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App of the Week: Wunderlist

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 »

Feb 3, 2012

How Chicago Tech Companies are Helping College Grads

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 »

Feb 3, 2012

YouTube Ban Lifted in Chicago Classrooms

YouTube Ban Lifted in Chicago Classrooms

YouTube returns to CPS to help promote digital learning. Read »

Feb 2, 2012

Graffiti Artist Could Pocket $200M for FB Murals

Graffiti Artist Could Pocket $200M for FB Murals

The Korean-American graffiti artist was paid for his work in company stock. Read »

Feb 2, 2012

Facebook IPO: Beyond the Numbers

Facebook IPO: Beyond the Numbers

Facebook's IPO filing shows how important the company is Read »

Feb 2, 2012

Facebook IPO Lifts Secrecy Curtain

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 »

Feb 2, 2012

Facebook to File $5 Billion IPO: Report

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 »

Feb 1, 2012

Pump You Up: YouTube Resolutions for 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 »

Jan 31, 2012

Green Products Showcased at Heating, AC Expo

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 »

Jan 26, 2012

State Wants to Further Regulate Online Dating

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 »

Jan 26, 2012

Get Paid to Watch TV? There's an App For That

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 »

Jan 26, 2012

Google to Users: You Can't Opt Out

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 »

Jan 25, 2012

Apple Gets into Textbook Publishing

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 »

Jan 19, 2012

How Online Pics Can Give Away Your Location

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 »

Jan 18, 2012

CES Wrap:  Big Show, Big Winners

CES Wrap: Big Show, Big Winners

If the show (and it's still big) does go on, who takes over the top slot? Read »

Jan 13, 2012

Sony Unveils Android-Powered Tablets

Sony Unveils Android-Powered Tablets

The 2012 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show was supposed to be about tablets and ultrabooks. Read »

Jan 12, 2012

Your Facebook News Feed Now Has Ads

Your Facebook News Feed Now Has Ads

Facebook launches ads in user news feeds, now called "Featured Stories." Read »

Jan 11, 2012

Google Wants to Power Your Refrigerator

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 »

Jan 11, 2012

Photos: Consumer Electronics 2012

The International CES is the world's largest consumer technology trade show, and features more than 2,700... View »

Jan 12, 2012

NBC To Broadcast London Olympics in 3D

NBC To Broadcast London Olympics in 3D

Some 200 hours of coverage will be aired in 3D. Read »

Jan 10, 2012

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