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US politics
fromKotaku
20 hours ago

The Fed Are Worried About 'Violent Extremist Teens' Who Play Fortnite

The National Counterterrorism Center is examining how violent extremist US teens use online gaming platforms to communicate, plan, and spread messaging.
#advertising
fromVariety
20 hours ago
Social media marketing

Discord Launches 'Arena Quests' Ad Product Tied to Length of Time Spent Playing Sponsored Games (EXCLUSIVE)

Marketing tech
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Discord lures users to click on ads by offering them new Orbs currency

Discord partners with Kantar to help advertisers measure ad success, signaling a shift towards more advertising revenue.
fromVariety
20 hours ago
Social media marketing

Discord Launches 'Arena Quests' Ad Product Tied to Length of Time Spent Playing Sponsored Games (EXCLUSIVE)

Marketing tech
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Discord lures users to click on ads by offering them new Orbs currency

Discord partners with Kantar to help advertisers measure ad success, signaling a shift towards more advertising revenue.
more#advertising
Television
fromVulture
2 days ago

Come Chat With Us on Discord!

Vulture launched an official Discord to host game features, community channels, score posting with rewards, and podcast discussion.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

That's no community. That's a comment section

True communities require active, mutual participation, shared identity, and norms; followers and engagement metrics do not equal genuine community.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Rockstar Just Made 65,000 GTA 6 Fans Panic For No Reason

A single '@here' Discord ping to 68,000 members sparked massive GTA 6 excitement and disappointment when the message only addressed a minor GTA Online bug.
#gaming-communities
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Alleged Shooter's Discord Chats Cut Against Rush To Blame Online Games And Memes - Kotaku

fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Alleged Shooter's Discord Chats Cut Against Rush To Blame Online Games And Memes - Kotaku

more#gaming-communities
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Roblox and Discord sued over 15-year-old's suicide following alleged online grooming

Roblox and Discord are being sued by the mother of a 15-year-old boy who died by suicide after allegedly being targeted by "an adult sex predator" posing as a child on the platforms. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in San Francisco Superior Court by Becca Dallas, according to The New York Times. Her son, Ethan Dallas, joined the online gaming platform Roblox with his parents' approval and with parental controls in place.
US news
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Hey Guys' Suspected Charlie Kirk Shooter Appeared to Confess' in Gamer Chat, Washington Post Reports

Tyler Robinson admitted in Discord messages to killing Charlie Kirk and indicated he would surrender to authorities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Tyler Robinson Wrote He Had Chance to Take Out Kirk: Patel

FBI recovered texts showing the suspect said he planned to kill Charlie Kirk and has provided those investigatory findings to prosecutors.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Youth Group in Nepal Overthrows Government, Elects New Leader via Discord Poll

The lifting of the social media ban on Monday was unable to quell a surge in anger. Youth-led groups of disaffected "Gen Z" activists clashed with police in the streets of the capital, Kathmandu, protesting growing wealth inequality and government corruption. Over 50 people were killed in the clashes as angry crowds set government buildings ablaze, forcing prime minister Sharma Oli to resign on Tuesday.
World news
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Discord is distancing itself from the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect

No evidence was found that the suspect planned the incident or promoted violence on Discord, and cited planning messages may not be Discord messages.
Startup companies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Showrunner wants to turn you into a happy little content prompter for the 'Netflix of AI'

Showrunner lets users generate AI-created short animated videos via Discord using preset characters and styles, featuring AI voices and machine-driven animation, with planned subscriptions.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

'Play Instantly on Discord': Fortnite will be Nvidia and Discord's first instant game demo

Nvidia's GeForce Now will allow instant game demos via Discord, enabling players to try games without downloads or accounts.
#missing-person
more#missing-person
#age-verification
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Age Verification Is Sweeping Gaming. Is It Ready for the Age of AI Fakes?

