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Chores, companionship, lipstick: online Consumer Electronics Show offers new technology solutions for those and more
By Ian Bush KYW Newsradio 7 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The pandemic took this year's Consumer Electronics Show out of Las Vegas and put it online. So what are the gadgets we want to take for a spin?
What can the Battle of Gettysburg teach us about the COVID-19 fight?
By Ian Bush KYW Newsradio 8 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The response to the pandemic sometimes gets termed as a "war." So what does a man who knows something about the battlefield have to say about the COVID-19 fight? Retired U.S. Army Col.
Small businesses give out ‘I Shopped Philly’ stickers to encourage people to shop local
"I Shopped Philly" stickers from Visit Philly Photo credit Ian Bush/KYW Newsradio By Ian Bush KYW Newsradio 14 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The holiday season is always a critical time for small businesses, but especially so during the pandemic. So on this Black Friday, Philadelphians are being urged to show support by shopping locally, and there's a small but powerful incentive for doing just that.
US Olympians Show Off Winter Games Hardware at Philly's Comcast Center
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) -- Weeks after the Winter Olympics wrapped up, some athletes are carrying around extra weight.It is not in the form of pounds, but instead troy ounces -- the measure of the gold and silver medals around their necks.A group of the Games' stars had that hardware on display Wednesday as a corporate sponsor of the US team held a celebration for them in Center City."Every single decision that we make is towards winning a gold medal," said Hilary Knight, who wears that...
Under Pressure, Apple Lowers iPad Cost For Schools
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There are teacher- and student-friendly apps and a lower cost for Apple’s new iPad that’s designed for schools. Teachers can grade papers, make puzzles and lesson plans. Students can splay open a frog using a stylus on the screen instead of a scalpel on an actual amphibian. The 9.7-inch iPad will set schools back $299 per device — a $30 cut from the consumer cost.
Road To Final Four Is No Cheap Trip For Nova Fans
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Villanova fans who missed out on being at the Final Four when the Wildcats won it all in 2016 may be thinking seriously about a trip to Texas this time around. What will it cost to be part of the action? You could keep it simple and go with Villanova’s athletic and alumni association packages, which include air, hotel, and game tickets starting around $2800 per person. What you might save in cash by cobbling the components together yourself, you’ll likely lose in convenience.
Chew On This: Penn Dental Study Gives New Hope For Healing Skin Wounds
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Your mouth might hold the key to faster wound healing for the rest of your body. That’s the takeaway from a study by local researchers. Stem cells in gum tissue release proteins that appear to help repair cuts about twice as fast as seen in skin. Researchers from Penn Dental Medicine say there’s also reduced scarring. Among the proteins is an anti-inflammatory that the researchers say significantly accelerated healing when tested on mice.
Local Groups Preparing To ‘March For Our Lives’
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Saturday brings the ‘March For Our Lives’: the main event, in Washington, DC, and nearly 1000 smaller rallies planned for cities and towns around the world. The protest movement, started by student survivors of the Florida school massacre, seeks to spark action from tragedy. And local groups are carrying the torch. “We’re all just so inspired by the students of Parkland, and we’re all just really angry,” says Central Bucks High School East senior Emily Pettitt.
Philadelphia Seeks Leadership Role In Drone Research, Development
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia is looking to take drone flight to new heights. The city is vying to be one of a handful the feds will allow to take a leadership role on drone research and development, leading eventually to this: “Package delivery is on its way. Medical supply delivery, I think, is another valuable tool,” said David Yoel, CEO of American Aerospace Technologies.
Philly Man Charged With Murders Of Pregnant Woman, Her Unborn Child " CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia man is behind bars, charged in the stabbing deaths last month of a woman and their unborn child. While her mom was being attacked, Eboney White’s 12-year-old daughter locked herself in the bathroom and bravely called 9-1-1. It was in that Elkins Park apartment where the Montgomery County District Attorney says Tristian Jones used a paring knife he’d bought hours earlier to end White’s life. White was seven-and-a-half months pregnant with their son.
