Technology

Years of the Covid-19 pandemic has left health care workers burned out and hospitals facing ongoing staffing shortages.

In the future, neighborhoods could be dominated by 3D printed homes.

George said a member of her staff got a call from the book buyer on Monday. The customer said she wanted to return all of the books. Book returns are rare ? about 1% of sales, George said. It?s usually someone who might have received two copies of the same book as a gift, she said.

TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.

Seattle Public Schools is suing several social media platforms claiming the platforms are fueling a mental health crisis.

Internet devices inside homes are currently the target of cyber hackers. Data defending expert Cyrus Walker says hackers use online accounts associated with the device or wireless networks to make the breach.

Passengers who were left stranded at airports throughout the nation are still upset after missing the holidays. The Southwest Airlines "flightmare" could cost the company nearly $825 million.

Mary Jane Copps has dubbed herself "the phone lady" ? meaning she helps people, many in Gen Z, to overcome the anxiety that can come with talking on the phone. She says phone-phobia impacts younger generations because devices like the Blackberry allowed people to "talk with their thumbs" in the late 90s. Since then many people have removed their house phones and rely on cellphones with texting features.

Anne Ahola Ward, CEO of CircleClick, takes a look into the future of technology and trends in the coming year.