On a recent March afternoon, in front of a snowy Zoom backdrop, Palantir CEO Alex Karp treated the Executive’s Club of Chicago to a whistle-stop briefing on the geopolitics of software. “Since you’re stuck with me for the complete hour, I’ll just give you the full exegesis,” he told the audience, and at a breathtaking […]
Want to know your Sneezewort from your Monkey Puzzle Tree? You can now use your smartphone to identify plants or prove to a friend that you know that blue flower is in fact Lupine. So grab your device, because plant-identification apps can help your botanical knowledge grow. PlantSnap Free on Android, $3.99 on iOS. The […]
The COVID-19 pandemic obviously forces most everyone not just to think—but also to convene—outside of the box or inside a laptop or phone. According to the Business of Apps, in March, “Zoom was seeing 200 million daily meeting participants. This compares to 10 million in December 2019.” Innovative leadership is increasing technology’s capacity for creative […]
Chicago may be known for our manufacturing, finance and publishing businesses, but over the last few years there has been a surge of new startups and established tech companies calling our great city home. Why are these companies flocking to Chicago? During The Executive’s Club’s March 5 panel, “Windy City: The New Tech Hub,” we explored […]
You’re in the grocery store and at the end of your shopping list, and find yourself wandering down the wine aisle. You need a nice bottle for tonight — maybe to bring to a friend’s house, or to share for a romantic evening — but you’re bored of the same old bottles and you want […]
You’re in the grocery store and at the end of your shopping list, and find yourself wandering down the wine aisle. You need a nice bottle for tonight — maybe to bring to a friend’s house, or to share for a romantic evening — but you’re bored of the same old bottles and you want […]
Have a family of four or more who can’t live without the internet? We break down the price, benefits, and coverage offered by the most highly regarded phone providers to help you choose the perfect plan (as painlessly as possible). Verizon The Phone Deal Currently, iPhone 8s, Xs, and other popular smartphones cost between $29.16 […]
Have a family of four or more who can’t live without the internet? We break down the price, benefits, and coverage offered by the most highly regarded phone providers to help you choose the perfect plan (as painlessly as possible). Verizon The Phone Deal Currently, iPhone 8s, Xs, and other popular smartphones cost between $29.16 […]
Oh, the joy of being able to place a middle-of-the-night call to AAA when your car breaks down, and seeing photos of your niece’s first steps the moment after they happen. Our devices allow us to be everywhere all at once — to always be heard, to never be bored or alone, and to edit […]
The Apple Watch isn’t the only wearable technology making headlines. Designers like Rebecca Minkoff are getting into the wearables game by creating high-tech accessories that blend right into your wardrobe. The wearables below have not only dominated the tech industry in their recent launches, they have added an entirely new category to the fashion industry […]
