Reuters Technology Report: May 27, 2015

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Apple finds bug that causes iPhones to crash (Reuters) - Apple Inc has found a bug which can cause iPhones to crash when a message containing a specific string of text is received. CBS CEO said met with Apple to discuss TV deal RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, Calif (Reuters) - CBS Corp CEO Leslie Moonves met with Apple Inc last week to discuss a TV deal, he said at a technology conference Wednesday, and that discussions and negotiations for such a deal are ongoing. Yahoo must face email spying class action: U.S. judge (Reuters) - A U.S. judge ordered Yahoo Inc to face a nationwide class-action lawsuit accusing it of illegally intercepting the content of emails sent to Yahoo Mail subscribers from non-Yahoo Mail accounts, and using the information to boost advertising revenue. FCC looks to crack down on robocalls, robotexts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. telecommunications regulator wants to make it harder for telemarketers and other businesses to place unwanted robocalls and text messages under changes to autodialing rules proposed on Wednesday. Cost of data breaches increasing to average of $3.8 million, study says (Reuters) - The cost of data breaches is rising for companies around the world as sophisticated thieves target valuable financial and medical records, according to a study released on Wednesday. Avago nears deal for fellow chipmaker Broadcom: sources (Reuters) - Avago Technologies Ltd is close to an agreement to acquire fellow chipmaker Broadcom Corp, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in a deal that could boost Avago's clientele of top-tier smartphone companies. Wearable fitness tracker maker Fitbit sued by rival Jawbone: NYT (Reuters) - Wearable fitness tracking device maker Fitbit Inc is being sued by rival Jawbone, which accused Fitbit of "plundering" confidential data, the New York Times reported. For London's fashion start-ups, it's being social that counts LONDON (Reuters) - When Chris Morton was setting up a fashion e-commerce company five years ago, he spent a lot of time listening to online music service Spotify. Canada startup Payfirma raises capital, mulls 2016 IPO TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian payments software startup Payfirma has raised C$13 million ($10.42 million) in its first institutional funding round and is considering an initial public offering in 2016, its chief executive officer said on Wednesday. Apple SVP says car is 'ultimate mobile device' RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, Calif (Reuters) - A senior Apple executive said developing a car would be the "ultimate mobile device" when asked about new products at a technology conference on Wednesday. Related Video DNA research unlocks the secrets of the Black Death Street lights powered by solar and wind energy to light up Barcelona Mediafile How about Hightail-ing it? On Twitter, dubious health claims from e-cigarette bots A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today A quick-fix on the day's news delivered when you want it. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2015 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook