8/27: CBS Evening News
Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian amid threat of life-threatening floods; Cloud of mystery surrounds San Francisco's Karl the Fog.
Tech companies invest in virtual reality
Companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta and Valve are looking to create virtual tools for work and communication, and investing billions of dollars into the technology. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM with details on their latest efforts.
These 5 companies are already building the metaverse
Facebook would like to own the metaverse, but Apple, Microsoft and Valve have a head start with products you can buy today.
Facebook rebranding as Meta
Facebook is changing its company name to Meta. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the new name will reflect growing interests in virtual and augmented reality. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero with more.
Feds want to know how Big Tech uses consumers' financial data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is asking Apple, Facebook, PayPal and others about their fintech systems.
Big tech CEOs testify before Congress
The leaders of Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook testified before Congress and were confronted with charges of stifling competition and political bias. Nancy Cordes has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Tech giants on the trail of COVID-19
Contact tracing – being able to trace everyone with whom a contagious person has been in touch – is a fundamental part of managing infectious diseases. David Pogue reports on a historic new collaboration between two rival tech giants, Apple and Google, to develop a means by which smartphones will allow us to receive anonymous notifications when we've been exposed.
Apple and Google team up to trace coronavirus cases
In a display of unity amongst competitors during hard times, tech giants Apple and Google are teaming up to help fight the coronavirus. The companies are working to produce a software that would tell users if they've been near an infected person, a process known as "contact tracing."
9/9/19: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump: Taliban peace talks are 'dead'; Black voters on Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
8/27/19: CBSN Evening News
Puerto Rico prepares for Tropical Storm Dorian; Airline crew shows kindness to autistic boy.
7/17/19: CBSN Evening News
McAleenan blames border crisis on Congress; Wednesday is World Emoji Day
6/3/19: CBSN Evening News
President Trump begins three day trip to the UK; World War II veterans tour Omaha Beach.
Google, YouTube to prohibit ads on content denying climate change
Users will not be able to monetize content that "contradicts well-established scientific consensus around the existence and causes of climate change" or use it in advertisements.
The new office return date at Capital One? Try 2022
As COVID-19 persists, Capital One is the latest major U.S. company to push its return-to-office date back to 2022.
Google helping users of its offerings shrink their carbon footprints
The company says it's tweaking widely used tools for picking driving routes and flights, shopping and more to enable users factor climate change into choices they make.
Apple, Google plan COVID-19 contact tracker
The CEOs of Apple and Google are joining forces in a combined effort to combat the coronavirus. The Silicon Valley giants are each planning on rolling out technology on their operating systems in May that can notify someone if they’ve been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. Wired Editor-in-Chief Nick Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain the new technology and how people can use it to keep themselves safe.
Google X is the top-secret lab where the company strives for world-changing innovation. It's been completely off limits to journalists until now
Google X is the top-secret lab where the company strives for world-changing innovation. It's been completely off limits to journalists until now. Fast Company editor-at-large Jon Gertner joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" for a conversation about the secretive lab, as featured in the magazine.
Library drones in VA town get books to kids
It's normal for kids to be encouraged to read during the summer months away from school, but with many libraries closed, some have lost access to the free books that make reading possible. Kris Van Cleave looks at a small Virginia community that developed a workaround with the help of "Wing," a drone delivery company launched by Google's parent company.
A Google executive revealed that the company will soon launch a new wireless Internet service
A Google executive revealed that the company will soon launch a new wireless Internet service. This could shake up the entire industry and force down data prices. The New Yorker magazine's website editor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to tell us more.
Russia threatens Apple and Google with fines over Navalny team's app
Vladimir Putin, whose own lack of tech savvy was on full display this week, is trying to silence dissent by pressuring Western tech platforms, and the fines are already piling up.
Biden teams up with private sector on cybersecurity
President Biden is calling on the private sector to help bolster U.S. cybersecurity. He hosted leaders in tech, finance, education and infrastructure for a summit at the White House Wednesday. Maurice Turner, a cybersecurity fellow for the Alliance for Securing Democracy, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the resulting commitments and initiatives.
Google, IBM execs unveil cybersecurity commitments at White House
Officials from Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, IBM and ADP went to the White House on Wednesday.
Google founder gets New Zealand residency under special visa
"Investor Plus" visa lets new residents "bring your car, boat and household items to New Zealand, free of customs charges."
Employers losing patience with unvaccinated workers
There's "anger and frustration" toward vaccine holdouts, said one business owner seeking jab mandates for workers and customers
U.S. economy reaches pre-pandemic levels
The Labor Department says 400,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week, down 24,000 from the previous week. And the Commerce Department reports the nation's gross domestic product has reached pre-pandemic levels. Michelle Meyer, head U.S. economist for Bank of America Securities, joins CBSN to discuss the U.S. economic recovery.
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Trump moves to declassify Amelia Earhart records
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Humberto grows to Category 3 hurricane in Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Humberto gained hurricane status on Friday as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.