JAKARTA—Indonesia has blocked search engine website Yahoo, payments firm Paypal, and several gaming websites due to failure to comply with licensing rules, an official said on Saturday, sparking a backlash in social media. Registration is required under rules released in late November 2020 and will give authorities broad powers to compel platforms to disclose data…
Indonesia Blocks Yahoo, Paypal, Gaming Websites Over Licence Breaches
July 30, 2022
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Kids With Low Self Control at Greater Risk of Gaming Addiction, Study Shows
July 15, 2022
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A recent study by a group of psychologists from Sydney’s Macquarie University reveals that young people with lower executive function, such as weak self-control and greater impulsivity, are more vulnerable to gaming addiction. It also found that kids who don’t have their basic needs met in real life, like self-esteem, being socially included or feeling…
Pennsylvania Casinos Warn Gambling Parents: Don’t Leave Children in Cars
June 18, 2022
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While inside a warm casino, playing slot machines, a Pennsylvania woman’s small children, ages 2 years and 11 months, sat alone in a cold car at the Lady Luck Casino in Pennsylvania. She is not the only parent who left children unattended while they gambled. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, which oversees all aspects of…
Supreme Court Rules Against Texas in Its Crackdown on Indian Gaming Operations
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Texas lacks authority to prevent an Indian tribe from offering bingo games. The June 15 decision is a win for the Biden administration, which argued against the position taken by Texas. The case is Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo v. State of Texas, court file 20-493. Oral arguments were heard…
Data Tracking Technology Used During Pandemic at Risk of Abuse, Privacy Expert Warns
June 15, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to tech-based surveillance, opening up opportunities for the government and corporations to harvest citizens’ data under the radar, says a technology policy director. The comment comes after media reports in Australia in early June revealed the state government of Victoria—known for spending the longest number of days in lockdown…
New Tech May Open Up the World of Gaming to Disabled Individuals
June 9, 2022
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Researchers from the University of Sydney are developing a 3D printed sensor bracelet that could allow individuals living with hand impairment to easily use computers and play video games that require handheld controllers. People with cerebral palsy and motor neurone disease struggle with hand movement, preventing them from gaming or using computers. However, this new…
US Says North Korean Hackers Behind Axie Infinity Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Heist
The United States said Thursday that North Korean hacking group Lazarus was responsible for the multi-million dollar cryptocurrency heist of Axie Infinity, a game in which players can earn crypto through gameplay. “Through our investigation, we were able to confirm Lazarus Group and APT38, cyber actors associated with the DPRK, are responsible for the theft…
Hackers Steal Over $600 Million in Cryptocurrency From Ronin Blockchain Network
Hackers have stolen more than $600 million in cryptocurrencies from a gaming-focused blockchain in a heist described as “one of the bigger hacks in history.” The hackers made off with millions of dollars worth of Ethereum and USD Coin from Ronin, the blockchain underlying the popular crypto game Axie Infinity, developed by Vietnamese studio Sky Mavis….
US Seeks More Information From Tesla on Distracted Drive Game Probe
WASHINGTON—U.S auto safety regulators on Tuesday said they have sought additional information from Tesla Inc. in its probe into 580,000 vehicles over the automaker’s decision to allow games to be played by passengers on the front center touchscreen. In December, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary evaluation into 2017–2022 Tesla Model…
Apple Wins Last-Minute Reprieve From App Store Changes While ‘Fortnite’ Appeal Plays Out
Apple Inc. on Wednesday won a reprieve from having to make major changes to its lucrative App Store while it appeals an antitrust lawsuit brought by “Fortnite” creator Epic Games. In September, a judge ordered Apple to change its App Store rules, which ban developers from including links in buttons to outside payment systems rather…
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