Technology - CBSNews.com https://www.cbsnews.com/ Technology From CBSNews.com Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:43:02 -0500 5 Federal officials sound alarm over fake election videos tied to Russia https://www.cbsnews.com/video/federal-officials-sound-alarm-over-fake-election-videos-tied-to-russia/ Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:42:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/01/e5dfa59a-a0ce-47e8-8827-dc6bd11f954c/thumbnail/60x60/c404bdf9441aeadc38ae6b8060fdb75b/sganga.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 8cb88760-212e-41fe-947a-13a0eb916b3a In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-election-integrity-x-false-claims/ Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:17:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/01/c840ebe4-b633-4650-9560-ec6ddc9bc444/thumbnail/60x60/503edfd7ee30797c0a3bfee1e15b5f96/gettyimages-2180776933.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 f45719ba-8de2-4d9d-ae6d-b98aec738a68 Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/reddit-stock-price-reddit-earnings/ Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:15:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/03/10/09e263aa-b1c6-4c53-a094-fe1b58f99700/thumbnail/60x60/36a15ef4971355169cf91ff232e2fc4a/gettyimages-1242978642.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 17bb2382-9f7f-4437-9e82-f91d2888694c Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apple-intelligence-rollout-ios-18-1-october-28-2024/ These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:46:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/28/927d490d-9359-4917-b305-afe8af5067be/thumbnail/60x60/c012c01c70d635a3e9b18159f6e5d307/gettyimages-2173731722.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 9b961f6b-65c1-464c-845b-2953677df788 What to know about Apple's AI features and who is eligible for them https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-to-know-about-apples-ai-features-and-who-is-eligible-for-them/ Apple is gradually rolling out its new AI features it announced over the summer, including for email, Siri and an image tool. However, users will need an iPhone 15 pro or above to access the features. The company has struggled recently with iPhone sales and it's hoping the new tools entice customers to trade up. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:43:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/28/58058d31-9676-4bf9-8f83-82e80aa8df5d/thumbnail/60x60/10d496d9985f6032abb6026aa83dc1b5/1028-cmo-apple.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 31a8e9b4-d57f-450b-b132-47580c7f1a4e Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers https://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-watchdog-cautions-companies-against-snooping-on-workers/ Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:47:58 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/29/4fa70180-678f-41dc-a77e-424b30a16fe5/thumbnail/60x60/15d1d46aa4a2692b5839a2e0c21c323f/gettyimages-1230281953.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 68a5b7dd-a2e8-47a0-833d-9e9d9597eb2c Young designers push for new emojis with Black, mixed-race hairstyles https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-emojis-black-mixed-race-hair-styles-london-design-team/ A community-based group of young designers in London has big plans to expand the world of emojis, to reflect their own styles, and to quash "texturism." Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:30:52 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/24/0a85a440-fa3b-4cde-84eb-a6523cd95c29/thumbnail/60x60/08d958c44363f23a32ee8556fa6c5165/2024-10-24t060304z-1523974984-rc24paa4s7xr-rtrmadp-3-britain-emojis-hair.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 d2a93e8f-35cc-4b9a-b168-87b0321beee3 "Mornings Memory": How a Google search led to an unlikely friendship https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mornings-memory-how-a-google-search-led-to-an-unlikely-friendship/ Have you ever heard of the term, "Googleganger?" It's when you and a person you search on Google share the same name. A CBS report from 2007 shows how it one time led to an unlikely friendship. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:35:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/24/54a471c6-8478-4529-9bea-972abe9ff77a/thumbnail/60x60/78b88bb0026e556884333a2d09187219/1024-cmoplus-mmgooglecalendar.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 668fc542-a95d-4198-8913-4993bbf7144d Old-school flip phones are making a comeback as some look for simpler lifestyle https://www.cbsnews.com/video/why-flip-phones-are-making-a-comeback/ Major phone companies say some Americans want to ditch their smartphones in favor of so-called dumb phones. Some cell phone makers have even come up with new models of the iconic flip and brick phones to help those who want a simpler lifestyle. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:24:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/24/90a6c9a5-8f94-4333-8e4d-c64b89593de8/thumbnail/60x60/19f36ad4262cb7539cef4333173644d1/1024-cmoplus-dumbphones-kent.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 393c899c-246a-4659-9713-211c6542b192 Character.AI, Google face lawsuit over teen's death https://www.cbsnews.com/video/character-ai-google-face-lawsuit-over-teens-death/ A Florida mother filed a lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company Character.AI and Google. In February, Megan Garcia's 14-year-old son died by suicide. She says her son was in a monthslong virtual emotional and sexual relationship with a chatbot. Garcia claims the Character.AI chatbot encouraged her son to take his own life. Character.AI called the situation tragic and said its hearts go out to the families, stressing it takes the safety of its users very seriously. A spokesperson for Google told CBS News that Google is not and was not part of the development of Character.AI. In August, the company said it entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Character.AI that allows it to access the company's machine-learning technologies, but has not used it yet. