New movement calls for parents to wait until their children are out of 8th grade to get a cellphone
A grass-roots effort to keep kids from owning smartphones too early in life has hit a major milestone. The Wait Til Eighth campaign recently marked 60,000 pledges nationwide.
A grass-roots effort to keep kids from owning smartphones too early in life has hit a major milestone. The Wait Til Eighth campaign recently marked 60,000 pledges nationwide.
Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Chicago’s NextWave STEM inspires youth with cutting-edge tech workshops, classes
A former Chicago Public Schools employee founded NextWave STEM to engage students in STEM fields through hands-on workshops in coding, drone piloting, AI literacy and more.
A former Chicago Public Schools employee founded NextWave STEM to engage students in STEM fields through hands-on workshops in coding, drone piloting, AI literacy and more.
MrBeast acknowledges past ‘inappropriate language’ amid controversy
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
A big change is coming to Taco Bell drive-thrus across the US
A big change could be coming to the way customers order at their local Taco Bell drive-thru.
A big change could be coming to the way customers order at their local Taco Bell drive-thru.
Senate passes bills to help to protect kids using social media apps
The U.S. Senate passed two bills Monday aimed to make social media companies more accountable in protecting kids using social media.
The U.S. Senate passed two bills Monday aimed to make social media companies more accountable in protecting kids using social media.
Senate passes Kids Online Safety Act, aims to protect children from social media harms
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
Holding your smartphone wrong can lead to injury
Doctors have seen a spike in smartphone-related injuries. Between 2011 and 2020, cellphone-related injuries rose from 3,300 to more than 7,000.
Doctors have seen a spike in smartphone-related injuries. Between 2011 and 2020, cellphone-related injuries rose from 3,300 to more than 7,000.
Apple's new AI features to be delayed after iOS 18 release: report
Apple's upcoming release of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools is now expected to occur later than originally expected, coming after the initial launch of the new iOS 18 software for iPhone and iPads, according to a report.
Apple's upcoming release of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools is now expected to occur later than originally expected, coming after the initial launch of the new iOS 18 software for iPhone and iPads, according to a report.
Solutions to avoid misinformation on social media this election cycle
Social media literacy is important at all times, but especially during an election year. Terrence Chappell with Chappell Communications Group shares some tips for avoiding misinformation on social media.
Social media literacy is important at all times, but especially during an election year. Terrence Chappell with Chappell Communications Group shares some tips for avoiding misinformation on social media.
Doctor weighs in on impact of 'doomscrolling'
Doomscrolling is generally when social media users spend an excessive amount of time reading or consuming large quantities of news, particularly negative news.
Doomscrolling is generally when social media users spend an excessive amount of time reading or consuming large quantities of news, particularly negative news.
'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
In the days since President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer" memes — reflecting a stark shift in tone for a generation that's voiced feeling left behind by the Democratic party.
In the days since President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer" memes — reflecting a stark shift in tone for a generation that's voiced feeling left behind by the Democratic party.
North Side restaurant owner speaks after visit from Keith Lee
A visit by a popular TikTok food critic to a small business in Buena Park has a monumental impact after his rave review.
A visit by a popular TikTok food critic to a small business in Buena Park has a monumental impact after his rave review.
This new app can see if your cellphone provider is 'throttling' internet speeds
'Throttling' is legal if it’s spelled out in the fine print of your cell phone contract, but not if you have unlimited data.
'Throttling' is legal if it’s spelled out in the fine print of your cell phone contract, but not if you have unlimited data.
How AI is working its way into your living room
Grace Venes-Escaffi, CTA senior coordinator at CES, talks about the evolution of artificial intelligence in the home and how more households could benefit from its new offerings.
Grace Venes-Escaffi, CTA senior coordinator at CES, talks about the evolution of artificial intelligence in the home and how more households could benefit from its new offerings.
Bartlett's use of drones and thermal imaging revolutionizing fire rescues
Technology is advancing in many areas of our lives more than ever before, including at your local fire department. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis spoke with the Bartlett Fire Protection District about a tool they said has changed how they do their work.
Technology is advancing in many areas of our lives more than ever before, including at your local fire department. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis spoke with the Bartlett Fire Protection District about a tool they said has changed how they do their work.
Chicago suburb's use of drones, thermal imaging revolutionizing fire rescues
Technology is advancing in many areas of our lives more than ever before, including at your local fire department. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis spoke with the Bartlett Fire Protection District about a tool they said has changed how they do their work.
Technology is advancing in many areas of our lives more than ever before, including at your local fire department. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis spoke with the Bartlett Fire Protection District about a tool they said has changed how they do their work.
Mayor Johnson kicks off Chicago Tech Week
'TechChicago' is a week-long event that highlights the field of technology, showcasing the unique culture and opportunities available in the city. Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at Monday's opening events.
'TechChicago' is a week-long event that highlights the field of technology, showcasing the unique culture and opportunities available in the city. Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at Monday's opening events.
Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained
Seeing coconut and palm tree emojis in your feed after President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris? You’re not alone.
Seeing coconut and palm tree emojis in your feed after President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris? You’re not alone.
Global outage grounds flights, affects banks and hospitals
The issue reportedly stemmed from a faulty update.
The issue reportedly stemmed from a faulty update.