Is Reddit down? Outage reported by social media users
There was a spike of more than 46,000 error reports Wednesday afternoon for Reddit, according to Downdetector.
Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is opening a company conference in Chicago with remarks that could set the stage for where it’s taking its artificial intelligence business.
How AI influences plastic surgery
Chicago-based plastic surgeon Benjamin Caughlin joined Good Day Chicago to distinguish realistic expectations from the fantasy of AI.
Ukraine adopting new technology in war with Russia
FOX News' Stephanie Bennett takes a look at new unmanned aerial drone technology coming to Ukraine.
What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Google tech expert talks holiday shopping preview
Here are some ways Google can help you find some great deals.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
When is Spotify Wrapped? Streamer chimes in about counting rumor
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Illinois state senator apologizes for social media post that prompted calls for her resignation
State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz is in hot water for social media posts considered to be Islamophobic.
Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Apple Intelligence has arrived. Here's how to update your device to get it
Apple’s Intelligence features debuted on Monday for eligible devices. It comes after the company first announced Apple Intelligence in June.
Meta launches campaign to protect teens from sextortion scams
Financial sextortion is when an online predator tricks the victim into sharing intimate pictures or videos and then demands money to keep the content private. Instagram is launching an in-app awareness campaign to educate users on how to spot and avoid these scams.
Hulu live crashes: Tens of thousands of users report outages during MLB NLCS
Tens of thousands of people have reported outages on Hulu Live amid the ongoing National League Championship Series.
Who still has a landline and who has cut the cord? The data may surprise you
Researchers started tracking landlines and wireless users about two decades ago, when cell phones slowly started replacing landlines.
Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
TikTok faces lawsuit from Illinois and 13 other states over impact on children’s mental health
Illinois has joined forces with 13 other states and the District of Columbia to sue TikTok, alleging that the app harms the mental health of children.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.