Here s what s on the Thursday menu.
News you can use: Apple launches a new Twitter account for tech support.
Intel is reportedly working on an augmented-reality headset that would use the company s RealSense 3-D camera technology. (WSJ)
Google s self-driving car team has at least 170 employees, according to Reuters review of LinkedIn profiles. At least 40 members have previous automotive experience.
Google is testing its Hands Free mobile-payment service in the South Bay. (Company blog post)
Overturning a previous ruling, German court says Facebook may enforce its real-names policy and block people who use pseudonyms.
Google is helping out with the Zika virus: It says its engineers are working with UNICEF to analyze data, and it has given $1 million toward UNICEF s efforts on the ground. (Company blog post)
Moon Shot, Google s Lunar X Prize documentary series that s produced by J.J. Abrams, will make its debut on March 15 on Google Play and March 17 on YouTube. (Company blog post)
IBM is starting to cut an undisclosed number of jobs, says it s part of shift to cloud and AI.
IBM sues Groupon for alleged patent infringement.
And in Sweden, McDonald s Happy Meal boxes can transform into virtual reality goggles, a la Google s Cardboard. (WSJ)
Photo: Facebook s login page. (AP/Stace Maude)
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