Comcast Opens Wifi Hotspots As Region Braces For Another Nor’easter
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Will you be out and about in the snow? Wifi should be easy to find. Comcast has opened its thousands of XFINITY hotspots across the region to non-customers. Free access is expected to last through Monday, March 26.
Gov. Wolf To Put $35M Toward Encouraging Broadband Expansion
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Broadband Internet for all: that’s the goal of a new push by Pennsylvania’s governor. And the money for it comes from an unusual source. “The $35,000,000 of incentive funding has been provided through PennDOT,” said Governor Tom Wolf. Yes, the Department of Transportation. What does that have to do with broadband? Governor Wolf says it looks ahead to self-driving cars and other technologies.
Riding A Pizza? On ‘Pi Day’ In Center City, It’s For Science
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Students were taking science for a ride today in Center City. It was in celebration of “Pi Day” on this 3.14 March 14th. “It’s a hovercraft, so air pushes against the ground and I’m lifted up.” There’s nothing cheesy about this pie. It’s plywood covered in cloth and felt and has a leaf blower for lift.
Could Philadelphia Be Home To New Apple Facility?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A new report puts Philadelphia in the conversation around where Apple will plant its flag later this year. The iPhone maker’s search for a new facility for what will initially house a call center is typical Apple: hush-hush. “There’s no public bidding process like there’s been for what Amazon calls its HQ2,” said Mark Gurman, who covers consumer technology for Bloomberg News.
Toomey, Casey Signal Room For Compromise On Some New Gun Laws
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — While House Republican leaders are showing little appetite for any new restrictions on guns, the Senate is working on a bipartisan agreement to bring several measures up for debate next week. In separate calls with reporters Wednesday, Pennsylvania’s US Senators signaled room for compromise. To Republican Pat Toomey, common ground looks like this: “Enhance gun safety while still respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens,” he said.
All Eyes On Sky: Comcast’s $31 Billion Offer Could Trigger Bidding War
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For its next big purchase, Comcast has set its sights on Sky, a broadcasting company based in the United Kingdom. The $31 billion proposal made by the Philly-based media giant is higher than rival Fox , and may trigger a bidding war. “Comcast and Sky are the perfect fit,” said Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Brian Roberts.
Samsung Packs A Lot More Camera Into New Galaxy Phone
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — New camera features and new case colors highlight Samsung’s forthcoming flagship smartphones due out on March 16. “From front to back and outside in, this device is designed for the visual and social generation,” said Samsung’s Justin Denison. Denison says the Galaxy S9 and larger-screen S9 Plus use our eye for inspiration to make a camera that happens to have a phone built around it.
Dozens Of Websites Pledge Action To Block Repeal Of Net Neutrality
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Supporters of net neutrality have a big get-out-the-vote effort planned Tuesday. With protests both on- and offline, they hope to convince just one more senator to join their cause. But it faces almost certain defeat in the House. Reddit, Tumblr, Etsy, and Funny Or Die are among the dozens of websites taking part in the campaign — many are displaying an alert on their front pages with a form that puts you in touch with Congress.
18-Year-Old Father Accused Of Killing 5-Month-Old Daughter Over Video Game Frustrations
COATESVILLE, Pa. (CBS) — Authorities in Chester County say a father who took out his video game frustration on his infant daughter has been charged in her death. Zion Isaiah Shockley, 18, of Coatesville, is being held without bail on first-degree murder charges. Five-month-old Rosalie was taken to the hospital suffering cardiac arrest on Feb. 10, but District Attorney Tom Hogan says doctors found she was bleeding from the brain and eyes.
Robots, Teens Take Over Boeing For National Engineers Week
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The innovators at Boeing in Ridley Park, Delaware County are getting a look at the industry’s future stars during this National Engineers Week: middle- and high-schoolers who are learning from, and teaching, their adult counterparts. “So right now we have someone driving the robot…” Part of Boeing’s cafeteria has gone to the robots — and students like seniors Shivani Sowmyan and Joshua Sizer, whose Wissahickon High School team is among the creators.
