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.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
Metaverse workouts: Digital fitness class trend heating up
Can you get a workout in the metaverse? There's a big trend of people taking digital fitness classes.
Can you get a workout in the metaverse? There's a big trend of people taking digital fitness classes.
University of Illinois developing 'Star Wars'-inspired self-driving wheelchair
For their latest life-changing invention, University of Illinois researchers took inspiration from Star Wars. They've developed a hands-free wheelchair, that could eventually operate like a self-driving car.
For their latest life-changing invention, University of Illinois researchers took inspiration from Star Wars. They've developed a hands-free wheelchair, that could eventually operate like a self-driving car.
University of Illinois developing 'Star Wars'-inspired self-driving wheelchair
For their latest life-changing invention, University of Illinois researchers took inspiration from Star Wars. They've developed a hands-free wheelchair, that could eventually operate like a self-driving car.
For their latest life-changing invention, University of Illinois researchers took inspiration from Star Wars. They've developed a hands-free wheelchair, that could eventually operate like a self-driving car.
Zuckerberg says he's 'ready to fight' Musk
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
New law aims to protect Illinois child influencers
Illinois has become the first state to ensure child social media influencers are compensated. Lawmakers claim many parents were pocketing the money. Under the new law, children under the age of 16 will be entitled to a percentage of earnings.
Illinois has become the first state to ensure child social media influencers are compensated. Lawmakers claim many parents were pocketing the money. Under the new law, children under the age of 16 will be entitled to a percentage of earnings.
Starting next year, child influencers can sue if earnings aren't set aside, says new Illinois law
Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen.
Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen.
Elon Musk gives update on cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Epic location’
The tech tycoons’ upcoming fight dates back to an exchange between the two men in June.
The tech tycoons’ upcoming fight dates back to an exchange between the two men in June.
Illinois residents could be eligible for EV rebates up to $4,000
Residents who purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle from an Illinois licensed dealer may be eligible for an Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate.
Residents who purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle from an Illinois licensed dealer may be eligible for an Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate.