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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One company is looking to give back people’s expressive identities without compromising health with a clear “smart” mask.
LISA app launching new program to help essential workers
Robert Richmond, founder and CEO of LISA, talks about how they've pivoted their business to support frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Robert Richmond, founder and CEO of LISA, talks about how they've pivoted their business to support frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Facebook to build $800M data center in DeKalb
Facebook has announced it will build an $800 million data center in DeKalb that will create about 100 permanent jobs and depend on 100 percent renewable energy.
Facebook has announced it will build an $800 million data center in DeKalb that will create about 100 permanent jobs and depend on 100 percent renewable energy.
Facebook to build $800M data center in DeKalb
Facebook has announced it will build an $800 million data center in DeKalb that will create about 100 permanent jobs and depend on 100 percent renewable energy.
Facebook has announced it will build an $800 million data center in DeKalb that will create about 100 permanent jobs and depend on 100 percent renewable energy.
Pool testing gaining traction in fight against COVID-19
Dr. Rahul Khare, founder of Innovative Express Care, talks about the process of pool testing and how it can make the most our of finite resources.
Dr. Rahul Khare, founder of Innovative Express Care, talks about the process of pool testing and how it can make the most our of finite resources.
Chicago doctor develops thermal scanner to help safeguard workplaces
Dr. William Yates talks about their new device that can scan temperatures, potentially safeguarding the public as people return to work or schools.
Dr. William Yates talks about their new device that can scan temperatures, potentially safeguarding the public as people return to work or schools.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
Lightfoot announces free internet for CPS students
Chicago is providing free internet access to 100,000 Chicago Public Schools students.
Chicago is providing free internet access to 100,000 Chicago Public Schools students.
UChicago scientists explore new digital testing method to detect COVID-19
Evgeny Izumchenko, assistant professor at the University of Chicago, talks about their work evaluating a new digital method of testing saliva for COVID-19.
Evgeny Izumchenko, assistant professor at the University of Chicago, talks about their work evaluating a new digital method of testing saliva for COVID-19.
West Side school goes above and beyond to keep its students learning during quarantine
Dr. Peggie Burnett-Wise, principal at Morton School of Excellence, talks about her staff's Herculean efforts to bridge the digital divide for their students during quarantine.
Dr. Peggie Burnett-Wise, principal at Morton School of Excellence, talks about her staff's Herculean efforts to bridge the digital divide for their students during quarantine.
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers report widespread cell service outages
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.