LusogeekFeb 28

Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK
Persona confirmed all age-check data from Discord’s UK test was deleted. (big article)

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/discord-and-persona-end-partnership-after-shady-uk-age-test-sparks-outcry/

#discord #discordnews #discordagecheck #agecheck #tech #technews #persona #uk #uktech #privacy #techbacklash #discorduk #faceid #aicheck #unitedkingdom

Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK

Persona confirmed all age-check data from Discord's UK test was deleted.

Ars Technica
N-gated Hacker NewsFeb 20
🎉 Breaking news: #OpenScan has discovered the revolutionary concept of... not having discounts. 🙄 Instead, they offer the thrill of consistent prices since early 2022! Join their Discord to talk about, uh, stable pricing? 📈🔒
https://openscan.eu/pages/scan-gallery #StablePricing #ConsistentPrices #DiscordNews #TechTrends #HackerNews #ngated
Scan Gallery

OpenScan
LusogeekFeb 12

"Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification — Is a total collapse imminent?

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/discord-alternative-search-10000-percent-stoat

#discord #discordnews #tech #technews #stoat #mobileapps #apps #websearchjump #discordrip #appcollapse #gaming #streaming #gamers #streamers #creators #discordalternative #appsalternative

Is Discord finished? Searches for alternatives up 10,000% overnight.

Discord's global age verification rollout isn't sitting well with users, and it seems like Stoat is the most searched alternative right now.

Windows Central
LusogeekDec 13

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.

https://www.theverge.com/news/835385/discord-shop-marvel-rivals-gifting-wishlist

#discord #discordnews #apps #gameskins #tech #technews #gaming #game #buygift #giftingwishlist #buyskins #gamingskins

Discord now lets you buy and gift video game skins

Discord has launched a new store feature in partnership with Marvel Rivals that will let users buy in-game items through Discord.

The Verge
LusogeekDec 13

Discord admits its Windows 11 app is a resource hog, tests auto-restart when RAM usage exceeds 4GB

https://www.windowslatest.com/2025/12/06/discord-admits-its-windows-11-app-is-a-resource-hog-tests-auto-restart-when-ram-usage-exceeds-4gb/

#discord #windows #windows11 #discorddesktop #tech #technews #socialnetworks #resourcehog #ramusage #apps #desktopapps #discordnews #windowsnews

Discord admits its Windows 11 app is a resource hog, tests auto-restart when RAM usage exceeds 4GB

Discord's experiment that automatically restarts the desktop client when memory usage is high on Windows 11. Up to 4GB.

Windows Latest
stevenwick7Nov 21, 2024
At the heart of Discord is the ability to customize and personalize interactions. Users can create tailored servers, automate tasks with bots, and assign custom roles to community members. #discord #DiscordNews #socialmedia #socialplatform #networking
https://newsmeapp.com/discords-evolution-from-gamer-hub-to-social-gaming-powerhouse-pymnts-reports/
Discord’s Evolution: From Gamer Hub to Social Gaming Powerhouse, Pymnts Reports - Wick & Co. News Media

Discord’s growth has redefined what social gaming looks like. While its roots lie in text, voice, and video communication for gamers, the platform has expanded far beyond its original purpose

Wick & Co. News Media
Zach Bussey 🍁Sep 27, 2024
Discord is testing Bookmarked Messages AND Message Reminders. The current test includes a limited amount of Nitro subscribers. #DiscordNews #TOSgg