Roblox, the popular kid’s gaming platform, is making a significant change to its revenue model. The company announced that game developers will now have the option to charge users real money for certain games rather than relying solely on Roblox’s digital currency, Robux. This shift is in line with traditional video game industry practices, allowing
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In a recent decision made by a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), it was determined that Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of a group of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision came after two unfair labor practice charges were filed in January regarding the treatment of drivers at an
Two U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission members, Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, are calling for an investigation into the safety practices of “foreign-owned” e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu. The focus of this probe is specifically on the alleged sale of “deadly baby and toddler products,” bringing to light the potential risks associated with these
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, many hotel chains are embracing the shift towards replacing traditional plastic room keys with digital alternatives. The COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in accelerating touchless trends, leading to heightened concerns about the safety and cybersecurity of existing key technologies. Research has uncovered vulnerabilities in plastic
In a unanimous decision, a panel of Brazil’s federal supreme court justices voted to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. This decision came after Justice Luiz Fux expressed some reservations about the order, particularly regarding the court’s ability to fine individuals or businesses that use “subterfuge” to access X
Huawei recently announced its plans to host a product launch event on September 10, just hours after Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone reveal. The event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Beijing time and will directly challenge Apple’s event in the U.S. on September 9. This strategic move by Huawei aims to steal the spotlight from its
The Supreme Court of Brazil made headlines when it issued a nationwide suspension of Elon Musk’s social network X. This decision came after the company openly declared its intention to defy previous court orders related to content moderation and the appointment of a legal representative in the country. Alexandre de Moraes, the court’s top judge,
Alibaba has successfully completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process following an antitrust fine it received in 2021, according to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The regulatory focus was on a practice that required merchants to choose one of two e-commerce platforms, limiting their ability to work with both. As a result of this
Dell recently reported quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by an 80% increase in server sales. This surge in revenue led to a 9% increase in overall revenue compared to the previous year, reaching $25.03 billion for the fiscal second quarter. The company’s net income also soared, climbing 85% to $841 million. These
The tech and chip-related stocks in Asia experienced a downward trend following the release of Nvidia’s second-quarter results. Companies with direct connections to the U.S. tech giant, such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, were hit the hardest. SK Hynix, a manufacturer of high bandwidth memory chips used in AI applications for Nvidia, saw its