Age verification is becoming more common in different parts of the world, particularly the UK, where many apps and websites require visitors to prove they are over 18. It’s not just the expected adult ...

The Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking children under 18 from seeing online pornography by requiring websites to verify the ages of all visitors. Many states have passed similar ...

The internet is full of perils -- this we know. Among the rich trove of content we have at our fingertips is a combination of legal material, illegal material and material that falls into a gray area ...

Online chat service Discord has announced it will begin testing age verification for some users, joining a growing list of platforms trying to work out who is actually behind the screen. The move ...

Q: I’m starting to get more websites asking me to verify my age before letting me in — is this safe? A: What started as an effort to keep children away from harmful online content is beginning to ...

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, ...

Most states across the US are considering or introducing age verification laws. The result right now is a mishmash of rules. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is ...