Good Morning! This update was generated January 27 2026 07:00:00. Here is a technology joke for you: Why was the computer cold?
It left its Windows open!.
In Mount Prospect, the current temperature is 14°C with scattered clouds. The high temperature for today will be around 15°C, and tonight’s low will be 9°C. Over the next 24 hours, there is a forecast for light snow starting at 12:00 AM tomorrow, with a 26% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow’s forecast shows temperatures ranging from 8°C to 21°C with overcast clouds and light snow expected throughout the day.
In the Chicago suburbs, a convicted DUI driver in Aurora was sentenced to 9 years for a fatal crash, while an off-road snow maintenance vehicle crashed with a Metra train near Bartlett Train Station. Wheeling firefighters successfully stopped an apartment fire on Pleasant Run Drive. In Chicago and surrounding areas, various news includes an auction of Mike Ditka’s iconic sweater vest, updates on political figures like Cook County Assessor Kaegi, and a Chicago man being released on electronic monitoring after being alleged innocent in a 2003 murder conviction. Other reports touch on topics like extreme weather with an Arctic cold front, crime incidents such as a shooting on the Far South Side, and a Texas teen tragically killed in a sled-towing accident.In technology news, Garmin is rumored to be launching the Cirqa smart band as a competitor to Whoop. TikTok’s new US venture faces challenges, leading users to flock to privacy-first apps. Nike is investigating a security breach where hackers claim to have stolen 1.4TB of data. Apple updates the 12-year-old iPhone 5S, setting a new record. HP offers a deal on a 15.6-inch touchscreen Windows 11 laptop under $400 with impressive specs. Hackers claim to have targeted Newegg and stolen data, while Rockstar reportedly plans a digital-only launch for Grand Theft Auto 6 to prevent leaks. In other tech developments, Qualcomm backs SpotDraft, xAI’s Grok faces criticism, and Meta plans to test premium subscriptions on its platforms. Northwood Space secures funding and a Space Force contract, while an AI chip startup, Ricursive, hits a $4B valuation. Google settles a privacy lawsuit, and Meta to test premium subscriptions. ExpressVPN has discounted plans up to 78%, while a YouTuber lawsuit targets Snap for alleged copyright infringement. Oculus showcases Claude apps with deeper integrations, and Obvious Ventures lands a new fund focusing on planetary, human, and economic health. These are some of the top stories from TechRadar, TechCrunch, and Engadget in the technology industry.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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