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The news that Cisco will push into the server market might seem like a big surprise -- and a big departure from its traditional base of networking equipment. But if you think about the direction computing is moving, it's not really surprising, and probably only one of a number of examples of radical diversification that will be coming in the next year or two.
It always seems presumptuous to sound a death knell for an enormous company. So perhaps this is more a bell closing round seven of a fight, but on the gaming front, Sony is looking bad. Really bad. And because of the company's overall financial position, it will take far more than posturing to keep the console division in the game at all.
Watching businesses at times is like sitting through a comedy. You see people doing something so obviously stupid, so clearly set to blow up in their faces, that you want to bury your face and say, "No, stop now!" But they don't and it does. This seems to have popped up in high tech with a ferocious...
EU tells Microsoft to decouple Internet Explorer from Windows; Dell settles with 34 states; Nortel files for bankruptcy, but some analysts think that it ultimately won't help; RealNetworks gets Friskit patents tossed; Global Crossing gives up and licenses Katz Technology patents; USPTO to reexamine TiVo patent; and Xpoint sues Microsoft, HP, and Intel.
The news that Steve Jobs will be taking an unexpected extended medical leave from his position as Apple's CEO is continuing the speculation of whether he'll be able to run the company again and what might happen to Apple as a result. The fascination in the technology world is understandable from one view, as Jobs is one of the personal computer's historic figures and great characters. But from another point, it's an unhealthy obsession and shows that industry maturity has a long way to go.
Century-old Nortel Networks, once a networking behemoth with a whopping market cap of over $300 billion, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Nortel never recovered from dot-com bust. The aftermath included a devastating accounting scandal that resulted in the firing of CEO Frank Dunn an...
It's been clear that Google's focus on ad revenue is a potential weak point for the company and that it rightly continues trying to diversify its business. And the announcement that it will allow "technology solution providers" to resell Google Apps to businesses is just another example. But Google is about to find that working with a reseller channel is far more complicated, painful, and expensive than they have thought.
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.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
Iran said it had offered a new proposal to the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Gold House revealed its 2026 Gold100 list honoring Asian Pacific culture. Co-founder and CEO Bing Chen joins CBS News with more.
The bestselling author and editor of The Golfer's Journal teed up for a challenge – taking over operations of a failing nine-hole community golf course in New York's Catskill Mountains – and writes of the tribulations that were par for the course.
The pop star sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss what the public misunderstands about her.
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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.
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.
Newly released video shows the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect and his movements ahead of the attack. Other video also shows a clearer image of the confrontation between law enforcement and the suspect. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing student from the University of South Florida, according to the sheriff, who called their killings a "monstrous crime." Cristian Benavides reports.
According to investigators, a gunman was inside the D.C. Hilton last Friday, waiting for his chance to assassinate President Trump and members of his Cabinet. New video offers the clearest view yet of what happened just before the attack. Nicole Sganga reports.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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.
Americans took to the streets on Friday for May Day, also referred to as International Workers' Day. The day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when a Chicago protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police. Some cities saw "Workers Over Billionaires" rallies and marches this year.
Saturday marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 20 horses are set to run for the roses in the first leg of the triple crown. Hannah Vanbiber, a senior editor at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview what's dubbed the most exciting two minutes in sports.
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Consumers are cutting back on goods with sharp price increases, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. From December to February, spending on clothing fell 7%, spending on furniture fell 5% and spending on sports equipment fell 6%. The Wall Street Journal economics reporter Rachel Wolfe writes in her recent piece that recent inflation is not driven by consumer demand, but by companies passing on increased costs to customers. She joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.