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.
- Overwatch names its first LGBT character – CNET
Tracer appears alongside her female partner in the latest holiday comic.
- Google's dueling doodles return to mark new season(s) – CNET
Our boulder buddies return in a pair of doodles to welcome winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Reporter goes after Twitter user for allegedly causing seizure – CNET
Kurt Eichenwald is on a mission to find out who sent him a tweet that triggered an epileptic seizure.
- Tour a vodka distillery in 360 degrees – CNET
Put on a VR headset and watch how vodka is made.
- Facebook launches Live Audio, its version of podcasts – CNET
The social network continues its push in live media. This time, video is not included.
- The hype life: 2016 tech that wowed and whiffed – CNET
Virtual reality. Space travel. Flagship phones and next-gen computers. What 2016 tech was worth the wait, and what left us cold?
- 2016 tech that lived up to the hype (and tech that didn't) – CNET
It’s been a year of big promises and quiet achievers in tech, but what blew us all away and what just blew it?
- Lost your gig to a robot? Here's a check to help you get by – CNET
A poll says people are open to the idea of a “universal basic income” to counter tech-fueled job loss. But figuring out the nitty-gritty is another story.
- Twitter CTO Adam Messinger to depart, latest in exec exodus – CNET
Twitter also loses its vice president of product in an apparent management restructuring.
- IT Priorities 2017: Quarter of Asean CIOs expect big IT budget increase
More than half of Asean IT leaders expect a budget increase next year, and a quarter of them anticipate a rise of more than 10%
- This sous vide cooker gets a little help from a smart-home friend – CNET
The company that owns the Wink smart-home hub will help produce the Mellow, a sous vide machine that’s been in development for more than two years.
- From 'Westworld' to 'Deadpool': The best TV and movies of 2016 – CNET
We’re optimistically looking back at 2016 and all the great shows and movies it brought us. Join us to forget about this dumpster fire year, won’t you?
- 7-Eleven completes 77 drone deliveries in the US – CNET
Yes, the king of Slurpees, taquitos and the Big Bite is dominating at commercial drone deliveries in the US.
- Nintendo Switch might double its GPU speeds while docked – CNET
The anticipated Nintendo Switch can be played on the go, but it’s thought to work even better when docked.
- 2016 was a roller coaster year for Samsung VR — literally – CNET
Turns out people really like being scared when they’re wearing Samsung’s virtual reality headset.
- Flaming Samsung Note 7s fill the year's best Yule fireplace – CNET
Warm your techie soul with a joyful Yule log video showing a fireplace full of Samsung Galaxy Note 7s merrily roasting away.
- The Top 5 most-viewed VR experiences on the Samsung Gear VR – CNET
Why ride roller coasters when you can experience them through virtual reality? Viewers wanted real thrills in VR this year, according to Samsung.
- Instagram Stories' gift to you: Holiday stickers – CNET
Because adding snowmen, candy canes and dreidels to your photos and videos is what the holidays are really all about.
- Uber reportedly loses $800M, but revenue is up – CNET
The ride-hailing company is said to have blown through cash in the third quarter, but it apparently still managed to boost its sales to $1.7 billion.