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Age Verification Is Sweeping Gaming. Is It Ready for the Age of AI Fakes?

more#age-verification
#roblox
more#roblox
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Discord's virtual reward, 'Orbs,' launches out of beta | TechCrunch

Discord has launched Orbs, a virtual reward system aimed at encouraging users to interact with ads.
Web design
fromWIRED
3 months ago

How to Use Markdown

Markdown is a simple text formatting system that uses characters to apply rich formatting like bold, italics, links, and images.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Discord is working on a Windows on Arm app

Discord is developing a native Windows on Arm version of its app, improving performance and usability for Arm-powered devices.
Apple
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

Discord Invite Link Hijacking Delivers AsyncRAT and Skuld Stealer Targeting Crypto Wallets

Discord's invitation system has a vulnerability allowing attackers to redirect trusted links to malicious servers.
The malware campaign targets users by exploiting expired or deleted invite links.
Growth hacking
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Discord CTO says he's "constantly bringing up enshittification" during meetings

Discord faces potential backlash as it shifts towards advertising revenue and prepares for an IPO, raising concerns about its community focus.
Cryptocurrency
fromPCWorld
4 months ago

Discord is now paying users with 'Orbs' to watch ads and play games

Discord has launched a digital currency called Discord Orbs to reward users for completing Quests.
fromExchangewire
4 months ago

Digest: Business Insider Cuts 21% of Workforce; Discord Trials 'Orbs' to Incentivise Ad Engagement - ExchangeWire.com

Apple has launched some serious threats to its operations, highlighting the need for compliance within the EU's directives, highlighting the ongoing challenges the company faces.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Discord explores virtual rewards for its ad product as it prepares for a potential IPO | TechCrunch

Discord is introducing "Orbs," a new virtual reward system designed to boost engagement with its interactive ads, particularly the "Quests" format.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Discord's new currency pays users to interact with ads

Discord is testing a new in-app currency called Discord Orbs, which users earn by completing promotional tasks.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Discord seeks to solve a problem that it created | TechCrunch

Discord aims to enhance structured knowledge sharing to improve user experience amidst the challenges of rapid messaging and cluttering within communities.
Online Community Development
DC food
fromTheregister
4 months ago

US Navy petty officer charged in horrific CSAM case

A US Navy petty officer has been charged with distributing child sex abuse material via Discord after a detailed FBI investigation.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Giant Bomb goes independent

Signing up today provides access to ad-free RSS feeds for all podcasts and premium Discord channels, enhancing the listening experience and community engagement.
Podcast
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
5 months ago

Hackney man linked to crime group that blackmailed young girls

Richard Ehiemere, linked to the harmful online CVLT group, was arrested for his involvement in sharing indecent images and stolen personal data.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Discord's CEO says he's stepping down, and these 3 major video game titles are at the top of his to-play list

I'm incredibly proud of what we've built together - and even more excited for what's ahead. I'll be transitioning to a new role as board member and advisor, and continuing to support Discord through this next chapter.
Startup companies
#leadership-change
more#leadership-change
#nintendo
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 months ago

Nintendo is going after the person behind last year's massive Pokemon leak

Nintendo is pursuing legal action against the leaker behind the massive Pokémon data breach identified as 'GameFreakOUT'.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 months ago

Nintendo is going after the person behind last year's massive Pokemon leak

Nintendo is pursuing legal action against the leaker behind the massive Pokémon data breach identified as 'GameFreakOUT'.
more#nintendo
#child-safety
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
Video games

Roblox, Discord scrutinized by states over child safety issues

Florida and New Jersey officials are investigating Roblox and Discord for child safety issues.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit Says

New Jersey sued Discord for exposing children to violence and exploitation due to poor safety measures.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit Says

New Jersey sued Discord for exposing children to violence and exploitation due to poor safety measures.
more#child-safety
fromFast Company
5 months ago

New Jersey is suing Discord for allegedly violating child safety laws

New Jersey alleges that Discord knowingly exposed children to harassment and exploitation, claiming its safety features are ineffective and misleading.
NYC parents
#new-jersey
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
NYC parents

Discord gets sued for allegedly violating child safety laws

New Jersey sues Discord for unsafe practices risking children's safety.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Privacy technologies

New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children

Discord is being sued by New Jersey for deceptive practices that endanger younger users.
more#new-jersey
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
fromClickUp
5 months ago

Discord Pricing: Plans, Features, and Alternatives | ClickUp

Discord has become a versatile communication platform serving gamers, creators, and professionals, with various pricing tiers to enhance community building.
Remote teams
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