Rebecca Ruiz is a Senior Reporter at Mashable. She frequently covers mental health, digital culture, and technology. Her areas of expertise include suicide prevention, screen use and mental health, parenting, youth well-being, and meditation and mindfulness. Prior to Mashable, Rebecca was a staff writer, reporter, and editor at NBC News Digital, special reports project director at The American Prospect, and staff writer at Forbes. Rebecca has a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and a Master's in Journalism from U.C. Berkeley. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, watching movie trailers, traveling to places where she can't get cell service, and hiking with her border collie.
Latest From Rebecca Ruiz
Teens are talking to AI companions, whether it's safe or not
Why parents should worry, plus the warning signs that should get their attention.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims
Meta takes decisive action against this scourge of online life.
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This is how American adults feel about phones in school
States from California to Louisiana are already severely restricting, if not outright banning, cell phones in classrooms.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Teens feel burnt out. Social media can make it worse.
The cult of constant improvement is wreaking havoc on some teens' well-being.
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Online experts you can trust for Hurricane Milton info
These hurricane pros are sharing accurate information about the terrifying storm.
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3 signs of online grooming you're likely to miss
These subtle signs are hard for teens and parents to detect.
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How to connect your iPhone to a satellite to send messages
If you've unexpectedly lost service, this iPhone feature lets you stay in touch with friends and family.
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'Nobody is immune': Don't fall for a Bitcoin ATM scam
These machines are everywhere now, from laundromats to convenience stores.
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Why teens are telling strangers their secrets online
Teens are looking for confidants. They can become victims of predators instead.
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5 ways to avoid getting sucked into election stress
From online misinformation to fights with strangers, big elections can take a toll.
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'Robot lawyer' a scam, FTC says in major AI crackdown
Consumers lost tens of millions of dollars to these deceptive schemes.
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Parents have no idea how teens are using AI, survey finds
Generative artificial intelligence is already a huge part of adolescence.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Could an AI chatbot talk you out of believing a conspiracy theory?
Technology vs. cat-eating myths.
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'New York Times' Michael Barbaro is ready to put you to sleep
The podcast host is a new voice on the meditation app Calm.
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AI apps can automate your home life, and it's more cool than scary
These services help families level up when it comes to scheduling and planning.
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Bored on YouTube or TikTok? Don't click away just yet.
If you think jumping between YouTube videos will keep you entertained, think again.
By Rebecca Ruiz
I used an AI journal for a week. What I learned about myself surprised me.
The Rosebud app stunned me with its insights.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Fitbit Ace LTE is the kids' watch with grown-up problems
The new smartwatch offers peace of mind, but also puts kids under a microscope.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to wean your toddler off a tablet
New research suggests tablet use can interfere with toddlers' ability to calm down.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The FDA cleared this new app to treat depression (and it's not talk therapy)
Rejoyn is now available to the public.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Parents need to talk to their kids about this online danger right now
Why parents should discuss sextortion as soon as their child starts going online.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Google's 'school time' setting for kids coming to Android devices
The setting lets parents control when their child's device has limited functionality.
By Rebecca Ruiz
A neuroscientist explains what was wrong with the Google Gemini Olympics ad
Why asking a chatbot to write a letter to your hero can undermine your personal goals.
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