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.
- The fluid that protects your brain could send astronauts blind – CNET
Research has identified a new cause behind vision problems experienced by astronauts.
- 'Luke Cage' gets renewed for a second season by Netflix – CNET
Sweet Christmas! The hero of Harlem will be sticking around for a while.
- 'The Mummy' full trailer takes off the wraps with a bang – CNET
“The Mummy” takes an energetic stab at updating the classic Universal monster movie for the modern age.
- The animated body parts helping cure phantom limb pain – CNET
How do you deal with pain in a limb that isn’t actually there? By recreating it in augmented reality.
- Donald Trump uses Twitter to attack China – CNET
Commentary: The president-elect really doesn’t like China’s trade policies. Or their military policies, for that matter.
- Nuggets from 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' press event – CNET
The “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” global press conference reveals new tidbits about the movie without giving away the good stuff.
- BMW traps alleged thief by remotely locking him in car – CNET
Stealer’s Wheel? Seattle police department quotes “Watchmen” movie in a recap of the recent arrest.
- Space lettuce is now officially on the ISS menu – CNET
Astronaut Shane Kimbrough has eaten the first of four space lettuce harvests after the leaf vegetable was proven safe in 2015.
- Get fired up with candles that smell like Trump, Putin, Trudeau – CNET
Ooh, burn. Sniff the scent of global power in these candles sold on Etsy. Trump’s version even has hair.
- Oakland fire commune leader's Facebook post outrages many – CNET
Commentary: At a time when many burned to death, the man responsible for the warehouse commune of artists laments his lost possessions.
- Airbnb drops legal fight with NYC over new rental law – CNET
Short-term rental service drops challenge to new law in exchange for not facing fines itself.
- China's hi-tech bike hire startups
China’s tech giants are backing sophisticated bike hire as a solution to the country’s congested roads.
- Mounds of Moto Mods: We'll see at least 12 per year – CNET
Those snap-on accessories for the Moto Z phones aren’t going anywhere. In fact, Lenovo Moto phones will soon see many more.
- Man streamed 115 mph ride on Facebook before crash, police say – CNET
Commentary: In Rhode Island a man is in hospital after allegedly live-streaming a ride from hell along a highway.
- Netflix gives 'Sense8' a Christmas special, season-premiere date – CNET
The first season dropped waaaaay back in June 2015, and fans are excited and impatient about new episodes of the sci-fi series.
- Lose your laptop at Newark Airport? Join the club – CNET
We bet a bunch of people spent their flights getting up close and personal with the inflight magazine’s crossword puzzle. What’s a three-letter word for D’OH?
- SNL mocks Trump's Twitter obsession, Trump tweets distaste – CNET
Commentary: Alec Baldwin’s Donald Trump retweets random people. He tweets all the time. Can he stop? No, he cannot. Neither can real Trump in reply.
- Voke is latest to join NFL's VR highlights package – CNET
Virtual reality startup recently acquired by Intel gets its shot at showing highlights of four NFL games this season. Is the Super Bowl next?
- Cards Against Humanity has filled in its giant hole to nowhere – CNET
Hole lotta nothing? Turns out the hole, a Black Friday-week stunt, was in Oregon, Illinois, and its short life has now ended.
