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Computer-generated pop star Hatsune Miku is projected on a screen during her concert in Tokyo in this handout picture taken March 8, 2012. Hatsune Miku has a following that would make most Japanese pop stars green with envy, with thousands of fans at ever

She Sings, She Dances, She's ... Not Real

Hatsune Miku has a following that would make most Japanese pop stars green with envy, with thousands of fans at every concert and a big international following.

iOS 5.1: Top 5 Features Explained

iOS 5.1 is the latest version of iOS for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. However, it is not a major upgrade so for those hoping to see a lot flashy things, keep your hopes on the down low. Still, even though being a small update, the new version of iOS, which will makes its debut on the New iPad, will come with a few cool features we found to be worth mentioning.

She sings, she dances, she's ... not real

Hatsune Miku has a following that would make most Japanese pop stars green with envy, with thousands of fans at every concert and a big international following.

Rahul Dravid is struck by a ball from Australia's Peter Siddle during their second cricket test at the Sydney

Rahul Dravid Retires: 6 Greatest Test Knocks by 'The Wall'

Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from international cricket.

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Overall, getting up and engaging in light activity reduced the total rise in glucose by an average of 24 percent, compared to the group that kept sitting. That difference was almost 30 percent with moderate-intensity activity.

Breaks to Get Up and Move Are Good For Health [STUDY]

Taking a break to walk every 20 minutes instead of staying seated for hours helps reduce the body's levels of glucose and insulin after eating, according to a study -- the latest to highlight the hazards of long periods of inactivity.

HSBC Sells Insurance Units for $914M

HSBC announced on Wednesday an agreement to sell its insurance businesses in emerging markets for $914 million in cash, in a continuing effort to offload non-banking assets.

UN Humanitarian Chief in Syria as Assad Buckles Down

The United Nations humanitarian chief Valarie Amos arrived in Syria on Wednesday and is headed to the embattled city of Homs, which has been under assault by Syrian government forces for over a month.

Spiders Spin Webs Across Eastern Australia to Escape Flood Waters (PHOTOS)

Spiders have reportedly spun webs around trees, plants and bushes to escape flood waters.

Royal College of Physicians calls for more action to stop smoking

1 in 10 Britons Expected to Die from Smoking; 50 Years Since UK Warning

Fifty years after top doctors issued their first stark warning about the dangers of cigarettes, more than 20 percent of Britons still smoke -- and unless they quit, half of them will die from the habit, health experts on Tuesday.

Apple iPad 3 Release Event Live: Where to Get Live Coverage of the New iPad Announcement

Just a few more hours and Apple will finally take the wraps off its third generation iPad at a press event in San Francisco on Wednesday, March 7. some links to the Web sites where you can get the complete coverage of the Apple event.

Samsung files fresh lawsuit against Apple in South Korea

Samsung Electronics Co said on Wednesday it has filed another lawsuit against Apple Inc in South Korea, claiming the iPhone 4S and iPad2 infringed on three of its patents.

2 Murdoch Journalists in UK Reported to Attempt Suicide

Two senior journalists working for Rupert Murdoch's News International have apparently attempted suicide as pressure mounts at the scandal-plagued publishing empire.

Australian School Survey: Yoghurt Grows on Trees, Cotton from Animals, Say Students

More than a quarter of Australian fifth graders believe yogurt is grown on trees and three out of four of them think cotton is an animal product, according to a study from the Australian Council of Education Research.

Prince Harry in Jamaica 2012: Racing Usain Bolt amidst a Political Storm

Prince Harry arrived in Jamaica to race Usain Bolt just hours after the Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller called for full independence and a cut of royal ties.

Australian Floods Leave More Than 13,000 Homeless

One of the worst affected areas was the New South Wales town of Wagga Wagga, where 8,000 people were ordered to abandon their homes amid warnings flood waters were expected to breach an 11-meter levee, Reuters reported.

Megan Fox Plastic Surgery: Bloggers Speculate Cheek Fillers after ‘Friends with Kids’ Premiere [PHOTOS]

Megan Fox is back in the limelight for the premiere of her film Friends with Kids in New York City. However, bloggers are more focused on whether or not the actress has undergone more plastic surgery (possibly cheek fillers?) than her acting skills.

Occupy AIPAC Protests Outside White House During Obama/Netanyahu Meeting [PHOTOS]

As President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met at the White House Monday afternoon, about two hundred Occupy AIPAC protesters demonstrated against war in Iran and for Palestinian rights.

SXSW 2012 Music Lineup for South by Southwest Festival in Austin

One of the largest annual technical conferences, South by Southwest (SXSW), will begin Friday, March 9 and last until Sunday, March 18. Here is a full list of the SXSW 2012 music lineup for South by Southwest from March 13-18.

Prince Harry Diamond Jubilee Tour: Belize, Bahamas & into Jamaica [Photos]

Prince Harry began his Diamond Jubilee tour with visits to Belize, the Bahamas, and Jamaica.

Wells Fargo to increase international operations: report

U.S. bank Wells Fargo has drawn up plans to build up its overseas operations and wants to expand into 20 markets worldwide, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

Coca-Cola Amatil not buying Fosters Aus spirits business

Australia's Coca-Cola Amatil said it had decided not to buy Fosters' spirit and spirit ready-to-drink business after inspecting the books, and it expects to spend up to A$70 million ($75.29 million)to buy two other businesses.

Greek town withers as boom turns to bust

Decades ago, Antonis Seitanidis' family fled Asia Minor to settle in the northern Greek town of Komotini in search of a better life.

New HRT is a Step up, Says Karthikeyan

HRT hope to run their new Formula One car for the first time on Monday after failing to make the final pre-season test in Spain this weekend, Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan said on Saturday.

Sri Lanka Beat Australia; India Out of Tri-series

Sri Lanka beat Australia by nine runs despite Dan Christian's hat-trick in a dramatic one-day international on Friday to book their place in the final of the Tri-series against the hosts and send India home.

Kanye West Heels on Sale at Famed Parisian Boutique Colette

Kanye West secured himself a bit of fashion cred when famed Parisian boutique, Colette, announced Thursday that it will be selling Kanye West's heels for the spring.

James Murdoch Relinquishes BSkyB Chairmanship

James Murdoch Resigns: Who is Rupert's Next-in-Line as News Corp. CEO?

James Murdoch resigned from his position as executive chairman of News International on Wednesday amid a phone hacking scandal that has sent shockwaves through the media empire of his mogul father, Rupert Murdoch. The question now is: who is next in line to succeed Rupert?