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Google is hoping to perfect YouTube's video identification system with the help of a company that hasn't filed financials with the Securities and Exchange Commission, has a convoluted history and is run by a self-proclaimed "natural born content pirate." And oh yeah this companyâ€"Nexicon...
FCC OKs white space; IBM's big debt; Google drops Yahoo; Diebold sued for infringing GPL license; Intel drops ultrawideband; and Dell tightens belt.
It's a big week for the software as a service industry: Salesforce.com is establishing itself as a leading cloud computing provider, NetSuite is planning to take on SAP head on and Success Factors is upping its outlook. But underneath the surface there are more than a few questions marks lurking. ...
In a move that's not terribly surprising, Google said Wednesday that it is scrapping its search advertising deal with Yahoo. Google's decision puts Yahoo's search business back in play and may bring Microsoft back into the picture. In a blog post, Google announced it was ending its plans fo...
Boston sees tech layoffs and local industry organizations give students the cold shoulder; Google and Yahoo try tweaking deal details to charm the DoJ; manufacturing hits a 26-year low, which will affect high tech; the FCC opens an investigation into cable television pricing practices; and cheap gadgets are all the rage for consumers worried about the economy.
A WiMAX vendor gets new investment as WiMAX/LTE chips are expected out next year; Sprint Nextel gets sued over early termination fees; Nokia introduces lowest-price-ever handset and says goodbye to 600 employees; and HD radio struggles to find its market.
Motorola reported an operating loss of 397 million dollars, or $0.18 a share, for the third-quarter ended September 30, as revenues fell 15 percent to 7.48 billion dollars. The mobile phone maker, still stumbling from its failure to design smartphones to compete against the likes of Apple's iPhone...
New Intel chip screams; entire semiconductor industry screams, but for another reason; Pioneer gets judgment against Samsung; Firefox struggles at 20 percent market share; and ultrawideband not looking so well.
Verizon nixes pay-as-you-go data for smartphones but increases DSL bandwidth; AT&T to try home bandwidth limits; iPhone manufacturing to show, device's father leaves; and FCC chair gives up on new phone charge plan.
Panasonic considers acquiring Sanyo; Google and Yahoo deal may be dying; Google considers service-level agreements for Google Apps; used IT equipment becomes popular; Oprah stirs huge Kindle interest; and Acer claims sales not bothered much by credit meltdown.
On the surface, the New York Times seemed to run yet another of its occasional non-story trend stories yesterday, this time by about the consumer electronics industry. The urgent tone was that fewer consumers are ready to drop large amounts of dollars on big-screen televisions these days, forcing retailers into -- gasp! -- offering discounts to keep the product moving. What, people have less money these days and stores might drop prices on product when they aren't selling enough volume? And when it rains, people get wet and look for umbrellas. Fascinating. Sarcasm aside, though, there was a nugget of information that offered a sideways glance at how the television manufacturers may have been doing business.
IBM chip exec heads to Apple, but IBM sues to stop him; Taiwanese semiconductor foundries plan to lower 2009 capital expenses; London rolls out new high-tech trash cans; and in a tremendous surprise, video technology adoption is affected by its maturity and user age.
On Halloween eve, what better to do than look at some of the scary and strange stories in high tech? Motorola turnaround plan getting thumbs turned down -- Motorola has been in a tough spot and analysts say it won't get easier. The whole plan to spin off the handset division has been tripped by a $...
Yesterday's Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit (CAFC) decision on In re Bilski continues to keep in the air the future of business method patents. It doesn't automatically eliminate them, as many reports have erroneously suggested, but, if upheld in a likely appeal to the Supreme Court, will likely invalidate many and require some major strategic and tactical changes in virtually every industry. To get a little more insight, we spoke with C. Edward Polk, senior counsel at Foley & Lardner and a former associate solicitor of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, where he represented the USPTO in appeals before the Federal Circuit as well as wrote amicus briefs for the USPTO.
DoJ tells Verizon to go ahead in Alltel purchase but only if it sheds a number of local markets; Intel to open a develoment center in Taiwan and puts money into a wireless carrier; EA lowers outlook and plans to lay off employees; Yahoo opens a developer platform; and Apple documents its changes to MobileMe.
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer be regulated by the federal government.
A judge banned the Trump administration from taking adverse action against Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders."
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's anti-trust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
More than 1 million Americans over 65 lived with roommates they aren't related to in 2024 — a 16% increase from 2019.
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Americans, not foreign exporters, shouldered nearly the costs from the Trump administration's tariffs last year, according to the New York Fed.
Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
More than 1 million Americans over 65 lived with roommates they aren't related to in 2024 — a 16% increase from 2019.
Americans, not foreign exporters, shouldered nearly the costs from the Trump administration's tariffs last year, according to the New York Fed.
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah died at the age of 21 after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps said.
Most voters call the Democratic Party weak, while most describe the GOP as extreme.
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
Iranian authorities have presented the families of jailed protesters "an inhumane dilemma," offering reprieve in exchange for public acquiescence.
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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.
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The FBI on Thursday shared photos of a backpack and new details about a masked man seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
A white tent was set up on Nancy Guthrie's front porch Thursday morning. It's the spot where doorbell camera footage captured images of a masked, gloved intruder. Authorities have not yet commented on the tent's purpose. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Investigators have set up a white tent in front of the home of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has not been since since January 31. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Abuse survivors were present during a fiery House Judiciary Committee hearing where lawmakers grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi about the latest batch of files released on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
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.
After a new mom's childcare plans fell through during her senior year of college, a kind professor stepped in to help. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
More than 1 million Americans over the age of 65 lived with roommates they aren't related to in 2024 -- a 16% increase from 2019. Elaine Quijano spoke to two of them in New York City.
Measles cases at Ave Maria University near Naples, Florida, continue to soar, with the outbreak climbing to nearly 60 cases this week. Cristian Benavides reports.
Two people sustained minor injuries after a collision between a U.S. destroyer and a supply ship while transferring supplies in the Caribbean, according to U.S. Southern Command. Charlie D'Agata has details.
A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from downgrading the military retirement rank and pay of Sen. Mark Kelly over a video he and five other Democrats recorded last year that reminded service members they can refuse to follow illegal orders. Scott MacFarlane has more.