New York Social Media Warning Labels, Google Gmail Updates, and CES 2026 Previews

New York Social Media Law

• ⚠️ New York State has enacted a law requiring social media platforms to display warning labels on features deemed addictive, such as infinite scroll and autoplay.
• 🧠 The law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochhel, aims to inform users, especially younger ones, about potential mental health harms associated with these features.
• ⏰ Labels will be shown upon first interaction and periodically thereafter.

Tech Company Updates

• 📉 Oracle's shares have fallen significantly, facing concerns over heavy capital spending on AI infrastructure and reliance on OpenAI.
• 📧 Google is reportedly planning to allow users to change their @gmail.com address, with the old address becoming an alias.
• 📱 Xiaomi has unveiled its 17 Ultra smartphone line, featuring a Leica edition with a manual zoom ring, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, and a large battery.

CES 2026 Previews and Other Tech News

• 🖥️ LG has announced its new UltraGear Evo lineup of premium gaming monitors, including a 39-inch OLED and a 27-inch miniLED, featuring on-device AI upscaling.
• 🤖 LG will also showcase its humanoid home robot, Cloyd, designed for household tasks using its adaptive intelligence system.
• 🌐 Apple will permit third-party iOS app stores and external payment systems in Brazil starting in 2026, following regulations in Europe, Japan, and the US.
• 🚀 Intel is promoting Wi-Fi 8, emphasizing its focus on reliability, low latency, and intelligence for the AI era.
• 🎬 Disney achieved over $6 billion in global box office revenue in 2025, its biggest year since 2019, driven by major film releases.