Chicago's digital divide reflects decades of disinvestment
Nicole Marwell and Nick Feamster, professors at the University of Chicago, talk about their deep dive into the source of Chicago's digital divide focusing extensively on the city's South and West sides.
Nicole Marwell and Nick Feamster, professors at the University of Chicago, talk about their deep dive into the source of Chicago's digital divide focusing extensively on the city's South and West sides.
Aurora students use technology to improve the lives of those with disabilities
Aurora students are developing new inventions to help the disabled in their community. They are designing items to make everyday tasks easier.
Aurora students are developing new inventions to help the disabled in their community. They are designing items to make everyday tasks easier.
Illinois parents blame 'Robinhood' for son's death, file lawsuit
"The next day, after he committed suicide, believing that he owed $730K, there was an email sent to his account saying, ‘oh you're margin calls were canceled, everything is fine,’" the family's attorney said. "But he's already dead."
"The next day, after he committed suicide, believing that he owed $730K, there was an email sent to his account saying, ‘oh you're margin calls were canceled, everything is fine,’" the family's attorney said. "But he's already dead."
Social media tips for paying homage to Black History Month
Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.
Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.
Debate over social media regulations takes center stage
David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the current debate over social media regulations and what to expect moving forward.
David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the current debate over social media regulations and what to expect moving forward.
Orlando attorney John Morgan flashes medical marijuana card instead of ID in viral video
The video has racked up over 230,000 views in one day.
The video has racked up over 230,000 views in one day.
Americans received 4.7 billion robocalls in January: here's how to stop them
Just last month alone, Americans got 4.7-billion robocalls. But you have the power to stop them.
Just last month alone, Americans got 4.7-billion robocalls. But you have the power to stop them.
Parler CEO John Matze says he’s been terminated by board: ‘I did not participate in this decision’
Parler has terminated CEO John Matze, according to a memo Matze sent to staffers that has been obtained by Fox News.
Parler has terminated CEO John Matze, according to a memo Matze sent to staffers that has been obtained by Fox News.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Steve Cohen, Mets billionaire owner, off Twitter after heat over GameStop squeeze
New York Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen deleted his Twitter account over death threats aimed toward his family after a heated week over his dealings with GameStop, he said in a statement Saturday.
New York Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen deleted his Twitter account over death threats aimed toward his family after a heated week over his dealings with GameStop, he said in a statement Saturday.
GameStop stock frenzy: Robinhood, others limit trading, sparking lawsuit and Senate panel hearing
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
QAnon conspiracy theorists remain a force after Joe Biden's inauguration
Tom Mockaitis, history professor at DePaul University, delves into the phenomena of QAnon and the dangers it can present to democracy.
Tom Mockaitis, history professor at DePaul University, delves into the phenomena of QAnon and the dangers it can present to democracy.
Woman screams when asked to exit Southwest Airlines flight, viral video shows
You can hang out in an airport, but you can’t stay on a plane.
You can hang out in an airport, but you can’t stay on a plane.
Apple urges iPhone, iPad users to update devices to fix 'actively exploited' security bugs
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 14.4 ASAP to fix security bugs that may have already been “actively exploited.”
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 14.4 ASAP to fix security bugs that may have already been “actively exploited.”
Twitter permanently bans MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell
Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Social media resolutions to abide by in 2021
Terrance Chappell, principal of Chappel Communications Group, lays out some helpful resolutions for your social media accounts in the new year.
Terrance Chappell, principal of Chappel Communications Group, lays out some helpful resolutions for your social media accounts in the new year.
Judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Encrypted messaging apps see rise in popularity
Mana Ionescu from Lightspan Digital explains the increasing popularity of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram.
Mana Ionescu from Lightspan Digital explains the increasing popularity of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
Pelosi’s tweet declaring 2016 election was 'hijacked' resurfaces
A resurfaced May 2017 tweet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has led to calls for consistency from Twitter as the social media giant continues its efforts to crack down on those skeptical of the results of the 2020 presidential election.
A resurfaced May 2017 tweet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has led to calls for consistency from Twitter as the social media giant continues its efforts to crack down on those skeptical of the results of the 2020 presidential election.