US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly demanded personal information about ICE's critics from Discord, Reddit, Google, and Meta—and at least 3 of those platforms ...

DHS has issued hundreds of subpoenas to major online platforms to obtain the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of accountholders who criticize ICE.
Pocket Gamer.biz

Monetisation, player retention and communities on Discord: Top tips incoming at PGC San Francisco

Discord has long been popular among gamers as a place to chat about games. The platform claims to have evolved beyond a ...
Opinion
Rock Paper ShotgunOpinion

Good news, UK Discord users, we're part of a Peter Thiel-linked data collection "experiment"

Discord have belatedly confirmed that they're working with Persona, an identity detection firm backed by a fund directed by Palantir chairman Peter Thiel.
Opinion

Discord Distances Itself From Age Verification Firm After Ties To Palantir’s Peter Thiel Surface

The third-party company Discord could use for their ID collection is mired in surveillance concerns and links to Epstein via one of its investors ...
PCMag

This Discord Alternative Reports Sign-Up Surge Amid Age-Verification Backlash

Some Discord users are flocking to open-source messaging protocol Matrix. But will it also be forced to require face scans or ...

'There's no reason for Discord to comply in advance' with social media age verification laws instead of 'fighting for their users' says EFF expert

Discord's plan to require face scans or ID verification is capitulation to overbearing legislation that's still far from ...
Mashable

Discord Checkpoint is like Spotify Wrapped for your gaming habits. Here's how to see yours.

Rolling out from Dec. 4, Discord Checkpoint is the voice messaging app's first ever year-in-review feature. Discord hasn't committed to making this an annual event going forward, stating that ...
Pocket Gamer.Biz

Discord launches wishlist feature for saving and showcasing cosmetic items

A new Marvel Rivals Shop channel lets players browse curated skins, emotes, and cosmetics. Listings feature in-game previews and can be purchased or wishlisted directly on Discord. More games will ...
TechCrunch

Discord users can now buy in-game items without leaving the platform

As Discord prepares for a potential IPO, the platform is launching new commerce features to enhance the gaming experience for users while also generating new revenue streams for developers. Announced ...
The Verge

Discord now lets you buy and gift video game skins

Starting with Marvel Rivals, users will be able to buy and gift in-game items without leaving Discord. Starting with Marvel Rivals, users will be able to buy and gift in-game items without leaving ...
The News Journal

What is PFP in baseball? Why it couldn't help Phillies avoid losing to the Dodgers

Another year, another early and disappointing postseason exit for the Phillies. This year's loss might be the most heartbreaking of the last four postseason exits with right-handed relief pitcher ...
SlashGear

The Secret Button That Unlocks Discord's Snake Game

Some of the most popular social networking platforms include the likes of Instagram and TikTok. For gamers, specifically, Discord has been the go-to means of communicating for years now. The platform ...