Category: Computers and the Internet

Jeeves and Ask.com Shut Down After Almost 30 Years

The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
Palantir Is Making a French Chore Coat. Yes, That Palantir.

The data analysis company is selling a version of the jacket that it says will show its commitment to “re-industrializing America.”
Uber Expands to Hotel Bookings With Expedia Partnership

In partnership with Expedia, the ride-booking, food-delivering, package-transporting service takes another step toward becoming a super app.
Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.
Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.
What Elon Musk’s Clash With Sam Altman of OpenAI Is Really About

Mr. Musk’s lawsuit against Mr. Altman and OpenAI makes the case that all-encompassing greed is Silicon Valley’s defining feature.
Supreme Court Wrangles With Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Suspects

Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.
Oprah Winfrey Moves Her Podcast (and Books and Products) to Amazon

The multiyear deal with Ms. Winfrey signifies the tech giant’s growing ambitions in video podcasts.
A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.
In Wine Country, Sales Are Down and Fraud is Rampant

The industry’s murky supply chain has long attracted scammers and con artists. In the words of one expert, “Wine and fraud go hand in hand.”
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money

Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.