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If you use IMAP to pull mail from your Gmail account (and as we've noted before, you should), you'll want to check out the new Advanced IMAP Controls. Available in Google Labs (meaning technically it's an experimental feature), this handy addition lets you specify which Gmail folders you want ...
If you're a BlackBerry Curve or Pearl owner who's feeling envious of the slick new BlackBerry Storm interface, here's good news: For just 7 bucks, you can skin your device to look just like the Storm. The aptly named BlackBerry Storm Theme does a great job recreating the new model's icons, an...
Last week you learned how to use Twitter for marketing and PR. Today, learn to use the service for things like tracking packages, adding appointments to your calendar, and conducting polls. Digital Inspiration shows you how in Twitter Guide: How to Do Things with Twitter. Here's an excerpt: Q: I ju...
Lost, stuck in traffic, the line at Starbucks was crazy-long -- whatever the reason, you're going to be late. If you're carrying a GPS-equipped Windows Mobile phone, relax: Oops I'm Late automatically sends text messages to the people you're supposed to meet, notifying them of your delay and you...
Here at Business Hacks, we've noted the marketing potential of Facebook; questioned the overall purpose of LinkedIn; looked at using Twitter for branding and PR; and checked out how businesses leverage lots of other social networks as well. Because we're not actually sure where "social networks" ...
The busy bees at Zoho just took the wraps off Zoho Mail, a free e-mail service that trumps Gmail in one key area: offline support. By leveraging Google Gears (ironic, no?), Zoho Mail lets you read and compose mail even if you're between Internet connections (like when you're traveling). It ...
Notebook users can stream live video with Ustream.tv. Windows Mobile and Nokia S60 phone owners can stream live video with Qik. But what about the Crackberry crowd? Finally, there's a solution: Next2Friends lets BlackBerry users stream live video straight from their phones. All you do is sign...
Well, it's official: Open-source office suite OpenOffice is now a final 3.0 release. As you may recall, we talked up the beta version back in May, but for anyone who prefers to steer clear of unfinished software, your long wait is over. In case you've missed our numerous posts about it, OpenOffic...
Tired of telemarketing calls on your cell phone? Want to keep spam out of your mobile inbox? PC World shows you how in Put an End to Cell Phone Spam. Here's an excerpt from the section on blocking sales calls: If you do give out a mobile number, be sure to tell companies that it's mobile. If someon...
Over at the New York Times, tech columnist David Pogue has made a name for himself by distilling complex topics into language that everyone can understand. In a recent blog post, Pogue decided to list some basic tips that most people know most of but almost no one knows all of. Or as he puts it, "...
Ah, Twitter -- loved by many, understood by few. Hence our post of a few months back, Just What the Heck is Twitter, Anyway? If you read that (and watched the accompanying video), maybe you're ready for the next step in your Twitter-cation: Using Twitter as a marketing and PR tool. HubSpot wants to ...
One of the most maddening things for iPhone users used to be that you could turn your iPhone sideways and get a large QWERTY keyboard when you were surfing, but not when you were using the mail application. Thanks to a new app called TouchType by Mike Schneider (who also created a lo-jack app), yo...
It's official: RIM just took the wraps off a decidedly iPhone-like BlackBerry, one it hopes will take the world by...wait for it...Storm. As someone who considers a touchscreen mandatory equipment in a phone, I've never been a big BlackBerry fan (though I do enjoy blackberries...yum). The Storm i...
The much-ballyhooed T-Mobile G1 isn't available for hands-on pawing yet, but you can still take the world's first "Android phone" for a virtual test-drive. T-Mobile's new browser-based G1 emulator lets you interact with the OS to get a feel for what using the phone will be like. You can't actually u...
I admit it: When I hop onto the free Wi-Fi network at Panera Bread, I rely on nothing more than Vista's firewall for security. Am I asking for trouble? Almost certainly. As Consumerist puts it: "Using a public Wi-Fi spot without a [Virtual Private Network] is like shouting everything across the room...
Trump indicates he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Jamie Dimon told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that "what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
Nicknamed the "God Squad" by groups who say it can decide a species' fate, the government's Endangered Species Committee exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.
White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.
Jamie Dimon told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that "what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
The bank plans to lend $80 billion to small businesses over the next 10 years as part of what it's calling the "American Dream Initiative."
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Nicknamed the "God Squad" by groups who say it can decide a species' fate, the government's Endangered Species Committee exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.
White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Tiger Woods had bloodshot eyes, was "sweating profusely" and had "extremely dilated" pupils after a rollover car crash last week, an arrest report shows. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are looking to review an analysis that couldn't conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
A new court filing reveals defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, claim an ATF analysis could not conclusively connect the bullet that killed Kirk to the gun Robinson allegedly used. Now the lawyers are asking to delay Robinson's preliminary hearing to review the evidence. Carter Evans reports.
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
On March 2, 2016, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly touched down on Earth after spending 340 days aboard the International Space Station, then the longest spaceflight ever by an American, as part of a mission to study the health impacts of extended space travel. Watch CBS News' coverage of Kelly's return.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
NASA is poised to launch a historic spaceflight around the moon on Wednesday. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman spoke with NASA administrator Jared Isaacman about the Artemis II mission.
NASA is just a day away from the planned launch of the Artemis II mission around the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The Artemis II mission could lift off as soon as Wednesday in a historic space flight around the moon. The crew of four has been training for nearly three years for the nine-day mission. Mark Strassmann gives a look at the risks and safety of space travel.
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.
23XI Racing co-owners Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, along with team driver Tyler Reddick, speak with Gayle King about the hot start to their season, the current state of NASCAR and more.
Tiger Woods had bloodshot eyes, was "sweating profusely" and had "extremely dilated" pupils after a rollover car crash last week, an arrest report shows. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Speaking with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shared an optimistic outlook on the future of artificial intelligence. "I believe that 30 years from now, your kids are probably working three and a half days a week. They'll probably live to 100," Dimon said. "There'll be cures to cancer, cars'll be safer, planes'll be safer. Life will be better."
The average U.S. gas price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since August 2022, AAA announced on Tuesday. Diesel fuel prices have also jumped significantly since the start of the war in Iran. CBS News' Lana Zak and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reveals to "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that his bank is considering taking positions in prediction markets. "It's possible one day we'll do something like that," Dimon says. "We're not gonna be in sports. We're not gonna be in politics. There's a bunch of stuff we won't do. And obviously, we have strict rules around insider information."