Tips for protecting your devices from hackers
Cyrus Walker, managing principal at Data Defenders LLC, talks about the best ways to go about protecting your devices from being compromised by hackers.
New 211 help line launched for Chicago and suburban Cook County residents
Residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County will now have a free resource available to help them with their essential everyday needs.
US Senator calls for nationwide ban of TikTok over security concerns
A U.S. Senator is calling for a nationwide ban of TikTok over security concerns. FOX's Lauran Ingle looks at how likely the bill will be to make it through Congress.
Gary gives away Ring cameras to residents to combat crime
A Chicago group is creating a safe passage route for Illinois postal carriers who they say have been victims of violent crimes.
Chicago school debuts classrooms of the future to prepare students for next-gen jobs
A cutting edge initiative at a school on Chicago's West Side is proving to be a game changer for students after rolling out two new labs where the possibilities to create are endless.
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and other services, company says
Thousands of users reported problems with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service, and Xbox Live online gaming service early Wednesday.
Illinois Snapchat users reportedly begin receiving settlement money from lawsuit
Illinois residents who filed a claim last year in a Snapchat class action lawsuit have reportedly begun receiving their settlement money. Here's how much:
Spotify axes jobs in latest round of tech industry layoffs
CEO Daniel Ek announced the restructuring in a message to employees that was also posted online.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Watch: Boston Dynamics robot shows off eerily human-like moves in new video
The robot helps a construction worker in a simulated site get his tool bag before pulling off an impressive parkour-style flip as the cherry on top.
With nurses in short supply, suburban hospital putting robots to work
Years of the Covid-19 pandemic has left health care workers burned out and hospitals facing ongoing staffing shortages.
Watch: iPhone catches on fire while charging in Ohio family’s kitchen
Jennifer Leisgang said the device was an iPhone 4 and was charging using an original Apple charger.
Argentinian girl, 12, dies after attempting TikTok choking challenge, reports say
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
The future of 3D printed homes
In the future, neighborhoods could be dominated by 3D printed homes.
Bookstore owner’s tweet, venting over $800 return, goes viral
George said a member of her staff got a call from the book buyer on Monday. The customer said she wanted to return all of the books. Book returns are rare — about 1% of sales, George said. It’s usually someone who might have received two copies of the same book as a gift, she said.
Do you use social media to self-diagnose mental health issues? Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
Chicago mom shares parenting hack to track kids down in the virtual world
A South Side Chicago mom may have discovered 2023's most innovative parenting hack.
Seattle school district sues social media platforms
Seattle Public Schools is suing several social media platforms claiming the platforms are fueling a mental health crisis.