Grandparents' Tik Tok videos help break quarantine boredom
In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.
‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
Instagram 'unintentionally' hid likes for some users
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
YouTube suspends Rudy Giuliani from posting, streaming over claims about election fraud
YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.
Nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users will get at least $345 in privacy settlement
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
'Super Follows': Twitter will soon let users charge followers to view premium posts
Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its most prolific users, whether those are businesses, celebrities or regular people.
Woman reveals unfortunate tattoo she got right before pandemic: ‘I could NOT have had worse timing’
A woman recently revealed an unfortunate tattoo she got right before the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. last year.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
Apple to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
Dermatologists warn against new waxing trend on TikTok
You shouldn’t try everything you see on the internet, and dermatologists are urging TikTok users not to strip their faces with hot wax after the dangerous stunt started trending online.
Parler announces it is back online with new hosting service
After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.
Faculty member quits after posing as female immigrant on Twitter to make racist, sexist comments
A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.
What parents need to know about Snapchat and keeping kids safe online
Child crime expert Rich Wistocki joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips on how to keep your kids safe online and monitoring their activity on social media.
FOP president suspended from CPD with no pay pending outcome of his case
The president of the Chicago police union was suspended on Wednesday from the Chicago Police Department and is in a no pay status, pending the outcome of his case before the Police Board, CPD said.
Twitter’s Trump ban is ‘permanent' and former president will not be allowed back on platform, CFO says
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
90-year-old man spends $10,000 on 2 ads in WSJ to tell AT&T CEO about his slow internet service
A 90-year-old California man took out two ads in the Wall Street Journal, which set him back over $10,000, to let AT&T’s CEO know about his abysmal internet service speed.
Berman family mourns the loss of son to accidental overdose: 'He could've done so much for the world'
Dr. Laura Berman and her husband, Sam Chapman, discuss the tragic loss of their son to an accidental overdose and stress the dangers of Snapchat to other parents.
Suburban schools using touchless body temperature checks to vet students
Griffin Sonntag, principal of Pleasantdale Middle School, and Monic Piraino, associate with Dubak Electrical Group Business Development, talk about the technology they're using to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Chicago's digital divide reflects decades of disinvestment
Nicole Marwell and Nick Feamster, professors at the University of Chicago, talk about their deep dive into the source of Chicago's digital divide focusing extensively on the city's South and West sides.
Aurora students use technology to improve the lives of those with disabilities
Aurora students are developing new inventions to help the disabled in their community. They are designing items to make everyday tasks easier.