Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years
Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.
Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
All new US cars will require driver monitoring technology | ChicagoLIVE
New federal safety rules will mandate impaired-driving detection systems in all new vehicles, using cameras and sensors to track driver alertness—boosting road safety while raising privacy concerns.
New federal safety rules will mandate impaired-driving detection systems in all new vehicles, using cameras and sensors to track driver alertness—boosting road safety while raising privacy concerns.
Countries that have banned social media for teenagers — See the world map
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Wireless prices fall despite inflation, report finds
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
Illinois cell phone ban bill advances as debate grows over classroom impact
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
'Vanished Chicagoland' creator Peter Kastanes dies, remembered for celebrating Chicago’s past
Peter Kastanes, the creator of the popular Vanished Chicagoland Facebook page, has died after a long battle with cancer.
Peter Kastanes, the creator of the popular Vanished Chicagoland Facebook page, has died after a long battle with cancer.
Vanished Chicagoland creator Peter Kastanes dies, remembered for celebrating Chicago’s past
A true Chicago icon has died. He wasn’t famous, but on social media, he built a loyal following. Now, many are mourning the passing of Peter Kastanes.
A true Chicago icon has died. He wasn’t famous, but on social media, he built a loyal following. Now, many are mourning the passing of Peter Kastanes.
ADT confirms data breach: Customer personal information accessed
ADT revealed that personal information of its customers and prospective customers was breached.
ADT revealed that personal information of its customers and prospective customers was breached.
AI tutors and avatars enter the classroom at Generations College | ChicagoLIVE
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
Who is John Ternus, Apple's CEO replacement for Tim Cook?
John Ternus will soon lead a company that hundreds of millions rely on every time they pick up an iPhone, start typing on a Mac, buy something with Apple Pay, or interact with the dozens of other products and services under Apple’s umbrella.
John Ternus will soon lead a company that hundreds of millions rely on every time they pick up an iPhone, start typing on a Mac, buy something with Apple Pay, or interact with the dozens of other products and services under Apple’s umbrella.
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps aside in September, successor named
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Humanoid robots outrun everyone in Beijing half-marathon, beats world-record time
A Chinese technology company proved that if the robots do rise up against us, we're probably not going to be able to outrun them.
A Chinese technology company proved that if the robots do rise up against us, we're probably not going to be able to outrun them.
TikTok testing short-drama feed and original shows | ChicagoNOW
TikTok is testing a new feature focused on short-form “mini dramas,” and it could change how people watch content on the app. The platform is reportedly developing its own original shows and is already casting for a soap opera-style production.
TikTok is testing a new feature focused on short-form “mini dramas,” and it could change how people watch content on the app. The platform is reportedly developing its own original shows and is already casting for a soap opera-style production.
FBI offers urgent guidance on securing home routers after disrupting Russian intelligence hacking network
Foreign hackers are looking to exploit vulnerabilities in Americans' internet routers, and the FBI is offering tips for securing your home or office routers.
Foreign hackers are looking to exploit vulnerabilities in Americans' internet routers, and the FBI is offering tips for securing your home or office routers.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
Amazon Fire stick TV lawsuit: Are you affected? Here’s what to know
A California class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading customers by advertising early Fire TV Sticks as buffer-free while not disclosing it could later drop support and make them largely unusable.
A California class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading customers by advertising early Fire TV Sticks as buffer-free while not disclosing it could later drop support and make them largely unusable.
Comcast data breach: Cable giant to establish $117.5 million settlement fund - See if you're eligible to file
Comcast Communications detailed how customers affected by a 2023 data breach can receive reimbursement and noted that they must take action to do so.
Comcast Communications detailed how customers affected by a 2023 data breach can receive reimbursement and noted that they must take action to do so.
Chicago alderman meets with Meta about teen trends
Chicago leaders are turning to Meta for help getting control over teen takeovers. Alderman William Hall, from the 6th Ward, and others had another meeting with the social media company on Monday.
Chicago leaders are turning to Meta for help getting control over teen takeovers. Alderman William Hall, from the 6th Ward, and others had another meeting with the social media company on Monday.
Parenting expert shares how to delay smartphones for kids without daily battles
Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.
Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.