Roblox expands its platform with content for users 17 and older

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Roblox is known as a family-friendly platform, but it's changing its tune. The company announced it will let creators make content for users 17 and older, who make up 38 percent of its daily active users in 2022. This content may include more mature themes and storylines in TV shows and stand-up comedy, such as violence, blood, crude humour, romantic themes, and alcohol. Players may also see gambling content that they can't interact with.

To access this content, users must verify their age and identity by uploading a photo of their driver’s license or ID and a selfie. Roblox says this will ensure a safe and engaging experience for older users. Creators can start making these experiences today. And they will be available to eligible users in the coming weeks. Roblox did not specify what makes a creator or user eligible. We have contacted Roblox for more details.

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Spotify’s lossless streaming tier may finally arrive this year

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Spotify may soon launch a new subscription tier with lossless audio streaming, Bloomberg reports. The tier, internally called "Supremium," could debut later this year in some markets outside the US. Spotify first announced its plans for lossless streaming, dubbed "Spotify HiFi," in February 2021 but has yet to deliver on the feature.

Spotify may have delayed the move due to its rivals, Amazon Music and Apple Music, which added lossless streaming to their standard plans at no extra cost. 

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Spotify’s desktop app gets a fresh look

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Spotify has neglected its desktop app for a long time, focusing more on its mobile apps and controversial podcasters. But now, the desktop and web apps have received a major makeover that the company calls "one of the biggest revamps yet." The new design aims to match the sleek smartphone app, which feels like a long time coming given Spotify started as a browser-based service before it expanded to mobile devices.

The main content area is still the same, with easy access to music and podcast recommendations. But the left side of the app window now has the new "Your Library" feature, which the company tested earlier. This feature lets you quickly access your saved music and podcast collections and switch between playlists. You can also collapse the library for a simpler view.

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DoorDash App launches $1 weekend deals in major Canadian Cities

DoorDash Canada has joined forces with some of Canada’s favourite local restaurants to offer menu items for $1 this weekend only. From Friday June 23 – Sunday June 25 between 2 pm - 5 pm, consumers can enjoy affordable meals from the comfort of their home in Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax.

DoorDash is partnering with local favourites like Dave’s Hot Chicken (Toronto), Tacofino (Vancouver) and Jean’s Chinese (Halifax) to bring the first-of-its-kind campaign to life in Canada. The $1 menu items will be available at over 500 participating restaurants. This offer is available to new and existing DoorDash customers.

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