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Google Wallet adds digital ID support in yet another US state
AppWizard
December 8, 2024

Google Wallet adds digital ID support in yet another US state

New Mexico has allowed residents to store their driver’s licenses and state IDs in Google Wallet, becoming the sixth state to do so after California, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland. Physical identification is still necessary for law enforcement and age verification, but many businesses and TSA checkpoints are using the NM Verifier app for smartphone-based verification. Google Wallet will soon introduce digital passport IDs, enabling users to store a digital version of their U.S. passport. Users can create a digital U.S. passport ID by selecting the option in Google Wallet and following on-screen instructions. Travelers are advised to continue carrying physical IDs until digital IDs are more widely accepted and to check the TSA’s map for supported states and airports when planning domestic flights.
Discord: Why the messaging app is under scrutiny
AppWizard
October 11, 2024

Discord: Why the messaging app is under scrutiny

Russia's telecoms regulator, Roskomnadzor, banned Discord due to its failure to prevent illicit activities such as terrorism and drug trafficking, particularly after not complying with a directive to remove nearly a thousand pieces of inappropriate content. This ban is part of a trend targeting Western social media platforms since the Ukraine invasion in February 2022. Following Russia, Turkey's BTK communications authority also banned Discord, citing the need to protect children from online threats and ongoing investigations into blackmailing minors. In the U.S., Discord is under FBI scrutiny for grooming minors and distributing child sexual abuse material, with 35 prosecutions linked to the platform in the past six years. Additionally, regulators in Germany and France have raised concerns about Discord's data collection methods, leading to an €800,000 fine in France for failing to comply with EU data protection regulations. Launched in May 2015, Discord has over 150 million active users and is popular for its voice and text communication features, but has also faced criticism for facilitating extremist content and political discourse.
Skyblock in Minecraft | Infrastructure Week
AppWizard
October 3, 2024

Skyblock in Minecraft | Infrastructure Week

Giant Bomb requires users to confirm their age by entering their date of birth before accessing certain video content. This practice emphasizes responsible media consumption and aligns with legal standards. Users must agree to Giant Bomb's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by clicking the 'enter' button, which also signifies a commitment to a safe viewing environment.
Until Dawn - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PC Games
AppWizard
October 2, 2024

Until Dawn – Launch Trailer | PS5 & PC Games

Age verification is a standard practice on digital platforms to ensure compliance with legal regulations and provide a responsible viewing experience. Users confirm their age by entering their date of birth, which allows them access to content while agreeing to the platform's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This process aims to protect younger audiences from inappropriate material while allowing adults to explore diverse content.
Anonymous messaging apps can harm children. Here's how feds and LA prosecutors stopped NGL
AppWizard
August 28, 2024

Anonymous messaging apps can harm children. Here’s how feds and LA prosecutors stopped NGL

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited the anonymous messaging app NGL from hosting users under 18 due to serious allegations regarding its marketing practices and safety measures for minors. NGL, launched in 2021, was marketed as a “safe space for teens” but reportedly targeted minors, failed to protect them from cyberbullying, and made false claims about its AI content moderation. The app generated fake messages for publicity, misled users into subscribing to NGL Pro, and did not obtain verifiable parental consent for data collection from users under 13, violating COPPA. As a result, NGL has been ordered to pay a million-dollar settlement and must reform its practices, including eliminating misleading representations, ensuring informed consent for subscription charges, and implementing age verification measures.
IMPD officer accused of using Kik messaging app for child porn
AppWizard
August 22, 2024

IMPD officer accused of using Kik messaging app for child porn

Javed Richards, a twelve-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metro Police Department, has been accused of uploading over forty files containing child pornography using the messaging app Kik. He allegedly used a secured email domain to conceal his activities. Kik reported his suspicious behavior to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in July. Richards has been arrested and charged with twelve counts of child exploitation, and the police chief has recommended his termination. He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Until Dawn - Official Comparison Trailer | PS5 & PC Games
AppWizard
August 14, 2024

Until Dawn – Official Comparison Trailer | PS5 & PC Games

GameSpot has implemented age verification measures that require users to confirm their date of birth before accessing certain video content. Users must enter their date of birth and agree to GameSpot's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to gain access to restricted videos. This strategy aims to ensure compliance with legal standards and create a safe viewing environment.
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