Chicago police investigating racist, homophobic messages sent to students over Discord
"The anonymous remarks made on the server were anti-semitic, racist and homophobic," the public Chicago high school said in a statement to students.
"The anonymous remarks made on the server were anti-semitic, racist and homophobic," the public Chicago high school said in a statement to students.
Sight-saving technology helps Chicago student see brighter future
Sabrina Schoenberg talks about the OrCam Read handheld device and how it helped open up a whole new world of possibilities for her.
Sabrina Schoenberg talks about the OrCam Read handheld device and how it helped open up a whole new world of possibilities for her.
California ice cream parlor receives $1G tip: 'She was just happy that we are still open'
The customer left a $1,000 tip for a $63.31 order and wrote "stay well" on her receipt.
The customer left a $1,000 tip for a $63.31 order and wrote "stay well" on her receipt.
Tech company purchases vacant Aurora campus, will create several hundred jobs
A major tech company is moving its global headquarters to Aurora and brining several hundred jobs to support the company’s planned business growth strategy.
A major tech company is moving its global headquarters to Aurora and brining several hundred jobs to support the company’s planned business growth strategy.
High-tech tool predicts where severe weather will hit
As we start the spring storm season, there is a high-tech tool to pinpoint neighborhoods at risk for severe weather trouble.
As we start the spring storm season, there is a high-tech tool to pinpoint neighborhoods at risk for severe weather trouble.
Teen Innovators looks to lay foundation of creative and strategic thinking in today's youth
Christine and Jackson Hutchison talk about the mission of Teen Innovators and preview webinars to be hosted by the Chicago Student Invention Convention.
Christine and Jackson Hutchison talk about the mission of Teen Innovators and preview webinars to be hosted by the Chicago Student Invention Convention.
Tinder giving free COVID-19 tests to users so they can meet up safely
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Anti-COVID-19 vaccine accounts thrive on social media, despite platform rules
With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.
With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.
Barstool Sports betting app launches in Illinois
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, joins the show to talk about the new Illinois Barstool Sportsbook app, which is now available on iOS and Android.
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, joins the show to talk about the new Illinois Barstool Sportsbook app, which is now available on iOS and Android.
Suit: Company built 'most dangerous' facial recognition AI database in nation
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.
Grandparents' Tik Tok videos help break quarantine boredom
In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.
In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.
‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
Instagram 'unintentionally' hid likes for some users
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
YouTube suspends Rudy Giuliani from posting, streaming over claims about election fraud
YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.
YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.
Nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users will get at least $345 in privacy settlement
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
'Super Follows': Twitter will soon let users charge followers to view premium posts
Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its most prolific users, whether those are businesses, celebrities or regular people.
Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its most prolific users, whether those are businesses, celebrities or regular people.
Woman reveals unfortunate tattoo she got right before pandemic: ‘I could NOT have had worse timing’
A woman recently revealed an unfortunate tattoo she got right before the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. last year.
A woman recently revealed an unfortunate tattoo she got right before the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. last year.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
Apple to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.