Cloudflare resolves network outage that affected X, and other sites
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
Illinois launches digital IDs that can be used at airports, businesses
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting Wednesday.
Best holiday tech gifts | ChicagoNOW
Tech gifts are always popular during the holidays so you better make sure you’re giving people what they want this year. Jen Jolly gives us the gift guide for the perfect tech gifts.
Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Walk My Walk: Most-downloaded country song in US is an AI tune
“Walk My Walk,” an AI-powered country music song, has topped Billboard’s country digital sales chart.
What is the Steam Machine? Valve unveils new gaming console
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
AT&T data breach settlement: Here's how you can file a claim by Dec. 18 deadline
The settlement’s cash funds total $177 million to pay those impacted by the data breaches.
Deepfake scams target Ozempic buyers with fake ads, counterfeit drugs
As weight-loss drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity, scammers are using AI deepfakes to sell fake products. Experts share how to spot phony endorsements and protect yourself online.
From combat to careers: New AI partnership helps veterans find purpose
RedBalloon has acquired MilitaryHire to better support the more than 900,000 veterans, Guard, and Reserve members who transition to civilian life each year.
Fighting scam calls | ChicagoNOW
Scammers are trying to take advantage of the ongoing government shutdown. Matt Mizenko, general manager at Nomorobo, shares some tips on how to combat robo callers and how Nomorobo can help.
‘Wait Until 8th’ movement aims to protect kids by delaying smartphone use
The national campaign encourages parents to delay giving smartphones until after 8th grade, easing social pressure and helping shield children from the negative effects of social media.
Disney+ will no longer work on some Apple devices starting Dec. 1: What we know
The company said it was already notifying subscriber about the upcoming changes.
Northwest Indiana Black Chamber of Commerce hosts AI summit for small businesse
Chamber founder Lois Whittaker discusses how small businesses can use AI to their advantage and shares details about the upcoming summit, including what attendees can expect and how to register.
YouTube gives deadline for users to recover accounts banned for COVID-19, election speech
YouTube is giving creators a chance to recover accounts banned over content related to COVID-19 and elections.
Chicago area man threatened to kill President Trump on Instagram, prosecutors say
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.