Apple iOS 17: What it offers and how to get it
Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing.
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iPhone 15: 4 things the new iPhone can do that your old one can't
Apple's latest smartphone looks much like its predecessors, but has some useful new features the others don't.
Indigenous group asks for internet blackout to limit "negative impact"
Members of the Baduy community, sometimes called the Amish of Asia, say they want to minimize the "negative impact of smartphones on our people."
"What the duck" is no more with new iPhone autocorrect update
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
Apple unveils new iOS 17 features: Here's what users can expect
The company's operating system upgrade, coming September, adds live voicemail transcribing and an enhanced autocorrect tool.
Should schools ban their students from using cellphones?
A growing number of schools are banning cellphones in an effort to lessen the time spent on screens.
Workers at Apple iPhone factory beaten in COVID protest
Employees at the world's biggest iPhone plant have complained about unsafe working conditions following virus outbreak.
Apple will manufacture iPhone 14 in India
Tech giant is shifting some manufacturing from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions.
Apple set to unveil iPhone 14 and other gear
Tech giant also expected to introduce new watches and AirPods, but high inflation could deter buyers.
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
As back-to-school nears, the fight over cellphones in classrooms rages on
Many teachers, school leaders and state legislators have been pushing for tighter cellphone restrictions — but in some instances, they've been met with fierce opposition.
Tips for getting kids their first cellphone
Dan Ackerman, editorial director of the technology publication CNET, joins “CBS Mornings” with advice for parents who are getting their kids their first cell phone. He talks about the best smartphones for kids and what parents can do to control screen time and content.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G foldable smartphone is on sale, plus get a pair of Galaxy Buds Live earbuds for free
When you buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Samsung will throw in a pair of Galaxy Buds Live earbuds for free.
Samsung just introduced the Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone. Here's what's new
Samsung's newest smartphones, the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra, are now available for pre-order.
Smart TVs, virtual bikes, robot chefs: Fun gadgets at CES 2022
New TVs, VR headsets and home health tech highlight growing popularity of home entertainment systems amid pandemic.
60 Minutes Archive: NSO Group's "Pegasus"
In 2019, Lesley Stahl reported on hacking software developed by Israeli tech company NSO Group to break into just about any smartphone. This week, the U.S. government added NSO Group to its entity list for "malicious cyber activities," effectively blacklisting the firm.
Mobile payment scams surge, report says
Complaints against some digital payment services and apps like Venmo, Cash App or Zelle are skyrocketing, according to a troubling new report. Read more here.
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Why can't I vote on my phone?
Millions of Americans use mobile phones to bank, read sensitive work documents, and share personal photos with family and friends. So why can't we use them to cast ballots?
Apple reveals newest iPhone
Apple introduced four new iPhone models and an updated version of its smart speaker as it seeks to kick off holiday shopping season during an economic recession. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.
Apps aid contact tracing effort in Italy
Contact-tracing apps are already being used in Italy, Germany, and around Europe to help track the coronavirus. Through a phone's BlueTooth signal, the apps can contact users who encountered someone who's tested positive for coronavirus. Chris Livesay reports.
Apple CEO Tim Cook on the nexus of technology and social change
On the eve of Apple's first virtual Worldwide Developers Conference, the exec talks about the democratization of tools for social progress.
Preparing the next generation of GPS
Originally developed by the U.S. military, the Global Positioning System (GPS) as we now know it became operational in 1995, and has since become vital to nearly every facet of modern life, from our smartphones to the internet and the electrical grid. David Pogue was invited into the Air Force's GPS Master Control Station at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo, and visits Lockheed Martin, where a new generation of GPS III satellites is being built.
Black Friday breaks record in online shopping
Black Friday is in the record books. The busy shopping day saw $7.4 billion in online sales. That's the second largest online sales day ever. Black Friday was also the biggest day ever for mobile shopping: $2.9 billion in sales came from smartphones alone. Meantime, brick-and-mortar stores saw a sharp decline. Shopper visits decreased by 3% when compared to the same days last year.
