Nex is positioning its kid-friendly console as a leader in trust and safety rather than merely complying with the UK's Online Safety Act.
Nex's CEO and president discussed the company's ambitions in an interview focused on trust and safety measures for its console designed for children.
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The UK government announced plans on June 15 to ban social media use for children under 16, with rules expected to take effect in spring 2027. The proposal would require platforms to implement strict age checks and restrict certain features for minors.
The family-focused motion-sensing console Nex Playground is set to launch in the UK and Ireland after strong sales in the United States. Pre-orders opened on May 18 at major retailers while the full release is scheduled for late June.
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Hisense is introducing a specialized remote control for its 2026 television models. The device is intended to help parents block access to inappropriate content.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested the company will introduce new approaches to console sales later this year amid rising hardware costs. In a Fortune interview, she pointed to challenges with RAM and storage prices that are now 2.75 times higher than at launch. Sharma said the firm is exploring options beyond price increases to keep consoles accessible.
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Around 200 digital platforms have submitted self-assessment reports on child safety risk profiles to the Indonesian government. Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid announced this in Jakarta on Thursday.