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Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
4 hours ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
1 month ago

Roblox moves to take a cut of all brand integrations on its platform | exclusive

Roblox will charge creators fees for brand integrations based on user traffic and engagement starting next year.
#social-media
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago
Social media marketing

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
23 hours ago
Social media marketing

This new app uses AI to help you catalog and make new memories with your closest friends

Bond aims to replace traditional social media feeds with tools for meaningful connections among close friends.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

Yelp's updated AI assistant can answer questions and book a restaurant or service in one conversation | TechCrunch

Yelp's AI assistant enables users to ask questions and complete actions like reservations and orders without leaving the chat.
Games
fromGamesBeat
1 day ago

Tamatem acquires Playable Factory to expand into AI-enabled ad tech

Tamatem acquired Playable Factory to enhance user acquisition through interactive ads and focus on an AI-first game platform.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Clash Of Clans Confuses Players With New Feet Pic Item

Clash of Clans introduces a bizarre microtransaction featuring decorative feet for $2 each, sparking confusion and mixed reactions among players.
#ai
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Marketing tech

This AI Agent 'Lives in Your Texts' and Just Wants You to Have Fun

The Nudge is an AI agent that plans and books activities based on user preferences.
#netflix
Television
fromCNET
5 days ago

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.
Television
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.
Board games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Television
fromCNET
5 days ago

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.
Television
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.
Board games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The padel app turning matches into meet-cutes

"People are meeting each other on the court . . . [and then] grabbing a beer or coffee from the grounds," says Pro Padel League CEO Michael Dorfman.
FC Barcelona
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

This App Hit No. 2 on the App Store - Then Apple Banned It

Freecash paid users to play mobile games while collecting sensitive information including race, religion, sexual orientation and health data, according to cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes.
Apple
#friendship-apps
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Online Community Development

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

Friendship-focused apps have emerged as a solution to rising loneliness, generating $16 million in U.S. consumer spending with 4.3 million downloads in 2025.
Marketing tech
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Salesforce merges AppExchange, Slack Marketplace and AgentExchange

Salesforce's new AgentExchange combines multiple marketplaces into one, enhancing the discovery and management of apps, agents, and integrations.
Digital life
fromTechSpot
2 weeks ago

Which mobile app was the first to reach 1 billion users?

Reaching a billion monthly active users signifies a software's essential role in daily life and digital interaction.
Board games
fromVG247
2 weeks ago

Heartopia celebrates 30 million downloads with new outfits, permanent price cuts

Heartopia celebrates 30 million downloads with The Whimsical Tea Party event, featuring new outfits, building materials, and reduced prices for pet outfits.
#rec-room
Games
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
Games
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
#linkedin
Board games
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

He's LinkedIn's First Puzzlemaster. Here's How His Games Benefit Their Business - and Your Brain.

LinkedIn has appointed Thomas Snyder as its first principal puzzlemaster to enhance user engagement through daily puzzles.
Board games
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

He's LinkedIn's First Puzzlemaster. Here's How His Games Benefit Their Business - and Your Brain.

LinkedIn has appointed Thomas Snyder as its first principal puzzlemaster to enhance user engagement through daily puzzles.
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
3 weeks ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
Games
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

AI-Powered Mystery Match Night "Someone in the Crowd" (SF)

An AI-powered matchmaking event focuses on creating real connections through intentional pairings and engaging activities.
fromwww.engadget.com
2 weeks ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
#meta
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

Meta will allow creators to link products directly in Reels, ending the 'link in bio' practice for shopping.
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta's Planning to Launch a Standalone AI Video App

Meta is testing a standalone app focused on AI-generated "vibes" video to offer a focused, immersive experience as user-generated content surges.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all | TechCrunch

Meta reversed its decision to shut down VR support for Horizon Worlds after user backlash, keeping the app functional on Quest headsets despite the metaverse's commercial failure.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

How online casinos have replicated the casino hall gaming experience - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Modern platforms use advanced graphics, realistic animations, and carefully designed interfaces that echo the layout and feel of physical gaming floors, enhancing the online casino experience.
Digital life
Information security
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How Tencent is implementing AI in game development - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI competition has shifted from research to real-world gaming applications, with Tencent leading through 21 AI sessions at GDC 2026, demonstrating comprehensive integration across game development, player experience, and anti-cheat systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Meta transformed social networking for humans, now it's acquiring Moltbook, the chatroom for chatbots | Fortune

Meta acquires Moltbook, a social network for AI agents to interact and trade information, reflecting tech industry focus on autonomous AI agents beyond chatbots.
Games
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Google Play Games now lets you try the full version before you buy

