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Discord delays its global age verification update after widespread backlash
By Brendan Lowry published
Gaming After weeks of intense backlash, Discord has announced it's delaying the rollout of its global age verification requirements until later in 2026.

We asked if it's time to leave Discord; here's what our readers say
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming We asked you if Discord's latest decisions have crossed a red line, and the answer is clear.

Xbox Social Clubs will be shutting down soon; here's what you need to know
By Adam Hales published
News Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.

Users aren't happy with Discord, searches for alternatives up 10,000%
By Cale Hunt published
Apps Searches for "Discord alternatives" jumped by 10,000% following the company's announcement of planned global age verification, and Stoat seems to be the top option.

Discord now assumes everyone is a teen, and it's up to you to prove otherwise
By Cale Hunt published
Software Discord has announced an early-March rollout for its new "Teen-by-Default" stance, which requires all users around the world to prove their age using facial scans or ID checks.

Discord's ID verification got hacked — we asked Xbox how it will avoid the same situation
By Jez Corden published
Xbox The UK's age verification law has been an abject failure thus far. But, it *is* the law. So how will Xbox follow it?

70,000 Discord users hit by ID data breach
By Adam Hales published
News Discord confirms a major third-party breach exposing 70,000 users’ ID photos, raising fresh concerns about the risks of mandatory age verification.

You can now earn Discord Nitro by watching ads
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Discord just announced a new in-app currency called "Orbs." You can exchange Discord Orbs for Nitro credits and cosmetic perks.
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