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Software vendors are coming under increasing pressure to offer customers software hosted in the cloud as an alternative to the software license agreements that have characterized the software industry for more than twenty years. Once confined to the ghetto of small-bore applications that help...
Hulu is getting new content and cash from Disney, giving it an impressive line-up of broadcast TV content for its online video site. This announcement comes barely a week after Google's YouTube video site announced partnership deals with a slew of movie and television studios, including Lion's Gate ...
Sharon Waxman has a post based on an interview with Google CEO Eric Schmidt. One comment she reports underscores how little the search company seems to understand about content, the dire straits of those who produce it, and just how tenuous Google's own fortunes -- and others who would make their money off the content of others -- might be.
IBM is making a concerted push to cash in on as many stimulus dollars coming from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as possible, offering services to health care, energy and other industries liable to garner funding, as well as government agencies administering those funds. IBM is openin...
Verizon and Microsoft are in talks for a new iPhone rival, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. By seeking to emulate their rivals, both companies are tacitly admitting to having lost significant share in their respective markets. The device, code-named Pink by Microsoft, would trans...
My colleague Michael Hickins has an interesting post about profitability of major video sharing sites. The more I read and considered his reporting and conversation with YouTube, the more questions I found myself facing. With all the speculation of how well YouTube or Hulu might be doing, there are complexities that could well mask what the owners of the companies are actually getting from their properties.
There's a general assumption that YouTube is losing Google gobs of money, fueled in great part by the much-bandied idea that YouTube is generating ad revenue on just 3 percent of the content on its site. This may be far from the case; AdAge recently speculated that YouTube is now monetizing as ...
Apple loses patent suit; Judge extends Microsoft antitrust oversight; EU finding on Intel coming soon and probably isn't pretty; engineer sues Sony for allegedly shady dealing; Pirate Bay case judge impartiality questioned; and judge won't delay Polaroid asset sale.
One of the strengths of Apple has been the ability of its brand to command premium pricing, whether in computers, MP3 players, or cell handsets. That has lead to a level of profitability that is the envy of its competitors. But there are signs of countervailing pressure that is forcing Apple to make less and less on the bulk of its products, bringing to question whether the company retains the same qualitative allure to a broader public as it displayed among the faithful. In a continuing period feature, we look into the details of a company's SEC filings for trends and insight.
My colleague Michael Hickins seems ready to consign Microsoft to the dust heap. He's certainly right that the last quarter was grim and that Microsoft has some serious problems, including the long over reliance on Windows and Office as its cash cows. But it's easy to over react to the latest earning...
Microsoft disclosed that sales fell 6 percent during its third fiscal quarter ending March 31, its first ever year-over-year quarterly sales drop, and the start of an inexorable demise. Rome didn't decline in a day, and neither will Microsoft, but the graffiti is on the wall. Microsoft CFO Chris ...
I'm afraid my colleague Erik Sherman is all wet where the Baby Shaker app is concerned -- and so are the alarmists claiming that the now-withdrawn app would have encouraged people to shake actual babies. The iPhone application -- which featured a crude image of a baby that emitted squalling sounds u...
Apple has a reputation for some of the best design in the world. But for this company, beauty is often only case and UI deep. When it comes to designing a good reputation for the vast majority beyond the fanboy demographic, management continues an uncanny knack for shooting itself in the foot with a howitzer.
Cloud computing, wireless versus wired, Internet bandwidth availability: many issues face the telecommunications industry. I had a chat with Qwest's CTO, Pieter Poll, to get his company's view of them.
According to Silicon Alley Insider, Facebook is looking at possibly building an online ad network based on Facebook Connect, though not for at least the next six months. And there's suspicion that Twitter could do the same. But then, how much good will it do them? In the short term, the online ad o...
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
The Trump admin. pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, former DOJ lawyer says.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
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.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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.
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
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.
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
Two children in Atlanta were found locked inside a trailer after going missing while in the custody of their babysitter, who had told their mother they were involved in an accident. Skyler Henry reports.
Two workers died Tuesday in a Toledo, Ohio, recycling plant after a series of explosions sparked a massive fire. Tom Hanson has more.
A Greenville city police report reveals new details in the death of beloved actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away Sunday at 36. Mark Strassmann has more.
New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joins CBS News to break down the landmark social media trial against Meta that's currently underway, with parents accusing the tech giant of designing its platforms to be addictive and harmful to children.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
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.
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
Two children in Atlanta were found locked inside a trailer after going missing while in the custody of their babysitter, who had told their mother they were involved in an accident. Skyler Henry reports.
Two workers died Tuesday in a Toledo, Ohio, recycling plant after a series of explosions sparked a massive fire. Tom Hanson has more.
The Walt Disney Company, ABC and their owned television stations are suing the Federal Communications Commission, following the agency's decision to review ABC's broadcast license early. David Shepardson, correspondent for Reuters, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
A Greenville city police report reveals new details in the death of beloved actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away Sunday at 36. Mark Strassmann has more.