Verizon service appears to be restored for many after widespread outages
The company said it was working to identify and solve the issue.
The company said it was working to identify and solve the issue.
How to use social media in a healthy way
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a good time to look at how social media can have a negative impact on our health. Like it or not, using social media can cause anxiety, depression, and other health challenges. So, how can you use social media in a healthy way?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a good time to look at how social media can have a negative impact on our health. Like it or not, using social media can cause anxiety, depression, and other health challenges. So, how can you use social media in a healthy way?
What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
Cottage cheese baking hack blows up on TikTok: 'Best idea I've ever seen'
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
Chicago's True Star Media training next generation of content creators
What started as a two-page newsletter in 2004 has blossomed into so much more. True Star Media just celebrated two decades of training the next generation of journalists and content creators.
What started as a two-page newsletter in 2004 has blossomed into so much more. True Star Media just celebrated two decades of training the next generation of journalists and content creators.
'Preparing you for life': Chicago nonprofit training next generation of content creators
What started as a two-page newsletter in 2004 has blossomed into so much more. True Star Media just celebrated two decades of training the next generation of journalists and content creators.
What started as a two-page newsletter in 2004 has blossomed into so much more. True Star Media just celebrated two decades of training the next generation of journalists and content creators.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
Chicago City Council member accused of making antisemitic social media post
A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.
A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.
ShotSpotter up for debate at Chicago City Council meeting
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
FDA allows Neuralink to implant 2nd patient with brain chip
Neuralink made adjustments to the brain chip that limited the device's performance in the first patient.
Neuralink made adjustments to the brain chip that limited the device's performance in the first patient.
Wearable smart devices pose cybersecurity risks
Devices like smartwatches help users track their fitness, sleep, health and more. While they provide consumers with information, many of these devices are collecting a lot of user data, creating vulnerabilities for cyberattacks.
Devices like smartwatches help users track their fitness, sleep, health and more. While they provide consumers with information, many of these devices are collecting a lot of user data, creating vulnerabilities for cyberattacks.
OpenAI accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson, tech company pauses ChatGPT voice
Is that "Her?" Scarlett Johansson was "angered and in disbelief" by OpenAI over its ChatGPT app's voice, Sky, noting it uses a voice very similar to hers.
Is that "Her?" Scarlett Johansson was "angered and in disbelief" by OpenAI over its ChatGPT app's voice, Sky, noting it uses a voice very similar to hers.
Arlington Heights students showcase innovative apps at John Hersey High School
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.
'Vision Voice' app helps individuals with visual impairments
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.
Navigating technology etiquette in the digital world
People of all ages are constantly on their phones. Fox News' Sue Guzman reports on proper technology etiquette in public.
People of all ages are constantly on their phones. Fox News' Sue Guzman reports on proper technology etiquette in public.
Social media influencers spread misinformation about birth control pills
New York Times journalist Alisha Haridasani Gupta set out to disprove misinformation trending on social media about women quitting birth control pills. Gupta said many influencers are going on social media and giving medical advice when they are not experts.
New York Times journalist Alisha Haridasani Gupta set out to disprove misinformation trending on social media about women quitting birth control pills. Gupta said many influencers are going on social media and giving medical advice when they are not experts.
Apple IOS eye tracking will let you control an iPhone with your eyes
New features coming to Apple IOS 18 later this year will allow users to control their iPhone with their eyes and offer a way for deaf or hard of hearing users to experience music.
New features coming to Apple IOS 18 later this year will allow users to control their iPhone with their eyes and offer a way for deaf or hard of hearing users to experience music.
iMessage restored after thousands of outages reported
Outages were being reported at around 2:40 p.m. PT.
Outages were being reported at around 2:40 p.m. PT.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.