Why Google TV isn’t dead yet
Google TV is a flop so far. Consumers don’t seem to care, the TV networks don’t like it and most big gadget manufacturers haven’t started selling it yet. But Google TV is not dead yet. This is the sort of product that — like Android, Google’s mobile phone operating system…
Hangover 2 earns big
The holiday weekend is off to a good start for “The Hangover Part II” crew – the movie collected $31.7 million at the domestic box office on Thursday, according to the Hollywood Reporter. That total gives “Part II” the third best Thursday opening total of all time, THR reports,…
Obama set for outreach to skeptical Arab world
President Barack Obama will lay out a new U.S. strategy toward a skeptical Arab world on Thursday, offering fresh aid to promote democratic change as he seeks to shape the outcome of popular uprisings threatening both friends and foes. In his much-anticipated “Arab spring” speech, Obama will try to reset…
Lady Gaga tops Forbes magazine celebrity power list
US pop singer Lady Gaga has claimed the top spot in Forbes magazine’s annual Celebrity 100 list, at the expense of chat show mogul Oprah Winfrey. The flamboyant star – real name Stefani Germanotta – moved up four positions from last year to knock Winfrey, 2010’s chart-topper, down to two….
Kaka, Tevez set to stay
South American soccer stars Kaka and Carlos Tevez have indicated they will stay at their respective clubs despite being linked with big-money moves in the European close-season. Brazil star Kaka has reportedly again been targeted by Tevez’s English side Manchester City, who wanted the former world player of the year…
Eurozone’s economic growth accelerates
The economy of the 17 countries that use the euro grew by 0.8% in the first three months of 2011, up from 0.3% in the previous quarter. Germany was largely responsible for the better-than-expected figure, reporting growth of 1.5% in the period. There was a surprisingly strong 0.8% growth rate…
