Roblox, the widely popular gaming platform for kids, is undergoing a significant transformation in its monetization strategy. In a recent announcement, the company revealed that game developers will now have the option to charge users real money for access to certain games, marking a departure from the traditional reliance on the platform’s digital currency, Robux.
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Amazon, the e-commerce giant, is facing scrutiny over its relationship with contracted delivery drivers. According to a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This determination came after the NLRB reviewed two unfair labor practice charges filed in January,
Two U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission members, Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, have raised concerns about the safety practices of “foreign-owned” e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu. These commissioners have specifically called for an investigation into the alleged sale of “deadly baby and toddler products.” This raises serious questions about the safety and compliance controls
As the world of technology advances, many hotel chains are making efforts to switch from traditional plastic room keys to digital options, such as Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps. This transition has been expedited due to the impact of the pandemic, where touchless trends became the norm. Additionally, concerns over cybersecurity have driven the
The recent decision by Brazil’s federal supreme court to suspend the use of Elon Musk’s social network, X, has stirred significant controversy. The court’s ruling, supported by all justices, has sparked a legal battle between Musk and the Brazilian authorities. Justice Luiz Fux, while voting to uphold the suspension orders, expressed reservations regarding the imposition
Huawei recently announced that they will be holding a product launch event on September 10th, just hours after Apple’s highly anticipated annual iPhone reveal. This move is seen as an attempt by the Chinese tech giant to steal the spotlight from its U.S. competitor. The event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Beijing time, which will
Brazil’s supreme court has taken decisive action against Elon Musk’s social network X, ordering a nationwide suspension of the platform due to non-compliance with court orders. This decision comes after Musk’s company failed to appoint a legal representative in Brazil as required by law. The suspension of X in Brazil could have significant ramifications for
Alibaba, one of China’s tech giants, has recently completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process imposed by the country’s market regulator. This process was initiated in response to an antitrust fine issued to Alibaba in 2021 due to monopolistic practices. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China confirmed that Alibaba has successfully addressed the
Dell has recently reported its quarterly results, which surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. The company experienced a significant increase in server sales, leading to a more favorable financial performance. Let’s dive deeper into Dell’s fiscal second-quarter results and analyze the key highlights of their report. Dell’s revenue for the quarter reached $25.03 billion, exceeding the expected
The tech and chip-related stocks in Asia took a hit on Thursday, following the release of Nvidia’s second-quarter results. Companies with direct ties to the U.S. tech giant, such as South Korean chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, experienced the most significant losses. SK Hynix, known for manufacturing high bandwidth memory chips for Nvidia, saw