Information Technology
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Tech startup market slows amid Silicon Valley's doubts on Trump
Mar 04, 2017 6:06 am - The postelection rally that's lifting U.S. public markets has left at least one group by the wayside: private technology startups. Since last year's peak in mid-December...
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Essay: Why one gamer pre-ordered a Nintendo SwitchMar 02, 2017 12:00 am - Preorders, the video game industry's nasty push to coax you into exchanging money for products before they're released, are awful offerings. Busted launches, abusive DRM...
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2 charged in Deer Park Apple Store theft after cops recover 100 iPhonesMar 02, 2017 12:00 am - Lake County sheriff's deputies recovered more than 100 iPhones after a traffic stop in Deer Park, leading to charges against two men who are accused of going to Apple st...
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Amazon cloud storage failure causes widespread disruption
Feb 28, 2017 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Usually people don't notice the "cloud" - unless, that is, it turns into a massive storm. Which was the case Tuesday when Amazon's huge cloud-computing servic...
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Network Data Systems recognized for excellenceFeb 28, 2017 12:00 am - SCHAUMBURG - CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Network Data Systems to its 2017 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category. The annu...
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Biggest fears for businesses? Cyber attacks, data breaches
Feb 26, 2017 6:18 am - The threat of cyber attacks and political instability resulting from rising populism are among the biggest worries for businesses around the world, according to a study ...
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App reviews: Powder-Alpine Simulator, Trulia
Feb 25, 2017 6:17 am - Powder-Alpine Simulator Desperate to hit the slopes but don't have the vacation time? Powder-Alpine Simulator isn't nearly as thrilling as a black diamond run, but ...
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China's tech tycoons struggle in health-care sector
Feb 25, 2017 6:16 am - In 2014, billionaire Jack Ma, founder of online retail giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., declared his ambition to make China's hospitals better, drugs cheaper and people...
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How Google is fighting online trolls with Perspective
Feb 25, 2017 6:15 am - The internet can be an ugly place — one where the mere act of expressing an opinion can result in a barrage of name-calling, harassment and sometimes threats of violence...
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Big banks declare war on Venmo with app of their own — Zelle
Feb 25, 2017 6:15 am - For years, banks have watched as their youngest customers split restaurant checks, shared utility bills, and pitched in for parties using third-party payment apps such a...