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A tech toy timeline for 2012 (video)

For even the most conscientious tech-industry watchers, keeping track of what's coming down the pike can be a tricky task--and the rumor mill only complicates things.

Enter CNET Senior Editor Dan Ackerman, who lays it all out for "The Early Show on Saturday Morning" in this video of the most anticipated tech toys, which includes a timeline of what we can expect each month.

So when will see a new iPad? How about PlayStation's Vita or those "Ultrabooks" people have been talking about? Tune into Ackerman's crystal ball.… Read more

The circus comes to town

The CBS Sports College Football crew is the best in the biz.

Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson, Tracy Wolfson, Coordinating Producer Craig Silver, and Director Steve Milton and the troop of dedicated professionals at CBS Sports make it look easy. It's not. It takes technology, teamwork, and talent. Our team is on the road through the Southeastern Conference all fall, bringing the excitement of college football and the Saturday tradition to living rooms across America. "It's really like the circus," says Silver. "We roll our trucks into town. Set up for a few days, do the … Read more

Hulu tries to one-up Netflix with CW deal

Hulu has signed a licensing deal with CW Network that will give the online-video service something that its archrival Netflix doesn't have.

Two weeks ago, Netflix announced its own deal with the network operated by Time Warner and CBS, parent company of CNET. But in that deal, Netflix customers will get only previous seasons of current CW shows, such as "Gossip Girl" and "The Vampire Diaries."

Hulu said in a press release today that under the five-year agreement, it will "offer next-day access to the most recent five current prime-time episodes [at Hulu Plus, … Read more

'60 Minutes' on Steve Jobs: Hear icon's last pitch

On tonight's "60 Minutes" broadcast, there's something for both lovers and haters of Steve Jobs.

Even if you have no opinion on the Apple co-founder, the man who gave us some of the most culture-changing devices of our times, the show is worth watching. Included in the broadcast are tapes of the hyper-secretive Jobs discussing intimate details of his life and character as well as his impending death with Walter Isaacson, author of the Jobs' biography that goes on sale this week.

Jobs died on October 5 at the age of 56 after a long battle … Read more

The 404 929: Where we hail to the chief (podcast)

It's a busy job being president of CBS Interactive, but Jim Lanzone takes an hour to sit down with CNET's The 404 Podcast to talk shop, so we're minding our Ps and Qs, our Fs....Ss....Bs....and Ds.

Jim kicks off the conversation and tells us about his experience in the start-up world with eTour, Clicker, and Ask.com, then we explore his ideas about the future of television and how Web programming will compete with DVRs.

We'll also chat about GameSpot and EA teaming up for The Controller, a competition reality show where the best pro-gamers from around the country battle in a high-stakes competition without ever touching the controller.

Finally, we're taking questions from the live chat room and talking with Jim about today's tech news headlines, like the new Lytro camera that captures light in every direction in every point in space (whoa), the most annoying tech words in Web 2.0, and a reminder to turn off Siri access in your iPhone 4S's lock screen!… Read more

Celebrating an Eye-con

On October 20, 1951, the CBS Eye was first introduced to the public on the CBS Television Network.

Over the past 60 years, the Eye has remained a symbol of our company's strong, clear vision and continues to be a fitting symbol of CBS's history, pride, and ongoing leadership. An enduring corporate symbol like the CBS Eye is hard to come by. Over the years it has taken on different colors and sizes, but to this day, the perfectly balanced design of our unblinking Eye remains unchanged. Today, the Eye is at once a valuable asset and a … Read more

Netflix licenses reruns from CW Network

Netflix has licensed content from CBS and Time Warner's jointly operated CW Network, the companies announced today.

The agreement is for four years and gives Netflix the streaming rights to more than 700 hours of reruns of CW's youth-oriented shows, such as "The Secret Circle," "The Vampire Diaries," and "Gossip Girl."

CNET News is published by CBS Interactive, a unit of CBS.

The deals are certainly not exclusive.

"These rights extend for four years after each series, current or future, ends its broadcast run on the network," the CW said … Read more

Fan up for fall

With less than two weeks to go to the new fall television season, we're totally focused on making people aware of what's coming soon to CBS. Our advertising blitz is in full gear--promos are running all over the airwaves and outdoor advertising heralds the new season everywhere you go.

On the Internet, you're also seeing a ton of online promotions. Here are just a few of the fun, interactive, and mobile campaigns out there right now from CBS...with more rolling out every day.

CBS Fall Preview iPad app Hosted by "NCIS's" Pauley Perrette … Read more

The 404 898: Where we wish the economy had longer legs (podcast)

The number of the day is 0, brought to you by the United States economy and Jill Schlesinger, editor-at-large for CBS MoneyWatch.com and host of an Emmy-nominated podcast! Jill sits with us today and reveals her plan of attack on Suze Orman at the award ceremony.

She'll also give an update on the state of the economy, the financial implications for Yahoo ex-CEO Carol Bartz, and why the rich and poor have never been further apart.

Check out the video today to see our new Bathroom Break video segment, and afterward Jill will predict the content of President Obama's jobs speech tomorrow. Finally, we'll run through a quick listener-submitted Q&A about how to keep yourself above water on your mortgage, the exact definition of a "robosigner," and why it's never a good idea to draft your prenuptial agreement.

The 404 Digest for Episode 898

Dial Global's Jill Schlesinger nominated for Emmy! Yahoo fires Bartz as CEO, names CFO to fill void. Bank of America sued by U.S. Bancorp over mortgages. August jobs: Obama blew it. Check out Jill's podcast on CBS MoneyWatch.com. Add Jill on Twitter. Today's Bathroom Break: Never Ending Story.

Episode 898 Subscribe in iTunes (audio) | Subscribe in iTunes (video) | Subscribe in RSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS Video… Read more

Star Trek resort coming soon

The Wrath of Khan is soon to be offset by the joy of Jordan. Perhaps the world's richest Trekkie, King Abdullah II of Jordan, has given the green light and some cash from one of his namesake funds to build a $1.5 billion dollar Star Trek-themed resort in his Kingdom. King Abdullah is a well-known Trek fanatic who once appeared in an episode of "Star Trek: Voyager."

The resort is part of a larger development, the Red Sea Astrarium at the port of Aqaba, which will take up a reported 184 acres. The Developer, Rubicon Group Holding, announced a licensing deal with CBS to include a Star Trek center in the resort, one of at least a dozen other themed sections (disclosure: CBS is the parent company of CNET). The entire development is also expected to be eco-friendly, a theme that complements the Trek ethic as well as the corporate messaging.… Read more