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8 stories tagged with "Gaming Technology"
Roblox Blocks Kids from Bypassing New Age Checks
Acts of Kindness•Jun 15

Roblox Blocks Kids from Bypassing New Age Checks

Gaming platform Roblox is fighting to keep young players safe with facial recognition technology that can't be fooled by fake mustaches or trick photos. The new system estimates ages within 1.4 years of accuracy, marking a major shift from simple checkbox verification.

The Verge•2 min read
SNES Emulator Creators Return After 19 Years
Innovation•Apr 28

SNES Emulator Creators Return After 19 Years

The original developers behind ZSNES, a beloved 1990s Super Nintendo emulator, have returned after nearly two decades with a completely new project. Super ZSNES gives classic games modern graphics and audio upgrades while preserving the nostalgia of retro gaming.

Ars Technica•2 min read
Nigeria Eyes Gaming Tech Exports After Fintech Success
Innovation•Apr 11

Nigeria Eyes Gaming Tech Exports After Fintech Success

Nigeria's booming gaming market could follow fintech's path from consumer to creator. Local developers are positioning to sell African-tested solutions worldwide.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup•2 min read
Wave Browser Funds 70K Pounds of Ocean Cleanup in 2025
Innovation•Mar 31

Wave Browser Funds 70K Pounds of Ocean Cleanup in 2025

A new web browser designed for gamers has already helped remove over 70,000 pounds of plastic from oceans, rivers, and coastlines this year. Every browsing session supports real cleanup crews working across the globe.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup•2 min read
Google's AI Turns Photos Into Playable Worlds in Seconds
Videos•Jan 30

Google's AI Turns Photos Into Playable Worlds in Seconds

Google just opened up Project Genie, breakthrough AI that transforms a single image or text prompt into an interactive world you can explore like a video game. The technology remembers what it creates for minutes at a time, a massive leap forward for AI-generated environments.

Google News - Technology•3 min read
Google's New AI Lets You Build Playable Worlds in Seconds
Videos•Jan 30

Google's New AI Lets You Build Playable Worlds in Seconds

Google just opened up Project Genie, an AI tool that turns simple photos or text descriptions into interactive video worlds you can explore. It's like having a game developer in your pocket, creating custom playable environments on demand.

Ars Technica•3 min read
Linux Gaming Developers Unite to Improve Player Experience
Innovation•Jan 29

Linux Gaming Developers Unite to Improve Player Experience

Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.

The Verge•2 min read
Google Opens AI World Builder to US Subscribers
Daily Mix•Jan 29

Google Opens AI World Builder to US Subscribers

Google DeepMind just released Project Genie, an AI tool that turns text prompts into playable game worlds you can explore in 60 seconds. Starting this week, anyone with a Google AI Ultra subscription can create everything from marshmallow castles to chocolate rivers.

TechCrunch•2 min read