McDonald's drafts Obama vet to beef up PR

With its brand under pressure, struggling fast-food chain turns to political insider as its global spokesman

• Jun 9, 2015

Bruce Jenner has seen "Transparent," series creator says

Jill Soloway reveals Kim Kardashian said her family has seen the Amazon series about a transgender parent and "loved" it

• May 29, 2015

Amazon now offering free same-day delivery

The new perk is available in 14 cities as an added incentive to buy into the retailer's $99-a-year Prime subscription

• May 28, 2015

Amazon hiring 6K full-time workers

Internet retailer is expanding workforce in a dozen states as it seeks to speed delivery times

• May 26, 2015

Is Amazon trying to poach craft makers from Etsy?

The e-commerce giant is reaching out to Etsy sellers, asking questions and gauging interest in its new handmade marketplace

• May 26, 2015

​Google adding "buy" button to mobile searches

The move puts Google in competition with the likes of Amazon and could markedly impact how shoppers interact with stores

• May 18, 2015

Wal-Mart to test unlimited shipping for $50 a year

World's largest retailer to price service below Amazon's popular service in trial run this summer

• May 13, 2015

Now parents, millennials disrupting more business

Brands are discovering new parents have high expectations for convenience, transparency and digital excellence

• May 11, 2015

Spotify may get into the video streaming business

The music streaming company would be joining a crowded space dominated by Netflix, Amazon and Hulu

• May 8, 2015

Alibaba's earnings ease some fears

The Chinese e-commerce giant's better-than-expected results countered worries that spooked investors since its hot IPO

• May 7, 2015

It's too easy to accidentally buy stuff on Apple Watch

That's what CNET editor Scott Stein learned when he inadvertently bought an Xbox during an Apple Watch demo

• Apr 27, 2015

Web billionaires face off in renewed Texas space race

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin share a state and a goal, but the similarities end there

• Apr 27, 2015

​Voices of rare "talking" turtles may prevent their extinction

Critically endangered Amazonian turtles communicate with each other through sounds - but will their calls for help be heard?

• Apr 22, 2015

Amazon heats up competition in home services sector

The e-commerce giant isn't first on the scene, but it's using priceless customer data to anchor itself in the industry

• Apr 16, 2015

Is Netflix more popular than TV?

One analyst thinks so, and he predicts that could push the video-streaming company's stock into the stratosphere

• Apr 16, 2015

Amazon's Echo gets some savvy upgrades

The new voice-controlled personal assistant gadget can now play your request on Pandora or be a home automation hub

• Apr 13, 2015

Amazon home services cleans your home, mounts TVs

The online mega-retailer will now install, set up or fix the stuff it sells you

• Mar 31, 2015

Twitch warns users of possible hacking incident

The video game streaming network said accounts -- some of which were connected to YouTube and Twitter -- may have been hacked

• Mar 24, 2015

Amazon gets FAA certificate to experiment with drones

Seattle company had asked the FAA for permission to fly drones for package deliveries last July

• Mar 20, 2015

Carbon-storing Amazon forest is losing its touch

The Amazon jungle plays a key role in keeping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, but its powers are waning significantly

• Mar 18, 2015

Is today's Nasdaq in "bubblicious" territory?

This time, the index known largely for its tech components has a different sector prompting the bubble talk

• Mar 9, 2015

Ohio dad sues over caffeine powder that killed son

"The difference between life and death is a pinch and a smidgen," lawyer says

• Mar 6, 2015

Cops: Man posed as Amazon employee to lure teen

Police say Calif. girl thought the man was interested in hiring her, suspect there are more victims

• Mar 6, 2015