New California laws force parents to save some of child influencers' social media profits
California becomes the second state in the nation to sign bills like this into law. They go into effect next year.
Meta introduces next-gen smart glasses with AI and wrist-based control
Meta’s latest update features new AI-powered Ray Ban smart glasses and an affordable VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also teased a future prototype, Orion, with mind-controlled features.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Newsom signs law to try and stop kids' social media addiction
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
Californians can now add their ID, driver's license to their Apple Wallet
California becomes the seventh state that allows you to add your state ID or driver's license to your Apple Wallet.
SAG-AFTRA video game actors return to picket lines
Video game actors are seeking a new contract that would require producers to obtain their consent before reproducing their voices or likenesses with AI.
Newsom signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Newsom signed off on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without their consent.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9: New AI-powered tools transform mobile photography
Apple’s iPhone 16 and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro introduce advanced AI-powered tools that transform mobile photography.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Job offers through texts? Be careful, it's likely a scam
Phishing is a type of online scam that tries to get victims to give away personal information to bad actors.
SWAT, robot dog respond to North Hollywood home following officer-involved shooting
Images from SkyFOX showed at least three SWAT vehicles outside the home located near Victory Boulevard and Beck Avenue.
California lawmakers approve proposals on AI regulations, deepfake ban
California lawmakers approved multiple proposals this week aimed at regulating artificial intelligence. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign the proposals.
Alameda County firefighter accused of offensive remarks against driver in viral video
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
AT&T launches smartwatch for kids to stay in touch with parents
AT&T also launched its first tablet for kids earlier this year.
Electrify Expo lets attendees test drive EVs, even the Tesla Cybertruck
The Electrify Expo is in Alameda this weekend. It's North America's biggest electric vehicle festival.
This California city ranked as the 2nd most potty-mouthed in the U.S.
A new study reveals Californians rank among the most likely to drop their favorite four-letter words on social media.
