Review: Amazon's new health band is the most invasive tech we've ever tested
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Dec 19, 2020 6:22 AM - The Halo collects the most intimate information we've seen from a consumer health gadget -- and makes the absolute least use of it. This wearable is much better at helping Amazon gather data than at helping you get healthy and happy.
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CLC buys former Lowe's site in Gurnee for technology center
Dec 18, 2020 6:19 PM - The vacant Lowe's home improvement store on Grand Avenue in Gurnee will be converted to an Advanced Technology Center by the College of Lake County. -
ACCO buys maker of video game controllersDec 18, 2020 2:44 PM - Lake Zurich-based ACCO Brands Corp. Friday said it has closed on the acquisition of PowerA, a leading provider of third-party video gaming controllers, power charging solutions and headsets.
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High Voltage Software acquired for $50 millionDec 18, 2020 2:43 PM - High Voltage Software, with a studio in Hoffman Estate and video game credits including Fortnite, Saints Row and Mortal Kombat X, has been purchased for $50 million by Keyword Studios.
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Illinois solicits device donations for Computer Equity NetworkDec 16, 2020 5:17 PM - The state is soliciting computers and related equipment from individuals and companies as part of a new program announced Wednesday that will distribute refurbished devices to low-income households.
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PCTEL expands its distribution channelDec 16, 2020 2:41 PM - Bloomingdale-based PCTEL Inc. said it has entered into a distributor agreement to expand its sales through Allied Electronics & Automation, a company that specializes in industrial automation.
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U of I says public-private research network will fight tech 'brain drain'
Dec 16, 2020 7:00 AM - University of Illinois faculty say an ongoing statewide investment in a public-private research network is key to boosting the state's economy. -
CDK Global hires new chief financial officer
Dec 15, 2020 2:57 PM - CDK Global Inc. announced Eric Guerin will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer on Jan. 18. -
Gmail, YouTube down briefly as Google suffers brief outage
Dec 14, 2020 8:33 AM - Google users in the U.S., Europe, India and other parts of the world were briefly unable to access their Gmail accounts, watch YouTube videos or get to their online documents during an outage Monday.
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Facebook accused of squeezing rival startups in virtual reality
Dec 5, 2020 6:16 AM - Virtual-reality startups are accusing Facebook of using a familiar playbook to muscle out rivals in what could be the digital platform of the future -- prompting a new line of scrutiny from U.S. competition enforcers.
Business Insights
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Business recovery will require resilience, relationshipsNot all business owners were fortunate enough to receive government relief funds, especially in the first round. Experience shows that business owners who had a relationship with their bank were better served than those who didn't. -
Company culture in the Year of COVIDThe pandemic has changed many things -- not only how we work, but how our company operates remotely as a team -- and has made maintaining our company culture challenging. Through fostering engagement among our employees, communicative and empathetic leadership, and the desire for continuous improvement, we've been able to find our stride. -
COVID relief update: A look inside the Consolidated Appropriations ActIn a rare act of compromise, Congress came together at the end of December to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides long-awaited and much-needed economic relief to businesses and individuals.
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