Future Ford vehicles could repossess themselves if drivers miss payments

A patent application describes multiple ways in which technology could make vehicle repossessions easier in the future for Ford vehicles.

Robot dog can track down drugs, detect explosives

A dog is a man's best friend, perhaps now more than ever thanks to some amazing new technology. 

TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day

TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.

Tips for avoiding sextortion, scams and other dating app dangers
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Melissa Eadeh, professional matchmaker with It's Just Lunch, talks about some of the dangers of dating apps and how to avoid them.

Young people are getting bad financial tips on TikTok
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Social media may be leading young people astray when it comes to financial literacy. CEO of Everfi Ray Martinez says some influencers are giving bad advice on money management to impressionable users.

Romanian court: Influencer Andrew Tate to be held for 3rd month

The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.

Apple iPhone thieves using simple trick to take everything, report finds

Bad actors who spied on a victim's passcode before stealing the Apple device can easily reset settings preventing its owner from accessing it.

Fortune telling with Dr. Honeybrew on Good Day Chicago
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Dr. Honeybrew, a New York City-based fortune teller, specializes in Turkish coffee, cocktail and candy fortune readings. Good Day Chicago gets a first-hand demonstration.

How dangerous is ChatGPT?
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Cyrus Walker, managing principal at Data Defenders LLC, talks about the capabilities of ChatGPT and the potential problems it poses.

How the deinfluencer trend is bucking TikTok's rampant consumerism
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Retail expert Kelsey Jones talks about the new "deinfluencer" trend and how it reflects a shift in mindset for frugal TikTokers.

Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space

In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.

Women have harder time finding new tech jobs than men, survey shows
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Paula Bratcher Ratliff, CEO of Women Impact Tech, talks about the current state of women in the tech industry and challenges they still face today.

New 'necklace' could help cigarette smokers quit
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Nabil Alshurafa from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about their new device that tracks the wearer's every cigarette puff and could help smokers quit.

Durbin, Hawley push to keep kids safe on social media

How young is too young for social media? America's youth could be putting themselves in danger every time they go online.

Durbin, Hawley push to keep kids safe on social media
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How young is too young for social media? America's youth could be putting themselves in danger every time they go online.