Apple’s Netflix tax lawsuit against Chicago has been settled, but terms not disclosed
Chicago’s Netflix tax was introduced back in 2015 to generate more revenue by taxing users of online streaming services like Netflix.
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TCL cancels the Chicago Project but by no means does Samsung have the foldable market cornered
TCL has officially canceled its Chicago Project, but that doesn’t mean Samsung will run away with the foldable market. Read on for more.
Seismic Powered Clothing one of over 100 wearable tech innovations showing at MSI Chicago
Seismic Powered Clothing is a lightweight alternative exoskeleton providing extra strength for standing and sitting to help reduce injury and preserve mobility.
Chicago amusement tax will hit PlayStation users for some purchases on the platform
Sony has caved and agreed to comply with the city’s 9% tax rate on streaming services.
Chicago’s Apple Store was designed in California — where they don’t have ice
While it is true that some parts of the city may see less snow than others, the fact is, snow should have been factored into the design of this structure.
The Boring Company is set to compete on Chicago’s desired high-speed O’Hare to downtown loop
The city is looking for several very specific qualifications as it relates to the proposed method of transport.
Apple Michigan Avenue opens today in Chicago, Illinois
Love them or hate them, Apple has always made some beautiful buildings and this one looks pretty nice.
Tesla adding Supercharge stations in city centers starting with Boston & Chicago
The new Supercharge stations will take up less space than existing ones and come with a 72-kilowatt charger as opposed to the usual 120-kilowatt chargers.
Cargo launches in Chicago, offers snacks, goodies, and more in your rideshare vehicle
Cargo has also partnered with several Chicago-based companies to provide items for the service.
Chicago’s Hotel EMC2 caters to tech and science enthusiasts
Hotel EMC2 is the brainchild of local real estate developer Scott Greenberg, President, and CEO of SMASHotels.
Major cybersecurity event coming to Chicago’s McCormick Place in October
The team responsible for Cyber Security Europe have decided to bring the same sort of event to the McCormick Place convention center.
Chicago wants all public city buildings to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2025
2025 isn’t that far down the line so it will be interesting to see if Emanuel and his team can achieve their 100% goal in that span of time.
Chicago is now ranked 6th (tied) as a future major technology hub
Chicago used to be one of the great manufacturing cities of old. Much of the area near Buckingham Fountain and the Art Institute used to be rail yards and that area of the city was very industrial.
Uber and Lyft gnawing into Chicago taxi cab numbers
The story is similar in many major metro areas as Uber and Lyft continue to drive in and start gnawing away at taxi companies bottom lines.
Chicagoans can get a free Nest thermostat
Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world. We should know as we call the Chicago area our home! We’re obviously not the only … Read more…
Chicago loses the Lucas museum keeps parking lot
The long battle between The Friends of the Park and the City of Chicago is finally over and the Lucas museum is officially dead. George … Read more…
Original Misfits Members Reunite For Riotfest In Denver And Chicago
After teasing a huge announcement for 9am this morning, Riotfest has released the first official band for the 2016 lineup in their Denver and Chicago … Read more…
Planned George Lucas Museum Likely Dead In Chicago
It’s been a long and bumpy road for the proposed George Lucas Museum on Chicago’s lakefront. From the early days, vying to get the nod, … Read more…
2016 Chicago Auto Show: Media Day Wrap-Up
It’s time for the 2016 Chicago Auto Show! The longest running show of its kind, this year represents the 108th time the auto industry has … Read more…
Google Is Looking To Add Google Fiber To Chicago And Los Angeles
Calling all Chicago and Los Angeles citizens! Calling all Chicago and Los Angeles citizens! Google is looking to potentially (keyword here) add your city to their … Read more…
Moto Shop Now Open in Chicago – Techaeris Was There
Yesterday was a fun day for Techaeris. Alex and I stopped at the Museum of Science and Industry in the morning to chat with them … Read more…
The Robot Revolution Is On At Chicago’s Museum Of Science And Industry
We let you know a little bit about Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry Robot Revolution exhibit last month, and today we had an opportunity to … Read more…
Google Street View Adds More Chicago Attractions
A couple of us here at Techaeris call the Windy City (or at least the immediate surrounding area) home. We’re just a short ride away … Read more…
Motorola Opening Experiential Moto Shop In Chicago
Chicagoans will have a new way to shop for Motorola products this holiday season as the company is set to open an experiential Moto Shop … Read more…
Chicago’s Museum Of Science And Industry And Google.Org Show Off Robots
It’s a rare treat for me to take my kids out for a day at the museum and today was that day. Three of my … Read more…
Google Expeditions & Google Cardboard Land In Chicago Area Schools
Two schools in the Chicago area, one in Aurora and one in Naperville, were chosen to participate in the new Google Expeditions program where technology … Read more…
Chicago Netflix Tax Being Fought By Users In Court
If there’s one thing Chicago politicians love to do, it’s finding new ways to tax its residents and what better way than a Netflix tax? … Read more…
Dell Now Shipping Windows 10 Devices; Hosting #DellLounge In Chicago This Weekend
Dell is helping customers get a jump on the July 29th Windows 10 launch by shipping devices installed with Windows 10 today for free with … Read more…
