https://www.cbsnews.com/ Technology From CBSNews.com Sun, 08 Oct 2023 06:55:09 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-space-tourism-venture-hopes-to-one-day-send-people-to-space-aboard-balloons/ An Arizona company uses high-altitude helium balloons to collect data and images from the stratosphere. But the company also has aspirations to send up not just tools, but humans, too. Mark Strassman has details. Sun, 08 Oct 2023 06:22:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/08/14c20a59-9b2e-4655-a455-b5106177e7c1/thumbnail/60x60/6f90138860c767cd49f67b0984f69cff/1007-wn-strassmann-2353802-640x360.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 ef3bbe8c-30f0-46f5-aad8-939a0b0194b1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fbi-warns-of-phantom-hacker-scam-targeting-seniors/ Online scammers known as "phantom hackers" who operate as fake tech support specialists are targeting older adults, sometimes bilking them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. One Navy veteran lost $800,000 to such a scam. Jeff Pegues has his story. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:53:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/06/dc0f1523-e12e-4eb6-aca4-65042d4090c4/thumbnail/60x60/2693cd54a3a1eaa0b56d87a05d3cb1c1/pegues.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 7bd8d65e-3702-41ae-81a4-81dd1ad91654 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apple-iphone-15-overheating-bug-software-update-ios17/ Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:05:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/13/b5602a6d-5cd1-4f29-b72d-4491809f5121/thumbnail/60x60/262dab31896218a2bb136fc19fe5362c/apple-iphone-15-lineup-design-230912.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 5434e6c5-6432-4ee6-831d-79cfdbf5b3a6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/apple-pushes-out-software-update-to-address-overheating-in-new-iphone-15/ Apple on Wednesday released a software update designed to address reports that the new iPhone 15 experiences overheating. Apple had said the overheating issue was possibly linked to the use of certain apps, including Uber and Instagram. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:52:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/04/41bf7afa-5673-4d8c-8662-a89dcef62403/thumbnail/60x60/830e70e91501bdee5d904a16e7a90479/1004-en-iphone-vo.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 1aa1b435-ed11-45c2-a9a8-51c4b75ed7c1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emergency-alert-test-october-4-2023-fema-fcc-cellphones-tvs-radios/ FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:43:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/04/ac35e850-2064-4efe-82d1-022ad86eecef/thumbnail/60x60/864ba5608d97aa01dd245f5c45612f1d/alert.png?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 22556f62-84a4-43ba-8cab-e03d4ea90edf https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-electric-vehicle-battery-plants-drive-manufacturing-boom/ Our series "Protecting the Planet" looks at a manufacturing boom driven by new plants for making electric vehicles and their batteries. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports on how the EV transition is transforming an unlikely corner of the country. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:10:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/04/bf4eff64-5bb6-413c-b0e0-60b70682ba60/thumbnail/60x60/2f93f8476208d1bf2ede7a2df9b9ef1d/1004-cmo-batterybelt-tracy-2343169-640x360.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 a105ea3b-6f64-4a8a-9d70-16073891125e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ev-battery-manufacturing-energizes-southern-communities-battery-belt/ Billions of dollars in electric vehicle battery investments have created an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs. The growth is concentrated in what is now known as the "Battery Belt." Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:30:33 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/04/bf4eff64-5bb6-413c-b0e0-60b70682ba60/thumbnail/60x60/2f93f8476208d1bf2ede7a2df9b9ef1d/1004-cmo-batterybelt-tracy-2343169-640x360.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 22c67ecd-af4f-47eb-978f-ed6eec2743e0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cruise-av-hits-woman-hit-and-run-san-francisco/ Cruise, the company that operates the driverless taxi, said its vehicles are safer than rideshares operated by humans. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:00:35 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/03/51a486c5-16be-48a3-a422-bba2a808c826/thumbnail/60x60/22f8c947400283b120248f70ddc0bb8c/cruise-av.png?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 0a418d54-6e30-4b5c-9fd7-b30e569de570 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-gmail-spam-unscubscribe-button-inbox/ Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:32:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/03/d7ae5b23-812f-4722-9c25-466f8b22e5a5/thumbnail/60x60/3aacb0dfa9f202595cd1b2fdc8e1f636/gettyimages-1008258358.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 889fe528-e053-4034-b4fc-f841a2403d60 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-instagram-meta-ad-free-europe-privacy/ Meta said it may offer a paid-subscription service to comply with European Union privacy rules restricting personalized ads. