Web retailer Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Cash, with the service being aimed squarely at those who want digital cash for transactions but have no means of topping up online.

PayPal and Visa are collaborating on an initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital and mobile payments by Asia Pacific consumers and merchants.

Australians may be among those who have to disclose contacts on their mobile phones, give up their social media passwords and provide financial information if they wish to visit the US, even for a short stay.

Security firm Bitdefender has released a free tool to help Windows users who have been hit by the Bart ransomware.

Pacific region telecommunications services provider Bluesky and Huawei are partnering to deploy a 4.5G LTE-Advanced network solution to meet what they say is increasing demand for mobile applications and services in American Samoa, Samoa, and the Cook Islands.

Google has ad problems. At least that's what numerous stories have told us over the last three weeks. But judging from the search behemoth's reaction, one could well be forgiven for thinking that all is well at the Googleplex.

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