App of the Week: Wunderlist
When it comes to new technology -- be it a spankin' new program, social-media platform, or whatever -- I'm a strange mix of Luddite and early adopter. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, or because I'm slightly stubborn, but when I find a system that works, I stick to it. Read »
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Feb 3, 2012
How Chicago Tech Companies are Helping College Grads
Pop quiz. Would you rather spend four years paying tuition to learn software development, or get paid to work while... Read »
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Feb 3, 2012
YouTube Ban Lifted in Chicago Classrooms
YouTube returns to CPS to help promote digital learning. Read »
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Feb 2, 2012
Graffiti Artist Could Pocket $200M for FB Murals
The Korean-American graffiti artist was paid for his work in company stock. Read »
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Feb 2, 2012
Facebook IPO: Beyond the Numbers
Facebook's IPO filing shows how important the company is Read »
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Feb 2, 2012
Facebook IPO Lifts Secrecy Curtain
Facebook filed its is S-1 paperwork for an initial public offering Wednesday and for the first time gave a look at... Read »
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Feb 2, 2012
Facebook to File $5 Billion IPO: Report
The rumors of Facebook filing an IPO took a twist Tuesday afternoon when Reuters got a source who had a dollar... Read »
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Feb 1, 2012
Pump You Up: YouTube Resolutions for 2012
Every January, millions resolve to lose weight and get in shape. Undoubtedly, many of those resolutions will be... Read »
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Jan 31, 2012
Green Products Showcased at Heating, AC Expo
The latest in energy-saving technologies and green solutions were showcased this week at the world's largest air... Read »
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Jan 26, 2012
State Wants to Further Regulate Online Dating
Criminal background checks could be coming to online dating sites that operate in Illinois under two separate but... Read »
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Jan 26, 2012
Get Paid to Watch TV? There's an App For That
A new iPhone and iPad app rewards you for watching hours and hours of TV Read »
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Jan 26, 2012
Google to Users: You Can't Opt Out
Google will combine private information from across all its web properties, a move users can't opt out of. Read »
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Jan 25, 2012
Apple Gets into Textbook Publishing
An e-textbook initiative has been in the works at Apple for a while, reportedly inspired by Al Gore's 'Our Choice'... Read »
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Jan 19, 2012
How Online Pics Can Give Away Your Location
With built-in geotagging technology, many people could be putting themselves or their loved-ones in danger. Read »
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Jan 18, 2012
CES Wrap: Big Show, Big Winners
If the show (and it's still big) does go on, who takes over the top slot? Read »
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Jan 13, 2012
Sony Unveils Android-Powered Tablets
The 2012 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show was supposed to be about tablets and ultrabooks. Read »
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Jan 12, 2012
Your Facebook News Feed Now Has Ads
Facebook launches ads in user news feeds, now called "Featured Stories." Read »
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Jan 11, 2012
Google Wants to Power Your Refrigerator
Two of the biggest stars of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show were suppose to be mobile phones and tablets. Read »
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Jan 11, 2012
Play GalleryPhotos: Consumer Electronics 2012
The International CES is the world's largest consumer technology trade show, and features more than 2,700... View »
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Jan 12, 2012
NBC To Broadcast London Olympics in 3D
Some 200 hours of coverage will be aired in 3D. Read »
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Jan 10, 2012
