Discord confirms 70,000 users’ verification IDs leaked in recent security breach
A Discord spokesperson said the breach occurred through a third-party service it uses for customer support.
You now need a VPN to avoid age verification checks in Arizona
The march of online verification continues, but some website providers claim it's pushing people to darker corners of the Internet.
Steam rolls out new age verification in UK in compliance with laws
Ahead of the rollout of the UK Online Safety Act, Steam has integrated a new system that will require age verification from UK users.
Bluesky restricted in Mississippi due to state age verification laws
Bluesky admitted on official channels that it doesn't have the infrastructure or resources to build the systems Mississippi's new laws demand.
YouTube rolls out AI-powered age verification today
YouTube's new age verification system will estimate if a user is under 18 and block access to content until proof of age and identity is verified.
GTA Online may add age verification ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar leaker claims
Of all the live-service games to make waves over the past decade and a half, it feels like GTA Online often flies under the radar. The likes of Fortnite, Call…
Xbox rolls out age verification in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act
While the UK's Online Safety Act and its effect on privacy and censorship are hotly debated, Xbox is trying to get ahead of the matter.
Xbox Will Require Age Verification Beginning In 2026 For The UK
The United Kingdom's Online Safety Act recently went into force, and changes are already being felt across digital platforms. Microsoft has announced that it will also be implementing new systems…
Age Verification in the UK and Xbox’s Ongoing Commitment to Player Safety
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GTA 5 Loses Steam Deck Verification as Rockstar Claims Valve’s Handheld Does Not Support Anti-Cheating Tech
GTA 5 is no longer Steam Deck verified in the wake of rolling out BattlEye anti-cheat tech, which Rockstar claims Valve's handheld does not support.