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.
- New Jaguar models to be electric in 2020
All new Jaguar Land Rover vehicle lines launched from 2020 will be electric or hybrid, the firm says.
- Apple blames software bug for developer portal gaffe – CNET
Some developers worried their accounts had been hacked after their home address was changed to a city in Russia.
- Sweet! Kids to get their own personalised Willy Wonka story – CNET
Custom-printed kids’ book “My Golden Ticket” gives a unique glimpse into never-before-seen corners of Roald Dahl’s famous chocolate factory.
- Tech elite aren't insane libertarians, says Stanford study – CNET
Commentary: What are they? Oh, they’re basically boring old liberal types, with their own little twist. At least, that’s what they told this survey they were.
- Every Elon Musk project right now – CNET
He wants to end traffic gridlock, send people to Mars and bring solar energy to everybody. And he’s got the cash to do it.
- 'Pen' identifies cancer in 10 seconds
The technology could help surgeons ensure they remove all of a tumour.
- Zuckerberg slams Trump's DACA move again during live chat – CNET
Facebook CEO holds an online chat with three Dreamers, wading deeper into politics and criticism of President Donald Trump.
- Waze Carpool goes live in states hit by Hurricane Harvey – CNET
Waze opens up its carpool app to help Texans and Louisianans help each other get around.
- Another kind of storm is coming — from the sun – CNET
A solar storm could mess up radio communications and maybe even satellite-boosted navigation. But the US government doesn’t classify it as severe.
- Apple, Google, Facebook and more speak out on DACA – CNET
Silicon Valley once again is speaking out against President Donald Trump, this time over his plan to end the popular but controversial “Dreamers” program.
- Clothes that grow with your child win Dyson prize
The expanding garments fit children aged between six months and three years old.
- Hackers gain access to hundreds of global electric systems – CNET
Researchers find that a cyberattack group has been quietly sneaking into the world’s power grid control systems over the last six years.
- Control4 debuts new user controls for the high-end smart home – CNET
With an expansion to the platform’s 4Sight automation service announced today at CEDIA 2017, the smart-home service provider wants to help users take control of their own setups.
- Mazda previews its next-gen technologies for 2020 and beyond – Roadshow
Want to know everything cool that Mazda’s working on for the next three or four years? We got a peek at the automaker’s technology road map for the future.
- Pharma Bro threatens to destroy $2M Wu-Tang album he put on eBay – CNET
The infamous pharmaceuticals entrepreneur lists one-of-a-kind album but warns he may break it.
- What we REALLY thought of the Galaxy Note 8 (The 3:59, Ep. 279) – CNET
We breakdown the Galaxy Note 8 reviews, talk about T-Mobile and Netflix, and go birding!
- Amazon robots to invade New York – CNET
A new Staten Island shipping facility will create 2,250 new jobs for humans, and some jobs for nonhumans as well.
- Disaster lurks: Stay connected when Irma hits – CNET
When a major storm hits, having the right tech gear can help you stay in touch with the world — and survive.
- Facebook sold ads to Russian-linked accounts during election – CNET
The social network says the ad spending was north of $100,000.
