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.
- Elon Musk's boring tunnels don't look boring at all – CNET
The tech visionary’s Boring Company, which aims to build tunnels beneath LA, has released a video of what they could look like.
- You can thank KFC for inspiring Mortal Kombat's Reptile – CNET
During NetherRealm Creative Director Ed Boon’s Injustice 2 tour, we talk about Easter eggs in his games and the moment he knew it would never be the same.
- Would you leave your Amazon Echo or Google Home for an Apple smart speaker? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 82) – CNET
Apple’s working on an Echo-like smart speaker of its own. Apple is testing its autonomous vehicle platform, and it also wants in on peer-to-peer payments with Apple Pay.
- NSA ditches controversial aspect of its spy program – CNET
US intelligence agency will stop scooping up text and email exchanges between Americans and people overseas that include mention of a foreigner under surveillance.
- Ted 2017: Elon Musk's vision for underground road system
Elon Musk talks about networks of tunnel roads, autonomous driving, space travel and his pet snail Gary.
- Apple, others want to tweak California's self-driving car rules – CNET
The input, posted online by the DMV, includes suggestions by Lyft, Tesla, Uber, Waymo and dozens of others.
- Aliens will take us out in three seconds, says Ridley Scott – CNET
Commentary: The famous director insists that beings out there are a lot smarter than we are.
- Obama reportedly digs at Trump and his Twitter account – CNET
Commentary: In an interview in Manhattan, the president muses that he had his own way of dealing with things, according to the New York Post.
- Elon Musk teases electric Tesla semi truck at TED talk – Roadshow
Musk said previously that its debut is set for September.
- Investigate Uber for phone tracking, consumer group tells FTC – CNET
Consumer Watchdog asks the Federal Trade Commission to check out claims that Uber tracked users’ iPhones even after they’d deleted the app.
- Time travel is 'possible' — mathematically anyway – CNET
A researcher crunches the numbers on time travel using his own TARDIS. Also, a weird new material could be the real-world version of a flux capacitor.
- Apple Music could turn itself into a video streaming giant – CNET
The tech giant is looking to take its music service into new territory and create a unique type of service, says a report.
- 11 deleted tweets from President Trump's first 100 days – CNET
The president has tweeted more than 500 times since taking office. Here are the 11 he took back.
- Audi's moon rover makes its film debut in 'Alien: Covenant' – Roadshow
Yes, Audi built a moon rover.
- The 404 Show 1698: Shanon Cook from Spotify previews the music of the summer (podcast) – CNET
Shanon Cook returns to the show bringing along candidates for what could be the song of the summer — but doesn’t leave before telling a slightly embarrassing Bono story.
- Mitsubishi, West Coast Customs to build a 'new' 1917 Model A – Roadshow
It may look 100 years old, but it will be built atop a brand-new platform.
- Unlimited data plans: Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint, compared – CNET
We compare the unlimited data plans offered by the four major US carriers.
- AT&T vs. Verizon vs. T-Mobile vs. Sprint: How to save and get the cheapest phone plan – CNET
We help you avoid all the fine print and tedium that comes with choosing a phone plan.
- Is this the final dashboard design for the Tesla Model 3? – Roadshow
New pictures show the interior of a Tesla Model 3 that looks pretty close to production-ready.