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Siri Co-Developer From Chicago Talks Future Of Computers
We know her name – Siri – and we know her voice, but few of us know that one of her co-developers is a Chicagoan.
Holiday Shopping Online: Sites For Cyber Monday And Beyond
The money has to go a little further this year. Here are some of our favorite sites to visit for deals on Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season.
Chicago’s Gourmet Caramel Apples
Nothing screams fall like crunching into a delicious caramel apple. There are a few places around Chicago, and one just a little further, to satisfy this craving that comes at this time of year. They also make great hostess gifts, or a dessert if sliced…
Best Darn Apple Cider Around Chicago
Nothing screams fall like apples! And when the weather starts to get a bit chilly, nothing warms us up like a hot cup of apple cider. Whether you find you need a mug while you’re out apple picking in the suburbs or just stopping to get one in the city, these places are offering up some of the best.
New Apple Maps Misses Mark In Chicago
Apple’s new map application has been getting widespread bad reviews, and it misses the mark on some key spots in Chicago.
Long-Awaited iPhone 5 Officially Goes On Sale
The long-awaited iPhone 5 officially goes on sale Friday, and retailers are hoping they’ll have enough in stock to meet the demand.
Back-To-School Shopping Season Brings Big Deals From Retailers
It’s the second biggest shopping season of the year – back-to-school shopping, when American consumers will spend some $30 billion.
5 Best Educational Apps To Download
Education and technology are becoming increasingly integrated, and keeping up on all of the new educational applications for kids is important. One of the biggest struggles is not finding an app; it is finding the appropriate app.
Best Buy Burglars Take Big Bite Of Apple Inventory
Officially, police say a preliminary report shows 60 iPads, 11 Apple laptops and 10 GPS devices were stolen from the store at an estimated value of $42,000.
Walter’s Perspective: Tax Day Not Fair On The Little Guy
Tax Day is not a good day for me, or for millions of Americans like me, digging deep for the IRS — while hearing on the news that President Barack Obama’s digging shallow, paying just a 20% tax rate; and Mitt Romney’s hardly digging at all, paying a 14% percent rate on the $20 million he earned last year.
Apple Unveils New 4G iPad
After months of wild speculation, it’s finally here: the new iPad. Don’t call it the iPad 3, it’s just called the iPad.
In Schaumburg, Apple iPhones Taking Bite Out Of Crime
Police officers in the northwest suburb are using all kinds of apps to help keep criminals at bay. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Gluten-Free Baked Goods For The Kids
With parties and celebrations galore, the holiday season can seem daunting when it comes to food for those who have dietary restrictions as well as those who are preparing food. Read on for some delicious, festive baked goods that are free of two common food allergens/irritants–wheat (wheat-gluten) and dairy–that will absolutely make your mouth water, even if you don’t have food restrictions.
Must Have Gifts For 2011
Since the season of gift giving is here, take a look at some of the year’s top buys that drew in the shoppers, me included.
Chicago Apple Fans On Jobs’ Death: ‘He Was Like Our Einstein’
Although Steve Jobs’ battle with a rare form of pancreatic cancer was no secret, the timing of the Apple co-founder’s death surprised both workers and customers alike.
Chicagoans Excited For New iPhone 4S
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 4S on Tuesday. A new feature means you can now talk to your phone and the phone will answer you. That voice activation feature isn’t all that’s new about the latest iPhone.
Chicago Apple Store Patrons React To Steve Jobs’ Resignation
Steve Jobs has stepped down as the chief executive officer of Apple, saying he can no longer meet his duties and expectations. Chicago Apple Store patrons are reacting.
The iPad Trumps Oil: Apple Is Most Valuable US Company
Investors seem to think you want an iPad more than oil, as Apple Inc. became the most valuable company in the United States, surpassing Exxon Mobil Corp. on Wednesday.
This Year’s Coolest Back-to-School Gear
Kids want the coolest gear for going back to school. Here’s what should be making it into shopping carts this summer.
New Sports Mobile App From CBS Chicago!
Anxious about your brackets? Watching every game? Check into games, score points, root for your team and talk smack to your buddies with CBS Chicago’s latest mobile application: Shout Sports!
Most Popular News
- Jail Inmate Charged With Previous Murder, Shooting In RobbinsA Cook County Jail inmate faces new charges in connection with a 2012 murder and a separate 2011 shooting in south suburban Robbins, the Cook County Sheriff’s office announced Saturday.60
- Teen Hurt In Little Village ShootingA 14-year-old boy was shot in the arm Saturday afternoon in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood.86
- Man Charged With Videotaping Women In Hospital WashroomA poorly secured cell phone in a west suburban hospital washroom that a man had allegedly set up to secretly videotape women in the toilet area was discovered by a woman when the phone fell to the washroom floor on Friday. She alerted police, who then arrested and charged a 49-year-old Franklin Park man with unlawful videotaping.156
- Young Man Shot Outside Old Orchard Shopping CenterA young man was wounded in a shooting in north suburban Skokie Friday night, outside the Old Orchard Shopping Center.227
- 3 Dead, 8 Shot In Citywide ViolenceThree men were killed and at least eight other people were wounded in violence around the city since Friday night.167
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
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