Give 'em a hand for the cool factor
Adny Ihnatko: It wasn't a hockey fight video, but it was a good way to get through a boring morning all the same, as I watched an online video of Oblong Industries' new "g-speak" spatial user interface and software development platform. "G-speak" is a whole new interface based solely on hand gestures. You really should watch the video (helpfully embedded at oblong.com); it's quite remarkable.
Adny Ihnatko: It wasn't a hockey fight video, but it was a good way to get through a boring morning all the same, as I watched an online video of Oblong Industries' new "g-speak" spatial user interface and software development platform. "G-speak" is a whole new interface based solely on hand gestures. You really should watch the video (helpfully embedded at oblong.com); it's quite remarkable.
Innovate Illinois winners strike right note
Brad Spirrison: Two Chicago companies were named the state's most innovative entrepreneurs: Harrison Custom Harmonicas and CallPod Inc. The Innovate Illinois entrepreneurial winners announced Wednesday each received $40,000 in cash from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Brad Spirrison: Two Chicago companies were named the state's most innovative entrepreneurs: Harrison Custom Harmonicas and CallPod Inc. The Innovate Illinois entrepreneurial winners announced Wednesday each received $40,000 in cash from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Yahoo CEO Yang steps down
SAN FRANCISCO---- Yahoo Inc. shares shot up 11 percent Tuesday as investors took the resignation of CEO Jerry Yang to mean Microsoft Corp. is more likely to make another bid for the ailing Internet company.
Eric Wasowicz glad to be at startup UWantSavings.com
Brad Spirrison: Less than two years after selling his 700-employee technology consulting firm Greenbrier & Russel to Fujitsu, Eric Wasowicz began shopping for a new deal. The 51-year-old River Grove native became overstocked with e-commerce ideas while instructing entrepreneurship students at alma mater Northern Illinois University. Working with the owner of national discount retailer the Bazaar, Wasowicz earlier this month opened up the virtual doors to UWantSavings.com.
Brad Spirrison: Less than two years after selling his 700-employee technology consulting firm Greenbrier & Russel to Fujitsu, Eric Wasowicz began shopping for a new deal. The 51-year-old River Grove native became overstocked with e-commerce ideas while instructing entrepreneurship students at alma mater Northern Illinois University. Working with the owner of national discount retailer the Bazaar, Wasowicz earlier this month opened up the virtual doors to UWantSavings.com.
Survey: We need help with new gizmos
Despite the dizzying array of new tech gadgets on the market, many break down frequently and are still maddeningly difficult to use, a new survey suggests. Nearly half of technology users need help from friends or professionals to set up a new electronic device or explain how to use it, according to a study released Sunday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
Despite the dizzying array of new tech gadgets on the market, many break down frequently and are still maddeningly difficult to use, a new survey suggests. Nearly half of technology users need help from friends or professionals to set up a new electronic device or explain how to use it, according to a study released Sunday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
Building bridges over the digital divide
Sandra Guy: James Edwards wanted a promotion at his telemarketing job, so when he saw a sign for a computer-training program, he jotted down the number and ended up getting hired as a part-time computer instructor. Edwards, 38, joined the program at the Chicago Commons Employment Training Center at the West Humboldt Education and Training Center at 3441 W. Chicago.
Sandra Guy: James Edwards wanted a promotion at his telemarketing job, so when he saw a sign for a computer-training program, he jotted down the number and ended up getting hired as a part-time computer instructor. Edwards, 38, joined the program at the Chicago Commons Employment Training Center at the West Humboldt Education and Training Center at 3441 W. Chicago.