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:17:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/23/f9316e45-f7d2-4bc9-97b9-866c2781ea5f/thumbnail/60x60/c68d219a43402ce5ea0c40e63cab85fb/1023-cmo-chatbotlawsuit-segallgarcia.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 18f3a517-6c0e-4171-bf43-1319615553e1 Apple, Goldman Sachs ordered to pay $89 million over Apple Card failures https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apple-goldman-sachs-apple-card-failures/ Apple and Goldman "illegally sidestepped" their obligations to Apple Card customers, federal regulators say. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:46:37 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/23/21788f9c-e57a-4957-bd5b-128490e8cfd2/thumbnail/60x60/26474bd89e0bd64c5277d4c222133349/gettyimages-1830532611.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 9ae2795e-2e3b-4592-81c3-427986688a59 How to detect online image manipulation https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-detect-online-image-manipulation/ With so many online images looking authentic, it can be hard to tell what's real. The CBS News Confirmed team, led by Executive Producer Melissa Mahtani and Producer Alex Clark, shares tips on how to verify online content and detect misinformation Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:38:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/23/ddc72e1f-39d4-43d5-b10b-6d8395e8be07/thumbnail/60x60/7ef1efc9f268c12fd26bffee591a0f91/1023-cmoplus-reverseimagesearch.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 ee1a4469-014b-425c-b58f-99b4ff7e13fc Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chipotle-ava-cado-ai-hiring/ Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:44:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/bf472ed4-f151-446b-88e3-d002b0b2a67c/thumbnail/60x60/daa8bd9d7ae55f3471d3c5d932ebdc29/gettyimages-2160341057.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 a92f2e33-6210-44c9-9ffa-6df04c383680 Inside growing drone threat the U.S. faces with multiple breaches of restricted airspace https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-growing-drone-threat-the-us-faces-with-multiple-breaches-of-restricted-airspace/ Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:42:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/18/0ce7c640-0bcf-4d2c-8c0e-7fd2d945d36d/thumbnail/60x60/4c0f109ac6df5754b28457a4abc52e1d/1018-cmoplus-btwdroneschat-glubold.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 0700ed15-c726-43bd-8735-02f38cb8eee1 How culture and social media are shaping the 2024 presidential race https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-culture-and-social-media-are-shaping-the-2024-presidential-race/ Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:43:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/17/65758ca6-f12c-41b8-8256-1a8461b3e76c/thumbnail/60x60/3cec5110cacbb8ff23c77cff0a051cfb/1017-cmoplus-socialmediavoterimpact-collins.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 4bb91ca6-99d6-4a0d-bc0d-73d560d72ffc 2 Sudanese brothers charged with running cyberattack-for-hire gang https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2-sudanese-nationals-charged-cyber-attack-for-hire-gang/ Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:19:26 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/16/f518ff70-e06c-4945-a037-9856b0806b37/thumbnail/60x60/ca87ba9c3ea85d71f967a130a37c1b07/gettyimages-1247541384.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 f7fad658-494d-49d7-898e-4c9cf40ea519 The swift rise of AI celebrity endorsements https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rise-of-ai-celebrity-endorsements/ AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:55:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/16/9e00d4ab-3ab6-4c11-ade3-80bdc3dcb875/thumbnail/60x60/56c25ab2a207264821669e695b17428e/1016-cmoplus-celebrityai1.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 05e78fef-9af4-429b-a4b7-f187af649acb The rise of AI celebrity endorsements https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-rise-of-ai-celebrity-endorsements/ AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are spreading quickly. Learn how to spot the fakes and avoid being misled. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:53:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/16/9e00d4ab-3ab6-4c11-ade3-80bdc3dcb875/thumbnail/60x60/56c25ab2a207264821669e695b17428e/1016-cmoplus-celebrityai1.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 64d12148-aaed-42d9-bd4b-b7b709b082a1 Details of iconic shipwreck revealed in never-before-seen footage https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shipwreck-endurance-new-footage-ernest-shackleton/ "Endurance" features thousands of 3D scans shot by a 4K camera deployed to a depth of nearly 10,000 feet. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:45:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/16/41f1fb81-75db-4c26-a348-bb0e25f3afe6/thumbnail/60x60/95aacad53a29583d019a20d98fcca14e/wheel-screenshot-2024-10-16-072017.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 f914ed2b-761d-4c74-8122-a121df87ef4b Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-funding-wolfspeed-north-carolina-chips-act/ Money will go to the chipmaker's new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:06:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/15/1da5f48d-99bd-4d91-b426-3e87bbccb8c2/thumbnail/60x60/be3182660e47948c48c1be7277305e03/gettyimages-1249699251.