New Google Glass may not bring the revolution some believe it promises, but it will certainly shift the way its users perceive the world.
Topic: technology
No more cMore, student web portals will be streamlined by 2013
The new myUChicago site is the culmination of two years of collaboration between the Registrar’s Office and IT Services.
IT contest encourages “app-lications”
The winner of the Mobile App Challenge will receive $10,000.
For strategist in Obama camp, high technology leads the charge
Chief Technology Officer for Obama for America appreciates what technology offers, but says the campaign is still based on quality ideas.
From finance, former sculptor returns to art
Financier and industrialist alum discusses new novel based off of his life in foreign investment.
Copyrights kill freedoms, tech activist claims
Programmer Richard Stallman argued that proprietary software laws infringe on fundamental democratic values at a talk yesterday afternoon.
Female faculty put careers under the microscope
A collaboration between the U of C and Northwestern will support female faculty in STEM fields.
Turn off, tune out, log off
Taking breaks from technology is key to finding time for real-world pleasures.
Fourth-year wins statewide technology competition
Fourth-year Louis Wasserman came in first place at the second annual Illinois Technology Association Fall Challenge Contest held on Friday downtown.
U of C business helps students get deals on college loans
EduLender offers information on more than 230 private student loan providers and state loan programs.
Uncommon Interview: Ashish Rangnekar
The Maroon spoke with Rangnekar about the weight difference between LSAT books and an iPhone, studying at Starbucks, and “The Social Network.”
Wireless network update eliminates login
IT services rolled out the secure wireless network faster than planned after Firesheep raised security issues.
On U of C network, accounts vulnerable to Firesheep hack
A Firefox plug-in allows users to access and modify Facebook, Twitter, and other websites with a Firefox plug-in called Firesheep.
iPad program ups resident productivity
Internal medicine residents are now equipped with iPads slung around their necks in an effort to keep residents at the bedside—and away from time-consuming stationary computers.
Gadget bans put students on point, off Facebook
Laptops, cell phones, and Kindles are pushing their way into 21st century classrooms at the U of C, and some professors are pushing back, saying banning gadgets has shown positive results.