Roblox is introducing new parental controls that give parents more tools to control the people their children talk to and the experiences they can access, according to a blog post from chief safety officer Matt Kaufman.The updates build on changes introduced last year, which included a special type of account parents and caregivers can use to remotely manage some aspects of how a child uses the platform, that followed reports highlighting times when Roblox failed to protect children.As part of the new updates, parents who have linked their account with a child’s will be able to block and report specific people on that child’s friends list. Kaufman says in the post that kids under 13 can’t unblock users that have been blocked by their parents, but they will be able to request if those friends can be unblocked.Parents will also now be able to block their children from being able to access specific experiences and games. Previously, they could only block their kids from accessing experiences at a certain content maturity level. As with blocked friends, children under 13 won’t be able to unblock experiences until they are 13 or older, though they can request to access them.In addition, Kaufman says the company will now let parents see the 20 experiences their children have spent the most time in over “the last week.”

Could it be? A wireless plan that doesn’t suck?Visible, the budget wireless brand owned by Verizon, is offering a new premium plan that looks like a heck of a deal compared to its parent company’s offerings.The new Visible Plus Pro plan (I didn’t say the name was good) costs $45 per month. For that price you get unlimited 5G Ultrawideband (UW) data, which is an awfully good deal when you consider that Verizon’s own entry-level unlimited plan, Unlimited Welcome, starts at $65 per month and doesn’t include 5G UW.This new Plus Pro plan also comes without throttling. Many lower-cost carrier plans and MVNOs tend to offer a certain allotment of “premium” data. Once you exceed your allowance, you might see slowdowns at times when the network is busy. But Visible’s fine print states that both its Plus and Plus Pro plan are “not subject to any data prioritization limitations.” So that rules.It gets better: the Plus Pro plan includes unlimited hotspot usage at up to 15 Mbps. Verizon’s basic plan doesn’t include any hotspot data, just the option to add it for an extra $10 per month. There’s also 4K video streaming and service for one cellular smartwatch included. You can probably guess what I’m going to say next, but just to reiterate, Verizon’s basic unlimited plan doesn’t include any of that.This would all be less of a good deal if Verizon puts Visible traffic on a lower network tier than its own postpaid customers. Network operators commonly put different kinds of customers on certain service tiers called Quality of Service Class Indicators, or QCIs. This helps with overall traffic prioritization when there’s congestion, usually putting first responders on the fastest tier.Verizon didn’t immediately respond to my question about Visible Plus Pro’s QCI, but Android Authority’s comprehensive comparison between Visible and Verizon suggests that Visible’s premium plan is actually assigned a higher-priority QCI than Verizon’s Unlimited Welcome — at least, that’s been the case in the past. We’ll update this article if Verizon responds to our request.It’s all too rare to read about an ISP’s new plan and think “Huh, that sounds like a good deal, actually.” But that’s the case here, even after going through the fine print.

If you're looking to buy storage on the cheap, then going with an HDD is going to be one of the only options. While HDDs might not offer the same performance levels as SSDs, they are cost-effective, and generally more reliable when it comes to archival storage. With that said, this Western Digital 8TB HDD is now just $120, which is one of the lowest prices we've seen on this drive. So if you've been looking to stock up on storage, now's going to be a good time.

NotebookLM is Google's wildly underrated AI-powered note-taking app, currently powered by Gemini 2.0. While it started as a mere experiment, the research assistant truly took off after introducing AI-generated podcasts (known as Audio Overviews) based on user sources.

Valve has issued a corrective update to the Steam client for its Steam Deck gaming handhelds, after an earlier version left some devices stuck in boot loops and broke performance settings. The initial update reached the Steam Deck’s stable channel despite warnings from beta testers about the problems.The problems were caused by a Steam Deck client update released on April 1st, shortly after a general SteamOS update to version 3.6.24 the day before. The client update was intended to fix a variety of minor issues, improve download performance, and resolve some problems with DualSense controllers, but owners took to Reddit and GitHub to report new issues including boot loops and the disappearance of settings to control GPU clock speed and TDP. Valve’s patch update now notes that the client update was “rereleased” on the same day with a fix for those problems, with a separate update released to the console’s beta channel today with the same fixes. Beta users had reported issues with the TDP and GPU sliders since the March 19th beta update, raising questions about how the errors made it through to a stable release.

