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Ask.com shuts down after nearly 30 years, taking Jeeves with it

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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Ask.com just shut down after almost 30 years, and with it goes Jeeves, the butler who once made searching the web feel almost human.

Categories Web Tags AI search, Ask Jeeves, Ask.com, ChatGPT, Google, IAC, internet history, search engine, web nostalgia 2 Comments

AOL is finally pulling the plug on dial-up Internet after decades of service

August 9, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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AOL will shut down its dial-up Internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a chapter in online history. The AOL Dialer and AOL Shield browser will also be retired.

Categories Internet Tags AOL, AOL dialer, AOL shield, broadband, dial-up internet, internet history, internet service, internet shutdown, retro tech, slow internet
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