Age verification is a reality on a growing number of social media platforms, requiring an ID or facial scan for full access to everything from YouTube to Roblox. The age-gating wave is coming along ...

Here's what you need to know, and what you can do next.

However, our research shows it is possible to provide truly anonymous, safe age checks online. Age assurance is the umbrella ...

Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Google, Apple, Microsoft, and social platforms for stronger account security.

In this video, I explain legitimate ways to use virtual phone numbers for services like Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, and OTP verification while emphasizing account security and compliance. I also cover ...

PCWorld reports that cybercriminals are exploiting Google’s new Gmail address change feature to send convincing phishing emails that appear to originate from legitimate Google systems. These ...

It’s going to be more difficult to fake or manipulate Ring camera video footage going forward. On Thursday, the Amazon-owned device maker introduced Ring Verify, a new video authenticity feature that ...

Google has confirmed that it's now possible to change your @gmail.com address. This means that if your current email is [email protected], you can now change it to [email protected]. In an update to its ...

Roblox's AI-powered age verification system is stumbling out of the gate just one week after roll out. Credit: George Chan/Getty Images Roblox kicked off 2026 by attempting to deal with its most ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...