Modern phone etiquette: Can Apple save the voicemail? Do we even want them to?
To call or not to call? When to text? Our new smartphone-obsessed lives have led to an entirely new bunch of rules for proper phone etiquette.
Dental surgeon introducing robotic system to assist in surgeries
Robotics could be the future of the dental industry, with machine-assisted surgeries gaining more and more popularity.
Spotify introduces Jam, letting everyone play DJ at the next party
Spotify has a new feature that allows anyone to be the DJ – without passing the phone around.
'Budget Ozempic' is the latest dangerous TikTok trend
Dr. Sharon Giese, a board certified plastic surgeon, talks about the dangers of the "Budget Ozempic" trend that is making the rounds on TikTok
How much would you pay per month for social media access?
Since Elon Musk's comments about potentially making X a subscription-only service, a debate has sprung up on how much the average person would pay for access to social media.
UPS using AI to prevent 'porch pirates' from stealing packages
UPS is using artificial intelligence to crack down on packages being stolen off front porches after delivery. Here's how the system, which the company is calling DeliveryDefense, works.
New tool developed to fight electric vehicle fire
New technology is helping fire fighters put out electric vehicle fires more efficiently. The car fire blanket is made of graphite and a silicon polymer. Electric car burn longer when they catch. This new technology isolates the flames in minutes and also saves water.
Elon Musk says first human patient will soon receive Neuralink brain implant
Neuralink received FDA approval to begin clinical trials in humans in May and is now recruiting volunteers.
George R.R. Martin, John Grisham among 17 authors suing ChatGPT-maker for 'systemic theft'
John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and George R.R. Martin are among 17 authors suing OpenAI for “systematic theft on a mass scale."
Esports lab opens at Wisconsin technical college
There are more than $18 million in scholarships across the country for students to play videos games. Bret Lemoine takes us inside an Esports lab at a college in Wisconsin.
Chicago Public Library Foundation receives $250K grant to help close digital divide
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other officials announced a major donation Tuesday to help close the digital divide in the city.
Sustainable Farming: U of I shows how it can yield more food and combat climate change
The University of Illinois wants to be a pioneer in sustainable farming.
U of I shows how it can yield more food and combat climate change
The University of Illinois wants to be a pioneer in sustainable farming.
Tech industry leaders endorse regulating artificial intelligence at summit in Washington
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate invited some of the country's most prominent tech execs to the Capitol for a lesson on artificial intelligence.
Coca-Cola launches new flavor created by artificial intelligence
The new zero-sugar soda is available in stores for a limited time.
Understanding USB-C: The newest iPhone's charging port
Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting a more widely used connection standard.
New iPhone 15, Apple Watch to hit shelves this month
Is the new iPhone 15 worth the upgrade? The biggest change on the new iPhone is the charging port. New phones will have a USBC port instead of the lightening cable. The series nine Apple Watch is also launching at the end of September.
French agency orders Apple to withdraw iPhone 12 from market over radiation concerns
France's National Frequency Agency said it recently checked 141 cellphones, including the iPhone 12, for electromagnetic waves capable of being absorbed by the body.
Wait Until 8th: When should children get smartphones?
An initiative to help kids be kids a little while longer is encouraging and offering support to parents who wait to give their children smartphones. Wait Until 8th recommends parents wait to get their kids phones until eighth grade. The hope is that parents will band together so children don't feel left out of getting the latest technology.
Apple’s new iPhones feature faster chips, better cameras and new charging ports
The new iPhone 15 hits stores on Sept. 22, with preorders beginning this Friday.