Eben Brown on Apple’s new digital ID — ‘The future of how we travel’ | ChicagoLIVE
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Apple is catching up to Android with a new digital ID system that can hold driver’s licenses and passports in your phone’s wallet app. Tech reporter Eben Brown tells ChicagoLIVE how the feature works, what privacy protections are in place, and why he believes it’s the next step toward fully digital travel.

Amazon and Google under investigation, Southwest expansion & more | Business News
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Amazon and Google over their online advertising practices. The agency is also examining the potential risks of kids using AI chatbots, aiming to assess how harmful these technologies may be. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines plans to expand its international flight offerings, the FDA has approved a new health feature in Apple products, and a new survey shows holiday shopping is expected to drop by 5% compared to last year.

Apple unveils new iPhone 17 series lineup

Apple’s new iPhones will soon be available to preorder and are likely to hit store shelves later this month.

Musk threatens to sue Apple over not featuring X, Grok apps

Elon Musk threatened to sue Apple for excluding X and its Grok AI chatbot from the Apple Store's "Must-Have Apps."

Trump wants a 25% tariff on iPhones unless they're made in US

President Trump wants a 25% tariff on iPhones unless Apple starts building them in the U.S., a move that could dramatically increase the price of iPhones. Samsung could also be hit with tariffs.

Four men arrested after $570K in counterfeit Apple, Samsung products found | ChicagoNOW
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Four men were accused of running a counterfeit electronics ring out of DuPage County, Illinois, prosecutors said. The men allegedly had more than 760 items worth more than $573,000. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Apple CarPlay update: What to know

Apple has begun rolling out a serious upgrade to CarPlay. Here’s where you can find it.

Apple considering iPhone price hikes this fall: report

Apple is reportedly mulling higher prices for iPhones released this fall and is weighing product updates that could be cited as causing the price hikes rather than tariffs.

Apple Siri settlement: How to file in class-action lawsuit

The payout comes from a 2019 class-action lawsuit that was settled over unauthorized Siri recordings that were allegedly given to third-party quality control contractors without consent.

The best Super Bowl commercial ever: Apple’s Macintosh in 1984

Apple’s “1984" Macintosh commercial aired during the Super Bowl that year and is still considered one of the best commercials of all time. Have you seen it?

Illinois driver's licenses and state IDs are coming to Apple Wallet

Illinois driver's licenses and state IDs will likely be available on Apple Wallet by the end of the year, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced Monday.