CPS extends free Wi-Fi access through 'Chicago Connected' program
The extension will serve 60 parks on Chicago's South and West sides, benefiting an estimated 40,000 CPS students.
CPS extends free Wi-Fi access through 'Chicago Connected' program
The extension will serve 60 parks on Chicago's South and West sides, benefiting an estimated 40,000 CPS students.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Amazon tribe's Starlink internet access made kids 'lazy,' hooked on social media: report
Internet access has reached a remote tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest, and now elders say young people are “lazy” and hooked on social media and pornography.
More Americans concerned about mental health and social media
A new survey found that more Americans are worrying about social media's impact on their mental health. Fox Medical Team (Beth Galvin) Beth Galvin dives deeper into what these findings really mean.
Issue impacting users calling between different mobile carriers resolved
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon users were all reporting problems connecting calls on Tuesday.
The NSA says do this to your phone once a week to help avoid being hacked
The NSA warns iPhone and Android users to reboot their devices regularly to fend off cyber threats, as mobile phones, often with basic security, are prime targets for hackers due to the sensitive information they store.
Verizon service appears to be restored for many after widespread outages
The company said it was working to identify and solve the issue.
How to use social media in a healthy way
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a good time to look at how social media can have a negative impact on our health. Like it or not, using social media can cause anxiety, depression, and other health challenges. So, how can you use social media in a healthy way?
What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
Cottage cheese baking hack blows up on TikTok: 'Best idea I've ever seen'
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
Chicago's True Star Media training next generation of content creators
What started as a two-page newsletter in 2004 has blossomed into so much more. True Star Media just celebrated two decades of training the next generation of journalists and content creators.
'Preparing you for life': Chicago nonprofit training next generation of content creators
What started as a two-page newsletter in 2004 has blossomed into so much more. True Star Media just celebrated two decades of training the next generation of journalists and content creators.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
Chicago City Council member accused of making antisemitic social media post
A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.
ShotSpotter up for debate at Chicago City Council meeting
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
FDA allows Neuralink to implant 2nd patient with brain chip
Neuralink made adjustments to the brain chip that limited the device's performance in the first patient.
Wearable smart devices pose cybersecurity risks
Devices like smartwatches help users track their fitness, sleep, health and more. While they provide consumers with information, many of these devices are collecting a lot of user data, creating vulnerabilities for cyberattacks.
OpenAI accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson, tech company pauses ChatGPT voice
Is that "Her?" Scarlett Johansson was "angered and in disbelief" by OpenAI over its ChatGPT app's voice, Sky, noting it uses a voice very similar to hers.
Arlington Heights students showcase innovative apps at John Hersey High School
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.