Google Play Games introduces Game Trials for free testing of paid games, Community Posts for player discussion, Sidekick AI overlay for in-game tips, and expands paid game catalog with cross-platform play.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Jest, a marketplace for messaging games, is challenging the app store status quo | TechCrunch

Mobile game developers have largely been locked into app store distribution as the primary way to reach players. RCS games live in the messaging inbox, the stickiest surface on mobile, where people are already spending huge amounts of time talking to friends and family. We're building on an interaction pattern people already use every day.
Mobile UX
#horizon-worlds
#mobile-gaming
Games
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more | TechCrunch

Google Play expands gaming offerings with paid indie games, game trials, cross-platform play, wishlists, and community features to create a comprehensive gaming hub.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Are people getting off the dating apps in the heart of Silicon Valley?

Many Bay Area singles are abandoning dating apps to attend in-person speed-dating, mixers and themed events seeking more organic, face-to-face connection.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, 'Bee' | TechCrunch

Bumble launches Bee, an AI assistant that learns user values and relationship goals to provide personalized match recommendations and enhance dating experiences.
Music
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Spotify rolls out group chats | TechCrunch

Spotify now offers group chats that let users share podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks with up to 10 people.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating | TechCrunch

Tinder launched AI-enhanced features and an Events tab to help users meet in person at local activities, targeting Gen Z's preference for real-world connections over endless swiping.
Relationships
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Every dating app has AI now. Can it help make better matches?

Known uses voice-based AI interviews and an in-house compatibility model to match each user with only one curated date while handling introductions and bookings.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meta hires the team behind Gizmo, the buzzy vibe-coding app that lets users create their own mini-games

Meta hired the engineering team behind Gizmo, an AI app that lets users create interactive content through text prompts, gaining a non-exclusive license to the technology.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

AI-powered apps can make money, but struggle with long-term retention, new data shows | TechCrunch

AI integration in apps does not guarantee profitability; AI-powered apps experience 30% faster subscriber churn than non-AI apps at the median.
Venture
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

FanDuel parent Flutter leans into prediction markets strategy

Flutter Entertainment is increasing investment in prediction markets despite near-term profitability losses, positioning the product as a long-term growth driver with minimal cannibalization of existing sportsbook business.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

NYT Games' Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true | TechCrunch

New York Times Games released Crossplay, a Scrabble-like, low-ad multiplayer app with CrossBot move analysis for iOS and Android.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Meta is giving its AI slop feed an app of its own

Meta is developing a standalone Vibes app to expand AI-generated TikTok-style video creation and boost engagement through AI content in recommendations.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

A crash course in social media platforms Line, QQ, WeChat and Weibo | Man About Asia

Asian social media platforms like Line, WeChat, Weibo and QQ blend visual sociability, social payments, and e-commerce, outperforming ad-reliant Western models.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Online Casino Vs Land-Based Casino: Roobet Shows That Online Takes the Edge

Online gaming expands casino access, offering flexibility, personalization, and AI-driven security while complementing physical casinos' entertainment and economic presence.
Video games
fromAol
2 months ago

What Roblox Needs to Prove in 2026

Roblox must prove advertising can scale without hurting engagement and convert platform strength into sustainable economics and operating leverage.
fromAndroid Police
2 months ago

I played 50 terrible games to find the only way to make mobile ads work

During my week-long binge, I played games that paused their own tutorials to run ads. I saw endless fake X icons and banners that hid the close button under the iPhone's Dynamic Island. Now, I'm not against ads, but I hate it when they feel like a penalty. I'm a gamer, and from what I've seen, PC and console games integrate ads much better. If mobile devs followed suit, mobile games might finally climb out of the mess they're in.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Ads in Chats: Your AI BFF Just Got a Sales Job

They said it would never happen, but of course it was always going to - ads are coming to ChatGPT. Shirley Marschall takes a look at this little bit of history repeating... Guys, honestly, there won't be ads... Jeff Bezos: "Advertising is the price you pay for having an unremarkable product or service." Elon Musk: "I hate advertising." Sergey Brin and Larry Page: "We expect that advertising-funded search engines will be inherently biased towards advertisers and away from the needs of consumers."
Artificial intelligence
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
2 months ago

Brand integrations have surpassed owned worlds on Roblox and Fortnite | exclusive

Brand integrations on UGC platforms outpaced brand-owned virtual worlds in 2025 as advertisers favor measurable, lower-maintenance integrations over costly owned experiences.
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