Can a pope be innovative? The story of tech-savvy Pope Francis
Pope Francis has been named Time's Person of the Year, beating runner-up Edward Snowden, among others. The leader of the Catholic Church, elected in March of this year, has been...
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Amazon drones: an irresistible target
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, announced on "60 Minutes" on the eve of Cyber Monday that drones may deliver small packages directly to homes in the not-so-distant future....
Cyber Monday: The best deals on phones, TVs, tablets and more
It's Cyber Monday. If fighting Black Friday crowds for deals wasn't on your to-do list last week, Cyber Monday offers the chance to score discounts on gadgets without ever leaving...
Small Business Saturday: Shop local
After Black Friday comes Small Business Saturday, a day branded by American Express with the suggestion that shoppers follow that day of major deal indulgence by throwing some support to...
Black Friday: What you need to know before you shop
Black Friday is upon us, and with it comes the quest for deep holiday discounts. And with THAT comes a multitude of stories on this madness that we can’t look...
Holiday pain points: There’s an app for that
For many, Thanksgivukkah means time spent traveling, eating, shopping and visiting family and friends. The holidays also serve up plenty of pain points just begging for tech-related solutions. There are...
Bitcoin: What you need to know about the virtual currency
Have questions about Bitcoin? You're not the only one. The virtual currency, aka digital money, has been at the center of much chatter lately as it reaches new markets and...
The technology behind the new interactive Bob Dylan video explained
"Like a Rolling Stone," the 1965 Bob Dylan song, finally got a music video to accompany it — 48 years later. The interactive video has become a viral sensation, with...
What small towns can teach Chicago about being innovation-friendly
Blue Sky Views offers commentary by experts on issues related to innovation and entrepreneurship in Chicago. In fall 2012, Mayor Emanuel traveled to Champaign-Urbana to do what so many Silicon...
Ideas Week blog: Capricia Marshall, Michael Shannon and Donna Karan in Edison Talks
A highlight of Capricia Marshall's time as chief of protocol of the United States was the gift exchange, she said during a Chicago Ideas Week Edison Talk on Thursday. "We...