Audi Puts Toll Tag Tech In Rearview Mirror
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Are you ever bothered by the way E-ZPass obstructs your view or ruins the aesthetic of your ride? Yeah, didn’t think so. But some people do obsess over such matters, and now an automaker says it has a solution for them. Audi tucks this tech into the rearview mirror, so you can skip sticking the toll transponder to the windshield.
Cyber Space: SpaceX Plans Launch Of Satellite Internet Protoype
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — SpaceX is set to launch a rocket on Saturday carrying a payload that one day could bring competition to Comcast and Verizon. Aboard the Falcon 9 is what Elon Musk’s company hopes will be the first of more than 4000 satellites providing high-speed Internet from low-Earth orbit.
Schools, Police Monitoring Students At School And Online
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — To help keep students safe, schools in Philadelphia have held 80 lockdown drills since September. But classrooms, of course, aren’t the only places kids congregate. Police are also keeping watch online. “A lot of times they’re just someone mouthing off on social media, but we take it seriously, we have investigators go right out and run on these,” said Deputy Commissioner Dennis Wilson. “Any hint, anything that’s off, we immediately investigate that.
Philadelphia Area’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Set To Open
Yamileth Bolanos, a livertransplant recipient, two-time cancer survivor and operator of PureLife Alternative Wellness Center places baked goods on a glass top counter where patients come and their purchase at the collective on July 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
High School Football Programs Look To Test Video Replay In New Jersey
NEW JERSEY (CBS) — It’s not just for the pros, video replay technology is coming to high school football sidelines in New Jersey, and it’s a season-long experiment. “There’s no requirement; it’s strictly voluntary, said Jack DuBois, assistant director of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. “We’re hoping to get a couple schools each week to participate.” He says referees and other high school football officials expressed interest in trying a replay system.
Pa. Attorney General Pushes Back On Philly’s Safe Injection Sites " CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia’s idea to combat the overdose crisis with a so-called safe injection site is being met with strong opposition from the state’s top cop. The city’s approach is unconventional, but it’s also illegal, in the eyes of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. “I’ve made it clear to the city there would need to be changes in federal and state law to allow that,” he said.
‘Smart’ Car Seat Keeps Watchful Eye Over Child
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New Uber Feature To Attempt To Enforce Rest Periods For Drivers
CBS 3CBS 3 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. QUICK LINKS: Local News | Videos | Consumer News | Health | Brotherly Love | CONTACT US: Breaking News: Click here to report Breaking News, send us yours news tips, […] KYW Newsradio 1060Traffic. Weather. Breaking news. Since 1965, KYW Newsradio has been the 24-hour instant source for the news and information sought by Delaware Valley residents.
Is Apple’s Answer To Alexa Worth $350?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Apple is late to the smart speaker game, but the company has high hopes for its HomePod. When an Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini can be had for about $40, it’s tough to swallow the $350 Apple wants for this thing. What makes it worth the money? “Its sound quality really did stand out, compared to some of its competitors,” said Megan Wollerton of CNET.
Winter Olympics Moments To Fill Screens Big And Small
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Friday brings the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics (it’s live at 6 a.m. our time, with the telecast at 8 p.m.). It’s the start of more than two weeks of games in South Korea, with a number of new ways to watch back home. Snapchat will have themed filters and lenses to lend Olympic flair to your selfies, but the athletes will provide the real star power. The app will feature live look-ins at big moments on the ice and slopes.
‘Safer Internet Day’ Aims To Bolster Everyday Defenses
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A computer in every pocket, a smart speaker in many homes — but when the internet is everywhere, risk is not far behind. Mitigating that is the goal of this ‘Safer Internet Day.’ With ‘Be Internet Awesome,” Google has made a game out of building up defenses. “It’s designed to bring forward things like education on cyberbullying, and to get kids thinking about privacy, security, and phishing,” said Google’s LaToya Drake.
