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.

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. 

TikTok testing short-drama feed and original shows | ChicagoNOW
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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.

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?

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.

Chicago alderman meets with Meta about teen trends
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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
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Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.

Home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, hit with Molotov cocktail

San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.

'764' network: Chilling warning for families about online predators

The FBI and Atlanta Police Department are combining resources to combat a violent, nihilistic extremist network known as 764.

Crypto fraud tops FBI's annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams

The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.

FBI report adds AI-enabled scams for the first time, $893 million reported stolen

Scammers cashed in last year with the help of artificial intelligence, and a new FBI report offers a hint at the hundreds of millions they have stolen.

Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube fall short on enforcing child account ban

Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.

Tech tools help expand accessibility during Autism Acceptance Month
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During Autism Acceptance Month, a Verizon expert shares how devices like the Gizmo Watch and sensory-friendly tech are helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder gain independence and navigate the world more confidently.

AI tools may reflect Western values despite global use, professor says | ChicagoLIVE
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A University of Puget Sound professor explains why AI tools may speak many languages fluently while still reflecting Western and American cultural assumptions beneath the surface.

Cyber threats rise as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets U.S. tech companies
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Harry Maugans, CEO of Privacy Bee, breaks down how escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran could spill into cyberspace, what it means for major tech platforms.