Multimedia
1M Square Feet Of Office Space For $1
January 4, 2012 6:57 am | VideosIn 2007, Maytag closed their corporate headquarters in Newton, Iowa. The loss of Maytag had a rough effect on the area and, years later, the town is still left with the office space to fill. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Biometric Passwords
January 4, 2012 6:49 am | VideosNasir Manman, a professor at Polytechnic Institute of NYU, demonstrates a system where a tablet recognizes the unique movement of a user's fingers and uses that information as a "password" of sorts. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
2012 Tech Predictions
January 3, 2012 5:03 am | VideosIn case you hadn't noticed, technology was kind of a big deal in 2011, and 2012 shows no signs of being any different. CBS's Russ Mitchell speaks with CNET.com senior editor Dan Ackerman about what is in store for this year. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
An Engineer's Playhouse
January 3, 2012 2:53 am | VideosIs it a house? A garage? Or both? Check out this fascinating feat of engineering. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department. Have any comments or questions about our MBT Mid-Day Report videos? Or do you have a video you'd like to see featured in one of our deployments? Email me at Mike.
BlackBerry Maker RIM's Future Very Much In Doubt
December 21, 2011 9:13 am | VideosBeleaguered Blackberry maker Research in Motion shocked investors again with an abysmal outlook and delayed new phones to late 2012. Is the end near for the once-dominant mobile phone brand? If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
The Battle Between Your Present And Future Self
December 21, 2011 9:04 am | VideosEvery day, we make decisions that have good or bad consequences for our future selves. TED speaker Daniel Goldstein makes tools that help us imagine ourselves over time, so that we make smart choices. In these still-uncertain economic times, we need all the tools we can get. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
The Dumbest Business Moments Of 2011
December 21, 2011 8:41 am | VideosThere was no shortage of noteworthy business news in 2011, but some (if not all) of the execs at the companies involved in the following stories couldn't have been too happy when they saw their name in the headlines. So as the year comes to an end, let's look take a look at the dumbest business moments of 2011.
Cameras That Fly
December 21, 2011 8:30 am | VideosRadio-controlled hexacopters built by AirPano are designed to shoot landscapes from above with a wide-angled camera. Here they are in action... If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department. Have any comments or questions about our MBT Mid-Day Report videos? Or do you have a video you'd like to see featured in one of our deployments? Email me at Mike.
How To Build A $2M Tractor
December 20, 2011 9:13 am | VideosCaterpillar workers hand-build the 229,000-pound D11 tractor in Peoria, Illinois. See the process in action and hear from one of CAT's team leaders on what it takes to build the product the right way. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Top 10 Gadgets Of 2011
December 19, 2011 8:18 am | VideosAs 2011 comes to a close, it's time to take a look at the top 10 gadgets that were released this year. Techland editor, humorist, and gadget guru Doug Aamoth offers up his list of the best tech product releases. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
TEPCO President Speaks Out
December 19, 2011 3:47 am | VideosEmbattled Japanese power company TEPCO makes its chief, Toshio Nishizawa, available to the media. The utility may face nationalization as the plant is taken offline. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Fighting Fire With Engineering
December 15, 2011 4:46 am | VideosFiremen need a steady flow of water through the nozzle to safely put out fires. In this episode of The Product Design Show, Vince and Allison explain the design challenges of matching water flow to the different water pressure available at a variety of fire sites. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Caterpillar: No Apologies For China Jobs
December 14, 2011 10:06 am | VideosCaterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman says growth in China is good for America and U.S. jobs. According to Oberhelman, the United States needs China as much as it needs the U.S., if not more. He explains why in this video. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Ford's Vehicles To Connect To 'The Cloud'
December 14, 2011 9:54 am | VideosFord is working diligently to come up with ways to connect its new vehicles to "the cloud" so drivers can have a more unique and personalized driving experience. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Microsoft Co-Founder Unveils Space Plane
December 14, 2011 9:40 am | VideosMicrosoft's Co-founder Paul Allen unveiled an untraditional commercial spaceship Tuesday that will launch from the widest plane ever built and send people to outer space. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
