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If there was any doubt that Microsoft would be creative about search and get beyond spooning Yahoo and spending money, then this tidbit is it. The company is going to announce deals with both Twitter and Facebook to put their realtime status feeds into Bing for searching. This is major and likely to wipe the smile off the face of Google's CEO Eric Schmidt, at least for an hour or two. Or a lot more.
The general tenor for coverage of Yahoo's earnings announcement seems to be that the company topped analyst estimates. However, the numbers aren't as encouraging for the company as many seem to want to believe.
Just a couple of weeks ago I noted that Sun was sinking under the weight of Oracle, with the acquisition looking more like punishment than salvation of the former. But now things are looking even grimmer. Sun is about to lay off another 3,000 employees. The longer it is before the deal with Oracle takes hold, the less Sun could actually bring to the table.
Apple's numbers were very impressive, with significant hikes in net revenue, gross margin, and net profit measured year-over-year. Nothing to complain about there. Except, some things in the results just don't seem to add up.
All eyes have been pointing toward New York and the Barnes & Noble announcement of its new e-reader, the Nook, which is supposed to be $259 with an e-ink screen and a small color touch-screen beneath the main display. But there is one quieter e-book announcement that ultimately may be more interesting, because it shows a different approach to what could become a dangerously stale category.
Shared services -- the idea that a company can create single points of operational activity for all divisions and departments -- have been around for years. The Hackett Group, a strategic consulting firm, has just released one of its periodic studies, in this case of shared services. The results suggest some opportunities for high tech firms looking for market opportunities.
Insider trading is always painful to watch. People once trusted within organizations conspire to benefit themselves at the expense of their employers, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else who happens by. And we're currently seeing that in spades in the high tech space, with such names being dragged into the spotlight as IBM, Intel, Google, AMD, Sun Microsystems, and Akamai Technologies. But the result for the industry is more than a morbid curiosity. It will, rather, drive investors farther into resentment and distrust, making stock prices for many companies harder to maintain -- to say nothing of fueling suspicion of regulators and possibly setting off a wave of investigations.
EMC can use Microsoft's misadventures with Danger to promote the benefits of private cloud computing.
Google is boasting of new wins for Google Apps to cast a shadow on Microsoft's Windows 7 announcement this week. It isn't just a publicity stunt, as the vendor is showing momentum among enterprise customers thought to be out of its reach.
Eric Savitz on Barron's Tech Trader Daily noted that AMD's earnings report pointed to lower than usual Q4 revenues because of "the big build we've seen of PCs in anticipation of the Win 7 launch." In other words, it may be that vendors are creating inventory the way that politicians generate pork, and that's a bad sign.
Microsoft is going to lose the battle to control mobile operating systems. It may even lose the chance to take any significant part. Such a statement isn't anti-MS dogma nor does it have to do with any technical esoteric. It comes down to arithmetic.
Gartner is already proclaiming Windows 7 a huge success and an improvement over Vista, but the new operating system hasn't even shipped yet.
I came across this story about tech M&A with a pointer to data from Thomson Reuters about tech industry M&A activity. As I look at the numbers, and the graphs that fall out, there's a very interesting pattern that brings into question the uptick in activity that seems to be happening.
Viacom finds YouTube smoking gun;games sue Sony over firmware upgrade; EU and Microsoft to agree on browser approach; the DOJ to investigate IBM mainframe sales; and media outlets and Apple are targeted in a patent suit.
I'm sure many are jumping up and down over Google's latest earning report. CEO Eric Schmidt said that "the worst of the recession is behind us." Call me skeptical, or even cynical, but I don't see anything yet suggesting that all is well. In fact, look at the current evidence from IBM, Nokia, and Intel and I think it suggests that things are still incredibly shaky, no matter where a willing suspension of disbelief has driven the Dow.
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Wait times at major U.S. airports continue as TSA officer callouts mount after employees missed their first full paycheck last week.
Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region
Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
In his latest book, the New York Times bestselling author writes of a cultural crisis: an increase in anxiety and depression, concurrent with a rise in social media use, during what he terms an "Age of Emptiness."
Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.
The United Nations' top nuclear watchdog, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, told CBS News that Iran still has the technical ability to restart its nuclear program, even though U.S. military strikes dented the program.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A 31-year-old Georgia woman has charged with murder by police who say she took pills to induce an abortion.
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
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.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
The announcement comes as NATO faces criticism from President Trump, who's seeking military assistance in securing the key Strait of Hormuz.
The United Nations' top nuclear watchdog, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, told CBS News that Iran still has the technical ability to restart its nuclear program, even though U.S. military strikes dented the program.
As the Iran war rages, Israel continues killing senior Iranian figures. CBS News asked experts how they do it.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
"All the Empty Rooms," which follows CBS News' Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings, won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Hartman and the film's director, Joshua Seftel, talk about what that moment meant to the families of the victims and having Gloria Cazares, the mother of a 9-year-old girl killed in Uvalde, deliver the acceptance speech.
Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, stars of "Project Hail Mary," speak with "CBS Mornings" about the highly-anticipated movie, what it was like acting alongside the puppeteers behind alien Rocky and why Hüller chose a Harry Styles song to sing in a scene in the movie.
Unmade beds and overdue books. That's some of what CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman found in his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms," which looks at the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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.
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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.
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
In the summer of 2013, Minnesota resident Gary Herbst seemingly disappeared. Years later, investigators made a startling discovery. Peter Van Sant has the story for "48 Hours."
Unmade beds and overdue books. That's some of what CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman found in his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms," which looks at the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has shared new images of the damage from last week's attack at the synagogue. A photo has also emerged of the attacker holding an AR-style rifle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
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.
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.
The World Central Kitchen initiative is feeding TSA officers in Baltimore, Maryland, amid a partial government shutdown impacting thousands of Americans. Naomie Germain, a distribution manager for World Central Kitchen, joins CBS News with more.
All eyes are on Iran's Kharg Island and oil production hubs in the region as the war in the Middle East enters a third week. CBS News' Aaron MacLean and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
Dogs may be more than man's best friend. They could help scientists unlock treatments for age-related diseases. Researchers studying how dogs age hope their discoveries could lead to longer, healthier lives for both dogs and humans. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
Diesel prices are rising and the price of gas continues to slam Americans during the Iran war. Ed Hirs, an energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins CBS News with more.