Tech

Smart Home Devices Trigger Psychological Unease, Not Paranoia

Experts say the discomfort with smart home tech stems from the recognition that your home now serves a chain of command you never consented to.

This App Finds Hidden Parking Spots, Saving Drivers $200 Annually

SpotHero's parking reservation service operates in over 400 cities, offering up to 50% savings and guaranteed spots at private garages.

Amazon Bringing Drone Delivery to Chicago Suburbs

Customers near Markham and Matteson fulfillment centers will soon have access to two-hour drone deliveries.

Elon Musk Envisions Future of Robots, AI, and Universal Basic Income

Musk's vision of 'sustainable abundance' through automation raises questions about the potential for utopia or dystopia.

Amazon Bringing Drone Delivery to South Chicago Suburbs

Customers within 8 miles of new fulfillment centers in Matteson and Markham will soon have the option of drone delivery for packages under 5 pounds.

Coco 2 Autonomous Delivery Robots Expand Capabilities

New model can navigate complex urban areas without human oversight

TikTok, Facebook Users Report Widespread Outages Across U.S.

Issues blamed on problems at Oracle data center, impacting posting and connectivity for social media platforms.

Illinois Data Centers Reshape Energy, Water and Taxes

The state's data center boom brings investment and jobs, but also concerns over rising costs, environmental impact, and tax incentives.

Data Centers Bypass Power Grid, Build 'Shadow Grid' to Fuel AI Boom

Rapid growth of AI is straining existing power grids, driving data centers to construct their own private power generation facilities.

Webtage LLC Introduces AI-Powered SEO Framework for Local and Global Businesses

New integrated approach combines AI, GEO, and AEO to adapt to evolving search behaviors and technologies.

Webtage LLC Launches AI-Powered SEO Framework for Evolving Search Landscape

Chicago-based agency introduces integrated approach combining AI, GEO, and AEO to adapt to conversational queries and generative search.

AI Reveals Gaps in Expertise, Not Replacing It, Economist Says

John A. List observes AI often produces outputs that are "very wrong" or "nearly right", requiring critical thinking skills to spot the difference.

10 Companies Hiring Developers in Chicago

Chicago emerges as a premier tech hub with diverse opportunities for software engineers

GeorgeJon Reinforces Multiple Paths Forward for Legal Tech Ahead of Legalweek 2026

The technology advisory firm highlights flexible options for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid eDiscovery platforms as legal teams navigate change.

Hubexo Launches Lattira: New Specification Content Platform in the U.S.

Lattira brings a connected construction specification platform to architects and manufacturers in the U.S. market.