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Roblox is now incentivizing users to buy its in-game currency, Robux, on platforms that won’t take app store fees. You can now get up to 25 percent more Robux if you purchase the currency through gift cards, on your computer, or on the web, according to a developer forum post from last week.
As for how that might look in practice, here’s some examples from the post:
For example, users who purchase US $9.99 worth of Robux with a gift card, computer, or web would have originall
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An indie Android app was mistakenly flagged as malware. Developer turned to their home country’s embassy for help. Being an indie developer is often portrayed as a dream—a mix of freedom, creativity, and the satisfaction of building something from scratch. For one Android developer, it was all of that until disaster struck, as shared by... Read more » Read more ›
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On Monday, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) became the first individual account with a million followers on Bluesky. The decentralized platform has seen a spike in adoption since the US election, with its user base tripling within three months. As for the reason why, AOC wrote about Elon Musk’s X in a recent post, “People are leaving Twitter because it’s not fun anymore and no one is obligated to be on... Read more ›
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Clean up easier with this Walmart Cyber Monday deal and snag 50% off this lightweight vacuum. Read more ›
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Bill Skarsgård's unsettling vampire has yet to be revealed in any trailers or promo materials. Read more ›
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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is reportedly being targeted by a Russian disinformation campaign falsely claiming the post-apocalyptic shooter scans players' computers in order to help the Ukranian government "locate citizens suitable for mobilisation". Read more Read more ›
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Intel announced that CEO Pat Gelsinger will retire and has stepped down from the board of directors, effective immediately. Read more ›
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Financial giant Fidelity bumped up the valuation of two Elon Musk-owned companies, social media platform X and AI startup xAI in October. Read more ›
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Sony has rolled out a special limited-time console update for your PS5 which adds a suite of nostalgia-fuelled custom sounds and startup options. Read more Read more ›
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An especially popular killer whale put a dead fish on his head, in a throwback to a fashion last seen in the 1980s. Read more ›
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Tesla owners will finally be able to adjust climate controls and open the frunk from their Apple Watch. Read more ›
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People can tell it's not true, but if they're outraged by it, they'll share anyway. Read more ›
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The Falcon 9 rocket is truly delivering on the promise of rapid, reusable launch. Read more ›
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Tesla will soon allow Apple Watch users to unlock and control their vehicle using a dedicated watchOS app for the first time. Tesla today announced that, starting later this month, owners will gain the ability to use their Apple Watch as a digital key for their car, providing functions previously limited to the smartphone app. The upcoming watchOS app will enable users to unlock or lock their vehicle, open the... Read more ›
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You can now use the sounds from the PS1, PS2, PS3, or PS4 when selecting games on PlayStation 5, but it may only be for a 'limited' time. Read more ›
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Image: PlayStation There are certain sounds that just feel good to the over 30 set. There’s the sound of dial-up internet or the new message jingle on AIM or MSN Messenger. Most of these nostalgic noises have been replaced with new ones or lost to time, but PlayStation has revived one in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Yeah, you know the one. Play this to immediately disarm any gamer over... Read more ›
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The bold new future of Jaguar involves chasing trends and grotesque designs. Read more ›
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Impress your friends and bring your celebrations to the next level with $150 off this high-quality JBL party speaker this Cyber Monday. Read more ›
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Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge These days, Black Friday isn’t so much a single-day shopping holiday as it is an ever-expanding, monthslong event that often begins as early as October. The 24-hour deal blitz that once was the focus of newspaper headlines and mobs outside of stores is no more, which makes knowing when and where you should be spending your cash all the more confusing. Luckily, we’re here... Read more ›
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Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage Musically speaking, I’d say Drake lost the tit-for-tat feud this year between himself and Kendrick Lamar, which culminated in Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us.” But Drake (real name: Aubrey Graham) doesn’t seem to want to accept defeat that easily. In a petition filed in New York’s state Supreme Court on Monday, Drake is accusing Universal Music Group — the label that’s represented him for his... Read more ›
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Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge You’d think Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and its wide-reaching Supercharger network, would already know about the workings of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program that has dedicated $7.5 billion to building a national charging network. However, he needed Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to chime in on X yesterday to stop some Republican leaders from spreading misinformation about the program.... Read more ›
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Photo by Liam James Doyle for The Verge One Amazon influencer makes a living posting content from her beige home. But after she noticed another account hocking the same minimal aesthetic, a rivalry spiraled into a first-of-its-kind lawsuit. Can the legal system protect the vibe of a creator? And what if that vibe is basic? Continue reading… Read more ›
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A still from a video generated by OpenAI’s Sora. | OpenAI OpenAI first teased its text-to-video AI model, Sora, back in February and hasn’t provided any meaningful updates on when it will be released since then. Now, it looks like some artists leaked access to the model in protest of being used by the company for what they claim is “unpaid R&D and PR.” On Tuesday, a group of Sora... Read more ›
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Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Getty Images Microsoft says it isn’t using customer data from its Microsoft 365 apps to train its AI models. The clarification addresses reports circulating online in the last few weeks claiming Microsoft required Word and Excel users to opt out of training the company’s AI systems. The confusion arose from a privacy setting in Microsoft Office that toggles “optional connected... Read more ›
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You can’t even buy a bag of chips for $1 anymore. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Hulu is again running one of the best streaming deals we’ve seen in Black Friday sales. Now through December 2nd, new and returning (after more than one month) Hulu subscribers can get ad-supported access to the streaming service for $.99 a month ($9 off) for an entire year at Hulu. You... Read more ›
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Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge From smart ovens and calendars to color-changing nail polish, here are some of our favorite gadgets and goods to gift mom this year. Continue reading… Read more ›
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Xbox Avatar as seen in the Microsoft’s October 2018 Xbox Update video. | Screenshot: YouTube Microsoft is shutting down the Xbox Avatar Editor app, reports PureXbox. The Xbox Avatar FAQ says that “due to low engagement and our shift in focus towards delivering other player experiences,” it’s discontinuing the editor as of January 9th, 2025. After that time, players won’t be able to access their Avatars or the items they’ve... Read more ›
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Will New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre find love again, or will he just shop at Walmart? | Image: Roku Walmart is linking up with Roku to release a full-length Christmas movie that will let viewers buy products on their TV during specific parts of the story, Business Insider reports. It’s the retailer’s second go at the idea of shoppable TV after previously trying out a social media romcom... Read more ›
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