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Any time contract manufacturing (CM) in electronics feels pressure, it's only a matter of time before the effect hits the rest of the industry. According to an iSuppli study, there's been a sharp contraction in CM growth that will result in major consolidation -- and it is only time before the impact transmits through to everyone from a Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, or HP to electronic start-ups.
When California state controller John Chiang said that he couldn't lower the pay of 170,000 state employees as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered, his statement was less about intransigence than the power of legacy systems -- a power that the glamour-addicted high tech industry might profit from recognizing more often.
A couple of privately-held social networking companies are taking the unusual but interesting and, I'd argue, smart step of letting their employees sell some stock now, rather than later. The move should go a long way to avoid the problem of key worker attrition while boosting loyalty.
Many reports describe Intel's new multi-core chip design, code-named Larrabee, as a GPU. But that may be missing the big picture. The company seems to be working on a new approach to chip design that maximizes processing flexibility. I'm wondering if Intel is trying to produce a chip that could effectively morph itself into whatever computationally-intensive thing it needs to be, giving the company the biggest competitive hammer it has had in a long time.
I thought we all had finally hit Yahoo saturation, at least so far as the shareholder meeting and proxy vote went. But no, there is apparently more squabbling on the horizon, with questions raised about the accuracy of the vote counting.
When Motorola announced that it was hiring Dr. Sanjay Jha, former COO of Qualcomm, to be co-chief executive and head of the mobile phone business, shares jumped 11 percent. You might call it one of the largest collective sighs of relief that the industry has seen in years. But does that represent realistic expectations, or some wishful thinking?
If you wait long enough, not only does history repeat itself in broad brushes and themes, but even through specific crazes. Lately I've been noticing one business fashion, conglomeration, that seems to be returning in a new form: the e-conglomerate.
There are times that you have to get used to being unpopular, like when you have a poorly conceived or executed product. In such cases, you dust off and get back to work. But when you're Microsoft, and the product is the latest version of Windows, otherwise known as a major cash cow, the temptation may be to wage a public relations campaign. Giving in to that temptation can be the biggest mistake you can make, particularly if you think push-down media still rules.
A critique of free software usability may offer insights into how volunteer software projects could improve, but it also gives some good tips to the profit seekers of how to compete.
It took all of 15 seconds in reading Laurie Flynn's blogging coverage from Yahoo's annual shareholder meeting for my spin detector to start flashing.
I've long had a hunch that companies can do themselves more harm than good in the long run by using rebate programs to stimulate purchasing. So the story of Vastech, which is paying a $10,000 settlement with the Santa Clara County DA, for not paying hundreds of rebates on products sold through Fry's Electronics, was simply confirmation.
Pursuing clean energy and technology in the name of profits is becoming popular for businesses and venture capital alike. But trying to protect the intellectual property, whether patent or trademark, turns out to be an untidy business. Because much of high tech is looking at cleantech, I spoke with Joseph Teja, co-chair of IP law firm Wolf Greenfield's cleantech practice, who has been thinking about some of the issues.
Many employers are apparently monitoring home-based workers, because who wouldn't want to know whether the minions were working hard or hardly working. And if something technical is going on in general, you know it's happening in high tech. But there are some big dangers that the employers may not be aware of, which could land them in sticky situations whether the worker is an employee or independent contractor.
Apple is so concerned about its resellers that it has warned them to place about a month's worth of orders for top selling iPod models and three weeks of MacBook models. That means retailers pay the price for Apple's convenience.
Google's Knol is catching a lot of attention -- no surprise there. And a lot of the attention comes from Google itself, which apparently is pumping up the page rankings that determine how high up in Google's search results a site appears.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
The Trump administration is awaiting Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
At this year's CPAC, many attendees toed a fine line between backing the war in Iran and worrying about how the conflict could expand.
A global team of air force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Since last week, activists from several countries have left Mexican ports on vessels loaded with food and other supplies for Cuba, which faces a humanitarian crisis in the face of a U.S.-imposed fuel embargo.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
Dr. Lee rose to fame after his testimony in Simpson's 1995 trial, in which he questioned the handling of blood evidence.
Dr. Lee rose to fame after his testimony in Simpson's 1995 trial, in which he questioned the handling of blood evidence.
The school district said 25 students and five adults were on the bus headed out for a school field trip.
Organizers say more than 3,100 events were registered in the U.S., with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
At this year's CPAC, many attendees toed a fine line between backing the war in Iran and worrying about how the conflict could expand.
As the U.S.-Iran war nears the one-month mark, the fragile global oil market has emerged as a key weapon in Iran's arsenal — and some shipping and insurance experts don't expect the situation to return to normal until the conflict winds down.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
An election earlier this month was the country's first since youth-led protests against corruption and poor governance.
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Tony Award-winner Brandon Uranowitz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his journey to landing his latest role in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center.
Bob Crawford, the bassist for The Avett Brothers, shares with "CBS Saturday Morning" why he believes John Quincy Adams is an underrated American hero amid the release of his new book "America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick."
Grammy-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest studio album "Creatures of Habit" takes inspiration from recent life changes, including her move to Los Angeles. Here is Courtney Barnett with "Mantis."
Grammy-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest studio album "Creatures of Habit" takes inspiration from recent life changes, including her move to Los Angeles. Here is Courtney Barnett with "Stay In Your Lane."
Grammy-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest studio album "Creatures of Habit" takes inspiration from recent life changes, including her move to Los Angeles. Here is Courtney Barnett with "One Thing At A Time."
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
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.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Tiger Woods was released from the Martin County jail in Florida following his DUI arrest after a rollover crash on Friday.
The Colombian navy said it also seized thousands of gallons of smuggled fuel, preventing "the strengthening of illicit economies."
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
Tiger Woods was charged with driving under the influence after a car crash in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday, authorities announced during a news conference. CBS News' Anna Schecter joins with more.
A global team of air force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.
While final preparations are underway for the Artemis II launch, "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a peek behind-the-scenes at the plans being made for if the crew needs to be rescued.
NASA's Artemis II crew arrived in Florida on Friday, signaling final preparations are underway for the first crewed Moon mission since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Four NASA astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to return humans to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The crew touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday for final preparations ahead of next week's planned Artemis II launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
It's the dawn of a new lunar era for NASA, with the four-person Artemis II crew arriving Friday afternoon at Florida's Kennedy Space Center after spending two weeks quarantining in Houston. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport joins "The Takeout" to preview the mission.
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.
Tony Award-winner Brandon Uranowitz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his journey to landing his latest role in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center.
While final preparations are underway for the Artemis II launch, "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a peek behind-the-scenes at the plans being made for if the crew needs to be rescued.
Sampa, which is named for the national flower of the Philippines, began as a pop-up during the pandemic and has transformed into a fine dining gem in Los Angeles' Art District.
Bob Crawford, the bassist for The Avett Brothers, shares with "CBS Saturday Morning" why he believes John Quincy Adams is an underrated American hero amid the release of his new book "America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick."
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