At-home coronavirus testing picks up steam as technology becomes available
Brandon Perthuis, chief product officer at Fulgent Genetics, talks about their new method of COVID-19 testing and its potential impact going forward.
Brandon Perthuis, chief product officer at Fulgent Genetics, talks about their new method of COVID-19 testing and its potential impact going forward.
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigns amid US pressure to sell video app
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigned Thursday amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White House says is a security risk.
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigned Thursday amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White House says is a security risk.
Fifth grade San Leandro classroom shown porn during Zoom session
San Leandro School District confirmed the account of the incident.
San Leandro School District confirmed the account of the incident.
Pasco sheriff's office names 15 apps parents should look out for on their kids' devices
With summer break over and classes beginning across the state -- which includes online learning -- the Pasco County Sheriff's Office released a list of 15 apps, they say, parents should know about.
With summer break over and classes beginning across the state -- which includes online learning -- the Pasco County Sheriff's Office released a list of 15 apps, they say, parents should know about.
How to best use e-learning technology this fall
Dr. Keith Westman from the Otus Remote Learning Platform talks about the best remote learning practices to abide by this fall when school returns.
Dr. Keith Westman from the Otus Remote Learning Platform talks about the best remote learning practices to abide by this fall when school returns.
Video conferencing company Zoom resolves morning outages
Zoom Video Communications resolved issues causing an outage after receiving thousands of complaints Monday morning.
Zoom Video Communications resolved issues causing an outage after receiving thousands of complaints Monday morning.
Twitter places notice on Trump mail drop box tweet for 'misleading health claims'
Twitter users must click past a message from Twitter to see the president's tweet.
Twitter users must click past a message from Twitter to see the president's tweet.
US WeChat users sue Trump over order banning messaging app
Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively prohibit U.S. access to the popular Chinese messaging app.
Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively prohibit U.S. access to the popular Chinese messaging app.
Scientists achieve fastest-ever internet speed that could download entire Netflix library in 1 second
The team of engineers reached an internet speed of 178 terabits a second, a fifth faster than the previous record.
The team of engineers reached an internet speed of 178 terabits a second, a fifth faster than the previous record.
YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Teaching good cybersecurity habits to children
Diva Hurtado, Dashlane digital expert, talks about how to instill good cybersecurity habits to your children.
Diva Hurtado, Dashlane digital expert, talks about how to instill good cybersecurity habits to your children.
Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Chicago looting videos spread on social media: See the footage
Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the widespread looting that happened in Chicago overnight following a police-involved shooting in the city Sunday.
Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the widespread looting that happened in Chicago overnight following a police-involved shooting in the city Sunday.
Report: TikTok plans to sue Trump administration over executive order, claiming it is unconstitutional
TikTok plans to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order as soon as Tuesday, according to an NPR report.
TikTok plans to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order as soon as Tuesday, according to an NPR report.
Chicago to use social media to track tourists violating quarantine; city dismisses comparison to 'Big Brother'
Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order, as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues.
Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order, as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues.
Champaign barbershop targeted by protesters closes
A central Illinois barbershop that became the target of protests by racial justice activists has closed, owner of the property where the shop leased space revealed Friday.
A central Illinois barbershop that became the target of protests by racial justice activists has closed, owner of the property where the shop leased space revealed Friday.
Takeaways from Trump's attack on TikTok
Seth Schachner, managing director at Strat Americas, talks about the dynamics between President Trump, China and a handful of ultra-popular apps.
Seth Schachner, managing director at Strat Americas, talks about the dynamics between President Trump, China and a handful of ultra-popular apps.
Trump signs executive order banning TikTok and WeChat ‘transactions’ in 45 days
President Donald Trump broadly prohibited unspecified “transactions” with the Chinese owners of TikTok and WeChat via executive order Thursday.
President Donald Trump broadly prohibited unspecified “transactions” with the Chinese owners of TikTok and WeChat via executive order Thursday.
CPD fears gang retaliation after Chicago rapper is killed
Police say they fear gang retaliation for the rapper's death.
Police say they fear gang retaliation for the rapper's death.