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Discord re-launches age verification following backlash over privacy concerns

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Discord has relaunched age verification with non-biometric options after privacy backlash. Users can now verify through credit cards, app stores, Google Wallet, or AgeKey, while Discord says …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 day, 23 hours ago
Apple faces £2bn lawsuit over implementation of App Tracking Transparency framework

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Apple now faces a £2 billion UK class action over App Tracking Transparency, the iOS privacy framework that reshaped mobile user acquisition in 2021. The claim says …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks ago
Benchmarking Federated Learning and Knowledge Distillation for Point Cloud Classification

Federated learning for 3D point-cloud classification is looking far less plug-and-play than it sounds. A 504-run benchmark across 13 FL methods and 10 distillation objectives found that extreme non-IID label …

Research arXiv cs.GR · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Update: Niantic Spatial denies Pokemon Go video scans are used for AI drone training

Niantic Spatial says Pokémon Go spatial data is not being shared with the former Niantic branch, pushing back on claims that player video scans could feed AI drone training. For …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 1 week ago
ClickAIXR: On-Device Multimodal Vision-Language Interaction with Real-World Objects in Extended Reality

ClickAIXR offers a significant advancement in XR by enabling on-device multimodal vision-language interaction. This framework allows users to interact with real-world objects using a controller, enhancing precision and privacy. Developers …

Research arXiv cs.GR · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
TLS ECH (Encrypted Client Hello) visually explained

The introduction of TLS ECH (Encrypted Client Hello) is a significant step towards enhancing user privacy in online gaming. By preventing SNI leaks, it ensures that players' site visits remain …

Blog growingswe · 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Discord delays age verification rollout to second half of 2026 following backlash

Discord's age verification rollout has been pushed to late 2026 due to privacy backlash. Developers should note the implications for user data handling and potential impacts on community engagement.

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Eye-tracked Virtual Reality: A Comprehensive Survey on Methods and Privacy Challenges

The survey highlights the integration of eye tracking in VR, emphasizing its potential for enhancing user interaction and understanding cognitive processes. However, it raises significant privacy concerns, as eye-tracking data …

Research arXiv cs.GR · 8 months ago