Army tests new battlefield technology during high-intensity training at Fort Hood
Soldiers from the Army, Reserve, National Guard, and Canadian forces took part in Operation Hood Strike, a large-scale combat engineering exercise designed to prepare troops for the rapidly changing demands of modern warfare.
Soldiers from the Army, Reserve, National Guard, and Canadian forces took part in Operation Hood Strike, a large-scale combat engineering exercise designed to prepare troops for the rapidly changing demands of modern warfare.
Why a fleet of self-driving Waymo SUVs flooded a quiet Atlanta street
Videos captured more than a dozen autonomous Waymo self-driving SUVs entering and turning around on a dead-end Atlanta street.
Videos captured more than a dozen autonomous Waymo self-driving SUVs entering and turning around on a dead-end Atlanta street.
Instagram’s new 'Instants' feature has users laughing — and panicking | ChicagoNOW
Instagram is rolling out a new disappearing photo feature called “Instants,” but some users are already sharing embarrassing stories after accidentally sending photos to everyone on their friends list.
Instagram is rolling out a new disappearing photo feature called “Instants,” but some users are already sharing embarrassing stories after accidentally sending photos to everyone on their friends list.
Not in my backyard: Most Americans oppose AI data centers, Gallup finds
A majority of Americans oppose building artificial intelligence data centers in their communities, according to a new Gallup poll.
A majority of Americans oppose building artificial intelligence data centers in their communities, according to a new Gallup poll.
Might AI lessen the value of a college degree? | The Chicago Report
Does traditional college still make sense in the age of AI? An expert and consultant tackles the issue.
Does traditional college still make sense in the age of AI? An expert and consultant tackles the issue.
Study finds financial scams targeting older Americans are increasing: See where your state ranks
Older Americans are being targeted by scams at rising rates, with new research revealing which states are hit hardest.
Older Americans are being targeted by scams at rising rates, with new research revealing which states are hit hardest.
Cyber extortion attacks on Canvas raise concerns for schools and students
Privacy Bee CEO Harry Maugans discusses how a cyberattack involving Canvas has escalated into cyber extortion, why schools are being targeted by groups like ShinyHunters.
Privacy Bee CEO Harry Maugans discusses how a cyberattack involving Canvas has escalated into cyber extortion, why schools are being targeted by groups like ShinyHunters.
iPhone owners could be eligible for settlement money | ChicagoLIVE
iPhone owners might be eligible for checks as part of a $250 million settlement with Apple. Business Analyst Gerson Gibbs breaks it down.
iPhone owners might be eligible for checks as part of a $250 million settlement with Apple. Business Analyst Gerson Gibbs breaks it down.
America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Man ejected, arrested at public meeting about Indiana data centers
A public meeting about data centers in Hobart resulted in a man getting kicked out then arrested.
A public meeting about data centers in Hobart resulted in a man getting kicked out then arrested.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
French prosecutors pursue charges against Elon Musk, X over child abuse content allegations
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
Instagram DMs to lose privacy tomorrow
Changes are coming to your Instagram direct messages tomorrow. Your private conversations on the app might not be so private. Terrence Lee tells you what you need to know in the final hours - before the change.
Changes are coming to your Instagram direct messages tomorrow. Your private conversations on the app might not be so private. Terrence Lee tells you what you need to know in the final hours - before the change.
Meta can read your Instagram DMs starting Friday. One step could protect you.
Instagram is removing a privacy feature on May 8 that previously prevented the company from reading users’ direct messages, raising questions about what happens to old encrypted chats and why the timing aligns with a federal law targeting digital exploitation that takes full effect in 12 days.
Instagram is removing a privacy feature on May 8 that previously prevented the company from reading users’ direct messages, raising questions about what happens to old encrypted chats and why the timing aligns with a federal law targeting digital exploitation that takes full effect in 12 days.
Canvas reportedly hacked by ShinyHunters, claiming data breach
Canvas, a widely used learning management system by Instructure, experienced outages Thursday afternoon.
Canvas, a widely used learning management system by Instructure, experienced outages Thursday afternoon.
Instagram dropping encrypted DMs, privacy changes take effect Friday
A major privacy change is coming to Instagram. Meta is removing end-to-end encryption from some direct messages starting Friday, meaning those chats may no longer be fully private.
A major privacy change is coming to Instagram. Meta is removing end-to-end encryption from some direct messages starting Friday, meaning those chats may no longer be fully private.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Ask.com shuts down after nearly 30 years | ChicagoNOW
Ask.com once known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down its search business after nearly three decades as its parent company shifts focus.
Ask.com once known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down its search business after nearly three decades as its parent company shifts focus.
‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.