As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.
- Bits Blog: Mark Zuckerberg Ties the Knot
On Saturday, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, announced that he had married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. The announcement was made, of course, on Facebook.
- It’s the Economy: Making Choices in the Age of Information Overload
The Internet was supposed to make us smarter shoppers. So why should we still listen to the signals that brands send us?
- Zuckerberg Ties The Knot
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday. Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at…
- In Facebook Stock Rush, Fanfare vs. Realities
The small gain for Facebook’s stock on its first day of trading suggests that many professional money managers viewed all the hype as just that.
- Major League Baseball Embracing Twitter and Facebook
Baseball teams are reaching out to fans through social media like Twitter, and they are encouraging fans to communicate with them.
- Google Gets Approval From China for Motorola Deal
Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.’s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week.
- Watch The 9 Most Popular Viral Videos Of The Week
If you’re looking to see the most popular YouTube videos of the week, look no further. Once again, we’re bringing you the week’s most-watched videos,…
- Facebook Bans Mother For Posting Photos Of Terminally Ill Son
A mother has been banned from Facebook after posting images of her newborn son, reports KCTV 5 News. Parents Heather and Patrick Walker of Memphis,…
- Christiana Z. Peppard: Invasive Procedures
The rise of informed consent for invasive procedures demonstrates that, as a society, we take moral considerations seriously. People have a right to know in advance what chemicals are being used in hydraulic fracturing.
- FROM SIZZLE TO FIZZLE: Everything You Missed From Facebook’s Big Day
Facebook’s anticipated public debut failed to impress on Friday. The stock price rose only modestly, and underwriters stepped in to hold it above its opening…
- We’re More Truthful When We Text
Want a truthful answer from someone? Try asking the question over text. New research from the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research shows that…
- PHOTO: New York Post’s Scathing Attack On Facebook
Facebook’s first day on the stock market was much more underwhelming than expected, and New York’s most aggressive tabloid wasted no time making its displeasure…
- The Next Silicon Valley(s)
By Vanessa Quirk (click here for original article) AOL Offices in Palo Alto by Studio O+A © Jasper Sanidad HP, Apple, Google – they all…
- Bruce Kushnick: The Great Verizon FiOS Ripoff
Verizon is now making it clear that it is no longer expanding FiOS, its fiber optic cable service. So what did they accomplish? What did they build? And how much did it cost?
- U.S. Bars Motorola Gadgets From Entering Country
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some Motorola Mobility smartphones infringe on a Microsoft patent and will be barred from importation to the United States,…
- Esther Wojcicki: TEDxStanford Opens Its Doors Today With Free Live Streaming
In just two short years, Krista Donaldson and her team at D-Rev have changed the lives of over 3,500 people in India. Donaldson is one of 21 outstanding speakers at TEDxStanford that you can watch live on LiveStreaming today.
- Technical Error Confuses Facebook IPO Investors
NEW YORK (AP) — Some investors who thought they had bought Facebook shares at the opening of trading were left without knowing for hours whether…
- WATCH: SpaceX Stalls Historic Mission In Last Second
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led…
- VIDEO: The low-cost tablets battling Apple
LJ Rich takes a look at the low-cost tablets battling Apple’s dominance in India.
