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.
- Actress Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher's mom, dies at 84 – CNET
The Hollywood star known as “America’s sweetheart” dies just one day after the death of her daughter, who played Princess Leia.
- One small step for man, one giant step for robot suit with man inside – CNET
A South-Korean robot similar to the ones imagined in the film “Avatar” took its first steps yesterday.
- Google honors waterproof fabric inventor Charles Macintosh – CNET
A Google Doodle celebrates what would have been the 250th birthday of the man for whom the Mackintosh raincoat was named.
- Windows sound effects make fainting-man video comic gold – CNET
Sound effects of Microsoft’s OS shutting down and restarting are added to a video of a man passing out while riding a roller-coaster. And yes it’s funny.
- The FDA doesn't want your pacemaker to get hacked – CNET
The US Food and Drug Administration finalizes cybersecurity guidelines and recommendations to protect connected medical devices.
- Twitter releases 360-degree video streaming on Periscope – CNET
Social network’s latest feature comes two weeks after rival Facebook announced plans to release its own 360 videos.
- Drone-based blood deliveries in Tanzania to be funded by UK
The UK is to help fund the use of drones to fly blood and other medical supplies to health centres in Tanzania.
- Fancy San Francisco restaurant serving food on iPads – CNET
Commentary: The very chichi Quince offers a dish that is, well, expensively plated.
- Accused hackers make millions off insider trading info – CNET
Three Chinese men allegedly hacked two New York law firms and made more than $4 million from the information they stole.
- Microsoft shows unusual paranoia on Twitter – CNET
Commentary: A Twitter user tweets about how bad 2016 has been. The Office Twitter account takes the criticism very personally in a case of “Word” confusion.
- Nevada reveals personal data for medical marijuana sellers – CNET
The state has taken a website offline after a security researcher found 11,700 dispensary applications were available publicly.
- I went through all the fake news of 2016, here's what I learned – CNET
Poring over hundreds of made-up stories made CNET’s Eric Mack realizes the fake-news problem is serious, and that he’s been duped himself more than once.
- Amazon's Digital Day is like Cyber Monday but for downloads – CNET
The sale on Friday offers discounts on TV shows, music, games, apps and eBooks.
- Facebook, Google top out most popular apps in 2016 – CNET
Of the Top 10 apps in the US, the two tech titans hold onto eight spots, Nielsen reports.
- We take on the ultra-challenging Gazelle Rally (Part 3) – Roadshow
It’s the final few days of the Gazelle Rally. Both vehicles and participants are exhausted, but the desert doesn’t allow for rest.
- The 15 (non-superhero) comics that should absolutely be TV shows – CNET
Spandex and superpowered fights are fun, but shows like “The Walking Dead” and “Preacher” prove there’s a whole other side of comics ripe for TV pickings.
- The year that wasn't: 2016 as told by 120 fake news stories – CNET
This year, nearly everyone met an untimely end. Fortunately they had clones or body doubles — or a new sitcom in the case of the Dalai Lama.
- Self-driving cars to headline CES 2017 – Roadshow
CES will showcase the near-future of cars, with autonomous driving demos, new concept cars and a production EV from Faraday Future.
- Toshiba shares fall 20% on deal warning
Toshiba shares tumble for a second day amid concerns over the value of its nuclear business.
