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Kids can soon chat in Meta VR, but parents approval is needed


Parents can soon add contacts into their child’s VR so they can chat, call, and send invites in VR experiences under Meta’s new feature.

In a press release, the company writes: “Connecting with friends is part of what makes MR and VR great, and we’re excited to give preteens the option to enjoy age-appropriate, social experiences, managed by their parents. “Preteens will be able to chat and call directly with parent-approved contacts—as well as seamlessly move between select multiplayer spaces and share experiences with their friends and family. Heading straight into a regional newsroom, after graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Journalism, Sophie started by working for Reach PLC.

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