Information Technology
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United Continental ramps up its live TV, Wi-FiMay 09, 2013 11:30 am - Chicago-based United Continental Holdings, which still has some operations in Elk Grove Township, aims to attract more travelers with live TV provided by Direct TV in 20...
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Arlington Heights live streaming village meetingsMay 09, 2013 10:12 am - Arlington Heights residents can now access more information about the issues before the village board — and then watch trustees deal with them live — wherever an Interne...
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Hoffman Estates launches mobile appMay 06, 2013 11:52 am - Residents can now communicate with the village of Hoffman Estates through a free mobile app for smartphones. Users can search “Hoffman Estates Mobile App” in the iPhone ...
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Small banks demand exemption from U.S. data collectionMay 05, 2013 7:25 am - Small banks are pushing to be exempted from what they call an unneeded and overly burdensome U.S. data- collection effort to spot how consumers may be abused by checking...
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Why I love Internet sales tax planMay 05, 2013 7:12 am - The Internet, in the popular imagination, is supposed to be free -- “the last bastion of our economy untouched by the government,” as they say on Fox News. But you don’t...
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New efforts to curb cellphone theftMay 04, 2013 7:33 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Disturbed by the nationwide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials across the country are looking to the wireless industry...
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Apple, Samsung developing smartwatchesMay 04, 2013 8:22 am - With growth slowing in the $358 billion handset market, Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. are developing digital watches that allow users to make calls, check map c...
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Sirius to plan $500 million offeringMay 04, 2013 8:05 am - Sirius XM Radio Inc., the junk-rated satellite-radio broadcaster, plans to raise $500 million by selling seven-year bonds. The company intends to issue the debt, which c...
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YouTube says the battle with TV is already overMay 04, 2013 8:05 am - NEW YORK — YouTube vs. TV? YouTube says the battle — if there ever was one — is over. In a flashy presentation to advertisers Wednesday night, Google Executive Chairman...
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Review: Google Now useful as a supplement to SiriMay 04, 2013 7:31 am - ORLANDO, Fla. — Google Now is often compared with the Siri voice assistant on Apple’s mobile devices, but its power lies in giving you information you need to know befor...