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Seagate Technology, the world's leading disk drive maker, shocked the markets yesterday by announcing the immediate departure of CEO Bill Watkins and president and COO David Wickersham. Chairman and former CEO Stephen Luczo has assumed the president and CEO functions. What made this announcemen...
Yasni, a big name in people search in such countries as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, got its start in 2007. When the company saw that roughly 100,000 of its users were from the U.S., it decided to make a push, starting last November, into this country and the U.K. with targeted English-language versions. We chatted with founder and CEO Steffen Rühl back in December about the experience of expanding a web-based business outward from Europe.
Judge tosses Rambus suit against Micron; Apple faces yet another potential customer class action suit; Google wins Chinese trademark case; fashion model sues Google to find out who anonymously called her a "skank" in a blog; someone sues Oprah Winfrey's company for patent infringement; at least one patent suit in the Eastern District of Texas gets transferred to Ohio; and a small firm is suing 22 software and security companies for patent infringement.
On December 31, Dell announced that it was reorganizing around major customer segments and that CMO Mark Jarvis and Mike Cannon, president of global operations would be replaced. But don't feel too badly for them; even in a down economy, they are leaving with some green lining their pockets.
Google is facing some "challenges," as the corporate set says when wanting to avoid the word "problem." Only in this case, the real concept may be "quicksand pit." As the tech industry has seen throughout its history â€" including the likes of Wang, Netscape, AOL, and Packard Bell -- companies can ride high one day and wind up in a ditch the next. And, as some recent developments are showing, online advertising isn't the first industry where success is guaranteed to be everlasting.
There's an intriguing rumor floating about. SDTimes.com is reporting that according to multiple sources, "including one at Cisco," Google is working on its own router. When I contacted Google, the answer was the now-standard "It's our policy not to comment on rumor or speculation," which, if memory serves, is the same answer that used to be in play when asked if Google was developing a browser. Absent any other confirmation yet (and if you know and are willing to chat, please use the link to email me), there's significant circumstantial evidence that, if not true, the concept is credible.
At its last MacWorld, Apple announced new lower pricing on some music in its iTunes store â€" and an end to digital rights management (DRM) on all tracks. Forget about the state of Steve Jobs or who gave the keynote address. This is real news, as it is yet another bit of information suggesting that perhaps the recording industry has finally come to grips with the new market realities.
Microsoft makes an estimated $1.5 billion off XP licensing on "Vista Capable" machines, and sees a Chinese court sentence 11 software pirates; RIAA won't get to appeal mistrial on suit against Minnesota woman and drops MediaSentry, which used to get the evidence for its lawsuits against consumers; Facebook sues Power.com for copyright and trademark infringement; and Cree and Bridgelux kiss and make up.
For some time, China has been pushing to create its own telecommunications standards, for a number of reasonably obvious reasons. But now the country has decided to award a number of 3G mobile licenses, based not only on the Beijing-created TD-SCDMA standard, but on CDMA and WCDMA as well. From a purely practical consideration, this is a story so big that it will be hard to find something of greater relevance to the industry for some time.
Many music lovers may be using language considerably stronger than the Elizabethan term "zounds" if they own the 30GB models of the Microsoft Zune -- because at the start of today (midnight Pacific time), many of these units (no way to know the total yet) began failing.
There are rumors that Microsoft is planning some massive layoffs in the middle of January. The way the company is handling questions can only lead you to think that any reports have some basis in truth.
You can't have an industry without income, and the smaller the income, the smaller the industry. By that measure, anyone with something to lose in the technology industry should be nervous when looking at the revenue generation front. It's grim -- a lot more so than many companies are openly admitting. Ironically, that isn't all bad, because we're in the middle of seeing a massive rightsizing of spending, companies, and expectations.
A messy high tech court week at the end of the year includes Apple and Psystar having at each other; Platte River Associates president Jay Leonard pleading guilty to hacking charges; a Department of Justice restraining order against Microsemi; Verizon winning $33.15 in a cybersquatting case; ADAPTIX suing Sprint and Clearwire; Cygnus Systems suing Google, Apple, and Microsoft for patent infringement; RIM suing Motorola over interference in hiring; and Psion suing over use of the term 'netbook,' which it had trademarked.
Sirius XM got approval from shareholders for a reverse stock split and now is working on a plan to issue over 108 million new shares of stock. The latest financial moves by Sirius are necessary, given a stock price that's a little over a dime a share, potential Nasdaq delisting, $193.6 million in convertible bonds maturing in February as part of about $1 billion in loan repayments next year, and not enough cash. But there's a big question as to whether any of this will pull the company out of its death spiral.
Shortly after posting about HP's latest 10-k, I received an email from an HP internal PR person who wanted to talk about "a few points" with me. Apparently the company didn't like my take on its declining R&D spending and wanted to spin it as not being a decrease at all. Here's what they said and how I pointed out that whether they liked it or not, R&D spending there was dropping, both in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenue.
As the Iran war enters a sixth week, a U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday, sparking a search-and-rescue mission that recovered the pilot. A search is ongoing for another crew member.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
UConn, on a 54-game winning streak, entered the Final Four undefeated for the ninth time in school history.
New Hampshire is one of the few states in the nation that doesn't have a dedicated school for the deaf.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
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.
Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.
Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.
A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more.
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
"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.
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Nearly a year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
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.
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.
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus spoke at the Kyiv Security Forum on Friday, praising Ukraine's military and saying it has redefined modern warfare. Petraeus sat down with CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch to discuss further.
The NCAA Men's Final Four tips off on Saturday night. The first game features number three Illinois colliding with powerhouse University of Connecticut. Then, there will be a battle between the two No.1 seeds, Michigan and Arizona. Eddie Pells, national sports writer for the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the games.
U.S. farmers are struggling to stay afloat as the cost to operate keeps increasing. According to new Agriculture Department data analyzed by Politico, the U.S. has lost nearly 150,000 farms in the last five years. Rachel Shin, one of the authors of that analysis, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
March was a good month for U.S. job growth, according to the latest report that blew away Wall Street expectations with 178,000 jobs added. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.