Information Technology
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7 of the biggest innovations that made headlines in 2015
Jan 01, 2016 6:00 am - As we look ahead to 2016, you'll again hear the words "gamer-changer" or "breakthrough" get thrown around a lot. It seems like everything these days from pasta to toothb...
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Apple users group helps members keep up with advancing technologyJan 01, 2016 1:00 am - "The Northwest of Us," which originated in the early 1990s as a group of Macintosh users, has changed its name to Suburban Chicago Apple Users, reflecting Apple's broade...
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Netflix socks may be just something to talk about
Dec 26, 2015 6:23 am - With so many news organizations writing about the amazing Netflix socks, you may have had trouble avoiding stories about them. The socks have cute designs and will pause...
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Apple Pay seeks growth in Asia, Europe
Dec 26, 2015 5:55 am - Apple Pay is looking overseas in 2016. After a sluggish start in the U.S. since its debut more than a year ago, Apple Pay is ramping up in markets where people are more ...
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Amazon uses animal videos to woo shoppers
Dec 26, 2015 5:55 am - Amazon.com Inc. is not above the surefire trick of using cute animals to woo shoppers. The world's largest online retailer is spending more money on flashy TV commercial...
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Regulators warn about ads posing as real content
Dec 26, 2015 5:32 am - WASHINGTON - The Federal Trade Commission has rolled out new guidelines for websites that want to publish "native ads" - advertisements designed to look like "real" con...
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2016 tech preview: Curved screens were just the beginning
Dec 26, 2015 5:22 am - A roller-coaster ride in financial markets, deal frenzy among Chinese Web operators spurred on by Alibaba and Tencent, the rise of Asian unicorns and a baking-hot semico...
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Apple says British surveillance law would endanger all clients
Dec 26, 2015 5:19 am - SAN FRANCISCO - Apple outlined its opposition to a proposed British surveillance law, saying threats to national security don't justify weakening privacy and putting the...
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How to create the right vibe for your next Netflix and chill
Dec 26, 2015 5:12 am - You're not going to Netflix and chill with just anything on in the background; you want to set just the right vibe. So we've gathered a list of makeout movies (and serie...
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Is T-Mobile degrading online videos and violating net neutrality? YouTube thinks so.
Dec 26, 2015 4:22 am - When T-Mobile launched a new feature last month that let customers stream unlimited Netflix, HBO and Hulu over their data plans, there was a notable partner missing: You...