Data shows Instagram is lagging in popularity with teens
Mana Ionescu from Lightspan Digital talks about Instagram's engagement with teens and what the app is trying to do to establish its foothold with that age group.
New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
'Innovation One': Chicago increasing access to technology
Chicago is taking another step to cut the digital divide with the grand opening of "Innovation One."
Increasing access to technology in Chicago
Chicago is taking another step to cut the digital divide with the grand opening of “Innovation One.”
Scammers impersonating your Facebook friends to rip you off, BBB warns
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau talks about the latest scam sweeping social media.
College students harness the reach of social media to combat sexual misconduct
Professor Lesley Wexler from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign talks about the progression of the #MeToo movement and why the dialogue around campus sexual assaults has pivoted to social media and targeted calls for accountability.
New Twitter feature allows users to remove followers without blocking
Twitter will allow users to remove followers without completely banishing them from the user’s Twitter feed.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Tips for protecting your child from cyberbullying
Technology expert Shibani Joshi dishes out helpful tips for parents looking to protect their children from cyberbullying as screen time has dominated much of the pandemic.
What to make of whistleblower's claims about Facebook
Andrew Stoltmann of Stoltmann Law Offices joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the allegations made against Facebook and the ensuing legal battle they could find themselves in.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp outage affects users worldwide
Carl Prouty from Abt Electronics talks about the cause of Monday's global outage for Facebook and its properties.
After bombshell whistleblower interview, Facebook outage lasts hours
The whistleblower brought forth documents indicating the company knowingly puts profits ahead of public safety — an allegation the company hasn't flat-out denied.
After bombshell whistleblower interview, Facebook goes offline for hours
A double-whammy for Facebook: first a bombshell whistleblower interview, then a massive service outage.
Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp down: Platforms 'coming back online' after outage
Facebook and its apps Instagram and WhatsApp were all down on Monday in an apparent widespread outage, according to the company.
Tips for making the most out of a digital detox
Consumer tech columnist Jen Jolly talks about her week-long digital detox and why stepping away from our devices is crucial for maintaining our mental health.
'Slap a teacher' challenge could result in unexpected consequences
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Trump wants to get back on Twitter, and he's asking a judge to make the company take him back
Twitter suspended Trump in January over concerns that he would incite violence beyond the Capitol riot. Now Trump wants to get back to tweeting and he's asked a judge to help him do it.
REV Midwest: 5 governors commit to network for charging electric vehicles
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
YouTube cracks down on content with misinformation on approved vaccines
Andrew Stoltmann from Stoltmann Law Offices shares his perspective on YouTube removing content from thousands of accounts that they deem are spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
Lightfoot kicks off 2021 Chicago Venture Summit
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot welcomed venture capitalists, tech investors and startup ecosystems leaders for the 2021 Chicago Venture Summit on Wednesday.