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:11:03 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/03/b69809ef-fe7d-464c-81df-5e78e1580571/thumbnail/60x60/ab18c5d0a75bd706dd0ec1f976182b3a/gettyimages-1256716193.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 a9623474-3312-407f-9828-71754d38b14c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sam-bankman-frieds-trial-set-to-begin-following-not-guilty-plea/ Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the highly anticipated trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, who prosecutors allege defrauded investors in FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange he co-founded. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include wire and securities fraud as well as money laundering, and and, if convicted, could spend the rest of his life in prison. CBS News Senior Business and Tech Correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on the once-revered wunderkind’s fall from grace. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:08:02 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/03/ccc2953d-6da5-4b34-b34a-18ca6fa59242/thumbnail/60x60/d6cc3db1a2b1bdefc44ab6b86c75e71e/1003-cmo-sbftrialstarts-kent-2339986-640x360.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 f16d75e5-8365-4456-bfb3-3265c3076ed1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ai-the-next-battlefield/ Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But as "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reports, questions persist on how AI is developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:02:18 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/01/442d32f6-d621-4b0a-a33e-e9b1bc76e151/thumbnail/60x60/415312c4843893ca4795ba154d3370d1/1001-sunmo-ai-2335357-640x360.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 d4b94462-a787-41a9-846d-1c4ae115098b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-artificial-intelligence-warfare-pentagon/ Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But how will AI - proven victorious in games like chess and poker - be developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries? Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:50:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/30/b518b50a-27ce-4fec-a945-67862f2967af/thumbnail/60x60/3de311c18213ec531afd421bcdc6e363/ai-and-military-a-1280.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 23a731e0-72a5-4c77-8f4d-17b2bff6c017 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/apple-seeks-fix-for-overheating-iphone-15-issue/ Apple announced Saturday it is working on an update to address reports that new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company said the issue is caused by software bug and the use of certain third-party apps, including Uber and Instagram. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:09:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/01/1c4be891-91d0-4fa5-997a-19eca801a4c3/thumbnail/60x60/9bd627818aa53fc35f53a12cccb82099/0930-wn-iphonefixvo-2334756-640x360.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 7e8a73c6-de41-4906-b6cb-4f5123149c72 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gamestop-appoints-chewy-founder-as-new-ceo/ The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:03:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/02/25/22f52668-a031-4159-9e5d-2360713b94e7/thumbnail/60x60/4e36eaa727941967b26b8c5bc55f6be5/GameStop.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 8ca6c9b9-c248-470d-87b0-ea566f43ca8c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-25-anniversary-birthday-doodle-history-logo/ Google was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University, who moved the company to a garage in 1998. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:20:20 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/27/6fe5e08d-912a-4924-97a0-2d35ef6c7397/thumbnail/60x60/f455a6ebf11c4cb522a33013456124d3/screen-shot-2023-09-27-at-12-48-39-pm.png?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 211f87a7-dfb4-440e-a9cc-58095e5ec8a7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ftc-amazon-lawsuit-17-states-monopoly/ Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:34:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/20/244991fb-d02e-4fbd-9acc-d4081fe6cd7c/thumbnail/60x60/fe49646c84094d80aabda2e27996fedd/gettyimages-1247108080.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 6fb3bd8e-d93f-4125-9004-446e043beb34 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-antisemitism-on-x-twitter-jewish-leaders/ A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:06:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/26/a8554a01-04a9-4abd-a342-00d0beb964c0/thumbnail/60x60/1674ddecdcd96e19039642e56790aeac/2023-08-30t142556z-1130612650-rc2dy2ano1af-rtrmadp-3-twitter-lawsuit.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 6876accf-8175-4b88-ae3f-698f925a12be https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cars-hacked-stolen-keyless-vehicle-thefts/ A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:19:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/26/89bf4811-e7c5-4a7b-b76e-c7495f8ce065/thumbnail/60x60/780d864b1ab035e25def36fa1c685299/gettyimages-517743240.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 2cdc6b51-e825-4911-8e77-85eb1625c274 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/anthropic-amazon-4-billion-investment-ai-startup-claude-chatgpt/ Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:16:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/02/08/463587da-a39a-466c-9d62-c93320a79c1a/thumbnail/60x60/954797b0b0f1de61b952401ea8326627/amazon-gettyimages-1232458513.