NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on ‘addictive’ social media |

7:51 AM PST · December 27, 2025 New York governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill this week that will require social media platforms to show…

Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X |

In Brief Posted: 12:13 PM PST · December 27, 2025 A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed,…

FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart |

In Brief Posted: 12:39 PM PST · December 27, 2025 Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract…

OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness |

7:08 AM PST · December 28, 2025 OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from…

You may soon be able to change your Gmail address |

In Brief Posted: 1:29 PM PST · December 28, 2025 Good news for anyone tired of or embarrassed by their current Gmail address: You may…

Police charge driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok |

In Brief Posted: 1:52 PM PST · December 28, 2025 Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian…

Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel |

In Brief Posted: 2:00 PM PST · December 20, 2025 Law firms representing Google and Apple have warned that employees who need a visa stamp…

A rough week for hardware companies |

In just about a week, iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filed for bankruptcy. They’re very different companies — selling Roombas, lidar, and e-bikes,…

Waymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackout |

7:24 PM PST · December 21, 2025 Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave…

OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level |

In Brief Posted: 12:34 PM PST · December 20, 2025 ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use, according to a…