's biggest PC gaming storefront

Steam's lax moderation permits pervasive abuse and bigotry, especially targeting transgender creators, undermining developer safety and exposing games to review-based harassment and coordinated campaigns.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'Street agents' exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches warn

Unregulated "street agents" have proliferated in the NIL era, exploiting especially high school athletes by negotiating deals and charging fees without certification.
#discord
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Surge in football agent registrations after clampdown on rogue operators

Registrations of football agents with the FAI have surged from six to 30, with 27 more completing registration after a clampdown on unlicensed agents.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

The Hidden Risk of Orphan Accounts

Traditional IAM and IGA systems are designed primarily for human users and depend on manual onboarding and integration for each application - connectors, schema mapping, entitlement catalogs, and role modeling. Many applications never make it that far. Meanwhile, non-human identities (NHIs): service accounts, bots, APIs, and agent-AI processes are natively ungoverned, operating outside standard IAM frameworks and often without ownership, visibility, or lifecycle controls.
Information security
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Google ads tightens Gambling & Games certification rules

"As of 23 March 2026, the Google Ads Gambling and games policy will introduce additional certification eligibility requirements," the email states. "Applicants for gambling certifications must now demonstrate good policy health to advertise in any gambling and games category." Specifically, advertising certification will not be granted if the site is hosted on a free platform, if it uses a subdomain of a third-party platform, if the advertiser doesn't own and operate the second-level domain, and/or if the site has no real association with gambling.
Marketing tech
Privacy professionals
fromInc
1 month ago

Privacy Expert Reveals the Shocking Truth of What Happens to Your Personal Data When Getting Verified on LinkedIn

LinkedIn's verification process routes users' identity data to third-party firm Persona, which collects extensive biometric, location, and behavioral information and shares it widely.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

The Identity Theft Risk Profile of NBA and NFL Draft Prospects

Up-and-coming NBA and NFL draft prospects face measurable identity theft risk, with a substantial share of applications flagged by SentiLink as high-risk.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Arc Raiders Dev Promises New Anti-Cheating Measures Are Coming Soon

Embark Studios is deploying new anti-cheat measures, client-side fixes for the out-of-map glitch, streamer anti-sniping tools, and aggression-based matchmaking.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Online Gaming: An Entertainment Ecosystem Teeming with Opportunities

AI, cloud infrastructure, and smartphone adoption are transforming gaming into an accessible, personalized, cross-platform ecosystem that reduces hardware barriers and enhances social play.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Arc Raiders Hands Out Permanent Bans To Its Worst Cheaters

Embark removed the PC console, issued hotfixes and a patch, and began imposing substantial bans to address stream-sniping and other cheating in Arc Raiders.
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