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.
- Journalist linked to Anonymous released from prison – CNET
Barrett Brown served more than four years behind bars for sharing stolen data and threatening an FBI agent.
- Farsighted looks toward a safe self-driving world and the very unsafe Westworld (Farsighted, Ep 2) – CNET
The crew hears from an expert building the autonomous future before discussing HBO’s latest hit series that shows the scarier side of smarter tech.
- Google doodle celebrates scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose – CNET
Google honors pioneer in biophysics, radio science and science fiction on his 158th birthday.
- Stephen Hawking: We eat too much and it's got to stop – CNET
Technically Incorrect: In an ad for a Swedish health organization, the physicist insists that obesity is killing millions.
- Wonder Woman, Stevie Wonder throw down in 'Epic Rap Battles' – CNET
The latest lyrical showdown on the YouTube series “Epic Rap Battles of History” pits a fictional DC Comics superhero played by Lilly Singh against a famous pop star portrayed by T-Pain.
- SF Muni hack contained. Next transit hack could be train wreck – CNET
The San Francisco transit system avoided paying a ransom and restored its systems. But the hack shows US infrastructure is vulnerable.
- EU court asks: Is Uber an app or taxi service? – CNET
Europe’s highest court looks into Uber’s business model. Its decision could have major ramifications for the ride-hailing company.
- 12 tweets that describe your morning ritual – CNET
Social Studies: One of the more popular hashtag games on Twitter today had people describing how they deal with waking up in the morning. Some are predictable, some aren’t.
- DirecTV Now vs. Sling TV vs. Playstation Vue: Channel lineups compared – CNET
AT&T is the latest company to offer a new alternative TV package that streams live broadcasts over the internet — it’s called DirecTV Now and for a limited time, customers can sign up for a promotional deal that offers more than 100 channels for $35 a month.
- UK surveillance law marks a 'worse than scary' shift – CNET
The newly passed “Snooper’s Charter” means British police and intelligence agencies will soon be able to see every website that everyone in the UK visits.
- Dr. Google may check your eyes in the future – CNET
The search giant trains an algorithm to spot diabetic retinopathy, which can cause blindness.
- Trump inspires Internet Archive to build replica in Canada – CNET
The venerable chronicler of the internet worries the Trump administration might put restrictions on the web.
- Cops' wildlife cameras catch pranksters dressed as animals – CNET
Police in Kansas get a good laugh from jokers dressed in animal costumes prancing in front of a trail camera.
- Spotify brilliantly reveals your dirty secrets – CNET
Technically Incorrect: In a new billboard campaign, the streaming service shows what people are actually listening to. No, really.
- A 'Farsighted' look at connecting cities, cars and everything after 2016 – CNET
Self-driving cars are moving out of the sci-fi realm and into our lives. The “Farsighted” crew chats with one man building that future. Plus, we talk “Westworld.”
- Arizona gains new electric vehicle plant as Lucid Motors announces manufacturing – Roadshow
Lucid Motors announced today that it would build a manufacturing plant for its electric vehicles in Arizona, with production beginning in 2018.
- See ExoMars' first fascinating views of Mars' surface – CNET
The ESA orbiter gives us a fresh viewpoint of Mars during its mission to sniff out rare gasses.
- 'Star Trek: Discovery' reveals its first cast members – CNET
Michelle Yeoh, Doug Jones and Anthony Rapp will beam up for the newest series in the sci-fi franchise. As promised, the show will feature a gay character.
- Why you should be intrigued by Reddit's r/MildlyInteresting – CNET
Social Studies: Today, I’m checking out the subreddit called MildlyInteresting, a place where people try to strike a balance between interesting and uninteresting. You get to be the judge.
