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Tech Trends: Chicago's Google searches show what fascinated us in Feb. 2024
In a special edition of Tech Trends, Justin Burr, technology specialist with Google, guides us through what the Chicago area searched for last month, and how it compares to the rest of the nation.
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Tech Trends: Companies aim to identify AI-generated images
In today’s Tech Trends, Meta’s Kate Moss talks to NBC Chicago about the tech world’s efforts to properly watermark images that were generated using Artificial Intelligence.
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Tech Trends: Unique devices to maximize your football parties
In today’s Tech Trends, we examine devices from AT&T and other companies that can help to maximize your enjoyment of big football games and other sporting events.
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Tech Trends: High-tech ways to stick to your New Year's resolutions
In today’s Tech Trends, we explore ways that technology can help you keep your New Year’s resolutions intact, even as millions of Americans start to slide back into old habits.
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Tech Trends: Last-minute gifts for the tech kids on your list
If you’re looking for last-minute STEM gift ideas, toy expert Scott Friedland of Timeless Toys in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood has you covered.
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Tech Trends: Verizon offers up new devices during holiday season
In today’s edition of Tech Trends, we check out Verizon’s newest phone offerings, including the Pixel 8. Art Norman also explores the company’s efforts to bring technology to Chicago’s South and West Sides.
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Tech Trends: Listening device provides alternative to hearing aids
In today’s Tech Trends, we talk to a Chicago-area doctor who designed a new hearing amplification system for those who don’t want, or can’t afford, hearing aids.
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Tech Trends: How brands use data to approach holiday-season sales
In today’s Tech Trends, we examine how brands are using real-time data to help tailor their approaches to sales during the holiday season.
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Tech Trends: AT&T offers new devices from Samsung, Apple for holiday shoppers
In today’s Tech Trends, we’re taking a look at the latest deals and promotions from AT&T, with Samsung and Apple both offering their latest devices as the holidays approach.
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Tech Trends: LaGrange small businesses merge tech, old-fashioned catalogs
In today’s Tech Trends, we’re taking a look at what a group of LaGrange businesses are doing to attract interest this holiday season, putting together a virtual catalog that merges new technology with the old-school feel of thumbing through pages to see the latest products.
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Tech Trends: Monster-making kit, walking dog among new STEM toys
In today’s Tech Trends, we’re taking a look at even more toys that make STEM learning fun, including a monster-making kit!
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Tech Trends: A new device that can detect natural gas leaks in your home
NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski and Art Norman take a look at a new device that can detect natural gas leaks in your home.
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Tech Trends: Local company builds charging stations for electric vehicles
In today’s Tech Trends, we’re taking a look at EVBox, a company that will produce charging stations for electric vehicles at their facility in suburban Libertyville.
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Tech Trends: STEM toys aim to educate while they entertain
In today’s Tech Trends, we are examining a series of new toys that help to teach children lessons about STEM while they play.
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Tech Trends: Augmented Reality Helmet allows coaches to call plays
A football helmet, the first of its kind, will allow coaches to signal plays to deaf and hard of hearing students, and we’re taking a look at the device in today’s Tech Trends.
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Tech Trends: How AI tools can be used to manipulate images, videos
Artificial Intelligence is truly capable of incredible things, including altering photos in surprising ways, as we learn on this week’s edition of Tech Trends.
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Tech Trends: New iPhone 15 debuts, USB-C and all
In today’s Tech Trends, we examine the new iPhone 15, which includes plenty of new features, but none more controversial than a USB-C charging port.
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Tech Trends: ‘CHICAT' aims to uplift numerous Chicago neighborhoods
In today’s Tech Trends, we examine how the Chicago Center for Arts and Technology, or CHICAT, is aiming to uplift numerous Chicago neighborhoods by offering free courses in subjects related to arts and the tech space.
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Tech Trends: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 another intriguing foldable phone from company
In today’s Tech Trends, we introduce you to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, a tablet-like phone that is the big brother to the Flip 5.
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Tech Trends: A close-up look at the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5
In today’s edition of Tech Trends, we’re examining the foldable Samsung Galaxy Flip 5, as it will hit the market this week and aim to once again step ahead of the company’s previous offerings.