Facebook to change name to reflect the 'metaverse'
Mana Ionescu, founder of Lightspan Digital, talks about the timing behind Facebook's potential name change and what the company hopes to accomplish with their rebranding.
Mana Ionescu, founder of Lightspan Digital, talks about the timing behind Facebook's potential name change and what the company hopes to accomplish with their rebranding.
Donald Trump announces launch of media company, social media app
Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching the Trump Media & Technology Group and its “TRUTH Social” app.
Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching the Trump Media & Technology Group and its “TRUTH Social” app.
Steer clear of these dangerous Tik Tok beauty 'hacks'
Board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Somenek talks about dangerous Tik Tok trends that could be harmful to your health.
Board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Somenek talks about dangerous Tik Tok trends that could be harmful to your health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facebook and its apps Instagram and WhatsApp were all down on Monday in an apparent widespread outage, according to the company.
'Slap a teacher' challenge could result in unexpected consequences
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
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.
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.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
Facebook pauses development of Instagram for Kids app
Dr. Colleen Stiles-Shields from Rush University Medical Center shares her thoughts on Facebook's about-face on the Instagram for Kids app and how social media can shape the minds of children.
Dr. Colleen Stiles-Shields from Rush University Medical Center shares her thoughts on Facebook's about-face on the Instagram for Kids app and how social media can shape the minds of children.
Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
South suburban teen charged with making threats to several Chicago public schools, including Simeon
A south suburban teen has been charged with making online threats of gun violence to several Chicago public schools, including Simeon Career Academy High School, which lost two students to shootings this week.
A south suburban teen has been charged with making online threats of gun violence to several Chicago public schools, including Simeon Career Academy High School, which lost two students to shootings this week.