Roblox announces new safety features for under 13s

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

Pushing Buttons: With the safety of Roblox under scrutiny, how worried should parents be?

Millions of children play on this platform accused of having reams of troubling content and users, but there are hundreds of better alternatives that serve kids’ curious minds. • Don’t get ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

NYC’s the Vessel set to reopen with new safety features

The Vessel, Manhattan's popular honeycomb-shaped pedestrian tower, is reopening with new safety nets after it was closed in 2021 due to a string of suicides. WNBC's Chris Glorioso reports.

The Vessel, popular Manhattan tourist site, reopens with new safety features after suicides

The Vessel, the honeycomb-shaped tower in New York City that closed in 2021 after a series of suicides, reopened Monday with added safety features.

All the Top New Features in MacOS Sequoia

Apple Intelligence for the Mac is here via macOS 15.1. Here’s how to install it, get new features, and figure out whether your current Mac will support the latest capabilities.

Tech - Wired - October 28

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Harris, Trump try to shore up support with key voting blocs; Massive and historic autograph book up for sale

The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

The Federal Aviation Administration is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

Exodus Gets A New Trailer Featuring Cosmic Horrors And Matthew McConaughey

Exodus --the debut title from Wizards of the Coast-owned studio Archetype Entertainment--has released a new trailer showcasing one of the game's most terrifying enemies, narrated by Matthew ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Instagram rolls out new features to prevent sextortion scams targeting teens

Instagram has introduced a series of new safety features to prevent sextortion schemes, marking the platform's latest effort to protect users, especially teenagers, from online harm. The safety ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

New PS5 System Update Makes The Activities Feature Less Confusing

A new PS5 console update has rolled out, and in addition to the usual system performance and stability updates, you can also expect the Activities hub to have a more informative design. Update ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Apple is rolling out iOS 18.1 now with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the top new features and how to download it.

Tech - Wired - October 28

New Netflix Feature Finally Lets You Share Clips With Friends

Sharing Netflix clips on social media is nothing new, but now the streamer is getting in on the act with its own clip-sharing feature. Starting today, Netflix users on iOS will be able to use ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

13 Best Housewarming Gifts for Any New Home

Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether they're moving into their first house or a great new apartment.

Tech - Wired - October 30

UK government launches new AI safety platform for businesses

Science and tech secretary Peter Kyle wants country to be global leader in testing safety of new technology

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Chancellor to announce five new UK freeports in the Budget

Labour to expand tax-free import scheme in a bid to boost economic growth across the country

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

Hezbollah announces new leader after Nasrallah killed

Hezbollah has named Sheikh Naim Qassem as its next leader, though Israel, suggesting it will target him, has already threatened that his time in the role would be “temporary.” “Temporary ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Hezbollah announces Naim Qassem as new leader

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah and heir apparent Hashem Safieddine were killed in recent weeks.

France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara

A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between ...

World - ABC News - October 29

Kemi Badenoch promises change after historic Tory leadership win

The former business secretary is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

Globant and Qiddiya Investment Company announce new partnership

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Starbucks Scales Back Discounts Under New CEO

Brian Niccol, the company’s new chief executive, is aiming to improve cafe operations and focus more on selling premium coffee while promoting seasonal drinks.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.

‘SNL’ cold open features Alec Baldwin during mock Harris Fox News interview

“Saturday Night Live” featured Maya Rudolph playing Vice President Harris in her interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier during its cold open on Saturday. The skit also featured Alec Baldwin as Baier. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

‘This is a game changer’: Runway releases new AI facial expression motion capture feature Act-One

The new feature includes safeguards to detect and block attempts to generate content featuring public figures without authorization.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

Sea Of Thieves Is Removing Its New Stealth Features Following Season 14 Launch Issues

Sea of Thieves players recently celebrated a long-awaited addition to the game: After six years, players finally had the ability to crouch . The game's latest update added a number of new stealth ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Cowboys-49ers: Chat with Yahoo Sports NFL experts on new Game Discussions app feature

If you're not using Game Discussions, a new tool in the Yahoo Sports app that lets you mingle with our NFL experts as well as other fans, you're missing out! Here's how to use it.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Apple AirPods Pro's new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they'd rather ignore

Millions who could benefit from hearing aids have never tried them

Health - ABC News - October 28

CoD: Warzone's Area 99 Season 1 Trailer Features Dirt Bike Action And New Cosmetics

Season 1 arrives in Call of Duty on November 14, and the big update will finally integrate Black Ops 6 with Warzone . A new Warzone trailer has released to show off some of the Season 1 content, ...

Tech - GameSpot - 9 hours ago

UK counterterror police probe whether Russia planted parcel bomb

Package caught fire at a DHL depot in Birmingham in July

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Trump and Harris campaign donations: four key takeaways

Democratic candidate raises more than her Republican opponent in third quarter

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Defence group RTX to pay $950mn to resolve US charges over Qatar bribes

Prosecutors said the company paid $30mn to a cousin of the Qatari Emir to facilitate weapons sales

Business - Financial Times - October 16

UK graduates face tough jobs market as AI transforms recruitment

Fierce competition for roles has been sharpest in highly paid sectors such as IT and consulting

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Nestlé ‘not broken’ says new chief as he announces restructuring

World’s largest food group cuts outlook to more ‘realistic’ sales target amid weak consumer demand

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Browns moving to new domed stadium for 2029 season, Cleveland mayor announces

The Browns will have a new home in 2029

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government

World - ABC News - October 21

Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

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