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.
- Chrysler and Waymo set 100 Pacifica Hybrid minivans to autopilot – Roadshow
Chrysler delivers 100 Pacifica minivans to newly-christened Google spin-off Waymo so it can retrofit them for self-driving.
- As illness shrinks my dad's world, tech expands it – CNET
Commentary: When a loved one suffers a traumatic brain injury, video brings the world, and lots of smiles, to intensive care.
- Apple to appeal EU's $14B fine, says it's a 'convenient target' – CNET
The company’s general counsel told Reuters that the European Union targeted Apple because it “generates a lot of headlines.”
- David Lynch returns as Gordon Cole in 'Twin Peaks' revival – CNET
Watch the “Twin Peaks” co-creator as FBI Regional Bureau Chief Gordon Cole eating a donut in this video. The new series debuts on Showtime in 2017.
- Get in the holiday spirit with 'Sense8' Christmas trailer – CNET
The holidays and Netflix’s surreal sci-fi series have something in common: the power of togetherness. See why in the “Sense8 – A Christmas Special” trailer.
- 148 floors in the sky: The view from the Burj Khalifa – CNET
Far above the desert, in the heart of the city of Dubai, stands the tallest building in the world. A stunning tower of steel, concrete and glass. Here’s what it’s like to visit, along with a ton of photos of the view.
- Apple and Ireland to challenge EU tax ruling this week
Apple will this week appeal the EU’s ruling that it pays Ireland up to €13bn (£11bn) in back taxes.
- Insurers handling 'hundreds' of breach claims
Insurance claims for data breaches are being made at a rate of more than one a day, figures suggest.
- NYT 'Mega' crossword is a gift — or torture — for puzzlers – CNET
Word up! The biggest New York Times crossword ever spreads across two full newspaper pages, and will take a normal person hours to complete.
- Headphone deal: Jaybird X3 Bluetooth is $30 off at Best Buy today – CNET
The highly rated Jaybird X3, regularly $130, is on sale for a limited time at Best Buy for $100
- Apple's not very good, really quite poor 2016 – CNET
Commentary: It’s not so much about the profits. It’s more about how much, or how little, Apple has thought about its customers.
- See 4,000 Santas and 11,000 penguins fight to the death – CNET
Ho ho, oh no! Who will win in the epic battle between thousands of jolly Saint Nicks and adorable penguins? Find out in this festive Epic Battle Simulator video.
- CeeLo Green injured by exploding phone? Just a publicity stunt – CNET
Commentary: A video emerges that appears to show Green’s phone explode as he’s using it. And then he pops up on Facebook Live to explain.
- Google doodle honors Steve Biko's courage – CNET
Famous for the slogan “black is beautiful,” the anti-apartheid activist fought racial discrimination in South Africa in the 1960s and ’70s.
- 'SNL' ruthlessly mocks Trump's spelling, calls him Putin's gift – CNET
Commentary: If you thought ‘Saturday Night Live’ would go easy on the president-elect and his Twitter account, think again.
- James Corden's all-star Carpool Karaoke is the best gift of all – CNET
A year’s worth of celebrity singers show up to sing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You.”
- RIP to the on-demand companies that fizzled in 2016 – CNET
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. We take a look back at those on-demand companies that perished over the last year, from SpoonRocket to Shuddle to Sidecar to Washio.
- 'Passengers' gets lost in supermassive plot holes – CNET
With strange tonal beats and plot holes bigger than Jupiter, this film aims for heady ideas but misses the mark. Caution: spoilers ahead.
- 2016 wasn't so bad: 5 ways this year will shape the future – CNET
When we look back, 2016 could be the year we started to live longer, better, and beyond Earth.
