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Roundup of notebook and laptop industry news, including Intel faring pretty well in the face of the credit crisis, Samsung aiming for the U.S. notebook market, Microsoft considering instant-on, and rumors of HP strongarming.
After much anticipation, Apple announced its new MacBook lines. The pricing has managed to create diametrically opposed views: Apple cut prices and Apple held prices. The reason is that Apple pretty much achieved both goals at the same time, using some new technology to reduce cost and old-fashioned pricing strategy.
Enterprise web 2.0 to get cheap, downturn opens doors for innovation, Cisco makes investment in entrepreneurship pay off, another Xbox 360 promotion from Microsoft, and some Obama political advertising on an EA game.
WifeSwap is a popular ABC program in which the mothers of two families with different parenting styles trade domiciles for a week. And now the show wants to find a "superstar family of inventors" to add into the mix. "We've never featured families of inventors on the show," says casting director He...
Web 2.0 types party while Rome burns, NComputing sells thin-computing for 1.8 million Indian school kids, analysts predict doom and gloom on the tech market, IBM helps create virtual tour of China's Forbidden City, and Washington, D.C. drops Microsoft Office for Google Apps.
Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures noted on his blog that there is suspicion about the motives of Sequoia Capital, Ron Conway, Benchmark Capital, and others [UPDATE: including Foundation Capital] who have been warning investors to cut spending and prepare for a very rough period. But I've got to a...
The abilities that high tech has put into the hands of business are amazing. Even more astounding is how long it can take for companies and individuals to realize what they have in their hands and how it can be used. That's what makes Ponoko of New Zealand so interesting. The company markets to people, mostly in the U.S., who want to see their own jewelry and other creations made but who can't afford traditional manufacturing processes. Ponoko uses 3D prototyping machines, around for years, whose lasers cut plastic or wood composites to pre-specified shapes to generate short-run final products. I chatted with CEO David Ten Have about the company.
FBI arrests Entellium CEO, CFO -- The FBI arrested Entellium's CEO Paul Thomas Johnson and CFO Parrish Jones for allegedly falsifying revenue figures and presenting them to the board as part of a scheme to get about $50 million invested in the company. Last month an employee cleaning out the desk of...
Metals markets may offer important ways of measuring the health of the tech indusry. Given current prices, it looks like everyone's in for a double whammy of lower demand and higher costs.
Big Blue in Black -- IBM reported its quarterly earnings earlier than expected, and as they're up 22 percent, who can blame them? Gross profit margin for the quarter was two points higher than last year and revenue was up five percent (including three percent because of favorable currency conversion...
The Consumer Electronics Association is predicting that some key categories will see good sales during the holiday season. But this is not a report that should necessarily cheer anyone in the industry, because there are probably three big words fueling the "strength": really low margins.
Someone keep me from clicking send -- For those addicted to working into the wee hours and complete exhaustion there's a new meaning to morning after regret. That's the feeling people get when they realize exactly what they sent in emails before they finally gave in to sleep. Google has a new tool t...
There's plenty of news today about AMD's plan to split itself into two. One part will design chips while the other becomes a joint venture with investors from Abu Dhabi. But this isn't a story just about AMD. Indirectly it's about the entire semiconductor industry and the even bigger implications for the global economy when the companies that power everything from greeting cards to autos and appliances can't figure out how to make money. If they can't stay in business, how is anyone going to make anything?
Linux laptops become boomerangs, strong returns -- At least one OEM, MSI, is seeing much stronger returns on Linux laptops than on those running Windows, to the tune of four to one. Apparently people like the price, open the box when they get home, start the laptop up, and then realize that Linux is...
The crisis of confidence on Wall Street is pushing up costs of variable-interest commercial loans, many of which are pegged to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Handset maker Palm Inc., which has invested more than 12 percent of its sales in R&D in each of the last two years, or about $...
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. might return to negotiations with Iran eventually, but said currently "the situation is so good."
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.
Police in Philadelphia are searching for a man they say chased at least a half dozen people last week within a half hour while wearing a Chucky-style mask.
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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 Republican nominee for the South Carolina Senate seat will be determined in the runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman on Aug. 25.
President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be remembered, and Kate tells us how to show up for people who are grieving.
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 5,000 cases, government data showed, an unprecedented rate of spread that's outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions.
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.]
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca.
The bodies of two climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been found, freed from a melting glacier, police said.
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson appeals convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.
Isla Fisher gives an inside look at the new film, "Spa Weekend," how it highlights the importance of female friendships and how the star-studded cast connected.
"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.
OpenAI is launching a newer version of its teen-friendly ChatGPT platform. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins with more details on its tools.
Communities across the U.S. are grappling with data center development projects. Matthew Mehalik, the Breathe Project executive director, joins CBS News after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro placed guardrails on data center development for his state.
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.
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.
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.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, is back in court for the third day of his trial as more details emerge on the potential motive behind the fatal shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Police are searching for a man accused of wearing a Chucky-style mask and chasing people in Philadelphia. Lilia Luciano spoke with a woman who said she fought back against him.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
Texans and bipartisan lawmakers are pushing back against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection plan to build a border wall at Big Bend National Park. In reaction, CBP has temporarily paused construction. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Mexico is angry with the Trump administration's move to deport Mexican migrants to other countries, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Axios reporter and CBS News contributor Marc Caputo argues that weirdness and misbehavior in Florida's primary elections evoked the "Florida Man" meme.
The Department of Justice plans to send out a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling sites across the U.S., a higher number than is usual. CBS News' Sarah Lynch explains what's behind the push.
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit a record high last year in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks it down.