Samsung and Microsoft end patent disputeSamsung and Microsoft said they had ended a patent dispute that had seen the US software giant sue the South Korean conglomerate for breaching a 2011 licensing contract.
10 February 2015
Ricky Martin plans arena tour for new albumThe Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin announced a tour of arenas around North America to accompany his first studio album in four years.
10 February 2015
No decision yet on Ukraine arms aid: ObamaUS President Barack Obama said no decision had been made on whether to send weapons to Ukraine to help Kiev battle pro-Russian separatists.
Sam Smith, Beyonce, Pharrell all win early GrammysSam Smith, the British soul singer whose ballad "Stay With Me" has propelled him to fame in a matter of months, picked up two Grammy Awards including Best New Artist.
Hollywood is a brand, not a place: BanderasAntonio Banderas, 54, is on form. The Spanish star will shortly play Pablo Picasso in "33 Dias," and will be in Terrence Malick's next film, "Knight of Cups."
07 February 2015
US to appoint gay rights envoy: officialThe United States will appoint an openly gay official as a special envoy to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people overseas.
07 February 2015
Google free mapping service adds local guidesAn update to Google's free online map service let users become local guides who post reviews of businesses and venues in a challenge to Yelp.
Pope to make historic US Congress address on Sept 24Pope Francis will bring his message of peace and compassion to politically gridlocked Washington in September when he becomes the first pontiff to address the US Congress.
06 February 2015
Sam Smith looks for Grammy gloryFresh-faced British singer Sam Smith stands to make history Sunday at the Grammys with a chance to sweep all top categoriesю