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IBM's bid for Sun was always an iffy proposition given the magnitude of the deal. Big deals are by nature difficult to structure, which also explains why so many of them rarely work out as expected, even when they are consummated. Peter Fader, a professor at the Wharton School of Business noted t...
According to The Wall Street Journal, acquisition talks between IBM and Sun Microsystems are "on the brink of collapse" today for a number of reasons, including too low a price and too much ability for IBM to back out of the deal. Perhaps it's a negotiation tactic. But chances are more likely that we're seeing another example of tech acquisition ego, where management and directors of a former high flier know that they are worth so much more -- and management and directors of a long-time high flier assume that hardball always works.
Salesforce.com and NetSuite are the unlikeliest of enemies. Just a few years ago, the companies were at the advance guard of software-as-a-service, a burgeoning new industry that promised to eliminate the high licensing fees and onerous maintenance costs associated with buying on-premise softwa...
New technologies and business models -- whether cloud computing or Intel's Nahalem, which seems positioned to become the first broadly popular 64-bit system -- can have enormous impact on the software industry. We spoke with Judith Hurwitz, CEO of Hurwitz & Associates and noted software market expert.
Helping someone out of a desperate strait is considered an act of human kindness. But when the other party won't climb out of a death trap and has the key to your safe, a rescue is protecting your self-interest. That's exactly the position that Web-based companies face with old line media producers. They ultimately need the content for the Internet ecosystem, but media executives seem determined to take their companies down, with the latest evidence being another dubious attempt to prove the "superiority" of traditional advertising channels.
It has become axiomatic that the difference between consumer and business technology is blurring, and nowhere is this more evident than in the area of handheld devices. This confluence of consumer and business markets has also accelerated dramatically; it took dog years in Internet time for insta...
The other day, Microsoft apparently wanted to make clear that an iPhone version of Office might be in the works, a logical off-shoot of Web-based versions. That might seem an attempt to stave off concern that smartphone operating systems could siphon away important revenue sources from the giant. Bu...
Verizon, Comcast, AT&T and other large wireless carriers and cable companies are behind lobbying efforts in state legislatures around the country to prohibit local governments from using federal stimulus money to build and manage their own broadband networks, critics contend. So far, they seem t...
Just a week ago we saw the layoff numbers reported by Challenger, Gray & Christmas that showed a big jump in high tech for January and February. Now that we have complete data for the first quarter, there is some good news: the rate of layoffs is slowing. But the number of jobs lost still eclipses last year, and new high tech job creation isn't coming close to catching up.
Cisco, known primarily as a networking equipment vendor, is hoping to establish an early beachhead in "unified communications," a market it believes will grow to $34 billion, with a flurry of new products for desktops, conference rooms and data centers it introduced today at the VoiceCon conference....
IBM's Open Cloud Manifesto, an attempt to create technical standards for Web-based computer services, has been received with a great deal of suspicion in some circles, and with good reason. While IBM is trying to project itself as the grown-up in the discussion, many observers see the manifesto as o...
Apple sued over abilities to use iPhone as e-book reader and for users to browse content and download it to an iPhone; Tom Tom joins patent coalition as tool in litigation with Microsoft; NVIDIA countersues Intel over technology sharing agreement, and Charter Communications files for bankruptcy.
Back in February, I wrote about an Accenture study finding that telecom carriers were out of touch with customers and losing money as a result. The consulting firm also did a much broader study and -- surprise, surprise -- high tech firms are often having their enterprise lunch handed to them -- by themselves.
SAP is fighting its own legacy and is, in some ways, running away from its strengths as it tries to increase revenues during difficult economic times. SAP's legacy is mixed. Known for selling enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, comprehensive, industry-specific suites that produce reports...
Dell, HP, Lenovo and other hardware vendors could be looking at the end of their PC businesses within four years, as enterprises start implementing a more network-based approach to delivering computing power and applications. The threat comes from a technology known as hosted virtual desktops, ba...
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
President Trump said he would sign an order to pay all DHS employees as a plan to reopen most of DHS and pursue additional funding moves forward in Congress.
President Trump is seriously considering replacing Pam Bondi as attorney general, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
President Trump is seriously considering replacing Pam Bondi as attorney general, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
Christina Marie Plante was last seen on May 19, 1994, after leaving home on foot to go to a stable where her horse was kept.
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
Stocks are sliding after investors were left unsettled by President Trump's Wednesday night speech.
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
President Trump is seriously considering replacing Pam Bondi as attorney general, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
President Trump said he would sign an order to pay all DHS employees as a plan to reopen most of DHS and pursue additional funding moves forward in Congress.
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.
Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals details about Wednesday's historic "Survivor" episode, including who was voted off.
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
A 7-month-old baby sitting in her stroller was killed by an apparent stray bullet in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon, in what's believed to be a "gang motivated" shooting.
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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.
Pope Leo is celebrating his first Holy Week as the head of the Catholic Church. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
The Artemis II crew woke up in space and is now performing a set of inspections before a mission toward the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann, Kris Van Cleave and Rob Marciano have more.
Markets reacted negatively to President Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger breaks down the economic impact of the ongoing conflict.
Sources tell CBS News that President Trump is considering replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
President Trump is weighing replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say, but he has not made a final decision yet, those familiar with the matter tell CBS News. Natalie Brand reports.