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Finding Alibaba: How Jerry Yang Made The Most Lucrative Bet In Silicon Valley History

Yahoo got the cash. Its bounced-out founder got the vindication. How the jackpot Alibaba deal went down on a casual beach stroll, and what Yang plans to do next as the Valley's new power broker to Asia.

FireChat Prepares Encryption Feature As It Drives Hong Kong Protests

The chat app that’s helping connect student protesters in Hong Kong with cellular or WiFi connection also plans to verify user names in the next few weeks.

Apple's iOS 8 Keyboard Gets Flooded With Replacements

After inviting them in for the first time, third party keyboard apps like SwiftKey have raced to the top of the App Store.

Apple Pulls Apps After Last-Minute Delays To HealthKit

Apple appears to be having problems with its all-new health tracking service HealthKit on iOS 8 launch day.

6 Key Moments From Apple's iPhone 6 Event

From expanding its iPhones line-up to launching its first wearable gadget, here are the six most important moments at Apple's big iPhone and Watch event on Tuesday.

Live Blog: Apple's iPhone 6 And Watch Event

Check back for live updates on Apple's big iPhone event on Tuesday, Sept. 9th at 10am Pacific.

5 Things To Expect From Apple's iPhone 6 Event

A bigger iPhone, sapphire screens, and a stylish iWatch are all expected to make an appearance at the company’s big product reveal on Tuesday.

Apple's iWatch 'Not Shipping Till Early 2015'

It wouldn't be too unusual for Apple to ship a completely new device months after announcing it.

Apple Announces Sept. 9 Event: 'Wish We Could Say More'

Apple plays up to the mounting speculation about its latest devices with an event at the same place where Steve Jobs first unveiled the Mac.

Report: Apple To Launch iWatch In September

New reports indicate that Apple's first wearable device is coming earlier than thought, and will be announced alongside the new iPhone 6.