Apple says its security flaw was fixed. Cyber analysts warn zero-click threats will persist.
Researchers said an Israeli spyware company used what is known as a "zero-click exploit" to access the phone of an unnamed Saudi activist.
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Apple fixes security flaw used to apparently hack an iPhone, other products
The previously unknown vulnerability affected all major Apple devices — iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches, researchers said.
Apple unveils iPhone 13, patches iOS flaw
Apple is unveiling its newest products and technology including the highly anticipated iPhone 13. It's releasing a software update to fix a serious security flaw that could allow hackers to access any Apple device without action from the device's owner. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins anchor Tanya Rivero with details.
Apple issues urgent iPhone software update
Apple released a critical software patch to fix a security vulnerability that researchers said could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices without any user action. Read more here.
Apple pauses plans to scan phones for child sexual abuse images
The company is holding off on the change after groups criticized the practice for privacy concerns.
Apple will scan iPhones for child sex abuse images, winning praise and raising concerns
The head of WhatsApp called it "a setback for people's privacy all over the world."
Apple update
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company warned people that a new software update would throttle the performance of older phones back in December. Now there may be a new update to fix it.
Apple AirTags raise safety concerns
Some experts say Apple's new lost item tracking device could be a stalking risk. The AirTags allow owners to find belongings using high-tech precision, but could it be misused? Geoffrey Fowler, a technology columnist for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Addicted to iPhone?
Apple is facing new pressure to help curb what's being called children and teens' addiction to smartphones. Two influential investors are asking the tech giant to make changes to its software, so parents can limit their children's phone use. Anna Werner reports.
Illustrating the power of emoji
No word would suffice to express the fluency with which these shorthand icons, which have supplanted words in texts and emails and on social media, have become a language unto themselves. Correspondent David Pogue talks with designers and gatekeepers for emoji, and finds out how new symbols are added to the lexicon.
Apple apologizes
Apple is apologizing after admitting a software update deliberately slowed some older iPhones. Apple is discounting the cost of battery replacements on certain phones. CNET's Dan Ackerman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the controversy.
Apple CEO's salary bump
Thanks in part to the company's huge profits from iPhone sales, Apple CEO Tim Cook just got big raise -- earning 46% more than last year
Slow iPhones
Apple is facing a lawsuit after the company admitted to slowing down older iPhones. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner explains how customers discovered the truth.
Apple slowing older iPhones
New revelations from Apple confirm what many iPhone users suspected: Apple slows down older iPhones. The reason? The lithium-ion batteries in aging devices can't keep up with peak demand for power. Apple says the batteries "may eventually need to be serviced or recycled." Anna Werner reports.
Tech industry look back
Silicon Valley saw major changes this year, from new technology that filters out hate speech on social media to a push for gender equality. Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss some of the developments we covered in 2017.
New emojis
The library of emojis on our phones is still growing with updates from Apple and other tech companies. While many people use emojis every day, it's still a mystery to many how they're created. CNET section editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to explain who approves emojis and whether you can suggest a new one.
Protect your phone
When you've spent hundreds of dollars on a smartphone -- or $1,000 on a new iPhone X -- it pays to take steps to protect your device from breakage. CNET's Vanessa Hand Orellana looks at some of the options.
iPhone's "i" bug
Many iPhone users who updated to iOS 11.1 are encountering a bug when typing the letter "i." CBS News' Hena Doba explains how to fix it.
iPhone X preview
CNET senior editor Scott Stein joined CBSN with the new iPhone X. Here's what he had to say about his experience trying out Apple's hottest new product.
New features on iPhone X
Apple stock reached an all-time high Monday after pre-orders for the iPhone X sold out in minutes. The exclusive anniversary edition iPhone arrives in Apple stores this Friday, but it may take weeks to ship the devices to customers who pre-ordered online. CNET senior editor Scott Stein joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the pros and cons of the new device, which he has been testing and reviewing over the past 24 hours.
Rotten Apples?
The latest iOS mobile operating system is causing headaches for some iPhone users. Will the next update remedy their woes? Meanwhile, Apple is having trouble filling orders for its new iPhone X. CNET senior editor Scott Stein joins CBSN to discuss these latest troubles from the Cupertino company.
Is Apple's Face ID secure?
Apple executives unveiled the iPhone X this week along with a new facial recognition feature called Face ID. The iPhone's newest security feature, which uses a 3D scan of the user's face to unlock the phone, is also raising questions about privacy and security. Senior writer for Wired magazine Andy Greenberg joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss whether the technology can be tricked and why using a six-digit passcode is more secure than anything else.
Privacy concerns over iPhone X
The iPhone X will use facial recognition technology to unlock the smartphone. But one day after the reveal, a Democratic senator is asking Apple what it plans to do with the data. Bianna Golodryga reports.
Apple's next generation
Apple announced a number of updated products during its annual event, but the highly anticipated iPhone X (pronounced "10") got all the buzz. Apple CEO Tim Cook says the new device ushers in a new era for the smartphone, which includes wireless charging and facial recognition. Wired Editor-in-Chief Nick Thompson joined CBSN to discuss.
iPhone X worth its hefty price tag?
Ten years after Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone, Apple introduced three new iPhones on Tuesday including the highly-anticipated iPhone X, which starts at $999. The tech giant also unveiled updated models of the Apple TV and Apple Watch. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether the iPhone X is worth the price and how some of its new features work.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities found three women's bodies in Utah. Two of the bodies were found on a hiking trail.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
Britney Spears arrested in Southern California
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested around 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released around 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
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Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities in Utah found two women's bodies on a hiking trail and a third woman dead in a home nearby.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Brawl at women's college basketball game injures ref; 8 players ejected
Referee Marla Gearhar was knocked to the floor in the melee between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
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Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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 announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities in Utah found two women's bodies on a hiking trail and a third woman dead in a home nearby.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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A new jobs report is expected to show a rise in hiring for some sectors. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains. (Sponsored by AT&T Business).
Battle between RFK Jr. and coffee chains
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging Starbucks and Dunkin' over the safety of high sugar drinks for teenagers as part of his Make America Healthy Again campaign. Now, the governor of Massachusetts, where Dunkin' is based, is responding. Tom Hanson reports.
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Kurdish forces surrounding Iran may jump into the fight against the Islamic Republic. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.