Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business
Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.
Trump says he'll act to ban TikTok in US as soon as Saturday
President Donald Trump says he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok from the United States.
Natural Light is offering a mobile-dorm for 1 college student to enjoy ‘freedoms of college’ from home
Natural Light is giving one college student a mobile dorm unit with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, WiFi and, of course, a semester’s worth of Natty Light beer.
Twitter permanently bans former KKK leader David Duke
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has been banned from Twitter for breaking the social media platform’s site’s rules.
'A racist symbol of hate': Woman confronts family displaying Confederate flag towel at Evanston beach
The Facebook Live video was recorded Wednesday afternoon, which has garnered over 140,000 views and a lot of support from the community.
4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition
Four Big Tech CEOs are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.
Twitter limits Donald Trump Jr.'s account, deletes video shared by president pushing false COVID-19 treatment
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Trump admits he 'often' regrets tweets, retweets get him 'into trouble', in interview with Barstool Sports CEO
The president told Portnoy there are times when he "loves" using Twitter "too much sometimes," touting the "voice" he has that bypasses what he calls "fake news."
Twitter hack prompts security concerns
Kierk Sanderlin from Check Point Software talks about the recent Twitter hack and how information of powerful figures was exposed.
What you need to know about the recent Twitter hack
Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of KeeperSecurity, talks about 'social engineering' and how it played into the recent Twitter hack.
Researcher develops algorithm to predict the pandemic's next moves
Harvard University researcher Mauricio Santillana talks about the model he created to help predict COVID-19 outbreaks weeks in advance.
New masks designed to help deaf, other disabled communities
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
Chicago tech industry booming amidst pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many industries hard, but one area that's booming in Chicago is tech.
Hackers appear to target Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kanye West, others in bitcoin scam
Messages appearing on their accounts showed statements about bitcoin and promised to “double” payments sent to a bitcoin wallet address.
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
Pfleger calls for more 'Ring' video camera doorbells in high-violence neighborhoods
Father Michael Pfleger is calling for more "Ring" doorbells in high-violence neighborhoods, after a Ring camera played a key role in tracking down a suspect in the murder of a 7-year-old girl.
US could ban TikTok, Sec. Mike Pompeo says
The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.
Chicago-based Chill Anywhere app helps people find peace of mind
Laura Sage, CEO of Chill Anywhere, joins GDC to talk about their relaxing app that hones on meditation and mindfulness.
‘Our normal selves in abnormal times’: Company debuts clear ‘smart’ mask
One company is looking to give back people’s expressive identities without compromising health with a clear “smart” mask.