Tech Bytes: The battle over Florida’s social media ban for kids

Tech Bytes: The battle over Florida’s social media ban for kids

In today's Tech Bytes, ABC's Andrew Dymburt shares, a bill was signed into law last year, banning accounts for children under 14 and requiring parental permission for those used by 14- and 15-year-olds.

In today’s Tech Bytes: the battle over Florida’s social media ban for kids. The bill, signed into law last year, bans accounts for children under 14 and requires parental permission for those used by 14- and 15-year-olds. Now, a federal judge has blocked the law while a legal challenge plays out.

Next, many gamers are disappointed as some pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are being canceled ahead of tomorrow’s official launch. Dozens of posts have appeared online, with customers complaining that Walmart, Target, and GameStop have canceled their orders without notice, and some saying it’s due to being out of stock.

Finally, a robot powered by AI is now able to play badminton against humans. Its developers in Switzerland say it learns through repeated attempts to play the game. They believe the technology could lead to advancements in search and rescue, as well as home services.