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 e03b6e6a-67e9-43aa-9911-38c626d7cf92 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iphone-15-demand-stronger-than-expected-analysts-say-dan-ives/ Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:37:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/13/b5602a6d-5cd1-4f29-b72d-4491809f5121/thumbnail/60x60/262dab31896218a2bb136fc19fe5362c/apple-iphone-15-lineup-design-230912.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 a9d07326-6fe9-4ed1-a7b5-3d42ea0eb3f9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/youtube-ceo-neal-mohan-defends-decision-demonetize-russell-brand-channel-sexual-assault-allegations/ YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:24:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/22/a08f8aca-483c-4d65-8511-0051b8afce53/thumbnail/60x60/d3aaeaa5b288d1212a3cd0464ac0682d/0922-cmotse-ytceo-1.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 5cf8ff27-eb34-4805-be15-9d98d947f9ab https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-prime-video-ads-subscription-increase-for-no-ads/ Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:14:58 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/05/21e663bc-051f-4128-803b-058a35deec24/thumbnail/60x60/06fb25e6a856aefc2807f37fdbab4300/gettyimages-1242123707-prime-video-channels-amazon-prime-day-2023-streaming-deals.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 a33cc976-d7b1-4fd1-91c5-ff793fb9a7fe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fortnite-refund-settlement-how-to-file-a-claim-epic-games-ftc/ The FTC is alerting 37 million people that they may qualify for a refund under a federal settlement with Fortnite-maker Epic Games. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:03:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/05/03/3d151404-45a3-405a-83f3-2bc976b4cff6/thumbnail/60x60/3204795faa266b39e004082ece72fed8/GettyImages-957063534.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 5e336be2-57ef-48ab-80cc-d9c7257856ea https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-generative-ai-job-exposure/ Emerging forms of artificial intelligence could displace a range of "knowledge workers," new analysis finds. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:30:19 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/20/35416e89-17c8-490b-a1e6-8539694da61b/thumbnail/60x60/d1ac0ad6002a94d0e9596af8ad09a1a7/gettyimages-1467639088.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 7fa4dcdc-1b7e-403c-9bc2-176b1a47e091 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apple-ios-17-new-features-standby-voice-transcribing/ Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:56:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/19/415e2e44-655f-4951-96c8-a58cfbd0ffe7/thumbnail/60x60/caf3e80a219bf02a4567746280a95551/ios17.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 29c2b5d2-4e80-4316-81f5-97f1b64397f1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/openai-lawsuit-george-rr-martin-john-grisham-copyright-infringement/ Suit claims the company behind ChatGPT fed copyrighted works by bestselling writers including Scott Turow and Elin Hilderbrand into its AI. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:25:35 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/20/fc0fc95d-eb3c-4073-8162-0c37ca0fff0a/thumbnail/60x60/efd427f4814f101b89f631961f349800/gettyimages-1472013632.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 021c71cf-e822-426a-8365-722775e8f09a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-monthly-payment/ Elon Musk said the monthly fee to use X, formerly known as Twitter, would be a "small amount of money." Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:23:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/19/fa6360aa-78aa-41a3-80ef-442b03c89121/thumbnail/60x60/eb768d6c253871b6d75902b4479cc03d/gettyimages-1672596498.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 1fdb7a39-2a36-412b-a11e-6a3086480d57 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ceo-tim-cook-on-apples-clean-energy-future/ Apple CEO Tim Cook, whose goal is for his company to be carbon neutral in just seven years, talks with CBS News' John Dickerson about the ways in which Apple aims to achieve that target. He also discusses his change in management style since being named Steve Jobs' successor in 2011 and how Apple will continue to support equality while operating in jurisdictions that pass laws undermining equality. Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:33:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/17/3b4d39fe-cc21-4cb9-b56b-08e90cd8635c/thumbnail/60x60/0682146361d561be86807552e16e65e4/tim-cook-c-1920-2297184-640x360.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 30c0c8bb-0735-4f2e-82c9-3a834525c7b2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apple-ceo-tim-cook-on-creating-a-clean-energy-future/ His goal is for the company to be carbon neutral in just seven years – and he wants other companies to copy Apple's clean energy efforts by demonstrating it makes good business sense. Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:11:53 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/16/c71b62fc-de7b-4aae-b37f-142e6da79283/thumbnail/60x60/38242045f601b4ee3ae6145b1517a642/tim-cook-b-1280.jpg?v=f334c339940ae79342a8ce7757900604 f0096814-aad5-4409-a4fe-b574ec81c1ce