Google turning smartphones into real-time language translators

Google turning smartphones into real-time language translators

January 14, 2015 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
Word Lens operates independent of the Internet, avoiding data charges from telecommunication service providers.
Ciara premieres lead single “I Bet” from her new album

Ciara premieres lead single “I Bet” from her new album (video)

 January 14, 2015 - 15:33 AMT  11:33 GMT
The track was produced by Harmony Samuels (Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Rowland, Ne-Yo) and was co-written with Theron Thomas of Rock City.
Microsoft adds two affordable Windows Phones to Lumia lineup

Microsoft adds two affordable Windows Phones to Lumia lineup

January 14, 2015 - 15:23 AMT  11:23 GMT
The Lumia 532 has been subtly redesigned compared with the 530, including Microsoft branding rather than that of Nokia.
Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5 among Bonnaroo Fest headliners

Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5 among Bonnaroo Fest headliners

January 14, 2015 - 15:01 AMT  11:01 GMT
Other notable names in the line-up include Earth, Wind & Fire, Tears for Fears, Hozier, Tove Lo, Robert Plant, Flying Lotus.
EU faces growing threat of Islamist fighters returning from Syria: Europol

EU faces growing threat of Islamist fighters returning from Syria: Europol

January 14, 2015 - 14:42 AMT  10:42 GMT
Europeans flocked to Syria, in numbers unprecedented, and IS and the other groups have been able to absorb them with relative ease.
Björk announces her ninth album, “Vulnicura”

Björk announces her ninth album, “Vulnicura”

January 14, 2015 - 14:41 AMT  10:41 GMT
The album’s song titles are typically speckled with science and nature-references, such as Lionsong, Atom Dance and Quicksand.
Commissioner: over 276,000 irregular migrants entered EU in 2014

Commissioner: over 276,000 irregular migrants entered EU in 2014

January 14, 2015 - 14:25 AMT  10:25 GMT
In 2014, more than 276,000 migrants arrived in the EU, representing an increase of 138 percent compared to the previous year.
Samsung launches first Tizen smartphone to break from Android

Samsung launches first Tizen smartphone to break from Android

January 14, 2015 - 14:04 AMT  10:04 GMT
The vast majority of Samsung's popular devices, including its flagship Galaxy S smartphones, use the Android operating system.
France seeks more support from tech firms to track terror threats

France seeks more support from tech firms to track terror threats

January 14, 2015 - 13:51 AMT  09:51 GMT
11 EU interior ministers called on major Internet providers to swiftly report and remove material that could “incite hatred and terror.”
Disney Studios announces release date for new films

Disney Studios announces release date for new films

January 14, 2015 - 12:51 AMT  08:51 GMT
The new slot for “Jungle Book” will still keep it ahead of the release of Warner Bros.’ live-action “The Jungle Book: Origins.”
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