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.
- 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' is the wall-crawler we've been waiting for – CNET
It’s our first good look at the upcoming Spider-Man movie from Marvel Studios and Sony, and boy is it looking good.
- The year that was 2016: Girt by CNET Podcast 97 – CNET
Girt by CNET has you covered in our final, super-sized show for 2016 with all the garbage fires, gift ideas and guesses for the future that you’d expect from a tech podcast in late December.
- Lightroom for iPhones takes big step closer to PC version – CNET
In ability, the mobile app for editing and cataloging photos steadily approaches the PC version. Also, there’s a helpful new comparison mode for Windows and Mac.
- Nintendo legend Miyamoto: Mario needs to evolve to survive – CNET
The game developer discusses the new Super Mario Run and the future of the Mario franchise at Apple’s SoHo store.
- HBO took down girl's painting because it used 'Winter Is Coming,' dad says – CNET
Commentary: A 13-year-old autistic girl paints a picture and uploads it to artwork site Redbubble. HBO, says her dad, issues a takedown notice.
- Shaq says gaming event heading to the White House – CNET
Basketball great tweets that White House is hosting event to lure gamers to sign up for health care coverage.
- World of Warcraft's toughest raiders: Ronda Rousey and Vin Diesel – CNET
Rousey and Diesel met on the set of “Fast 7”, she told Conan O’Brien, and soon bonded together in the world of Azeroth.
- NSA, Wikimedia Foundation argue fate of surveillance lawsuit – CNET
Backed by ACLU lawyers, the Wikimedia Foundation seeks to continue its constitutional challenge to an NSA surveillance program.
- 5 secret texting codes used by teens (and 5 more they should adopt) – CNET
Commentary: It seems that teens have even given POS a different meaning from the one you might know. How far can this new language go?
- Google invites third parties to make Assistant smarter – CNET
The tech giant opens up development tools for Google Assistant, the software that powers its Google Home smart speaker.
- Dino tail found preserved in amber, has feathers – CNET
The small chunk of amber contains the first dinosaur remains found preserved in amber, and is the first clear association between dinosaurs and well-preserved feathers.
- Mummified child could change history of smallpox – CNET
DNA from a mummy buried under a church indicates the contagious and sometimes fatal disease may have struck much later than previously thought.
- Spotify said to drop bid to buy SoundCloud – CNET
Marriage of the music streaming services is reportedly called off over Spotify’s IPO concerns.
- Facebook's year in review: Chewbacca Mom laughs at your sadness – CNET
Facebook’s top trending topics in 2016 could also be labeled “reasons to drink.”
- Fake Fisher-Price pub playset for babies may drive some to drink – CNET
No, the toy company didn’t make a watering hole for kids, but it’s a pretty well-done hoax photo.
- The hopping robot and other tech news
BBC Click’s Nick Kwek looks at some of the best of the week’s technology news
- Spot the difference
Online ads can be irritating and irrelevant, so can technology help them become more targeted?
- Witness the return of Alpine in this new teaser video – Roadshow
The all-new Alpine sports car is slated to launch in 2017, and we’re geeking out.
- ​Zuckerberg and Andreessen are a bit too cozy, lawsuit says – CNET
Facebook shareholders file a lawsuit alleging a conflict of interest between the social network’s CEO and a board member.
