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.
- Zuckerberg: Fake news on Facebook affected election? That's 'crazy' – CNET
Facebook CEO talks about the News Feed’s role in the election and the responsibility his company has to its almost 2 billion users.
- Unpacking PAX Australia 2016: Girt by CNET podcast 93 – CNET
The girt team were down in Melbourne for Australia’s biggest gaming convention last weekend. Here’s what they thought of the fourth annual PAX Australia.
- Huawei's P9 passes 9 million in sales – CNET
Just after showing off the Mate 9, the Chinese electronics giant revealed just how well the P9 has done.
- The top Black Friday deals you can get at Best Buy – CNET
Best Buy has posted a 48-page catalog detailing its Black Friday deals. Here are some that caught our eye.
- Cat or a dog? The internet's having trouble deciding – CNET
This furry French-Canadian friend has a motto: He’s hairy, not scary. But can you tell his species at a glance?
- He's back. Trump tweets, accuses media of inciting protesters – CNET
Technically Incorrect: If you thought being president-elect might change Donald Trump’s Twitter habit, think again.
- The 10 best covers of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' – CNET
Celebrate the memory of a musical legend with my favorite renditions of his most famous song, “Hallelujah.”
- AT&T's zero rating practice raises 'serious concerns,' says FCC – CNET
Subscribe to both AT&T and DirecTV? Then you can stream DirecTV without it counting against your monthly data. The FCC says this might not be fair though.
- Celestial display
BBC Click’s Lara Lewington looks at some of the best of the week’s technology news.
- WikiLeaks' raucous Reddit AMA lands on Trump, Assange – CNET
Redditors grill the document-dump site on the new US president-elect, ties to Russia and founder Julian Assange’s whereabouts.
- Snowden on Trump: 'A dark moment' but not the end – CNET
Addressing a crowd in the Netherlands, the former NSA contractor urges people to get political and address surveillance with tech.
- A Fractured House – CNET
For once we’ve both seen a movie before it leaves theaters! That’s right, it’s a spoiler-free discussion of the trippy new Marvel film “Doctor Strange.” Plus, a little Star Wars news, and who’s your favorite fictional President?
- Internet-connected devices will always pose a risk, experts say – CNET
Hacked cameras, DVRs and other devices in the internet of things are making headlines. But improvements are possible, say cybersecurity experts.
- The autonomous smart home will know when you pee – CNET
Legrand’s Eliot wants your smart homes to get to know you…like really know you.
- Dungeons & Dragons battles its way into the Toy Hall of Fame – CNET
The iconic role-playing game was honored along with Fisher-Price’s Little People figures and the classic backyard swing.
- Nude aliens? Space swears? This is not your father's Star Trek – CNET
Ready to boldly go where broadcast television has never gone before? Stay tuned, says CBS digital chief.
- Pokemon Go not a flash in the pan, says Niantic exec – CNET
Mike Quigley, chief marketing officer of game creator Niantic, says this past summer’s crazy success was just the beginning.
- Boats and bananas
The global cargo industry is struggling, so the race is on to reduce costs and increase efficiency using a range of new technologies.
- Your special gold iPhone with Trump portrait is already here – CNET
Technically Incorrect: A Russian company releases a new iPhone in its Supremo series. Its purpose is to create a rapprochement between the US and Russia.