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Yahoo’s search migrates to Microsoft

Yahoo has completed the migration of its web and mobile search functions to Microsoft’s Bing search engine as the two companies hope that their combined market power may prove a more significant threat to the dominance of Google.

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iPad the right fit for sumo wrestlers

TOKYO - Japan’s ancient sport of sumo is embracing the latest high-tech, with its governing body set to distribute Apple’s iPad to wrestlers who often struggle with smaller cellphone keypads due to their giant hands.

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Iranian video game hero seeks more fans

Arash Jafari is a rare bird at Gamescom, Europe’s biggest video games fair. He is an Iranian creator hoping to make a splash with his warrior Garshasp at an event dominated by Americans, Japanese and Europeans.

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Smart-phone gaming challenge real?

FRANKFURT - The explosion in smartphone gaming has traditional console makers in a quandary: join the mobile trend and risk cannibalising your business or hope the rich, home video gaming experience will always trump convenience on the move.

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Verizon eyes live TV app for tablets

NEW YORK - Verizon Communications said Wednesday that it expects next year to launch a software application that will allow FiOS TV customers to watch live television on tablet computers such as Apple’s iPads.

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