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Drowning in e-mail, instant messages, RSS feeds, and other electronic communications? Web Worker Daily has a suggestion: limit yourself to once-a-day interaction with all these interruptive forces, thus freeing yourself to do actual work for the rest of the day. Author Leo Babauta offers eight ru...
"If only my phone would ring, I could get out of here!" How many times have you fidgeted your way through an endless meeting, cocktail party, or product demo thinking exactly that? If you're a Palm Treo user, FakeCall will do the trick. Just add a "fakecall" appointment to your calendar and the sof...
If you're a Sprint customer, but you want to switch providers to, say, AT&T (iPhone) or T-Mobile (HotSpot@Home), you may be able to get out of paying an early termination fee. That's because Sprint's raising the rate for roaming; if you pay for roaming in your plan, you can cite "materially ad...
Traveling abroad? Do I have the shirt for you. All you do is point to one of the universally recognizable symbols (phone, restroom, airport, etc.), then point at the question mark, and that should be enough for a native to figure out what you're after. Okay, so this isn't exactly business casual -- ...
Between now and August 31, owners of the Motorola Motorizr Z8 phone can download a free copy of DataViz's Documents To Go. The software enables you to open and view Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files and attachments on your phone. It normally sells for $19.99; all you have to do to get it free is reg...
"When nature calls, call Miz Pee." That's the tagline I just made up for this poorly named but undeniably useful service, which helps you find the closest (and cleanest) bathroom. Just point your mobile phone's browser to www.mizpee.com, click Find Toilet, and then input your city and street addr...
Running a non-profit? If so, you can get in on the same great deal offered to schools: free Google Apps. In case you're unfamiliar with it, Google Apps consists of various Google services, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Page Creator, all managed under a single Web-based control p...
Microsoft just took the wraps off version 2 of Windows Live Search for Mobile, the whiz-bang search app for cell phones. In case you're unfamiliar with it, WLS taps Windows Live Local to provide area-specific searches. Just choose your location (by providing a city name, ZIP code, etc.), then acce...
If you liked last month's post on using wikis at work but wished for more than five paltry suggestions, Web Worker Daily offers up 15 of them, all of them devoted to productivity. For example: Project management. A wiki can be a great way to plan and manage a project, from conception to completion....
How do you survive a poorly run meeting? How do you explain your ideas in thirty seconds? Guy Kawasaki—Apple evangelist—tells you in tiny snippets what you need to be able to do in the office environment and how to do it in a recent blog post on his site, How to Change the World. (Skip p...
If you're a Google Calendar user (and by all rights you should be), here's an easy way to add new appointments when you're away from your PC: Send a text message from your phone. All you do is create an outgoing SMS with details about the event, such as "Lunch with Tom at 12:30 pm Wednesday." Sen...
Looking for an online contact manager? Start with Big Contacts, which I wrote about a while back. True to its name, it's an impressively "big" service. Web Worker Daily has the scoop on five others, including Highrise, Plaxo, and still-in-development Oprius: This webapp actually aims to be an all-i...
Viewbook (formerly Slidez) lets you create photo slideshows to share with others or embed in your site -- perfect for photographers, designers, and anyone else with images to show off. I found the site very easy to use: Just upload your photos using the provided batch-loader tool, then build a ne...
I was reading the great blog Internet Duct Tape the other day, and came across this statement: "One of the handiest 'life hacks' is to figure out how much money your time is worth (after taxes) and use that to as a basis for deciding if a time saving service is worth its cost (assuming you have di...
Want your home page to be all that it can be? If you use iGoogle (formerly Google Personalized Homepage), there are lots of ways to turn it into a productivity powerhouse. For starters, try creating a new tab called "productivity." Google will automatically serve up such useful gadgets as Driving...
The Iran war could escalate further as President Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
The latest blackout in Cuba comes over a week after another massive outage affected the island's west, leaving millions without power.
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said .
A severe weather front has dumped heavy snow on the Upper Midwest, caused thunderstorms in the South and threatens Mid-Atlantic states with rain and possible tornadoes.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in late April on efforts to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of immigrants from Syria and Haiti.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
A Ring camera video that showed a 78-year-old DoorDash driver making a delivery led to strangers donating nearly $1 million to him and his wife.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
Gas prices have jumped almost 79 cents per gallon from a month ago, raising fresh inflation concerns.
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in late April on efforts to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of immigrants from Syria and Haiti.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas' 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
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.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
The latest blackout in Cuba comes over a week after another massive outage affected the island's west, leaving millions without power.
Coast guard rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a 17-year-old student and the captain of one of the boats were later pronounced dead.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said.
The operation marks the latest joint show of force against drug cartels in the South American country.
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman breaks down some of the best looks from the 2026 Oscars, where looks from Chanel and Dior dominated the red carpet.
Grammy award-winner Lizzo exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest project, a children's book called "Little Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flute." She spoke with Gayle King about her inspiration for the book and message for young readers.
Clayton Davis, the senior awards editor for Variety, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the big moments, winners and surprises at the Oscars.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday in Kouri Richins' murder trial. She's accused of giving her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl four years ago before she later published a children's book about grief. The case included 13 days of testimony, but the defense did not call any witnesses. If convicted, Richins could face life in prison.
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said.
The operation marks the latest joint show of force against drug cartels in the South American country.
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Suspect Christian Barrios, 32, shot two people multiple times Friday night, St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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.
President Trump is pushing for allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but NATO support likely won't come easy. New York Times global affairs correspondent Anton Troianovski joins CBS News to discuss.
President Trump took a number of questions on the Iran war Monday. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe breaks down the biggest moments.
President Trump took questions Monday on the Strait of Hormuz during an impromptu news conference at the White House. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
President Trump on Monday said he didn't know whether or not Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, is dead or not. See his remarks.
President Trump was asked what a deal with Iran might look like while taking questions Monday. Mr. Trump took the moment to talk about the country's use of disinformation and artificial intelligence.