Video game maker Roblox has announced new parental tools aimed at protecting its young user base, including removing the ability for those under the age of 13 to message others outside games on its ...

The popular online gaming platform Roblox rolled out new rules this week specifically for its teenage audience.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If you have kids, you’ve likely heard of “Roblox,” a video game played by people of all ages that has now added more parental controls.

"We've spent nearly two decades building strong safety systems, but we know there's always more to be done," said Matt Kaufman, Roblox's chief safety officer."Last quarter saw a record average for ...

Roblox announced today they have designed more safety tools to protect younger gamers, adding in more parental controls soon. More adjustments and tools to protect kids in Roblox in the next ...

In its latest bid to bolster child safety on the platform, Roblox plans to introduce a DM restriction outside of games and experiences for users under the age of 13. Though children under 13 will ...

Roblox is again updating its parental control features in an effort to give parents more visibility into (and control over) their children’s activities on the platform ...

Roblox, founded in 2004, operates a free platform with millions of games and other experiences, all of which are made by its own users. The company went public via a direct listing in 2021.

The changes to parental controls will require that the parent has their own Roblox account. The two can be linked together using an ID or credit card. Once the link has been established, new ...

Parents can now set time limits on how long their children can spend on the platform. Once the allotted time is up, ... Roblox’s new parental controls are expected to be rolled out early next year.

Now, Roblox is answering its critics by introducing more parental controls to protect children. It's hard describing Roblox. It's a virtual world with millions of games, real-time chat rooms, and ...