Tips to Stay Safe and Secure While Traveling this Spring

Spring travel can offer a much-needed cure for cabin fever. Whether you're planning to head to the closest national park or sunny beach, or you're trekking around the globe, there's no question that technology has made traveling easier.

Portage Park Board approves new software

PORTAGE | The Portage Park Board last week approved the purchase of a new software package aimed at improving procedures such as registrations and preschool enrollment processes.

Mom goes viral with son's phone code of conduct

Janell Burley Hofmann honored her 13-year-old son's "maturity and growth" at Christmas with his first iPhone, but it came with strings attached.

Classic fashion brand Burberry goes digital

Angela Ahrendts may be CEO of Burberry, but one of her favorite accessories is an Apple iPhone5 that she's used to oversee a mobile makeover at the 150-year-old company best known for trenchcoats and tartan plaids.

Fitness video games offer grown-up workouts, family fun

With many new game system consoles and video games making their way into homes in the region over the holidays, you may have the makings of a good workout sitting right in your entertainment cabinet.

For good and ill, adoption transformed by Internet

In the emotion-charged realm of adoption, the Internet has been a transformative force, often for good, sometimes for ill.

Give the Gift of Creativity: Fun tech gifts that bring out the creativity in any child

Looking for some creative gift ideas for the kids on your holiday list? Why not give them gifts that encourage creativity?

Internet Safety/Cyber Bullying class is Nov. 14 at Hobart High

HOBART | The School City of Hobart will present Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Hobart High School, 2211 E. 10th St.

Redevelopment Commission to contribute to city technology program

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday approved a contribution of up to $40,000 to help the city solve its computer woes.

Electric vehicles present 'significant market opportunity' in NWI

VALPARAISO | In the next five years, there could be thousands of new drivers of electric vehicles in Northern Indiana, according to an estimate from a national developer of vehicle charging station networks.

Portage City Council to go paperless

PORTAGE | The City Council is making a move to go paperless.

Dealers want electric Leaf to generate demand

Nissan automobile dealers are hoping the automaker's Leaf plug-in electric vehicle will capture interest from motorists who may want to wean themselves off the gasoline diet.

Dealers want electric Leaf to generate demand

Nissan automobile dealers are hoping the automaker's Leaf plug-in electric vehicle will capture interest from motorists who may want to wean themselves off the gasoline diet. Rob Coffey of Bob Rohrman Nissan in Burns Harbor says that if gas prices continue to rise, it could drive more people…

Times launches iPad app

The Times Media Co. is adding to its portfolio of digital products with the release of its new iPad application.

Review: Volt can be a fun journey with green driving

There was something that tugged at my heartstrings -- like I was doing something good for the environment.

Alabama software firm opens M'ville office

An Alabama-based software company has opened an office at the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana in Merrillville.

DOUG ROSS: AT&T offers to take over a government service

Amid the recent discussion of the federal debt ceiling and federal spending, AT&T Indiana President George Fleetwood made an intriguing offer.

The Times Media Co. offers strategies, products for increasing business success

From simple signs on posts announcing what goods were available to Benjamin Franklin's innovative use of headlines and illustrations in advertisements in the Pennsylvania Gazette, marketing has helped businesses thrive in America since Colonial times.

Digital marketing strategies touted in Times forum

MUNSTER | The ever-changing digital landscape is requiring businesses to update their marketing and advertising strategies.

Ford among automakers working on tech to reduce congestion, accidents

Automakers and the federal government are working on technology to make communication between vehicles as common and effective as drivers speaking to each other.