"Minions" crosses $1 billion mark worldwide

August 29, 2015 - 15:04 AMT  11:04 GMT
"Minions" accumulated $990.2 million in global revenue last weekend and predictably reached the milestone this week.
Google improves Chrome, delays start of playback

Google improves Chrome, delays start of playback

August 29, 2015 - 13:50 AMT  09:50 GMT
If users right-click a YouTube link and select "Open link in new tab," that page and video will load but will not start playing.
Sony Xperia Z5 leak confirms camera upgrade

Sony Xperia Z5 leak confirms camera upgrade

August 29, 2015 - 13:22 AMT  09:22 GMT
Purported images of the Xperia Z5 posted on XperiaBlog appear to indicate that the handset will closely resemble its predecessors.
Twitter gets unofficial messenger app

Twitter gets unofficial messenger app

August 29, 2015 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
Direct Messenger for iOS is a Twitter-flavoured version of Facebook Messenger, allowing users to DM in peace without distractions from their timeline.
IAEA report indicates construction activity at Iranian military site

IAEA report indicates construction activity at Iranian military site

August 29, 2015 - 12:33 AMT  08:33 GMT
Speaking to reporters, State Department spokesman John Kirby would not address the content of the leaked document.
UN says ‘much more required’ to prevent migrant deaths

UN says ‘much more required’ to prevent migrant deaths

August 29, 2015 - 12:25 AMT  08:25 GMT
Ban Ki-moon also urged more action against people smugglers, a call echoed by White House spokesman Josh Earnest.
Obama compares U.S.-Israeli tensions over Iran to family feud

Obama compares U.S.-Israeli tensions over Iran to family feud

August 29, 2015 - 12:12 AMT  08:12 GMT
"Like all families, sometimes there are going to be disagreements," Obama said in a webcast with Jewish Americans.
Sam Worthington, Ruth Wilson to topline “The Titan” indie sci-fi

Sam Worthington, Ruth Wilson to topline “The Titan” indie sci-fi

August 29, 2015 - 12:02 AMT  08:02 GMT
The futuristic love story follows a military family who take part in an experiment involving space exploration.
Steve Carell to replace Bruce Willis in Woody Allen’s star-studded film

Steve Carell to replace Bruce Willis in Woody Allen’s star-studded film

August 29, 2015 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
Carell joins the star-studded cast including Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Corey Stoll.
Turkey’s interim government approved

Turkey’s interim government approved

August 29, 2015 - 11:47 AMT  07:47 GMT
Opinion polls suggest that the new election may not reverse the AKP's losses and another hung parliament is a possibility.
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