MWC 2016: Mastercard's selfie pay coming to UK
Mastercard wants customer to take selfie for security check instead of typing passwords.
Orange to launch $40 smartphone package in Middle East and Africa, partners with Google
Orange's Rise31 smartphone will offer tailor-made Google services like Maps, Search and Youtube.
Volvo integrating new cars with Spotify service
Swiss carmaker will have the Spotify app inbuilt in its Sensus system.
Amazon raises free shipping minimum to $49 except for books
Non-Prime customers need to buy products of at least $49 to avail free shipping service.
AT&T expands deal to upgrade Audi connect infotainment platform
Select 2017 and 2018 models of Audi will have enhanced safety, security and infotainment features.
Yahoo Research: Company restructures Labs to form product-centric arm
Yahoo Research will drive company's scientific efforts, look to the future and think out of the box.
Xbox One software update brings back Gamerscore Leaderboard
Microsoft is rolling out a major software update to Xbox One gaming consoles.
Google receives patent for online voting in search engine
Google's new patent allows users to vote from the search engine's page
China to ban foreign media from publishing online without prior permission
The ban extends to all categories of media including press, radio, television, music and computer games
Dice 2016: Fallout 4 is the game of the year
Fallout 4 also bags award for best role-playing/massively multiplayer game of the year.
Danger lurks in third-party Android app stores
Google Play store considered 10 times safer than third-party app stores.
Stolen app returns to iOS in a new Famous avatar
Developers of controversial Stolen app launch a look-alike app, Famous, to claim Twitter fans.
Google Games tweaks login; introduces unique gamer ids
Players can create their own user id and avatars on Google Play Games.
Disney releases Tron on PS4 and PC, delays Xbox launch
The title will be released on Xbox One in March.
ComicBlitz releases app for iPhones, iPads
Started in October 2015, the digital comic book provider's subscription costs $9.99 per month.
Mobile app downloads to hit 284 billion in 2020
Revenue from mobile apps will nearly double to $101bn.
Yahoo shuts down seven digital magazines
Closures are part of a plan to turn around the iconic but troubled internet company.
Bethesda gets 20 nominations at Navgtr Awards, thanks to Fallout 4
Fallout 4 took the lead with 20 nominations in 56 categories, including game of the year, at Navgtr Awards.
Apple Maps had 2.5 million corrections in four years
Apple's Tim Cook had written a letter of apology to Apple Maps users
Fallout 3: Germany lifts ban, hints at Xbox One backwards compatibility re-release
Germany had imposed the ban in 2009 as it was considered harmful to minors.
Xbox Live goes offline in UK and North America
Some users are facing issues with Xbox One Backwards Compatible games.
Google Project Loon takes off in Sri Lanka
Three WiFi-enabled Google balloons will hover over Sri Lanka for over 100 days
Darpa builds drone to hunt down submarines
The largest unmanned surface vehicle is 130ft long.
GTA brings Liberty City Stories to Android
The new gaming app is available with a 40% discount at $3.99 for a limited period.
Voice-controlled drone takes home Amazon prize
A voice-controlled drone won the AWS IoT Mega Contest from among 1,000 participants.
Microsoft to make cross-buy a platform feature
Microsoft will bundle some of its biggest titles on both the Xbox One and PC for some customers.
GPS gets accurate up to an inch with this new technique
Researchers could attain better accuracy of position by reformulating a series of equations.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Awakening coming to Xbox One in March
The first DLC for the best-selling Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is coming in March to Xbox One.
YouTube acquires music startup BandPage to bolster its Red service
YouTube's acquisition is expected to stop musicians moving to other platforms such as Facebook.
Lego showcases sets from Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics and others at NY Toy Fair
Lego will showcase over 300 sets including from Star Wars at the NY Toy Fair.
