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If you're one of the few million people trying out Windows 7, you're probably hunting for tips to help you root out its new features and most interesting abilities. After all, snapping windows to the sides of the screen is old hat by now, but did you know WordPad can now natively read both O...
Today is the start of the Chinese New Year. And according to the Chinese zodiac, the stars are aligning favorably for Barack Obama. Reports The Examiner: Obama was born in 1961, a Year of the Ox. Four 12-year cycles later, 2009 is also a Year of the Ox, which means this could be Obama's yea...
You know how some of those little habits â€" like leaving the toothpaste uncapped and drinking milk directly out of the carton â€" annoy your spouse? In much the same way, your resume might be doing things that turn off your prospective boss. Lifehacker has pointed us to Squawkfox, which has catalo...
If all of last week's inauguration madness kept you from giving Business Hacks your full attention, well, we can forgive that. Yes we can. Here's a roundup of some of last week's best posts: Find All Your Old Office 2003 Commands in the Office 2007 Ribbon How to Dual-Boot Windows XP and Window...
Welcome to Guy Vs. Guy! In this new feature, Rick and Dave square off on the business and technology issues of the day. Today's topic: Cell phones. Why can't these modern marvels manage information half as well as their decade-old PDA forebears? Dave: A few years ago, everyone who was anyone carr...
Does taking notes in meetings make you feel like a court stenographer? AyeNotes is an online note-taking app that simplifies your job with auto-completing words and phrases. AyeNotes is disarmingly simple; when you log in, you get little more than a blank page in which to start typing. Sure, it...
Before Who Moved My Cheese? and Getting Things Done, there was The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey's seminal work on improving your personal and professional life. If you never got around to buying it (or bought it and never read it -- come on, fess up), here's your chance to scor...
Is there anything less refreshing than airplane sleep? Oscar Dios, an entrepreneur in Sweden, thinks people will give his new hostel, which is built out of an abandoned jetliner, a try for the novelty and savings, reports Reuters. Dios says it is the world's first jumbo jet hostel, an actual ...
Good news for BlackBerry-toting book lovers: E-book app Mobipocket is now available for the BlackBerry Bold and Storm. For those unfamiliar with it, Mobipocket.com is an online e-book store that carries thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles. Mobipocket Reader is the software (also available...
Malcolm Lotzof is the CEO of InXpo, a virtual event provider that is drastically expanding the reach of physical events with their 3D interactive customizable events. Malcolm points out the financial and ecological benefits of their green business solution.
Perhaps, someday soon, laptops will recognize when they've been stolen and deal with the perpetrator themselves, not unlike this video clip. Until such a time comes, though, we'll have to rely on geo-location tools to help the authorities zero in on your lost computer. Here is a pair of free ...
Collaborating on a single document presents a variety of logistical challenges. Who has the latest version? Whose changes get accepted? How do you reconcile conflicting comments from three different people? And holy crosswords, Batman, this Word file is so littered with markups, it's impossible to r...
If you're not the CEO yet, it's probably because you're so incredibly disorganized. Or, in Rick's case, ugly. A study I just made up shows that the most productive people in your office use checklists to stay in control of their work day. Checkvist is a free, online organizer that you can use ...
UPS has commissioned two surveys to gauge the outlook of its small business customers. The first was in September and October and the second was in December, so UPS is sharing how perspectives have changed since the recession really hit America's collective consciousness. General optimism has not...
Any fan of freeware is undoubtedly familiar with Ad-Aware, one of the veterans of the spyware-protection game. To help celebrate the program's 10th anniversary, developer Lavasoft has released Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition, which, according to the company, offers the following benefits: Uses ...
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump said several members of his administration were involved in talks with Iran about the ongoing war.
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago.
The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Capt. Antoine Forrest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther.
The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Capt. Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther.
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago.
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
The war with Iran is raising cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. Vik Desai, global cybersecurity strategy lead at Accenture, joins CBS News to discuss.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Two weeks after a CBS News investigation into hospice care fraud in California, Congress is now probing the issue. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi is following the story.
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Trump says Vance and Rubio are involved in talks with Iran; Senate inches toward a potential DHS funding solution.
Hawaii residents continued recovery efforts on Tuesday after the worst flooding in 20 years battered the islands this month.
A debate over what to wear at two different restaurant chains is prompting renewed attention over dress codes. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Arielle Konig faced down the man who allegedly tried to murder her during a birthday hike one year ago, her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig. Matt Gutman reports on the trial.
A huge spike in oil futures trading minutes before President Trump announced talks with Iran is drawing suspicion about insider trading. Jill Schlesinger explains.