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 93a8ef5f-e1d5-4f55-875b-68d64545f847 FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule set to ban phony feedback https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ftc-cracks-down-on-fake-reviews-with-new-rule-set-to-ban-phony-feedback/ With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/14/146a7ffa-d80f-447d-bcf9-2d6896a10001/thumbnail/60x60/69e747ee7168fa6a4f26b4fff4127ae8/1014-cmoplus-thompson.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 fc399db7-7d80-458d-9383-f18c6b01b4c9 Protecting whales from ship strikes https://www.cbsnews.com/news/protecting-whales-from-ship-strikes/ Endangered whale species face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. But there are new tools that may help reduce ship strikes. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:11:36 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/12/3a59c44b-1a41-4743-a2b1-9126870328da/thumbnail/60x60/f5df34d88d3c0b62f36fcea913361984/container-ship-1280.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 600c49cc-016b-481b-aefc-12c641f229eb Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari https://www.cbsnews.com/news/book-excerpt-nexus-by-yuval-noah-harari/ The author of the bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" returns with an examination of the power of intelligence to shape and control civilizations throughout history, and how artificial intelligence may change society, economics and politics. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 07:40:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/12/55ed5912-76a5-4525-a665-0adf0ab4a53d/thumbnail/60x60/1514a13840dc2fb0fecf0d935b6ddbb8/nexus-random-house-cover-1280.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 5b9bf911-2e26-4396-90f8-95fed5990a01 TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit alleges https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tiktok-knew-app-was-harmful-to-kids-lawsuit-alleges/ Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:50:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/11/351016b9-3b10-4330-80fc-72bf7fad0478/thumbnail/60x60/e87f80246799558c010304b37daa1bf7/kent.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 11599b7c-5f61-477e-8dfc-8b4336fe5cc9 Musk, Tesla unveil long-awaited "Cybercab" robotaxi https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-robotaxi-event-cybercab-hollywood-elon-musk/ Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:15:36 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/11/facaaaa5-5eee-407e-8c70-22c68fb561e9/thumbnail/60x60/7132cd968dc290733caf0abbce725134/2024-10-11t033156z-1023342217-rc22iaa9lmjp-rtrmadp-3-tesla-robotaxi-1.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 781a2172-3f8f-459a-8a34-20cf728816de How to use your phone's night mode to capture the northern lights https://www.cbsnews.com/news/northern-lights-iphone-android-phone-heres-how-to-turn-it-on/ The northern lights are expected to be visible again Friday night and night mode on your camera can help capture the colorful auroras. Here's how to turn it on and see them. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:37:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/11/86719230-f0e5-4619-9ee1-c58a051771f3/thumbnail/60x60/d4e5d1d618dea88c0215eab9d9154c64/gettyimages-2177139363.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 2d530113-3681-432e-9d55-1bfde46099fe Some iPhone users can send texts when service is down. Here's how. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/milton-hurricane-florida-iphone-satellite-messaging-ios18-no-cell-service/ Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:11:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/09/c2987038-1e7e-456a-837f-69e72238c69a/thumbnail/60x60/5c19cafc68051b767219d9ddfee1c875/screen-shot-2024-10-09-at-11-06-49-am.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 951a4735-b8f5-4ac0-a4e7-e883db786edd More than a dozen states sue TikTok over children's mental health https://www.cbsnews.com/video/more-than-a-dozen-states-sue-tiktok-over-childrens-mental-health/ Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok relies on "addictive features" that keep users on the app. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:19:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/09/289d8077-6928-46d8-84b8-36ac37ff5bdb/thumbnail/60x60/0fdbfd166f927b410898e925108bdcd0/1009-cmo-tiktoklawsuit-kent.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 5ba738b7-bc5f-4fb3-87d7-1fc1163e9ef7 TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-lawsuit-14-states-dc-addiction-challenges-children-mental-health/ The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:13:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/16/dc394f83-4e3a-4887-ba62-86a050117614/thumbnail/60x60/48c100aa05588b149338b8d5bffe1c4e/cbsn-fusion-court-hearing-arguments-in-tiktok-appeal-of-law-that-could-ban-app-in-us-thumbnail.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 5a7a1518-f7e4-4a30-896f-5d4ad7cc1f23 Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it https://www.cbsnews.com/news/guns-for-sale-meta-facebook-instagram-policies/ Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns​" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:53:41 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/07/dd09568d-dd7a-47e3-a5bb-6696efab04e5/thumbnail/60x60/16844240e837e90c75c6d25e452cdc1c/7-ghost-arm654-telegram-ghost-glocks-redacted.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 943a6451-c5ab-4f8c-ac41-bb003af4558b