

Analysis
Xiaomi hypes its latest flagship at ‘global launch’ event, but still no plans for a global launch

In ongoing search for a reason to exist, BlackBerry launches cybersecurity consulting service

Virgin Pulse acquires two competitors to extend its corporate well-being program

Xiaomi unveils the Mi5 smartphone with Snapdragon 820 processor, home button, front fingerprint sensor

RevTwo lets you call for help when you’re having an app fail

IndoorAtlas teams up with Yahoo to deliver interior navigation across Japan

UC Davis uses a game to chart its future

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Borderlands headlines free Xbox Live Games with Gold for March

Pocket starts experimenting with ‘high-quality’ sponsored posts

Fallout 4 mod support hits PC in April, Xbox One in May, & PlayStation 4 in June

Zynga puts its San Francisco headquarters up for sale

Aria Systems snags $50 million to power recurring payments for enterprises

Reflektion raises $18 million round for its ecommerce platform, led by Battery Ventures

RallyBound buys Chorus to build campaign management apps for nonprofits

Robinhood adds a new feature that lets you invest in stocks faster

Twitter launches Fabric app for iOS and Android

Activision Blizzard adds a few hundred million users as it closes $5.9B King acquisition

Interabang starts Fig crowdfunding campaign for Jay and Silent Bob video game

Snapchat now gives you a special lens effect on your birthday

Mobile app feedback startup Buddybuild raises $1.2M, adds Android support

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MasterClass scores $15 million for its celebrity-led online classes

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Leeo’s smart alert monitor will now tell you if there’s rain in the forecast

Booking.com now recommends hotels by passion, like gambling or stargazing

WhatsApp opens its Android beta testing program on Google Play
StarLeaf Cloud Protects Investments and Future Proofs Existing Video Systems

Hollywood backs Fifth Journey to take movie-licensed games to China

FreshBooks launches $29 card reader for small-business owners to accept payments on mobile devices

Nerf herding — Star Wars: Battlefront gets Twilight Hoth map and more in February update

HoloLens video demonstrates Windows 10’s augmented reality user interface

BuzzFeed’s new app lets you binge-watch viral videos

Michigan attacks may renew scrutiny of Uber vetting processes

Inside Samsung 837, a new ‘digital playground’ in NYC to market Samsung products

How Target evolved from selling items to selling experiences

Mobile messaging app Telegram passes 100 million monthly active users, a 60% increase in 9 months

Scrambl3 encryption app lets you make secure calls on your mobile phone

How AppLovin, BaubleBar, and Moet Hennessey measure marketing success
