Metaverse: Five things to know, what it could mean for you
In the wake of Facebook rebranding as Meta, reflecting its focus on the "metaverse," Microsoft has now announced it, too, will launch into this space.
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The rise of dark web design: How sites manipulate you into clicking
The vast majority of websites you visit now greet you with a pop-up. This annoying impediment to your seamless web browsing is called the "cookie banner", and it's there to secure your consent, as per online privacy laws, ...
Sep 30, 2021
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China sets up platform to police gaming firm violations
Chinese regulators have set up a platform that allows the public to report on gaming companies they believe are violating restrictions on online game times for children.
Sep 17, 2021
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Chinese regulators urge gaming companies to protect children
Chinese regulators on Wednesday summoned gaming companies including Tencent Holdings and NetEase Inc. and urged them to protect the physical and mental health of children, state media reported.
Sep 8, 2021
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S. Korea bans app payment monopolies in world first
South Korean MPs on Tuesday passed a law banning Apple and Google from forcing app developers to use the tech giants' payment systems, effectively declaring their lucrative App Store and Play Store monopolies illegal.
Aug 31, 2021
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China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming a week
China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far on the game industry as Chinese regulators continue cracking down on the technology sector.
Aug 30, 2021
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China gaming shares dive after 'spiritual opium' warning
Shares of Tencent and other major Chinese gaming companies plummeted Tuesday after a state-run media article described online games as "spiritual opium", prompting the tech giant to consider a playing ban on children under ...
Aug 3, 2021
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Tencent limits gaming for kids after official media critique
China's biggest gaming company, Tencent Holdings, said Tuesday it will limit gaming time for minors and ban children under age 12 from making in-game purchases after a state media article called games "spiritual opium."
Aug 3, 2021
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China's Tencent turns to facial recognition to snag late-night child gamers
Chinese tech giant Tencent has rolled out a facial recognition "midnight patrol" function to root out children masquerading as adults to get around a government curfew on underage gamers.
Jul 8, 2021
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Gaming industry worth $300 bn after pandemic surge: study
The value of the gaming industry has topped $300 billion following a pandemic-fueled surge, with some 2.7 billion players worldwide, a research report said Thursday.
Apr 29, 2021
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