Naperville City Council rejects controversial proposed data center
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Caught on camera: Brightline train crushes delivery robot stuck on tracks in Miami
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
AI gives Bears fans a new way to celebrate their playoff run
AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.
AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.
Roblox facing new lawsuits | Attorney breaks down allegations
New lawsuits have been filed against Roblox, including a federal case brought by a Cook County father alleging child exploitation on the platform. Attorney Jamie Powers discusses the claims, how predators allegedly target children online, and why these cases are drawing national attention to online safety and platform responsibility.
New lawsuits have been filed against Roblox, including a federal case brought by a Cook County father alleging child exploitation on the platform. Attorney Jamie Powers discusses the claims, how predators allegedly target children online, and why these cases are drawing national attention to online safety and platform responsibility.
Combatting AI-generated misinformation | The Chicago Report
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Congress looks at limiting kids' screen time
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
Verizon offers $20 credit after outage. Is it enough? | ChicagoLIVE
Verizon says it is offering a $20 credit to customers impacted by a widespread service outage Wednesday afternoon. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, weighs in on whether the credit goes far enough and what customers typically expect from companies after major service disruptions.
Verizon says it is offering a $20 credit to customers impacted by a widespread service outage Wednesday afternoon. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, weighs in on whether the credit goes far enough and what customers typically expect from companies after major service disruptions.
Verizon outage: Issue resolved after thousands of customers reported losing signal
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Surge of in scams across Chicago area driven by AI and deepfakes
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
Experts warn ‘deleted’ data may still be online | ChicagoNOW
Data privacy expert explains how companies collect personal data and how consumers can reduce their digital footprint.
Data privacy expert explains how companies collect personal data and how consumers can reduce their digital footprint.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Samsung unveils 'world's largest' TV of its kind at 130 inches
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
Chicago-area doctors warn TikTok challenge is sending teens to the hospital
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Chicago leaders push new crackdown on social media’s role in teen gatherings
A Chicago alderman explains a proposed plan to hold social media companies accountable for how online posts and algorithms can fuel large, sometimes dangerous gatherings involving teenagers.
A Chicago alderman explains a proposed plan to hold social media companies accountable for how online posts and algorithms can fuel large, sometimes dangerous gatherings involving teenagers.
Roblox sued by Chicago-area father after son groomed by online predator: court docs
A Cook County father sued Roblox Corp, alleging the gaming platform enabled the grooming and sexual exploitation of his son.
A Cook County father sued Roblox Corp, alleging the gaming platform enabled the grooming and sexual exploitation of his son.
Inside CES 2026: A glimpse at the future of tech in Las Vegas
From next-gen gadgets to mind-blowing innovations, CES 2026 is showcasing what’s coming next, and Steve Noviello is on the floor in Las Vegas with the coolest tech turning heads this week.
From next-gen gadgets to mind-blowing innovations, CES 2026 is showcasing what’s coming next, and Steve Noviello is on the floor in Las Vegas with the coolest tech turning heads this week.
Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.