Are social media companies spying on consumers?
Wandera CEO Eldar Tuvey believes our online activity reveals more to tech giants than we realize
Are social media companies spying on us?
Social media companies are facing increased scrutiny for allegedly spying on our conversations via smartphone and targeting ads based on what we say. According to Pew Research, 81% of Americans own a smartphone. Cindy Pom reports.
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Menendez rejects calls to resign, vows to fight federal charges
"I firmly believe that when all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey's senior senator," Sen. Bob Menendez said.
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies months after capture
When Matteo Messina Denaro died, "he took with him his secrets" about Cosa Nostra, state radio said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise − how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
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House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
A history of government shutdowns: 14 times funding has lapsed since 1980
With just days until the deadline to keep the government open, here's a look at the 14 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
8 people hospitalized after JetBlue flight experiences "severe turbulence"
JetBlue flight 1256 flying in from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale experienced "sudden severe turbulence" as it neared Florida, a JetBlue official told CBS News.
Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
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End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Tyson and Perdue face fed probe over possible child labor violations
Investigation of the two poultry giants follows NYT report of migrant children cleaning slaughterhouses overnight in Virginia.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Lego drops prototype recycled blocks in blow to sustainability drive
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
Tiny town of Dinosaur, Colorado, could be state's cannabis capital
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
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House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
A history of government shutdowns: 14 times funding has lapsed since 1980
With just days until the deadline to keep the government open, here's a look at the 14 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
6,000 prison sentences hinge on Supreme Court's interpretation of "and"
Nearly 6,000 people convicted of drug trafficking in the 2021 budget year alone are in the pool of those who might be eligible for reduced sentences, according to data.
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Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise — how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
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U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies months after capture
When Matteo Messina Denaro died, "he took with him his secrets" about Cosa Nostra, state radio said.
Lego drops prototype recycled blocks in blow to sustainability drive
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
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End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Usher says Super Bowl performance is "going to be a celebration"
Super Bowl LVIII will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Usher to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
Grammy winner Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
Sophia Loren recovering from surgery after a fall at her Geneva home
Just days after her 89th birthday, Sophia Loren suffered fractures requiring hip surgery in a fall at her home in Geneva.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
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Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
6,000 prison sentences hinge on Supreme Court's interpretation of "and"
Nearly 6,000 people convicted of drug trafficking in the 2021 budget year alone are in the pool of those who might be eligible for reduced sentences, according to data.
Man imprisoned 22 years "cried like a baby" after murder charges dropped
Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.
Kidnapped teen rescued from California motel room after 4 days
According to prosecutors, the kidnappers threatened to cut off the teen's body parts if his mother did not pay the $500,000 ransom.
Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida, authorities say
A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot at a Jacksonville apartment complex, officials said. Another adult was hurt.
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Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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Navigating life to plan for retirement
Research from Goldman Sachs shows a life event that causes a "financial vortex" can cut retirement savings by as much as 37%. Alisa Wolfson, contributor for MarketWatch Picks, joined CBS News with tips on how to save when going through the unexpected.
Megan Rapinoe plays final match for USWNT
Megan Rapinoe laced up for her final U.S. Women's National Team match on Sunday, going out a 2-0 winner over South Africa. Darian Jenkins, an analyst for soccer podcast "Attacking Third," joined CBS News to discuss Rapinoe's farewell and her impact on USA soccer.
What return looks like for Lahaina residents
Lahaina residents are being allowed back into their community for the first time since wildfires burned through Maui in August. Maui County Council member Tamara Paltin joined CBS News to discuss the re-entry process.
Government shutdown looking imminent
Lawmakers will return to Washington Tuesday with just a few days to hammer out a deal to avoid a government shutdown, and the White House is warning federal agencies to prepare for the worst. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Menendez speaks in face of resignation calls
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey rejected calls for his resignation following his indictment on federal bribery charges, striking a defiant tone Monday in his first public comments on the allegations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on Menendez's comments and the growing chorus from Democrats for the senator to step down.