Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
Fake missing person scams: What to look for on social media
Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.
Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
How to help kids still learn even over winter break
Most kids are about a week into their winter break and at this point, they've had a lot of fun but it's important to stay productive and ready for the rest of the school year.
Most kids are about a week into their winter break and at this point, they've had a lot of fun but it's important to stay productive and ready for the rest of the school year.
Does listening to audiobooks count toward your reading list?
Are you tackling that "to-read" list as a goal for the new year? A debate has been raging on social media over whether listening to audiobooks counts as "reading."
Are you tackling that "to-read" list as a goal for the new year? A debate has been raging on social media over whether listening to audiobooks counts as "reading."
Tips for parents on gifting teens smartphones this month
Younger teens may have just unwrapped their very first smartphone this month. So what should parents know about navigating this new territory?
Younger teens may have just unwrapped their very first smartphone this month. So what should parents know about navigating this new territory?
OpenAI responds to major outage on ChatGPT, other applications
OpenAI is working to fix an issue that caused major outages in its applications, including ChatGPT.
OpenAI is working to fix an issue that caused major outages in its applications, including ChatGPT.
How NORAD uses technology to track Santa's route on Christmas Eve
Santa is already on the road delivering presents to kids. NORAD tracks his progress for everyone to follow along.
Santa is already on the road delivering presents to kids. NORAD tracks his progress for everyone to follow along.
Chicago area schools to receive new electric buses thanks to federal grant
Several Chicago area schools will receive dozens of new electric buses and charging stations thanks to a federal grant.
Several Chicago area schools will receive dozens of new electric buses and charging stations thanks to a federal grant.
Cook County judge dismisses TikToker's claims against Hubbard Inn
A Cook County judge has ruled on a TikToker's claim against the Hubbard Inn, throwing out six of the seven claims made against the establishment.
A Cook County judge has ruled on a TikToker's claim against the Hubbard Inn, throwing out six of the seven claims made against the establishment.
Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over TikTok ban
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.
Supreme Court to hear arguments about potential TikTok ban
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments about a potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. A law passed mandates the app be banned if its Chinese owner doesn't divest.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments about a potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. A law passed mandates the app be banned if its Chinese owner doesn't divest.
Portable TV player, home cocktail maker among best tech gifts for holidays
You can always count on the gift of a gadget to bring holiday smiles. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shared some of the best tech gift options.
You can always count on the gift of a gadget to bring holiday smiles. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shared some of the best tech gift options.
TikTok fights back against looming ban
The clock is ticking for TikTok to sell before it's possibly banned in the United States, but the CEO is not giving up without a fight.
The clock is ticking for TikTok to sell before it's possibly banned in the United States, but the CEO is not giving up without a fight.
The best tech gifts for everyone on your shopping list in 2024
No matter who is left on your shopping list, tech gifts are always some of the most sought-after items during the holiday season. Technology and lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey, who is also a former engineer, gave a few ideas for what to get your loved ones.
No matter who is left on your shopping list, tech gifts are always some of the most sought-after items during the holiday season. Technology and lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey, who is also a former engineer, gave a few ideas for what to get your loved ones.
Drone sightings: No national security or public safety risk, US government agencies say
DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD issued a joint statement saying an investigation into recent reported drone sightings reveals no “national security or public safety risk.” Here's what to know.
DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD issued a joint statement saying an investigation into recent reported drone sightings reveals no “national security or public safety risk.” Here's what to know.
You can track your lost luggage with an AirTag through United, other airlines
Finding your lost bag might be a little easier when flying with United or several other airlines in the future.
Finding your lost bag might be a little easier when flying with United or several other airlines in the future.
Doctor explains what 'brain rot' is and how to avoid it
Gen Z really knows how to come up with new slang. You may have heard of "brain rot," but do you know what it means?
Gen Z really knows how to come up with new slang. You may have heard of "brain rot," but do you know what it means?
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."