Tag: Roblox

Roblox Accounts Are Being Hacked To Share Trump Propaganda

GamingJuly 3, 2020

As the November election approaches, a number of Roblox accounts have been hacked to share pro-Trump propaganda, the BBC has reported. The...

Smashing Security podcast #185: Bieber fever, Roblox, and ransomware

Cyber SecurityJuly 2, 2020

Industry veterans, chatting about computer security and online privacy. Who’s been dressing Robox players up in red baseball caps? Which ransomware...

Voicemod raises $8 million for silly or serious voice filters in games

AIJuly 1, 2020

Voicemod has raised $8 million to expand its business of offering voice filters. People use these filters to change their voices...

Expert Comment: Roblox Accounts Targeted By Pro-Trump Hacking Campaign

Cyber SecurityJuly 1, 2020

In response to reports that a hacking campaign is targeting Roblox accounts to support President Trump in the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections in November, a...

Explore DC’s Wonder Woman Experience on Roblox

GamingJune 30, 2020

Wonder Woman, DC’s champion of truth and warrior for peace, has arrived in an all-new, immersive, comic book-inspired experience on Roblox...

Playable Worlds: First comes the game, then comes the Metaverse

Venture CapitalJune 12, 2020

Raph Koster has been a guru of online games for decades, and he would love to build Metaverse, the universe of virtual worlds that...

Wave raises $30 million for superstars to stage virtual concerts

AR/VRJune 10, 2020

Wave, the virtual concert company that facilitates live music in virtual settings, has raised $30 million in funding. Wave uses broadcast and gaming...

Kids now spend nearly as much time watching TikTok as YouTube in U.S., U.K. and Spain

StartupsJune 4, 2020

A new study on kids’ app usage and habits indicates a major threat to YouTube’s dominance, as kids now split their time between...

CEO Frank Gibeau: Why Zynga bought Peak Games for $1.8 billion

Venture CapitalJune 4, 2020

Zynga bought Peak Games for $1.8 billion today, making it the biggest acquisition in the company’s 13-year history. Under the deal, Zynga bought...

Verizon Is Giving Out Promo Codes For Games Including Pokemon GO

GamingMay 11, 2020

While Pokemon Go isn't necessarily the most suitable game for self-isolation, Niantic has been working hard to keep the game enjoyable even...

VCs see opportunities for gaming infrastructure startups and incumbents

BlockchainMay 8, 2020

As the infrastructure for developing games becomes more advanced, studios have turned to buying best-in-class technology from others instead of building everything from...