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.
- 'Slenderman' HBO documentary trailer looks totally terrifying – CNET
True crime meets internet legend in the upcoming movie about an attempted murder by Wisconsin pre-teen girls.
- The Model S 60 just got $2k more expensive – Roadshow
Thinking about buying a Model S 60 or 60D? Better hurry up.
- The best Black Friday deals for smartphones – CNET
As Black Friday inches closer, retailers are teasing us with their deals. Take a look at some of the best bargains we found for a new smartphone.
- Cheap TV deals of Black Friday 2016 (plus our favorite picks) – CNET
Buying a dirt-cheap TVs on Black Friday is an American tradition, and here are the absolute dirt-cheapest TVs we’ve found. We haven’t reviewed any of them, but we still picked one TV at each size class that seems like the best deal. We’ll be adding more TVs when additional sales (particularly from Amazon) are announced. Thanks as usual to BestBlackFriday.com for the assist.
- Zuckerberg: Fake news on Facebook affected election? That's 'crazy' – CNET
Facebook’s CEO talks about the News Feed’s role in the election and the responsibility his company has to its almost 2 billion users — most of whom are not actually dead.
- The New MacBook Pros hit record sales for Apple (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 63) – CNET
New iPad, iPhone 8 rumors are afoot, and get ready for new emojis in 2017
- Why some of your Facebook friends are wearing safety pins – CNET
Even Star Trek captain Patrick Stewart has pinned on the latest political statement.
- You can buy your own jetpack starting spring 2017 – CNET
Jetpacks in the sky. You have to be “well qualified” to buy. Take a look, you’ll be shook, a jetpack rainbow.
- Watch Cubs win the World Series, this time in Lego – CNET
Highlight video takes us back out to the ballgame, where Chicago fans are sure to click with the results.
- Facebook pulls ad tool that excluded ethnic groups – CNET
Advertisers won’t be able to keep ads for housing, job opportunities or credit off your feed based on your “ethnic affinity,” Facebook says.
- AT&T to throttle your video quality in the name of 'data saving' – CNET
Beginning in early 2017, the carrier will enable a feature that will stream video on your phone in 480p, which is cool if you like watching grainy videos.
- Facebook bug 'kills' users in 'terrible error'
An unusual bug on Facebook showed many users of the social network as dead on Friday.
- BlackBerry has one more keyboard phone up its sleeve – CNET
Though BlackBerry stopped making its own phones, it does promise an upcoming handset with a physical keyboard.
- Winter is coming, and average fuel economy is heading south – Roadshow
It happens every year, but it’s still kind of a bummer to see.
- The 25 greatest alien encounter movies, ranked – CNET
When UFOs descend to Earth, things get pretty real pretty quickly. This is the definitive ranking of the 25 greatest alien encounter movies as scored by Metacritic.
- Silent but smelly: BYD introduces 100-mile electric garbage truck – Roadshow
A 3.9-ton truck that can go 100 miles on a single charge is seriously impressive.
- Reducto! Cast these five Happy Potter spells on Amazon – CNET
In a promotion for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, even muggles and no-majs can command water, fire, flowers and more.
- The 404 Show Throwback: John Hodgman (podcast) – CNET
Please enjoy this classic episode of the show with noted Internet man, John Hodgman.
- What to watch online this weekend (November 11, 2016) – CNET
The second season of Amazon’s “Red Oaks” just got added to the service. Find out what else is new online.
