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.
- Best Black Friday deals at Amazon – CNET
Amazon has just revealed its Black Friday deals and there are thousands. Here are the ones worth a look.
- Dog unleashes fury on TV – CNET
This four-legged fiend gets caught red-handed in a game of tug of war with the TV cord. Spoiler: the dog wins.
- 2016 gift guide: Star Wars edition! – CNET
20 ideas to satisfy the Rebel fighter or Empire goon on your holiday list.
- 'Game of Thrones' queen Emilia Clarke joins Star Wars' Han Solo prequel – CNET
Universes collide! What happens when you put a Targaryen in space with a cowboy and a bounty hunter? We’ll find out in 2018.
- Get a streaming hot bargain this Black Friday – CNET
Discounts on devices that serve up Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and Amazon video on your TV.
- Apple's working on digital glasses. Dare I say…'iGlasses' (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 64) – CNET
Apple is going all in with augmented reality. Plus, new iPhone rumors hint at OLED, but only on one model.
- Santa Clara foams home – CNET
Social Studies: A freak accident at an airplane hangar is causing tons of fire-retardant foam to spill into the streets, and people are tweeting about it.
- Here's every PS4 Black Friday deal – CNET
The best Black Friday deals on PS4 consoles, games and accessories in one place.
- Best Black Friday deals on video games and consoles – CNET
As Black Friday approaches, retailers are releasing their deals into the wild. Take a look at some of the best bargains we found for video games, consoles and accessories.
- Signal encryption app sees 400 percent boost after election – CNET
The co-founder of Open Whisper Systems says installations of its app have increased four-fold since November 8.
- AT&T has cure for 'texting thumb' – CNET
Hands aren’t free because you’re folding the laundry? AT&T will let you dictate text messages through Amazon’s Alexa assistant.
- Apple will fix iPhones with 'touch disease'…for $149 – CNET
The repair program applies only to the iPhone 6 Plus.
- Here's a whole community of Apple HomeKit-powered smart homes – CNET
California home builder KB Home wants to use Apple HomeKit’s connected home controls to sell houses — and it’s unveiling the first “HomeKit-enabled community” to help make the sale.
- Now hear this! Elf earbuds are perfect for taking elfies – CNET
If you often hang out with hobbits, you might want to look into getting yourself a pair.
- Hell toupee: Cat wearing hat made of own fur looks like Trump – CNET
A Japanese photographer makes hats for his three Scottish fold cats, using their own discarded fur. One in particular gets our vote.
- How a long-exposure rocket launch photo spawns greatness – CNET
Photoshop battles are one of my favorite subtopics on Reddit.com and this particular battle really shows the creativity of people on the site.
- AT&T's DirecTV Now streaming video gets spotlight on Nov 28 – CNET
The $35-a-month service will have more than 100 channels, but AT&T will unveil details like video-on-demand, local channels and free trials.
- The internet is crowdsourcing ways to drain the fake news swamp – CNET
Pundits and even President Obama are bemoaning fake news stories that appeared online leading up to the election. A solution might be found in an open Google Doc.
- The 404 Show 1683: Sadie Gennis, Ben Fox Rubin (podcast) – CNET
Today, Jeff is joined by Sadie Gennis from TV Guide and Ben Fox Rubin from CNET News for a chat about Westworld, the madness of HGTV and some of the shows you should and should not be watching.