Information Technology
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Sparton consolidates design, manufacturing sitesNov 10, 2015 12:00 am - SCHAUMBURG - Sparton Corp. said it will consolidate its Irvine, California design center into its Irvine manufacturing operations by Feb. 1, 2016. The consolidation is i...
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Top 10 rising and falling buzzwords in tech job postings
Nov 08, 2015 6:01 am - SEATTLE - Technology changes frequently, and so do its buzzwords. Some of the most effective terms a year ago, such as big data, no longer have the same cachet with job ...
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PayPal's unconventional lending program attracts small businesses
Nov 08, 2015 5:48 am - Sassy Princess is not your traditional borrower. Zakiyyah Yasin, owner of the kid-friendly spa in Woodbridge, Virginia, did not want to turn to a bank for a loan when sh...
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How cities can prepare for self-driving cars
Nov 08, 2015 5:12 am - This year has brought a whirlwind of autonomous vehicle news, with automakers announcing plans for self-driving cars and some presenting flashy concept vehicles. Tech co...
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Twitter trades 'favorite' and replaced it with heart-shaped 'likes'
Nov 07, 2015 6:28 am - It's time to say goodbye to Twitter stars and fans, and hello to hearts and "likes." The Twitter "favorite" is no more, and the much less ambiguous "like" has replaced i...
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The true story behind 'Zola,' the epic Twitter story too crazy to be real
Nov 07, 2015 6:19 am - No one actually tried to jump off a fourth-floor balcony, and no one ever got shot in the face. But in some ways, the true story of what happened to two young women in a...
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Netflix CEO 'most scared' of Hollywood's TV Everywhere effort
Nov 07, 2015 5:48 am - Netflix Inc. Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings has some advice for media executives worried that his streaming service is stealing their viewers: Fix TV Everywhere. ...
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How writer plans to shake up one of the biggest trends in foodNov 07, 2015 5:22 am - Washington Post In September, Mark Bittman, the well-known food writer, wrote his last column for The New York Times. After five years covering food issues as a columni...
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Your cable company may be next to limit your data
Nov 07, 2015 5:14 am - After years of quiet experimentation on Internet pricing, Comcast rolled out its latest trial in Atlanta: an unlimited data plan that lets heavy users surf as much Inter...
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The newest version of Firefox lets you block online trackers
Nov 07, 2015 5:09 am - Mozilla announced that the latest version of its Firefox browser will let users opt to block online trackers, such as cookies and other tools that advertisers and others...