Chicago's TikTok historian launches bus tour to highlight the pure beauty of the Windy City
Lifelong Chicagoan Shermann "Dilla" Thomas talks about launching his history bus tour and the importance of keeping the city's storied past alive.
Elon Musk says impersonator Twitter accounts will be permanently suspended
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Man charged with threatening Grayslake high school students on social media
An 18-year-old is facing serious charges after allegedly posting threatening messages on social media.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Staple of Chicago's music scene to close after former employee accuses business of toxic work environment
The abrupt closure comes after a former employee took to social media to accuse ‘The Hideout’ of a toxic work environment.
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
Will Trump return to Twitter? Musk says 'content moderation council' will decide
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter — what this means
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. Under Musk leadership, Twitter will become private.
Big changes are underway as Elon Musk officially takes control of Twitter
The deal finally came through and Elon Musk is working fast to remodel Twitter. Musk has gotten rid of the CEO, CFO and the head of policy.
'Seinfeld's' John O'Hurley helps launch Q5id — tech tool that proves you're a human
Q5id is new tech tool that aims to make authentication easier. John O'Hurley explains how Q5id helps web users prove their identification and stay safe on the internet.
Now hiring: Your social media-savvy dog could earn up to $10K as ‘chief fluff officer’
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
Police: Deadly car crash may be linked to TikTok challenge
All five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed.
Chicago police warn of armed robberies occurring through Facebook Marketplace, Offer Up
Chicago police have issued a warning regarding scams on "Facebook Marketplace" and “Offer Up,” after 19 robberies were reported in the Englewood neighborhood.
Chicago police warn of armed robberies through Facebook Marketplace, Offer Up
Chicago police have issued a warning regarding scams on "Facebook Marketplace" and “Offer Up,” after 19 robberies were reported in the Englewood neighborhood.
Survey finds majority of people want more guardrails on social media
Mana Ionescu from Lightspan Digital talks about what a new survey revealed about the calls for added protection from hate speech and harassment on social media platforms.
Using social media to save money amid soaring prices
Many companies are taking to social media for marketing and promoting sales. Danielle Wiley, CEO of Sway Group. shares some tips on how to use social media to cut costs on everyday purchases.
Masked men use Facebook Marketplace to rob victims in Englewood: Chicago police
Since July police have seen nearly 20 robberies that involve social media resale apps like Facebook Marketplace and Offer Up.
Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.