Shellshock Bug's Impact Could Be Huge, But It's Unclear For Now
More than 70 percent of the Internet is potentially threatened by a bug named Shellshock. But it may take months to see its impact on users.
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Tech Week That Was: Apple's Gaffes, Shellshock And Hello Ello
Apple's very bad week with bending phones and iOS flaws, a new bug that's so nasty it has two names and the social network of the moment lead our look back at the top tech headlines.
Lights, Camera, Drones: Hollywood's Lens Gets A Little Larger
The FAA is granting six movie and TV production companies permission to use drones for filming. The move could pave the way for the unmanned aircraft systems to be used in other commercial ventures.
With Alibaba IPO, Yahoo Reaps A Big Reward From Risky Bet
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang made a smart move when his company invested in a Chinese e-commerce firm called Alibaba in 2005. With this week's Alibaba IPO, Yahoo will gain nearly $8 billion.
Some iPhone 6 Plus Users Find An Unwanted Feature: It Bends
Some owners of Apple's new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are discovering that their superslim glass and aluminum devices aren't holding up well in an environment that's usually safe: their pockets.
A Place To Reflect During Jewish Holy Days — That's Not A Temple
Sunset marks the start of the Jewish New Year as well as the 10 Days of Awe, when observant Jews reflect on the past year. Some are taking this reflection out of the temple and onto their tablets.
Seeking Frugal Tech Solutions For Nairobi's Jammed Traffic
Traffic in major cities in the developing world can be a mind-numbing mess. A team at IBM in Kenya's capital thinks it's found an answer.
In San Diego, A Boot Camp For Data Junkies
Natasha Balac runs a two-day boot camp out of the San Diego Supercomputer Center for people from all types of industries to learn the tools and algorithms to help them analyze data and spot patterns.
Smartphones Are Used To Stalk, Control Domestic Abuse Victims
Cyberstalking has transformed domestic abuse in the U.S. Tracking tools called spyware make it cheap and easy for someone to monitor a partner secretly, 24 hours a day.
Drivers, Passengers Say Uber App Doesn't Always Yield Best Routes
People love Uber, but they often complain the Uber app's built-in navigation doesn't give its drivers the best directions. The company says the app helps drivers and passengers travel efficiently.