Pandemic lockdowns led to an unprecedented surge in children’s usage of digital devices. Yet while tech helped alleviate some of the pressure placed on parents at the peak of the crisis, the mass digitisation of everyday life has raised questions around just how safe kids are online.

Twitch has announced an expansion of its off-service misconduct policy, including a pledge to ban users for harassment. In the wake of accusations that Twitch failed to protect its users, the brand is showing it cares by bringing on a third-party law firm to help investigate cases.

The proliferation of 5G won’t kill birds, spread COVID-19, or cause cancer (as conspiracy theorists often suggest). It will, however, transform the mobile gaming landscape thanks to cloud-based processing and rapid connections. What kinds of virtual experiences might this tech facilitate?

As adoption of VR grows, people are seeking new regulations that match the laws of real life. With incidents of harassment being reported on VR platforms, tech companies are faced with the challenge of getting ahead when it comes to creating safe spaces for users.