One Chip Challenge: What to know about the social media trend that a family says killed their teenage boy
News that a family in Massachusetts claims the viral 'One Chip Challenge' resulted in the death of their son has cast a spotlight on the social media challenge. Here's what to know about the One Chip Challenge, and why it can cause some to feel ill or worse.
News that a family in Massachusetts claims the viral 'One Chip Challenge' resulted in the death of their son has cast a spotlight on the social media challenge. Here's what to know about the One Chip Challenge, and why it can cause some to feel ill or worse.
Congress expresses concern over AI's potential threat to energy infrastructure
The rise of A.I. has Congress concerned about whether the emerging technology could wreak havoc on our energy supplies. Hackers showed in 2021 how an entire pipeline could be taken offline.
The rise of A.I. has Congress concerned about whether the emerging technology could wreak havoc on our energy supplies. Hackers showed in 2021 how an entire pipeline could be taken offline.
Pilsen school receives social media threat; police deem it not credible
A social media threat posted about Manual Perez Public School in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood has been deemed not credible.
A social media threat posted about Manual Perez Public School in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood has been deemed not credible.
Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation
Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.
Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.
Parents blame 'One Chip Challenge' for son's death
The Poqui One Chip Challenge has been making the rounds on social media. One spicy foods retailor in Houston says he doesn't sell the product to kids under 18, and customers have to sign a wavier at the store. The single packaged chip has the same potency as pepper spray.
The Poqui One Chip Challenge has been making the rounds on social media. One spicy foods retailor in Houston says he doesn't sell the product to kids under 18, and customers have to sign a wavier at the store. The single packaged chip has the same potency as pepper spray.
Teen dies after taking part in viral 'One Chip' social media challenge: 'We lost a rising star'
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
Why now is the best time to go on a digital detox
A digital detox could be the purge you need to unplug and reconnect to the world around you in an uplifting and positive way.
A digital detox could be the purge you need to unplug and reconnect to the world around you in an uplifting and positive way.
Husband refuses to 'donate' to his wife's friend's wedding, asks for advice: 'Not a fan'
"If this person wanted her dream wedding, she should have saved more money for it," said one commenter about the drama.
"If this person wanted her dream wedding, she should have saved more money for it," said one commenter about the drama.
Social media safety tips as students return back to school
Dayna Geldwert, head of Global Policy Programs at Instagram, shares safety tips for students using social media this school year.
Dayna Geldwert, head of Global Policy Programs at Instagram, shares safety tips for students using social media this school year.
Cutting-edge project underway at U of I to enhance voice recognition software
Engineers are working to input impaired speech from individuals with disabilities into the software so that it can recognize atypical speech patterns.
Engineers are working to input impaired speech from individuals with disabilities into the software so that it can recognize atypical speech patterns.
University of Illinois seeks help to improve speech recognition
A cutting-edge project is underway at the University of Illinois to enhance voice recognition software and they need your help.
A cutting-edge project is underway at the University of Illinois to enhance voice recognition software and they need your help.
Netflix kills DVD mailings, makes surprising offer to old-school members
Netflix is winding down its shipment of little red envelops containing DVDs, mailing the final batch on Sept. 29 after 25 years of sending subscribers DVDs by mail.
Netflix is winding down its shipment of little red envelops containing DVDs, mailing the final batch on Sept. 29 after 25 years of sending subscribers DVDs by mail.
Privacy concerns raised over popular student scheduling app
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Teens running through fences in 'Kool-Aid man' challenge
Homeowners are reporting damaged fences because of the "Kool-Aid man" challenge.
Homeowners are reporting damaged fences because of the "Kool-Aid man" challenge.
John Warnock, who helped invent PDF and co-founded Adobe Systems, dies at 82
John Warnock, who helped invent the PDF and co-founded Adobe Systems, has died. He was 82.
John Warnock, who helped invent the PDF and co-founded Adobe Systems, has died. He was 82.
Elon Musk mocks users who want to keep the ‘block’ feature: ‘How does the medicine taste’
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Cardinal Blase Cupich: People are more disconnected than ever despite technology
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich says even though the world is more connected than ever, many people are more disconnected than ever.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich says even though the world is more connected than ever, many people are more disconnected than ever.
Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Illinois State Parks
Coming soon to a state park near you: electric vehicle charging stations.
Coming soon to a state park near you: electric vehicle charging stations.
Couple no longer speaking after drama erupts at wedding over nephew's outfit
A wedding day is often considered one of the best days in a person's life — but not for this newlywed couple.
A wedding day is often considered one of the best days in a person's life — but not for this newlywed couple.
The iPhone end-call button may not be moving much after all
Images of the latest iOS 17 beta show the red end-call button right back in the center of the phone dialpad.
Images of the latest iOS 17 beta show the red end-call button right back in the center of the phone dialpad.