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The US Senate are investigating Roblox for prioritising "revenue and engagement metrics over the safety and well-being of our children"
US senators have launched an investigation of game creation platform Roblox on a broad charge of putting money before child safety. They accuse Roblox of being a venue for "sexually explicit (and often violent) virtual 'experiences' with children", and have requested a range of documents and records, including details of the company's collaborations with Sesame… read more
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Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lockscreen
Sonos released an update to its mobile app that finally introduces support for iOS' Live Activities, giving iPhone users quick access to playback controls on their lockscreen. The added functionality is a "much requested, anticipated, and needed feature," according to a post Sonos shared to Reddit today that was spotted by 9to5Mac. While some features… read more
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The Analogue Pocket gets a Supreme makeover in red or gold
Analogue and Supreme are teaming up to release metallic versions of the Analogue Pocket handheld in red and gold as part of Supreme's fall / winter 2026 collection. Here's how they're described on Supreme's website: Metallic portable handheld multi-video-game-system. Unibody aluminum with 24K Gold-plated and custom red glossy finishes. They also have a Supreme logo… read more
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YouTube is changing how it counts views to give the numbers a boost
YouTube will soon count a view as soon as a video starts to play, lining up with the system used by Instagram, TikTok, and its Shorts videos. The update will go into effect on August 24th, "which means creators will likely see their total view counts increase faster moving forward," the platform says. Instagram and… read more
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Pattaya City Council President Opens Press Conference for 23rd Sepak Takraw Competition 2026
Pattaya City Council President Opens Press Conference for 23rd Sepak Takraw Competition 2026 The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, August 17th, 2026 Mr. Praiwan Aromchuen, President of the Pattaya City Council, presided over a press conference announcing the 23rd Sepak Takraw Competition 2026. He was joined by Mr. Samrit Phongwirat, Secretary-General of the Chonburi Provincial Sports… read more
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Japanese Ambassador Visits Koh Larn Integrated Waste Management Center to Study Sustainable Solutions and Green Tourism
Japanese Ambassador Visits Koh Larn Integrated Waste Management Center to Study Sustainable Solutions and Green Tourism The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, August 17th, 2026 At 11:00 a.m. today, Pattaya City Deputy Mayors Mr. Manoch Nongyai and Mr. Damrongkiat Phinitkan escorted Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Mr. Otaka Masato and his delegation on a site visit to… read more
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Pattaya Mayor Welcomes Japanese Ambassador for Courtesy Call and Waste Management Study Tour
Pattaya Mayor Welcomes Japanese Ambassador for Courtesy Call and Waste Management Study Tour The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, August 17th, 2026 At 10:00 a.m. today, Pattaya City Mayor Mr. Poramese Ngamphichet welcomed Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Mr. Otaka Masato and his delegation in Meeting Room 132 at Pattaya City Hall. The visit was a courtesy… read more
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Pattaya Mayor Meets DASTA Officials to Discuss Sustainable Tourism Strategies
Pattaya Mayor Meets DASTA Officials to Discuss Sustainable Tourism Strategies The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, August 17th, 2026 In Meeting Room 131 at Pattaya City Hall, Pattaya City Mayor Mr. Poramese Ngamphichet, together with city executives, department heads led by Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Siwat Boonkerd, and relevant officials, welcomed Mr. Krit Phumisuvan, Manager of… read more
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Plan Advances For 450-Baht Tourism Fee for Foreign Visitors, and More
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Plan Advances For 450-Baht Tourism Fee for Foreign Visitors, and More The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 10th to Sunday, August 16th. They are not in any… read more
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Saber Interactive finally adds an AI disclaimer to Rideshare Stimulator's Steam page
Amid the row between Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch and former writer Stella Sacco after he said he'd have "been happy to replace" her with AI, the studio has finally added the AI disclaimer to Rideshare Stimulator's Steam page that had been conspicuously missing since the game first went live for wishlisting on 30th July.… read more
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Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get started
On Friday, Amazon customers received an email alerting them to an update to the site's terms and conditions. Most notably, it stated that disputes would now be resolved through arbitration and said users agree to a class action waiver. Amazon framed this as a "fast and efficient" way to resolve issues, but it notably would… read more
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🆓 Free: Targeted – 10 Days is free on Epic Games Store
Targeted – 10 Days is free on Epic Games Store This game is currently available for free for a limited time. Grab it before the offer expires. Claim Free Game read more