Google's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
Which state has the most Halloween spirit?
From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!
Hit movies of 2024 inspire top trending Halloween costumes
Data from Google Trends shows the most popular Halloween costumes are influenced by the top-grossing films of 2024.
"Mornings Memory": Google leads to 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.
Florida mother files lawsuit against AI company over son's death
Megan Garcia says her son was in a monthslong virtual emotional and sexual relationship with a chatbot. Garcia claims the Character.AI bot encouraged her son to take his own life.
Spotting fake images online
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
Google turns to nuclear energy for AI
Google announced a deal with energy startup Kairos Power to supply its data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors, which still need to be built. A recent study found that by 2026, data centers will consume more than 1,000 terawatt hours of electricity, about the same as the entire nation of Japan. Hank Jenkins-Smith, University of Oklahoma professor of public policy, joins CBS News to explain.
10/9: CBS Morning News
Hurricane Milton on track for Florida landfall; Department of Justice recommends breaking up Google as part of efforts to combat tech giant's search monopoly.
Break up Google? Justice Dept. may ask judge to force Google to sell units
The Justice Department says it's considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly.
Big tech companies engage in "vast surveillance" of users, FTC says
FTC Chair Lina Khan says tech giants such as Meta and Google "endanger people's privacy" and "expose them to a host of harms."
Shopping
Google Pixel 9 hands-on review: An affordable, but super smart mobile device
Thanks to the new Google Pixel 9 smartphone, just $799 buys you an incredibly powerful and versatile mobile device.
Google's 2nd antitrust trial underway
For the second time in less than a year, Google is going to trial over alleged monopolistic practices. This time, it's over advertisements online. Nico Grant, technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine the case.
Shopping
Google Pixel 9 Pro review: So smart it's almost spooky
Discover what's new in the latest Google Pixel 9 Pro smartphones from our hands-on review of these Android devices.
Shopping
Upgrade to Google Pixel 9 and get up to $200 in gift cards
Take advantage of these amazing gift card offers on the new Google Pixel 9.
Shopping
Best clearance deals on the Google Pixel 8 following the Pixel 9 announcement
A new Pixel phone is coming, and you know what that means: Discounts on the older model.
The rising energy demands of data centers
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
2024 campaigns, election hacks concerns
Google is the latest entity to allege Iran tried to hack accounts connected to 2024 presidential campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. CBS News homeland security reporter Nicole Sganga breaks down what's known about the hacking efforts.
Shopping
Best folding smartphones in 2024: Samsung, Google and more
Android smartphones with folding displays have grown incredibly popular. Discover the best models now available.
Shopping
Preorder the Google Pixel Watch and get half off, too
Discover the latest features of the Google Pixel Watch 3 and how to get the best deal by pre-ordering it right now.
Shopping
Pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and score a $350 gift card
Google just announced the new Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, its most powerful folding Android smartphone to date.
Google's quest to join AI race
Google is hosting its annual event Tuesday to unveil new products and projects using artificial technology. Abrar Al-Heeti, a CNET technology reporter, joins CBS News with more details.
Shopping
The best Chromebook Plus laptops for back to school
The best, most affordable and powerful Chromebooks for students pack some serious AI.
Google, Gmail outage affected users in the U.K., Google says
Some people reported that Google search and other apps weren't functioning on Monday, according to site monitoring service DownDetector.
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies at 56 after cancer battle
Susan Wojcicki served as CEO of YouTube for nine years before stepping down in February 2023.
Shopping
Streaming is about to get easier with Google Streamer TV 4K
Get the best streaming capabilities from your TV, plus control your home smart gear with the new Google TV Streamer
ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to ground
An ICE officer who was captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been relieved of his duties.
Sinclair says it will bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its stations
Sinclair said it will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air on its stations Friday after it had preempted the show.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Breaking
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.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as some delegates walk out
As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, dozens of people walked out of the room in protest.
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.
Coast Guard releases image of alleged drug boat on fire after seizures
The Coast Guard says it seized nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine from alleged drug boats in recent weeks.
Survivor of flesh-eating bacteria says she has "more appreciation" for life
As flesh-eating bacteria cases rise across the U.S., an Alabama woman is sharing her story of surviving Vibrio and the year-long recovery ahead.
House Judiciary Democrats launch probe of Virginia U.S. attorney's ouster
Former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned a week ago. On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.