FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
OpenAI shakeup rocks Silicon Valley
One of the biggest names in artificial intelligence has been dumped from OpenAI, and Microsoft wasted no time scooping him up.
One of the biggest names in artificial intelligence has been dumped from OpenAI, and Microsoft wasted no time scooping him up.
'We All Code' founded for girls, underserved youth in STEM
The Chicago-based non-profit We All Code aims to eliminate the barriers keeping girls and underserved youth from learning STEM skills. The free programs are run by highly-trained instructors. For every two children there is one mentor to teach them real skills like python, robotics, website building and more.
The Chicago-based non-profit We All Code aims to eliminate the barriers keeping girls and underserved youth from learning STEM skills. The free programs are run by highly-trained instructors. For every two children there is one mentor to teach them real skills like python, robotics, website building and more.
Apple agrees to improve texting between iPhones and Androids
But are the green bubbles going away? Here's what to know about Apple's decision to adopt the RCS messaging standard that will bring a wider range of iMessage-style features to chats between iPhone and Android users.
But are the green bubbles going away? Here's what to know about Apple's decision to adopt the RCS messaging standard that will bring a wider range of iMessage-style features to chats between iPhone and Android users.
?Mom, I got in an accident?: Scammers using AI
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to target people.
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to target people.
Dream Hustle Code inspires next generation with Teen Tech Live
Chicago non-profit Dream Hustle Code aims to inspire Black and Brown youth's confidence while also providing access to computer science education. Their annual event Teen Tech Live was created to get kids excited about new technology.
Chicago non-profit Dream Hustle Code aims to inspire Black and Brown youth's confidence while also providing access to computer science education. Their annual event Teen Tech Live was created to get kids excited about new technology.
Local TikTok star Ismail Taher hosts turkey giveaway
Local TikTok star Ismail Taher joins Good Day Chicago to preview his second annual turkey giveaway.
Local TikTok star Ismail Taher joins Good Day Chicago to preview his second annual turkey giveaway.
Venmo Groups will now help split expenses: ‘One of our most requested features’
Venmo has the answer for the headache of splitting up the bill, whether you’re traveling in a group or all out to dinner.
Venmo has the answer for the headache of splitting up the bill, whether you’re traveling in a group or all out to dinner.
Inside look at Chicago's busiest UPS hub and Amazon's cutting-edge robots for the holiday shipping rush
One notable creation in development is a humanoid robot named "Digit."
One notable creation in development is a humanoid robot named "Digit."
Inside look at Chicago's busiest UPS hub and Amazon's cutting-edge robots for the holiday shipping rush
As the holiday shopping and shipping season ramps up, delivery services are preparing for the surge, offering an inside look at the largest UPS hub in the Chicago area.
As the holiday shopping and shipping season ramps up, delivery services are preparing for the surge, offering an inside look at the largest UPS hub in the Chicago area.
Chicago alderwoman tests positive for COVID for the first time
A Chicago alderwoman says she has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time.
A Chicago alderwoman says she has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time.
Health Watch: Do LED face masks really work?
LED light therapy is aimed to better your skin when it comes to aging or acne, but does it actually work? Jenna Sachs takes a look at the science behind the technology.
LED light therapy is aimed to better your skin when it comes to aging or acne, but does it actually work? Jenna Sachs takes a look at the science behind the technology.
Generative AI healthcare market expected to boom in coming years
AI could next go mainstream in the health care industry, focusing on streamlining what many doctors say is the most time consuming part of their job: electronic medical records.
AI could next go mainstream in the health care industry, focusing on streamlining what many doctors say is the most time consuming part of their job: electronic medical records.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
Apple’s iPhone software update lets you send FaceTime video voicemails. Here’s how it works
This latest voicemail feature is available on iOS 17.
This latest voicemail feature is available on iOS 17.
New AI-powered health app can check your vitals with selfie
Getting a check up could be as easy as snapping a picture using a new AI-powered app. Dr. Renee Dua created the app to make health care more accessible.
Getting a check up could be as easy as snapping a picture using a new AI-powered app. Dr. Renee Dua created the app to make health care more accessible.
Disney to start testing a combined Disney+ and Hulu app in December
Here’s when you can expect to see a combined Disney+ and Hulu app, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Here’s when you can expect to see a combined Disney+ and Hulu app, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Couple's viral 'Taylor Swift Jar' has wife paying a quarter whenever she mentions the star
Saying Taylor Swift's name in this family home will cost you — "Travis Kelce included."
Saying Taylor Swift's name in this family home will cost you — "Travis Kelce included."
SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood studios reach deal ending actors strike
After 118 days on the picket line, the lights in Tinseltown are turning on and actors across the nation are returning to work.
After 118 days on the picket line, the lights in Tinseltown are turning on and actors across the nation are returning to work.