Microsoft Band gets better battery life with new GPS mode

Microsoft Band gets better battery life with new GPS mode

February 4, 2016 - 12:32 AMT  08:32 GMT
The improvements come from a new power saving mode for GPS, allowing the Band to track location in intervals rather than continuously.
Casey Affleck’s Sundance hit “Manchester by the Sea” closes sales

Casey Affleck’s Sundance hit “Manchester by the Sea” closes sales

February 4, 2016 - 12:27 AMT  08:27 GMT
The film tells the story of a working class family in which Affleck’s brother suddenly dies and he is made the legal guardian of his nephew.
Azeri army uses machine guns, sniper rifles in ceasefire violations Feb 3-4

Azeri army uses machine guns, sniper rifles in ceasefire violations Feb 3-4

February 4, 2016 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
According to a Karabakh report, Azeri troops have opened fire on the Armenian position, using machine guns and sniper rifles.
Fox comes on board Bryan Singer’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”

Fox comes on board Bryan Singer’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”

February 4, 2016 - 12:17 AMT  08:17 GMT
“20,000 Leagues” will be the fifth film that Singer has directed for Fox, dating back to “X-Men” in 2000.
U.S. funding for Karabakh rehab among ANCA foreign aid priorities

U.S. funding for Karabakh rehab among ANCA foreign aid priorities

February 4, 2016 - 12:04 AMT  08:04 GMT
ANCA encourages House, Senate appropriators to support a range of other aid priorities of special concern to Armenian Americans.
Arthur Abraham named Germany’s best boxer of the year

Arthur Abraham named Germany’s best boxer of the year

February 4, 2016 - 11:54 AMT  07:54 GMT
Abraham was voted the best boxer by readers and jury members of the German BoxSport magazine, winning the title for the seventh time.
Comedy legend Bob Elliott dies at 92

Comedy legend Bob Elliott dies at 92

February 4, 2016 - 11:33 AMT  07:33 GMT
Elliott also found success on the big and small screens, appearing in numerous television and film roles throughout the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s.
Tina Fey hires “Girls” writer for “You Bet!”

Tina Fey hires “Girls” writer for “You Bet!”

February 4, 2016 - 11:24 AMT  07:24 GMT
“You Bet!” is based on the true story of three women who learn to count cards in Atlantic City in the wake of financial struggles.
YouTube Red's first batch of original content premiering Feb 10

YouTube Red's first batch of original content premiering Feb 10 (video)

 February 4, 2016 - 11:20 AMT  07:20 GMT
YouTube, eager to capture cord cutters with original content, is about to debut one show and three movies to the Red subscription service.
Britain pledges $1.74 bn in aid for war-torn Syria, neighbors

Britain pledges $1.74 bn in aid for war-torn Syria, neighbors

February 4, 2016 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
It comes as world leaders are due to gather in London to try to raise $9 billion for the millions of Syrians affected by the civil war.
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