Roblox has begun enforcing mandatory age checks for users who want to access chat features, starting in the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and expanding globally in 2026. The system requires users to verify their age with an ID or a video selfie, using age estimation technology from Persona. Roblox also is introducing age-based chat to limit interactions between age groups.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has introduced Zigbee 4.0, bringing improved security, better battery life and a batch setup feature for smart devices. The update also introduces Suzi, a feature that allows devices to operate on the 800 MHz and 900 MHz bands, extending their range without additional hardware.

A global network problem at Cloudflare today caused widespread disruptions for websites and apps that rely on its services, including X, League of Legends, Spotify, Amazon and OpenAI. The company said error rates began returning to normal within hours as it continued investigating and restoring affected systems.

Google has introduced Learn Your Way, an AI-powered digital textbook creator that personalizes content based on student interests and reading levels. Early trials show that the tool increases student engagement and performance, with students scoring 9% higher on immediate assessments and 11% higher on retention compared to those using standard digital readers.