Amazon introduces Ring car camera for vehicles
The dual-facing camera sits on the vehicle’s dashboard and is designed to record when your car is in motion and when it’s turned off.
Ring cameras among other home devices susceptible to hackers
Internet devices inside homes are currently the target of cyber hackers. Data defending expert Cyrus Walker says hackers use online accounts associated with the device or wireless networks to make the breach.
Chicago police warn: Robbers using online marketplaces to lure victims
Chicago police are warning residents about criminals who are robbing victims using online buying and selling apps.
Metra rolls out new train-tracking website with GPS technology
Metra initiated the beginning stages of its new train-tracking website on Tuesday.
'Perfect storm': Expert weighs in on Southwest Airlines' technology meltdown that plagued holiday travelers
Passengers who were left stranded at airports throughout the nation are still upset after missing the holidays. The Southwest Airlines "flightmare" could cost the company nearly $825 million.
Here's how to claim up to $400 from Apple's faulty keyboard settlement
The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleges that MacBook laptops sold between those years contained defective keyboards, according to court documents.
Nearly 300 million email addresses leaked in recent Twitter data hack
A hacker was reportedly attempting to sell the data of hundreds of millions of users that was stolen in a Twitter breach.
'The Phone Lady' helps Gen-Z overcome fear of talking on the phone
Mary Jane Copps has dubbed herself "the phone lady" — meaning she helps people, many in Gen Z, to overcome the anxiety that can come with talking on the phone. She says phone-phobia impacts younger generations because devices like the Blackberry allowed people to "talk with their thumbs" in the late 90s. Since then many people have removed their house phones and rely on cellphones with texting features.
3G devices stop working as companies switch off networks: Here's what you need to know
Starting in February, the country's 3G networks will start to shut down, in a move that could impact, by some estimates, millions of Americans. Here's what you need to know to plan ahead, and stay connected.
Tech trends and predictions to look out for in the New Year
Anne Ahola Ward, CEO of CircleClick, takes a look into the future of technology and trends in the coming year.
Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
Artificial Intelligence changing the future of fashion
Artificial Intelligence is now helping designers create the clothing of the future. Here's a look at the special software that could be behind your next outfit.
Dentists warn of dangerous DIY dental hacks going viral on TikTok
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.
How social media can lead to addiction
Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, author of "Influenced," talks about how social media derailed his life and expands on lessons from his new book.
TikTok ban for U.S. government devices advances to House
Data privacy specialists say TikTok could serve as a Trojan Horse into government information technology infrastructures. TikTok is owned by a China-based tech company who is required by their government to request data from users.
Elon Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO once he finds ‘someone foolish enough to take the job’
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as the head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.
Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
2 juveniles in custody in connection to school shooting threats
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, a social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
Don't let social media get you down during Christmas break
Dr. Michele Nealon, president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, talks about the importance of beating the holiday blues on social media during the holidays.
Elon Musk's Twitter poll: Users say he should step down as CEO
Elon Musk had launched a 12-hour poll asking if he should step down as head of Twitter. “I will abide by the results of this poll,” he added.