City seeks input on privacy policy for Array of Things sensor network
The city of Chicago will release the privacy policy for its upcoming sensor network, known as the Array of Things, on Monday, city officials said. Privacy has been a top...
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Moto Z phones let you add new parts on the fly
Lenovo announced two new flagship smartphones with swappable parts — the Moto Z and the Moto Z Force — Thursday in San Francisco at its second annual Tech World conference....
Snapchat filters to help Shedd Aquarium celebrate World Oceans Day
The Shedd Aquarium is diving into Snapchat Wednesday, releasing four new filters on the social media app to commemorate World Oceans Day. Using the filters, aquarium visitors can pretend to...
Google exec says companies need to move faster. Here’s how.
Google is all about speed: The company strives to shave milliseconds off search results, optimize real-time driving routes and automatically deliver flight details to users. More businesses, small and large,...
Groupon sells Indonesia business to Malaysia-based KFit
Groupon announced the sale of its Indonesian business to Malaysia-based fitness company KFit on Monday, the latest step in its ongoing shedding of international markets. KFit founder and CEO Joel...
Flowers for Dreams hits streets with Chicago’s first flower truck in decades
First came the food trucks. Now, Chicago startup Flowers for Dreams hopes to spark a wave of florist trucks across the city. The online flower-delivery company first took its new...
3 essential tech upgrades for small businesses
NEW FEATURE: Blue Sky has teamed with Chicago startup Hearken, an audience engagement platform for newsrooms, to find out what you want to know about startups and technology. We'll answer simpler...
Is CPS making good on its computer science promise?
NEW FEATURE: Blue Sky has teamed with Chicago startup Hearken, an audience engagement platform for newsrooms, to find out what you want to know about startups and technology. We'll answer...
22 percent of smartphone users rely on ad blockers, report says
More people than ever are using ad blockers on their mobile devices — particularly in developing countries, where the blockers can save precious data and cash, a new report said....
Dan O’Neil leaving Smart Chicago for digital government services firm
Civic tech leader Dan X. O'Neil is stepping down as executive director of the Smart Chicago Collaborative, which helps improve city residents' Internet access and skills, he announced Friday. O'Neil...