Which phone has the best battery life?
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If battery life is make or break for you when choosing a phone, this one is for you. CNET tested 35 smartphones to find the one that actually lasts the longest.

How “The Beast” is helping prepare the Super Bowl field at Levi’s Stadium
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A turf safety expert explains how a high-tech testing machine known as “The Beast” is used to measure field conditions at Levi’s Stadium ahead of football’s biggest game and why it’s more effective than traditional methods.

AI bots have created their own social network – should humans be worried? | ChicagoLIVE
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A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation 

Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer

Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.

Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
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Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.

Social media and it's impact on youth mental health
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As major lawsuits against big social media companies get underway, experts say this could be a turning point in how these platforms are designed for kids. 

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.

How much data does TikTok collect? Expert explains | ChicagoLIVE
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Data privacy expert Harry Maugans says TikTok’s updated privacy policy highlights how user data can be collected and analyzed beyond what people intentionally post.

TikTok: What you’re really sharing and how to protect your privacy
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As lawsuits and investigations put TikTok and other social platforms in the spotlight, a data privacy expert explains how much personal information is actually being collected—and what users can do to limit their digital footprint without fully disconnecting.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

Yes, I'm real: Your guide to spotting AI-generated videos

Artificial intelligence videos are flooding social media feeds, and distinguishing them from real footage is getting trickier by the week.

Yes, I'm real: Your guide to spotting AI-generated videos
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Artificial intelligence videos are flooding social media feeds, and distinguishing them from real footage is getting trickier by the week.

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.

Lawsuit claims social media addiction harms teens, expert weighs in
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A major California trial puts Meta and Google in the spotlight as a lawsuit alleges social media platforms were intentionally designed to addict young users, with executives including Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify.

Stay human in an AI world | ChicagoNOW
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Artificial intelligence is becoming more difficult to tell what is real and what isn't. A new book is taking a deeper dive into how we can live alongside technology, without letting it replace humanity. Author Jeff Burningham joins via zoom to share more on this topic.

Study finds teens value safety and kindness more than popularity
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New research from UCLA reveals that despite the pressures of social media and bullying, today’s teens prioritize feeling safe and treating others with kindness, offering insight into how parents and communities can better support youth values.

TikTok strikes deal to create US entity

TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.

What’s causing 'exploding trees' in the Chicago area?

There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."