Wireless Companies Roll In Extra Cell Service For Eagles’ Parade " CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — You’ll be able to post that selfie with Nick Foles, no problem, so say the big wireless companies as they roll in extra cell service for Thursday’s Eagles Super Bowl parade. Across the street from City Hall… “…Built-in generator, built-in GPS, shelter on the back with radio cabinets, and has telescopic monopoles that can go anywhere from 20 to 100 feet,” said Rich Barry. Barry is setting up what’s known in the biz as a COLT, or Cell On Light Truck.
New Jersey Joins Multi-State Suit Over Net Neutrality Repeal
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — New Jersey has joined Pennsylvania and 20 other states in suing the federal government over the repeal of net neutrality. And Governor Phil Murphy is going one step further. “Our intent is clear,” Murphy said. “New Jerseyans deserve free, open, and equal access to the Internet.” By way of executive order, all Internet Service Providers will have to uphold the principles of net neutrality if they want to do business with the state.
Alexa, Assisted Driving Tech Along For Ride At Philly Auto Show
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Inside some of the shiny new rides at the Philadelphia Auto Show: innovations designed to make your drive safer and more convenient. Amazon’s personal assistant is in the passenger seat in 2019 Toyotas: “You’ll be able to say, ‘Alexa, turn my temperature up two degrees, I’m cold.’ Or you may be able to say, ‘Alexa, open my garage door.'” The automaker’s Trevor Richardson says natural voice commands keep your eyes on the road and off the controls.
Philly Tech Company Gets Shot At Big Money, Super Bowl Seats
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (CBS) — The NFL is putting on a big game this weekend in Minneapolis featuring a team from Philadelphia, but these players are from a startup company, hoping to win a different kind of competition. “We have a product that’s incredibly portable, incredibly low-cost, very objective, and importantly very fast,” said Patrick Carney.
Paoli Firm’s New App Grades Websites On Privacy
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — How is that website respecting your privacy? A Chester County company behind a popular search engine aims to answer that question with a new app. The free iPhone and Android app by DuckDuckGo extends the power of the Paoli firm’s anonymous search. “People are going to be very surprised. On almost every site you visit, there are are a bunch of hidden trackers, and we’re trying to expose them,” said CEO Gabriel Weinberg.
Self-Driving Cars In The Spotlight
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Auto Show kicks off Saturday at the Convention Center, where cars that can do some of the driving all by themselves will be in the spotlight. But it’s the FULLY-autonomous future that’s led to so much innovation, and trepidation. A forum in Washington on Thursday sought to address some fears. “What I am blown away by is the opportunity to save lives and improve safety,” said Heidi King with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Philadelphia Not Pursuing Top-Level Domain Name ‘.philly’ Anytime Soon " CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The way we surf the web could see a big change within the next couple years. Last week, the group in charge of Internet addresses announced the names of new proposed web suffixes, such as .music and .love instead of .com. But, there won’t be a .philly — at least not for now. New York City applied for .nyc. A newspaper wants to sell sites based on .boston. So, where’s Philadelphia among the thousands of proposals for these top-level domains?
3 Philadelphia-Area Talents Receive Academy Awards Nominations
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The fantasy love story ‘The Shape of Water’ leads the way among Oscar nominees, but three Philadelphia-area natives are up for biggest honors in Hollywood. The Academy Awards are becoming old hat for Benj Pasek. The songwriter from Ardmore and his creative partner Justin Paul are up for Best Original Song for “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman.
