What really differentiates the Chicago startup scene from Silicon Valley
Chicago will host its first Venture Capital Summit this fall, and this is great news for our city. This will be the first organized event to draw in investors from...
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Technology gives life to selfie craze
Scroll through your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds on a given day, and you'll probably see a selfie or two. Or 20. People have been taking pictures of themselves for...
Tech community erupts over FCC’s net neutrality proposal
The Federal Communications Commission is pursuing a net neutrality policy that could cause inequality among content providers, according to reports this week. The commission will vote on the proposal May...
This Earth Day, celebrate with technology
April 22 marks Earth Day, an annual event meant to bring awareness and support to environmental issues and protection. How can you celebrate Earth Day? Get outside and take a...
Are you ready for the new wave of Google Glass?
Google Glass temporarily went on sale to the public Tuesday, which means the number of users (or "Glassholes," if you prefer) is undoubtedly going to increase. If you dropped $1,500...
What you need to know about Heartbleed, including why it has its own logo
The Internet was introduced to the Heartbleed bug earlier this week, and companies and consumers have been scrambling ever since. As websites work to protect themselves, we continue to learn...
Everyone is talking about HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’
HBO's latest program has everyone wound up. "Silicon Valley," which premieres Sunday night at 10 p.m., depicts the lives of engineers in the country's biggest tech hub. According to the...
Don’t believe anything on the Internet today, said everyone ever
It's April Fools' Day, which means everyone is feeling extremely clever. While your friends try to fool you with fake marriages, several companies are using the Internet as a medium...
Chicago Innovation Awards group rings NASDAQ closing bell
Chicago Innovation Awards co-founders Tom Kuczmarski and Dan Miller, along with the 2013 award winners, rang the closing bell of the NASDAQ stock market on Monday. The 2013 winners were...
Hand over your phone when you enter the restaurant? No thanks
The Florentine Chicago is launching a digital-free dining option: Starting Friday, diners will be able to choose whether they want to go text- and e-mail-free for their meal. If so,...