Meta loses $375 million lawsuit to New Mexico AG
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office proved its case to a civil jury that awarded $375 million in damages. Meta's response though a spokesperson: “We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal."
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office proved its case to a civil jury that awarded $375 million in damages. Meta's response though a spokesperson: “We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal."
Cyber warfare: from hacktivism to national security threats
Matt Hull, vice president of cyber intelligence and response at NCC Group, explains Iran, cyber power, and global risk.
Matt Hull, vice president of cyber intelligence and response at NCC Group, explains Iran, cyber power, and global risk.
Turning screen time into learning time
Mikael Journo, COO of Lingokids, talks rethinking screen time. The free app covers reading, math, science, engineering, art, music, social-emotional learning, and physical activity through a curated curriculum.
Mikael Journo, COO of Lingokids, talks rethinking screen time. The free app covers reading, math, science, engineering, art, music, social-emotional learning, and physical activity through a curated curriculum.
Parenting in the age of AI
From screen time to social skills, many parents are wondering what role AI should play in their child’s life—and where the boundaries should be. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, gives insight.
From screen time to social skills, many parents are wondering what role AI should play in their child’s life—and where the boundaries should be. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, gives insight.
AI in education: a powerful tool or a growing problem?
Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University, and director of the Dynamic Online Networks Lab, explains use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University, and director of the Dynamic Online Networks Lab, explains use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
Brains, screens, and the next generation
Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, gives insight.
Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, gives insight.
Healthy brains in a screen-filled world
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Teen teaching AI for free grows program into international movement
A high school student in San Francisco is volunteering his time by bridging the gap between generations when it comes to artificial intelligence and technology.
A high school student in San Francisco is volunteering his time by bridging the gap between generations when it comes to artificial intelligence and technology.
The hidden content in kids’ feeds
The algorithm and America’s toddlers. Aislinn Conrad, an associate professor of Social Work at the University of Iowa gives insight. Conrad's expertise focus in the areas of child abuse prevention, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.
The algorithm and America’s toddlers. Aislinn Conrad, an associate professor of Social Work at the University of Iowa gives insight. Conrad's expertise focus in the areas of child abuse prevention, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.
The pickleball dating revolution
A new bay area AI-powered social platform is designed specifically for the pickleball community, aiming to help players connect through shared interests and real-world meetups rather than traditional dating app swipes. Dawna Strouse, founder and CEO of Dink Date, gives insight on her app.
A new bay area AI-powered social platform is designed specifically for the pickleball community, aiming to help players connect through shared interests and real-world meetups rather than traditional dating app swipes. Dawna Strouse, founder and CEO of Dink Date, gives insight on her app.
Experts warn against AI toys for kids
Artificial intelligence is permeating into nearly every aspect of life. And for parents, child wellness experts are warning about the dangers of the technology when it comes to toys.
Artificial intelligence is permeating into nearly every aspect of life. And for parents, child wellness experts are warning about the dangers of the technology when it comes to toys.
San Francisco tech company debuts laundry-folding robot
A San Francisco company is taking orders for a household robot that specializes in folding laundry.
A San Francisco company is taking orders for a household robot that specializes in folding laundry.
Waymo begins limited robotaxi service to and from SFO
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, began offering robotaxi rides to and from San Francisco International Airport, expanding its growing footprint across the Bay Area. The service, however, is currently available only to a select group of riders.
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, began offering robotaxi rides to and from San Francisco International Airport, expanding its growing footprint across the Bay Area. The service, however, is currently available only to a select group of riders.
Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Stanford grad tech founder behind viral landline-style phones to help reduce screen time
A Stanford graduate and tech founder is bringing back retro landline-style phones, but adding a high-tech twist, offering an opportunity to unplug from what can be a draining digital world, while still staying connected.
A Stanford graduate and tech founder is bringing back retro landline-style phones, but adding a high-tech twist, offering an opportunity to unplug from what can be a draining digital world, while still staying connected.
Baby born in a Waymo in San Francisco, autonomous vehicle company says
Waymo, the somewhat divisive, autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company, has confirmed a baby was born in one of its vehicles.
Waymo, the somewhat divisive, autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company, has confirmed a baby was born in one of its vehicles.
What is the Steam Machine? Valve unveils new gaming console
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.
From Bay Area high school friends to world's youngest self-made billionaires: Company valued at $10B
Three Bay Area high school classmates, who all ended up dropping out of college together, have been named the youngest self-made billionaires in the world.
Three Bay Area high school classmates, who all ended up dropping out of college together, have been named the youngest self-made billionaires in the world.
Users report Outlook outage affecting Microsoft services
Thousands of users reported issues accessing Outlook on Wednesday, according to Downdetector.
Thousands of users reported issues accessing Outlook on Wednesday, according to Downdetector.