California Looks To A Cloud From Chester County For Disaster Relief " CBS Philly
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After Hawaii Missile Mishap, Experts Warn Of 911, EAS Vulnerabilities " CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It was a false alarm. A missile was not, in fact, screaming toward Hawaii; extinction was not imminent. Saturday’s emergency alert was blamed on human error. But hackers were no doubt taking notes about the systems that are supposed to keep us safe. “Now it’s been advertised throughout the world what a simple process it is that has to be overcome to have a single point of failure,” said Carl Herberger with the New Jersey-based information security firm Radware.
Here’s How You Can Watch The NFC Championship Game If You’ve Ditched Cable
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Pennsylvania Sues FCC Over Repeal Of Net Neutrality
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The battle over the future of how the Internet is regulated is now in federal court. Democratic attorneys general from 22 states — including Pennsylvania are suing the Republican-led FCC over the repeal of Net Neutrality. The attorneys general argue the FCC’s rollback “violates federal law.” They want a judge to reverse the “Restoring Internet Freedom” order, which hasn’t yet taken effect.
A Second Chance For Offenders: PA Officials Detail Pardons Program In West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — From getting a job to finding a home, a criminal conviction can affect a person long after the time is served. But there are second chances to be had. Pennsylvania officials talked up their program Monday inside a packed rec center in West Philadelphia. Maurice has been out of prison since 2010. He says he’s a changed man. “I do a lot of things in the community now,” he said, “I’m the block captain on my block, and I’m friends with the police now.
Ford Looks To Make Ethics Part Of ‘Smart City’ Plans
LAS VEGAS (CBS) — It’s a utopian dream that technology companies believe is a realistic goal: cars that avoid crashes, roads that are congestion-free. At this past week’s CES tech show in Las Vegas, Ford outlined its vision for how to make it happen. In the city of tomorrow, cars will be talking to each other and, really, everything.
Cleaning Up At CES In Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (CBS) — Making cleaning less of a chore: that’s the goal of some devices unveiled this week at CES in Las Vegas. Ten minutes and a half-gallon of water is all it takes for the Heatworks Tetra to do the dishes. The counter-top device needs no plumbing hookup. It’s modular: it holds two place settings at a time, or you can use inserts to convert the entire thing to, say, wash wine glasses. The Tetra also can be used to ‘dirty’ your tableware with dinner: it can cook food sous vide.
Phone With First In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Featured At CES
LAS VEGAS (CBS) — The trend toward edge-to-edge phone screens has left Apple and Samsung stumped: where to put that fingerprint sensor? One company has pulled off what the big players couldn’t, and put it on display at CES in Las Vegas. The phone, made by Chinese company Vivo, looks like most of its competitors’ newest models, until you go to unlock it. “It’s the first phone ever to use an in-display fingerprint reader,” explains CNET’s Jessica Dolcourt. That sensor is embedded under the screen.
New Toothbrush Makes Game Out Of Brushing Kids’ Teeth
Guide To The 2018 Winter OlympicsPyeongchang is a small city in the mountains of South Korea, host to the XXIII Olympic Winter Games on Feb. 9-25, 2018. Tickets and accommodation packages are on sale, exclusive of airfare, through the official U.S. reseller. Pennsylvania On Track To Be Ready For Real ID CompliancePennsylvania is on schedule to have driver’s licenses and ID’s ready for REAL ID requirements when they become necessary for air travel.
Democrats Push To Overturn FCC Repeal Of Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON D.C (CBS) — The repeal of net neutrality is in the crosshairs of Senate Democrats, and they say they have enough support to force a vote that would overrule the Republican-led FCC. The Democrats’ effort is led by Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts. “Congress has the power, through the Congressional Review Act, to overturn the FCC’s actions,” he said. A vote, he says, could come by late spring. “There will be a political price to pay for those who are on the wrong side of history,” he said.
Panasonic Promises Faster Wifi In Sky, Alexa In Your Car
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Whether you’re in a car or on a flight, Panasonic wants to be along for the ride. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the electronics company is showing off innovations it says will improve your experience while traveling. One of the many banes of air travel is sluggish wifi. All you want to do is work on that presentation, or, really, binge-watch streaming shows.
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