There are several ways investors can benefit from the metaverse, an emerging tech trend that aims to connect people located anywhere on Earth in a virtual, three-dimensional world. In simpler words, both Roblox and Unity Software are pick-and-shovel plays ...

When Matt Kaufman ’94 thinks about childhood meetups with friends, he remembers bike rides, trips to the beach, going to the movies and afternoons spent at the park.Today’s children? They meet up in virtual worlds,

SAN MATEO, CA — Roblox, one of the most popular gaming apps in the world, is preparing to roll out a new mandatory safety feature. Beginning this month, all users will be required to undergo an AI-powered age-estimator facial scan in order to continue ...

While it uses technology to block inappropriate content like profanity and drug references, those tools work best when paired with parental controls, Roblox says. The platform is now using software that verifies a user's age by scanning their face, which then limits chat features, so players can only communicate with others in a similar age group.

The investment community often makes little effort to distinguish Unity Software (NYSE: U) and Roblox (NYSE: RBLX). In their own way, each company plays a role in spatially laying out the metaverse. However, both companies differ significantly in both ...