The Lab · 2026-04-02 22:56:49 · The Verge
Reddit is officially deprecating its long-standing r/all feed, a core feature for viewing unfiltered, trending content across the platform. This move, framed as part of "ongoing efforts to simplify Reddit and improve Home feed personalization," signals a significant shift away from a universal, algorithmically raw view...
The Lab · 2026-04-12 17:22:26 · TechCrunch
X is actively reducing payments to accounts that rely on clickbait and high-volume news aggregation, a move targeting content that floods user timelines. The platform's head of product, Nikita Bier, confirmed the policy shift, signaling a direct financial penalty for what the company deems low-quality engagement tactic...
The Lab · 2026-04-13 13:22:38 · The Verge
Roblox is instituting a mandatory age verification gate for users wanting to access any game rated for ages nine and up. This is a fundamental shift in how the platform controls access, moving beyond self-reported birthdates to a verified check. The change arrives as the company faces intense legal and regulatory press...