Chase DiBenedetto

3 days ago | mashable.com | Chase DiBenedetto

Uber is rolling out an update for senior riders this week, offering a more accessible ride share experience for individuals and families. Part of Uber's Family profile, the new Senior Accounts can be connected to other riders' accounts for additional safety and payment features. Connected family members can book rides and change account settings on behalf of the rider, and contact the driver while a ride is underway.

3 days ago | mashable.com | Chase DiBenedetto

It's not easy being a parent, and tech hasn't really made it any easier. A clear example: Deciding whether or not your child needs their own phone. While most experts suggest keeping kids offline and away from screens as much as possible, that's not always an option, with children increasingly using phones and tablets in school environments. Your child may be young and only need a quick way to communicate while out of the house, or you may have a teen looking for a bit more device freedom.

4 days ago | mashable.com | Chase DiBenedetto

The next frontier for the burgeoning phone-free movement. Chase DiBenedetto Chase DiBenedetto Social Good Reporter Chase joined Mashable's Social Good team in 2020, covering online stories about digital activism, climate justice, accessibility, and media representation. Her work also captures how these conversations manifest in politics, popular culture, and fandom. Sometimes she's very funny.

5 days ago | me.mashable.com | Chase DiBenedetto

Parents will be getting more control of in-game communications, necessitated by the console's brand new GameChat, an upcoming social feature for Switch 2 users that allows players to communicate directly using voice or video chat and share their screens as they play.

5 days ago | me.mashable.com | Chase DiBenedetto

Sneak peeks of Netflix's 2025-2026 lineup just dropped, as fans and press filled Los Angeles' Kia Forum for Netflix's annual Tudum event. It was the first one to take place on American soil, and the streaming giant made sure it was filled with some star cameos. Hosted by actor and Netflix star Sofia Carson, the event included first previews and new trailers, and notably left out updates for tentpole shows like Bridgerton's Season 4 or Emily in Paris. But we did get a surprise Lady Gaga performance.