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.
- Eve V is a better Microsoft Surface Pro clone – CNET
Designed with the help of crowd input, this consensus-based two-in-one feels and looks pretty great.
- MSI's GT75VR may not look like much but gots it where it counts – CNET
This huge, relatively ugly gaming laptop isn’t the best looker, but boy, does it have crazy specs.
- New 'Spider-Man 3: Editor's Cut' vanishes from the web – CNET
The much-criticised 2007 film appeared as an “Editor’s Cut” on Amazon over the weekend, only to make a swift exit a day later.
- Nvidia wants to drive the future of AI (with ice hockey) – CNET
When processors can’t get smaller, they need to get smarter. Nvidia wants its tech to be at the heart of that smart future with machines taking the lead.
- 2 in 5 gamers don't see esports as real sports, says study – CNET
Esports companies may be pouring billions into leagues, but not every fan is ready to agree they are real sporting events yet.
- MSI knows that milliseconds matter, unveiling 3 new laptops – CNET
The record-setting gaming laptop makers took to the stage in Computex to talk about world firsts and how much tiny upgrades matter in practice.
- This spinning wheel case mod is a fidget spinner deluxe – CNET
Case mods usually dominate the Computex show floor, but this one’s so awesome it deserves its own piece.
- Nvidia's new design to make gaming laptops much, much thinner – CNET
The company says its new Max-Q architecture will make gaming laptops three times thinner and three times more powerful.
- Flashing lights, magnets and pillows at Computex – CNET
Netherlands-based Allocacoc brought an eye for design to the show floor.
- Showing off Allocacoc's 'different standard of design' – CNET
On the show floor at Computex 2017, Netherlands design firm Allocacoc had some weird and wonderful things on display
- Voter change
More countries are using internet voting for elections. But does it encourage more people to vote – and is it safe?
- All of the iPhone 8's rumored features brought to life in beautiful concept designs – CNET
These concept illustrations elegantly tie together the best of the current crop of iPhone 8 rumors.
- Police take perfect selfie after driving drunk man home – CNET
Commentary: In Australia, two police officers offer pictorial evidence of the benefits of having a designated driver, as a man lies drunk in bed.
- Heavy metal can't break these smart glasses – CNET
The ODG R-7HL AR glasses go through intense torture tests to prove they can cope in extreme environments.
- See every major 'Game of Thrones' death drawn out by hand – CNET
Relive a less-graphic but wildly artistic version of every major character death from “Game of Thrones.”
- British Airways mercilessly Twitter-trolled by rival Ryanair – CNET
Commentary: Dealing with a massive IT disaster, the famous airline now has to put up with Twitter taunts from a competitor.
- BA boss 'won't resign' over flight chaos
Chief executive Alex Cruz says flight disruption at Heathrow and Gatwick had nothing to do with cost cutting.
- WannaCry ransom notice analysis suggests Chinese link
Researchers say the WannaCry ransom note was poorly translated – possibly using Google Translate.
- Thin is in with the Asus ZenBook Flip S – CNET
Say hello to the thinnest convertible laptop ever made.