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The latest developments from the tech and science industry.

Consumer Affairs
Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says
The new required pricing labels are modeled on nutritional labels and are meant to help consumers comparison shop and avoid junk fees.
By Cora Lewis | AP
 
On a tree lined street, cars are parked in front of a brick building that has glass-block windows.
Money
Amazon owes Chicago-based tech company $525 million for patent infringement, jury rules
Kove, a West Loop technology company, alleged in a 2018 lawsuit that Amazon Web Services used its patented technology as a building block for its hugely profitable cloud services.
By Abby Miller
 
WHIFF: Redeveloping the former site of U.S. Steel’s South Works. | Sun-Times files
Editorials
Is the former South Works site ready to take a quantum leap into computing?
The former U.S. Steel South Works site and the Lockport refinery could become home to quantum computing facilities under a plan proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office. Chicago certainly would benefit from something big finally happening at South Works, a massive parcel that sorely needs development.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Eliana Samson, 11, who is on vacation with her family from Toronto, looks up at the sun through binoculars at Adler Planetarium’s Eclipse Fest during the solar eclipse, Aug. 21, 2017. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
News
Stars align for clear skies in Chicago for Monday's solar eclipse
Monday’s forecast for Chicago is “looking to be really good,” the National Weather Service said, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 66 degrees. Downstate Carbondale, in the eclipse’s path of totality, should have good visibility as well, meteorologists said.
By Emmanuel Camarillo
 
Technology
Browsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you might think
Nearly every major web browser has a private mode. Here’s a look at what they do and don’t do for surfers.
By Associated Press
 
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Technology
Use these tips to photograph the eclipse and avoid damaging your phone or camera
Most phone cameras automatically adjust exposure, making eclipse photography difficult with only 4 minutes. Taking more test shots in the days before the eclipse will save time.
By Vanessa Lopez
 
News
Chicago-area solar eclipse hunters plan trek south to take in totality: ‘You have to experience it’
An estimated 100,000 to 200,000 people are expected to descend on southern Illinois, where the eclipse’s path of totality will pass early Monday afternoon. Southern Illinois University is holding a four-day party.
By Kade Heather
 
Kia-Telluride Recall
Business
Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
According to NHTSA, the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft of certain 2020-2024 Tellurides may not be fully engaged and could lead to ‘unintended vehicle movement’ while the cars are in park.
By Associated Press
 
Technology
Facebook News tab will be unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content
The change comes as Meta tries to scale back news and political content on its platforms following years of criticism about how it handles misinformation and whether it contributes to political polarization.
By Sallee Ann Harrison | AP
 
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Columnists
We love and value you — whoever you are
Can a message generated by an algorithm ever match hearing from a human?
By Neil Steinberg
 
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Health
Staring at solar eclipse can damage your eyes for months if you don't use protection, Chicago doctors say
Doctors say looking at the April 8 eclipse without approved solar glasses — which are many times darker than sunglasses — can lead to retinal burns and can result in blind spots and permanent vision loss.
By Emmanuel Camarillo
 
P33 Director of Platform and Experience Claude Cimeus, left, with Vyond CEO Gary Lipkowitz, center, and Abin Kuriakose, World Business Chicago's chief strategy and innovation officer.
Technology
California tech firm doubles Chicago footprint with new West Loop office
Video software company Vyond has seen quick growth since opening an office in 2022, growing from three to 43 employees.
By Amy Yee
 
Technology
In Apple AirTag stalking case, judge denies tech giant's attempt to dismiss class-action lawsuit
Apple’s $29 AirTags have become popular items since their 2021 release, helping users keep tabs on the location of anything from keys to luggage.
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips | AP
 
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Columnists
Facebook threatens to take away news posts in Illinois. Hasn't it messed with our democracy enough?
In Meta’s latest flex, it’s threatening to cut news from Facebook because a bill in the Illinois Senate wants megaplatforms to give news outlets their fair cut of ad revenue. Our head of audience engagement has some words to share.
By Angela Massino
 
Chinese Ownership Of TikTok Under Scrutiny Of U.S. Lawmakers, As Congress To Vote On Bill To Force Sale Of The Social Media App
Editorials
Here's a step lawmakers can take to protect children from online abuse
Third-party software can help parents and guardians intervene if their children are victims of cyberbullying or other online harm. But not all social media companies have agreed to cooperate to provide access.
By CST Editorial Board
 
*** BESTPIX *** House To Vote On Bill That Would Ban TikTok In U.S. Unless Its Chinese Owner ByteDance Sells
Business
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear.
By Associated Press
 
Rendering of NanoGraf's newest office in West Loop.
Small Business
Battery maker NanoGraf plans expansion with second West Loop office
The tech company said its newest location is expected to create 60 jobs.
By Amy Yee
 
A model of the underwater Lotus Esprit from the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me," which starred Roger Moore. The car and other items from the Bond film franchise will be on exhibit in “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Technology
License to thrill: James Bond's high-tech gadgets, cars the focus of Museum of Science and Industry exhibit
“007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond,” opens Thursday at the Museum of Science and Industry and features 13 vehicles and more than 90 additional artifacts from the Bond films.
By Sophie Sherry
 
The Instagram logo is seen on a cell phone in Boston, USA, Oct. 14, 2022.
Technology
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
A technical issue had caused widespread login issues for more than an hour across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
By Associated Press
 
Pages from the United Healthcare website are displayed on a computer screen.
News
A large US health care tech company was hacked. It's delaying prescriptions and billing.
Change Healthcare, a massive U.S. health care technology company, says it was attacked by the ransomware group ALPHV, also known as Blackcat.
By Associated Press
 
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