Vodafone “in talks with Tesco to acquire Blinkbox”

Vodafone “in talks with Tesco to acquire Blinkbox”

December 2, 2014 - 12:19 AMT  08:19 GMT
The two parties are close to reaching a deal for the movie and TV platform, which the retailer could be willing to offload at a cut price.
Microsoft buys start-up Acompli

Microsoft buys start-up Acompli

December 2, 2014 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
The email client taps into Microsoft Exchange, making it capable of handling calendars, events and contacts.
New York Film Critics Awards names “Boyhood” best picture

New York Film Critics Awards names “Boyhood” best picture

December 2, 2014 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” took the trophy for screenplay, and Jennifer Kent’s “The Babadook” won NYFCC’s award for first film.
Laika Studios’

Laika Studios’ "Boxtrolls" leads 2014 Annie Awards nominations

December 2, 2014 - 11:37 AMT  07:37 GMT
Pixar is notably absent from the nomination list because they have not released new flick since "Monsters University" which was out in 2013.
London hosts “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” world premiere

London hosts “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” world premiere

December 2, 2014 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
The premiere was streamed live to more than 160 countries from the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square, London.
“Birdman” wins best film at Gotham Awards

“Birdman” wins best film at Gotham Awards

December 2, 2014 - 11:07 AMT  07:07 GMT
Julianne Moore took best actress for her performance as a middle-aged woman with early onset Alzheimer's in "Still Alice."
Moody’s downgrades Japan credit rating

Moody’s downgrades Japan credit rating

December 2, 2014 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
The tax decision also poses risks to Japan’s ability to continue to finance its debt in the future, Moody’s said in a statement.
U.S.-led coalition hits variety of IS targets in Iraq, Syria

U.S.-led coalition hits variety of IS targets in Iraq, Syria

December 2, 2014 - 10:34 AMT  06:34 GMT
Centcom said there were 27 air strikes against the IS militant group in Syria and 28 strikes in Iraq, hitting a wide variety of targets.
WFP suspends program providing food vouchers to Syrian refugees

WFP suspends program providing food vouchers to Syrian refugees

December 2, 2014 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
WFP requires a total of $64 million immediately to support Syrian refugees in neighboring countries during the month of December.
Hackers take down Xbox Live

Hackers take down Xbox Live

December 2, 2014 - 09:47 AMT  05:47 GMT
The group had previously attacked and taken down Sony's PlayStation Network as well as servers for Destiny and several EA games.
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