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Asus's Android Wear smartwatch “to come with voice controls”

Asus's Android Wear smartwatch “to come with voice controls”

September 2, 2014 - 19:46 AMT  15:46 GMT
The ZenWatch will reportedly launch with English voice recognition initially, before adding Chinese language support by the end of the year.
Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp under EU scrutiny

Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp under EU scrutiny

September 2, 2014 - 18:41 AMT  14:41 GMT
The $16 bn deal was brokered in Feb but is yet to receive EU ratification, with the institution due to make a decision on the matter next month.
San Sebastian  Film fest to honor Oscar-winner Benicio del Toro

San Sebastian Film fest to honor Oscar-winner Benicio del Toro

September 2, 2014 - 18:21 AMT  14:21 GMT
Del Toro's latest film “Escobar: Paradise Lost,” a Chapter 2 and Roxbury co-production, will close the Pearls Selection at the festival.
Report: scores killed as Boko Haram insurgents overrun Nigerian town

Report: scores killed as Boko Haram insurgents overrun Nigerian town

September 2, 2014 - 17:45 AMT  13:45 GMT
The sources said there were heavy casualties on both sides. One security source said as many as 5,000 people fled the town.
“Paradise in Service” Taiwanese war romance to open Busan Int’l Film Fest

“Paradise in Service” Taiwanese war romance to open Busan Int’l Film Fest

September 2, 2014 - 17:31 AMT  13:31 GMT
The film by the director of Love and Monga is about a young soldier's struggles amid military conflicts between China and Taiwan in the 1960s-'70s.
Afghan militants consider joining Islamic State

Afghan militants consider joining Islamic State

September 2, 2014 - 17:16 AMT  13:16 GMT
Mirwais said that if IS, which he called by its Arabic acronym Daish, proved a true Islamic caliphate, they would link up with it.

"Game of Thrones" star joins “Star Wars Episode VII” cast

September 2, 2014 - 16:59 AMT  12:59 GMT
The plot centers around a trio of young leads, along with characters from the previous installments.
Opinion poll shows soaring Hamas popularity

Opinion poll shows soaring Hamas popularity

September 2, 2014 - 16:52 AMT  12:52 GMT
Hamas's charter does not recognize Israel and seeks a state in the whole of ancient Palestine, including Israel.
Luke Evans as Transylvanian lord in “Dracula Untold” trailer

Luke Evans as Transylvanian lord in “Dracula Untold” trailer (video)

 September 2, 2014 - 16:40 AMT  12:40 GMT
Evans most recently starred in “The Hobbit: Desmonth of Smaug” as Bard and will appear in the third instalment of the trilogy.
“Madame Bovary” deserves to find discerning arthouse niche: review

“Madame Bovary” deserves to find discerning arthouse niche: review

September 2, 2014 - 16:32 AMT  12:32 GMT
“Director Sophie Barthes’ subdued take on “Madame Bovary” similarly reveals a sly intelligence at the helm,” the review said.
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