New Illinois grants to help expand broadband, digital access
A new state grant program will provide communities with money and expertise to expand broadband capacity and improve digital access.
A new state grant program will provide communities with money and expertise to expand broadband capacity and improve digital access.
Man fatally stabbed Tinder date just hours after meeting, police say
Layton City Police Department received a call from Ethan Hunsaker, 24, saying that he had killed someone inside of his apartment.
Layton City Police Department received a call from Ethan Hunsaker, 24, saying that he had killed someone inside of his apartment.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
TruConnect offers internet services for low-income families through Lifeline program
Matthew Johnson, owner and co-CEO of TruConnect, talks about how low-income families can obtain affordable internet service through their partnership with the Lifeline federal assistance program.
Matthew Johnson, owner and co-CEO of TruConnect, talks about how low-income families can obtain affordable internet service through their partnership with the Lifeline federal assistance program.
Companies turning to time-tracking tools to monitor employees working remotely during quarantine
Dave Nevogt, co-founder at Hubstaff, talks about the technology they offer which tracks the habits of employees who are working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dave Nevogt, co-founder at Hubstaff, talks about the technology they offer which tracks the habits of employees who are working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
How safe and private are contact tracing apps?
Quentin Rhoads-Herrera, director of professional services at Critical Start, joins GDC to talk about the safety and privacy concerns stemming from new contact tracing apps.
Quentin Rhoads-Herrera, director of professional services at Critical Start, joins GDC to talk about the safety and privacy concerns stemming from new contact tracing apps.
How ultraviolet light could be beneficial in fighting the spread of coronavirus
Fred Maxik, founder of Healthe Lighting, talks about how ultraviolet lighting can assist in fighting COVID-19.
Fred Maxik, founder of Healthe Lighting, talks about how ultraviolet lighting can assist in fighting COVID-19.
Tech companies talking about building semiconductor plants in US to avoid reliance on Asia
Two companies are considering building new semiconductor plants in the United States after the pandemic showed that relying on Asian factories for parts can be problematic.
Two companies are considering building new semiconductor plants in the United States after the pandemic showed that relying on Asian factories for parts can be problematic.
Tips for battling 'Zoom fatigue' during quarantine
Allison Johnsen, behavioral health manager at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, talks about some of the drawbacks of Zoom meetings and how to make the most out of digital communication.
Allison Johnsen, behavioral health manager at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, talks about some of the drawbacks of Zoom meetings and how to make the most out of digital communication.
Phone app keeps families connected with newborns in NICU as coronavirus forces them apart
For one local family, the phone app meant sleeping a little more soundly at home while their newborn was in the NICU.
For one local family, the phone app meant sleeping a little more soundly at home while their newborn was in the NICU.
La Grange firm develops contactless system of taking temperatures
Nick Dubak, chief operatiing officer of Dubak Electrical, joins us to show how new technology his firm developed can take temperatures without puttting anyone at risk.
Nick Dubak, chief operatiing officer of Dubak Electrical, joins us to show how new technology his firm developed can take temperatures without puttting anyone at risk.
Illinois using decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in 24 hours
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
Tips for keeping kids safe online during quarantine
Rich Wistocki from Be SUre Consulting Inc., joins us to talk about internet safety and how to keep your children from venturing to dangerous websites.
Rich Wistocki from Be SUre Consulting Inc., joins us to talk about internet safety and how to keep your children from venturing to dangerous websites.
New technology can scan body temps of large groups of people in seconds
Measuring your body temperature as you walk into the door to work could become a new normal, and a company in La Grange has created a new tool to make it happen.
Measuring your body temperature as you walk into the door to work could become a new normal, and a company in La Grange has created a new tool to make it happen.
Chicago using cellphone location data to track residents' movements during stay-at-home order
A Chicago health official announced Wednesday that the city has been working with a company called “BlueDot” to gather anonymous location data from residents' cellphones and mobile devices to track their movements during the coronavirus pandemic and Illinois' stay-at-home order.
A Chicago health official announced Wednesday that the city has been working with a company called “BlueDot” to gather anonymous location data from residents' cellphones and mobile devices to track their movements during the coronavirus pandemic and Illinois' stay-at-home order.
Face mask uses new tech to eliminate germs and viruses on contact
Summit Male Medical in Arizona is selling masks made of a material used in operating rooms that is said to kill viruses and other germs. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell has the story.
Summit Male Medical in Arizona is selling masks made of a material used in operating rooms that is said to kill viruses and other germs. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell has the story.
Police investigate 'Zoom-Bombing' in Winnetka
Winnetka police are trying to figure out how people spewed hate and showed porn during school lessons.
Winnetka police are trying to figure out how people spewed hate and showed porn during school lessons.
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus news: What's real and what's fake?
Conspiracy theories are flying, and a lot of misinformation is going around right now about the coronavirus.
Conspiracy theories are flying, and a lot of misinformation is going around right now about the coronavirus.
Siri can now respond to questions about COVID-19 symptoms on Apple devices
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”