Mohammed Taha FaridiI always thought MyNIU should have a smartphone app.The app functions well: You can do all the work you did on the MyNIU website. It’s simple and easy to use. It’s also a relief for iPhone and Android users who can now do more...

The National Bank & Trust Company is developing an app that will teach teenagers how to handle money responsibly.NB&T, which has locations in DeKalb and Sycamore, is planning on releasing the app for teenagers later in the year after the recent...

When the Northern Star returns in the spring, it will be with a plan for a bold new future.The changes we’ll make will be wide-ranging: The Star’s website, NorthernStar.info, will be updated throughout the day; staff members will be required to utilize...

The DeKalb Police Department is offering a new, anonymous way to send in police reports and tips. On Thursday, the DeKalb Police Department is rolling out a new application called iWatch. iWatch DeKalb is a free smart phone and computer application for...

Do you ever worry about potential employers looking through your Facebook and Twitter pages? Personally, I don’t care very much, but if you tend to find yourself double-checking your posts before they go up, some relief from those worries is now available....

It's nearly impossible to go to the movie theater, look up at the marquee and see a movie that isn't a sequel, prequel, remake or a movie based off an already existing idea.In light of this recent realization, it should come as no surprise that someone...

DeKALB | NIU launched NIU Mobile, a new free application for smartphones, in anticipation of the upcoming school year.The NIU Mobile website allows users to select their type of phone to view a list of the features included in the new app and previews...