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. Rebecca's experience prior to Mashable includes working as a staff writer, reporter, and editor at NBC News Digital and as a staff writer at Forbes. Rebecca has a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and a masters degree from U.C. Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism.
Latest From Rebecca Ruiz
Trump administration launches digital DEI reporting line
The new portal allows parents to report DEI efforts in their child's school.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Crypto scammers are using Elon Musk's DOGE to defraud people
Uncertainty regarding DOGE and dogecoin has given scammers a big opening.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Smooth, silent, strange: What it's really like to hail a robotaxi
A firsthand account of the future.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Robot, take the wheel: What you need to know about autonomous vehicles rolling out across the U.S.
Autonomous cars are becoming a part of daily life even as we learn more about their safety.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Google Family Link gets a new look, more tools
If you've struggled to use Family Link, you'll probably like this update.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How Gen Z uses the internet to self diagnose and get help
This generation is savvier than it gets credit for.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation
Parents and educators can use the curriculum for free.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What Elon Musk could do with the digital keys to the kingdom
Experts worry that Musk could use government data to punish enemies and stop government payments.
By Rebecca Ruiz
This Gen Z-er quit social media and hasn't looked back since
APPstinent founder Gabriela Nguyen has a plan to help anyone log off for good.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Resources for people worried about Trump's anti-LGBTQ executive orders
Advocates are alarmed by the orders, but taking action. Here's what to know.
By Rebecca Ruiz
DEI programs at Meta are done, company says
Meta stokes more controversy by ending diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
By Rebecca Ruiz
American Psychological Association sounds alarm over certain AI chatbots
The APA asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Tax season is here: All the details on IRS Free File
The program allows certain Americans to complete their taxes free of charge.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Instagram blocked LGBTQ+ content by accident, Meta claims
The error, which Meta blamed on classification technology, has been addressed.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Panasonic reveals AI family well-being coach at CES
Can Umi be a game-changer for stressed out parents?
By Rebecca Ruiz
Security ramps up at CES after Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel
The major trade show looks to deliver 'robust security.'
By Rebecca Ruiz
Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas: What we know so far
The vehicle burst into flames outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas.
By Rebecca Ruiz and Amanda Yeo
YouTuber Marques Brownlee explains his part in the alleged Honey 'scam'
The free browser extension has been accused of duping both influencers and online shoppers.
By Rebecca Ruiz
New Year, new goals: How to set the right intention
These expert tips will help make your purposeful planning a success.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Get ready for these scams in 2025
Grifters are getting more sophisticated when attempting to steal your money and data.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Holiday tech gifts for kids: 5 things to know
Why you should pause before giving tech to a kid for the holidays.
By Rebecca Ruiz
STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back
Ideas about gender and STEM start very young, but a study finds unexpected caveats.
By Rebecca Ruiz
California’s tsunami alert was a mess for many. Here’s why
After a California quake, confusion threatens to increase digital distrust in times of disaster.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Roblox's new Party feature makes Discord obsolete
It's no longer necessary to leave Roblox if you want to play in a group.
By Rebecca Ruiz