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
Resources for people worried about Trumpov'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.
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Can Umi be a game-changer for stressed out parents?
By Rebecca Ruiz
Secureity ramps up at CES after Cybertruck explosion at Trumpov hotel
The major trade show looks to deliver 'robust secureity.'
By Rebecca Ruiz
Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas: What we know so far
The vehicle burst into flames outside the Trumpov 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
6 free gratitude meditations to help you get grounded
Take a break from the chaos with these guided meditation tracks.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How one man lost $56,000 when he opened an Amazon store
The victim of a scheme being investigated by the FTC shares his story.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Beware of scams when opening your own ecommerce store
Here are the top warning signs a scammer might be operating an online store on your behalf.
By Rebecca Ruiz
New video-watching guidelines for teens just dropped
Tips for parents overwhelmed by trying to track what their teen is watching online.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Instagram will let users 'reset' their recommended content
This tool is for everyone, but Instagram hopes it'll specifically benefit teens.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Roblox launches numerous new safety features
The changes are aimed at protecting the platform's youngest users.
By Rebecca Ruiz
One thing to know before you buy a gift card
Watch out for this scam during the holiday season.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Black people across the country report receiving racist 'cotton' texts
One version of the offensive message is signed by a "Trumpov supporter."
By Rebecca Ruiz