For years, I was deeply invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. From emails to documents, it was a familiar setup on all my devices. But as I learned about data ownership and digital control, a sense of unease began to grow. I realized I wanted more than just convenience. That’s when I discovered Proton. This post details my journey from the familiar world of Microsoft to the open and privacy-centric ecosystem of Proton. I will explain why I made the switch and why I haven’t looked back.

Laser engraving can transform plain objects into personalized works of art in a short amount of time. Even minor adjustments in your settings can bring out sharper details, cleaner lines, and a consistent finish on all kinds of materials. By finding the right balance between speed, power, and other key settings, you can enhance the overall quality of your creations. These choices ensure that your equipment functions smoothly while delivering the results you envision.

If you haven't heard of PowerToys before, you're definitely missing out. The suite offers a huge array of advanced tools that can really elevate how you use Windows. Best of all, it's all managed and operated by Microsoft itself, so it doesn't rely on third-party integrations to work. Now, PowerToys users have a new tool they can play with, so if you've never given it a try, now's a good time to hop in.

Open-source creative software is perfect on paper — it's free, community-driven, highly customizable, and you're not locked into a subscription model that drains your wallet every month. But using open-source software for your creative projects isn't always smooth sailing. If you've ever tried to replace Photoshop with GIMP or Illustrator with Inkscape, you probably know what I'm talking about.

The canvas finish only comes on this teal version of the Edge 60 Fusion.Motorola announced the first phone in its midrange Edge 60 series, which ships with a novel twist: a faux-canvas finish. The Edge 60 Fusion looks the part otherwise, with its molded camera module and surprisingly slim body, but the basic specs match the low price tag — just £299.99 (around $390) in the UK.The canvas-effect finish might be one of the phone’s main draws, but it’s only available on the “amazonite” (read: teal) version of the phone. It’s also launching in blue and pink colors, but these use a faux leather finish instead. Every version has IP68 and 69 ratings, meaning the phone is fully protected against dust, immersion in water, and high-pressure sprays.There’s some international variation in the Edge 60 Fusion’s specs, but the model launching in the UK is slim for its size, at less than 8mm thick, despite fitting in a fairly large 5,200mAh battery behind its 6.67-inch OLED screen. Models elsewhere pack an even bigger 5,500mAh cell, but run a touch thicker.The Fusion comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, but is likely to be held back by the relatively basic MediaTek Dimensity chipset used — either a 7300 or 7400, depending on the market, but there’s not much difference between them. Cameras are limited too — it may look like four on the back, but one is the flash and another a flicker sensor, so you only really get a 50 megapixel main lens and a 13 megapixel ultrawide.The Fusion is expected to be the first in a series of Edge 60 phones — there were five models across last year’s Edge 50 line. None of those launched in the US, and this year’s phones likely won’t either, so American buyers will have to make do with January’s $299.99 Moto G Power, which lacks the Fusion’s OLED display and canvas feel, but has wireless charging. Motorola is expected to announce its updated Razr flip phones soon, with rumors predicting a wooden finish, in a throwback to 2014’s wood-backed Moto X.

I find it empowering to record my 3D printing activities, especially when I see how those records reveal patterns I wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. By documenting print times, material usage, and project details, I understand how my efforts evolve. This overview helps me budget for future supplies and avoid running out of filament midway through a project. More than anything, it boosts my confidence and gives me a real sense of control over the entire printing process.

Sometimes, Windows 11 will get a user-friendly feature only applicable to EU users. It's usually because the laws in the European Union demand that the big tech companies have to act in a particular way, or allow the user to have control over specific elements. For example, the EU forced Microsoft to allow people to uninstall Microsoft Edge, but the change only applied to users on the continent. The rest of the world was stuck with the browser on their computers.