Kidas’ ProtectMe PC Software Now Available Through Razer Cortex
PHILADELPHIA, September 23, 2024 – Kidas (“the Company”), a technology company developing AI-powered text and voice communication tools to protect online users from toxicity, cyberbullying and other predatory behavior, announced today a strategic partnership with Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, that has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services. Through this collaboration, Kidas’ ProtectMe PC software is now available on Razer Cortex, a software platform that provides gamers with a suite of tools designed to enhance their gaming experience.
“Kidas’ partnership with Razer – one of the most influential gaming companies in the industry that has consistently been at the forefront of elevating gaming on a global scale – underscores our ongoing commitment to providing innovative solutions that combat online toxicities for gamers everywhere,” said Ron Kerbs, Kidas Founder and CEO. “By combining Kidas’ expertise in online safety with Razer’s extensive reach and offerings, we are setting a new industry standard for proactively tackling harmful behaviors online and creating a more secure environment for gamers of all ages.”
Razer Cortex helps gamers to improve their performance through its add-ons, which offer essential tools – including Kidas – to optimize play and stay one step ahead of the competition. The Kidas-Razer collaboration reinforces both companies’ missions to create a safer online gaming environment, particularly for younger, more vulnerable players.
“Integrating Kidas’ ProtectMe PC software into Razer Cortex marks a significant milestone in our mission to enhance the gaming experience by fostering safer online environments,” stated Quyen Quach, VP of Software at Razer. “This partnership amplifies our commitment to the well-being of our community by equipping gamers with the tools necessary to shield themselves from the increasing challenges of online threats. Together with Kidas, we are dedicated to setting new standards in cybersecurity within the gaming industry, ensuring our over 200 million users can enjoy a more secure and positive gaming environment.”
About Razer
Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand made For Gamers. By Gamers.
The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, Razer has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.
Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.
Razer’s software suite, which consists of Razer Chroma RGB, Razer Synapse and more, boasts over 200 million users, offering customization, lighting effects and optimization.
Razer also offers payment services for gamers, youth, millennials and Gen Z, through Razer Gold, one of the world’s largest game payment services to over 50,000 games and Razer Silver, the accompanying rewards program.
Razer is committed towards a sustainable future and is taking responsibility through its #GoGreenWithRazer movement – its 10-year roadmap that aims to minimize environmental impact through its various initiatives.
Founded in 2005, Razer is dual headquartered in Irvine, California and Singapore, with regional headquarters in Hamburg and Shanghai and 19 offices worldwide.
About Kidas
Kidas is a technology company developing AI-powered text and voice communication tools to protect online users from toxicity, cyberbullying and other predatory behavior. Its proprietary ProtectMe software for children’s PC games analyzes in-game voice communication, text activity and screen time, silently integrating into hundreds of popular games and monitoring for predatory actions and privacy concerns. Custom weekly, monthly and, if needed, daily / immediate reports are generated and emailed to parents, letting them know if their child encountered threats. Additionally, Kidas’ ProtectMe Bot is the first and only bot available for Discord with voice and chat moderation capabilities designed to combat toxicity among users, ensuring a positive experience for everyone using the platform and maintaining server security. For more information, visit www.getkidas.com.
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