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The Nokia N900 is more a computer with cell phone capabilities than a smartphone.
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The Nokia N900 is more a computer with cell phone capabilities than a smartphone.
There are times that ego can drive greatness in a company because someone at the helm simply can't stand to be second best. And then there is the corporate ego that leads into pretty silly undertakings -- like Yahoo's CEO Carol Bartz planning a massive new campus.
Just as it killed off its Money product this last summer, Microsoft is now putting the axe to Office Accounting. It only took, what, four years for this to happen? That's certainly better than the decade for Money. But it's far better than some decisions to keep marching because of all a company has...
In the last couple of weeks, a number of media companies have all declared their readiness to make people pay for what they get. The wagging fingers predicting dire consequences don't seem to get the business issues in play, because they treat every decision as though it had life-or-death finality. But it doesn't, because this is business as it should be: experimental and practical.
Many people, including my colleague Michael Hickins, have been writing about the importance of Google's Wave to the company and to businesses. But I'd disagree. It's not the product itself, which is being hit with decidedly mixed reviews during the beta test, that is important so much as the concept that the software represents.
Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff's new book tells all about the company's birth and strategy.
For doom and gloom, see Sony's quarterly results. Outside of PlayStation 3 unit sales (fueled by new cheaper model) and financial services, this is a company that currently excels in shrinking revenue and expanding losses.
The year was 2009; the month, October. News came of the end of the last specialized consumer electronics device. The GPS, which had seemed destined to continue its existence, passed on at the announcement of the Google Maps navigation feature on Android 2.0. OK, a bit exaggerated, but not by much. T...
Juniper introduced a new chipset, router and network management platform in the hopes of overcoming Cisco's dominance in the IP-based switching market.
AT&T sues Samsung, LG Display, and AU Optronics for alleged price fixing in LCD panels; a judge dismissed Power.com's suit against Facebook; Google tries navigating EU copyright rules; ChoicePoint hit with $275,000 fine for data breach; and FCC moves ahead on net neturality, but with less unanimity than might initially be thought.
Netflix will make its video streaming service available to Sony PlayStation 3 owners next month. Given its existing Internet distribution deals for a variety of other devices, this latest arrangement should help the company lower operating costs and overall churn rates in coming quarters.
Every now and then I read an article so fundamentally smart that I want to hold people's heads down to get them to see it. One today is by Martin Peers of the Wall Street Journal, in which he observes how a good portion of Amazon's financial success depends on putting off paying its bills. And while he is right that eventually vendors won't put up with it, the company is still largely in retail, which is dependent on that delay between money in and money out. That's why Amazon has been working so hard to break out of the category, and why it must -- because time is running out.
I often think that the preoccupation with corporate earnings can even outshine their revenue issues. However, you can never do better than the amount of money you can bring in, and for SAP, the signs are not promising, particularly as its weakest area, software sales, is the one that makes all the o...
The FCC may facilitate a spectrum swap between TV broadcasters and wireless infrastructure vendors as a way of alleviating a looming scarcity of broadband wireless spectrum.
Windows 7 is sticking customers upgrading from Vista in an "endless boot loop" that is paralyzing their computers.
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Lala was weakening but still packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
A woman was running alone on a path called the Wolverine Bowl Trail when the brown bear attacked her, officials said.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Jon Batiste speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his three new albums, which were inspired by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk, and explains how he crafted each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also gives an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Heroes," has died at 36, her publicist confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
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.
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
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July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
Marion Hugh "Suge" Knight Jr., who cofounded Death Row Records, is on the witness list in the trial of the man accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's murder, which begins Monday. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher has more.
Opening statements are expected to begin Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down what to expect.
Jared Bridegan was repeatedly shot outside his vehicle while his 2-year-old child was strapped in a car seat.
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it got in the way of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the 60-day negotiation period between the U.S. and Iran expired Monday. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is President Trump's former personal lawyer, said in an interview that no attorney general should pledge independence from White House. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
U.S. service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly struggling with mental health issues amid a record-breaking deployment at sea. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Marion Hugh "Suge" Knight Jr., who cofounded Death Row Records, is on the witness list in the trial of the man accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's murder, which begins Monday. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher has more.
The U.S. and Iran remain in a stalemate as the 60-day negotiation period expires, and access to the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. Emily Peck, a markets correspondent for Axios, joins with more.