New laws help protect you from robocalls
NO DATELINE (WKBT) -- The coronavirus pandemic has given phone scammers yet another opportunity to use robocalls to prey on consumers. “We all get them,” says Consumer Reports technology reporter Octavio Blanco. “They’re really annoying. And they can even be…
Onalaska, Sparta to get new internet option
MADISON (WKBT) -- Onalaska and Sparta will have a new internet option soon, according to plans announced Monday by a Madison-based telecommunications company. TDS Telecommunications will build fiber networks in both Onalaska and Sparta to deliver 2Gig internet, TV, and…
Facebook rebrands company as Meta to emphasize 'metaverse' vision
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company is rebranding itself as Meta in an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future, what Zuckerberg calls the "metaverse."
Western Technical College cuts ribbon on Cavalier Esports Arena
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Gamers at Western Technical College are celebrating the official opening of the Cavalier Esports Arena. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Tuesday morning…
Facebook is planning to change its name, report says
Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name focused on the metaverse, the Verge reported on Tuesday.
UW researchers to combat misinformation on social media
MADISON, Wis. — Spotting “fake news” is often easier said than done, even when you work in the journalism industry. Researchers from UW-Madison want to help, and they’re dedicating the next nine months to it. A team of University researchers has partnered with researchers at Georgia Tech and Washington State Universities in a project meant to identify and combat online…
Facebook blames outage on error during routine maintenance, not malicious activity
The global outage that knocked Facebook and its other platforms offline for hours was "caused not by malicious activity, but an error of our own making," the company said.
Western Technical College cuts ribbon for new training center in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - A new apprenticeship center will help students at Western Technical College prepare for their future. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was…
UPDATE: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram back up after worldwide outage
UPDATE: Facebook and Instagram were both back up as of 5:10 p.m. Central Time. Previous story Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down in parts of the world on Monday. The company said it was “aware that some…
Couleecap celebrating new solar panels in Westby
WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) - A Couleecap administrative building is being powered by the sun. 167 solar panels are operating on the roof of the building. Couleecap held a dedication ceremony…
Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback
Facebook is putting a hold on the development of a kids' version of Instagram, geared toward children under 13, to address concerns that have been raised about the vulnerability of younger users.
Winona facility expanding to fight microchip shortage
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- A Winona manufacturer is expanding its workforce to meet an increasing demand for microchips around the globe. The Watlow facility in…
Eau Claire law enforcement receive donation for body cameras
EAU CLAIRE (WKBT) -- The Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office and Eau Claire Police Department will receive new body cameras, they announced Wednesday, after PESI Inc. pledged nearly $1 million for the program. PESI -- a non-profit continuing education organization…
TikTok disables late-night notifications for teens as part of new safety measures
TikTok won’t send younger teens late-night notifications as part of a series of child safety measures announced Thursday.
A new internet provider comes to La Crosse with gigabit internet
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- MetroNet, an Indiana-based fiber optic internet provider, announced Wednesday that it will be expanding its services to La Crosse, offering customers…
Samsung's new foldable phones are cheaper, more durable and have an under-screen camera
Samsung is still betting on a future where smartphones fold in half. But first it must convince users that's a future they want. At its annual Unpacked event on Wednesday, Samsung will focus on its foldable smartphones instead of its…
