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.
- Astronaut's grim photos from space show hurricane destruction – CNET
ISS commander Randy Bresnik shares pictures of Hurricanes Irma and Jose and also of the devastation they leave behind.
- 'Star Trek: Discovery' fights for more than Trekkies' hearts – CNET
Following Star Trek’s legacy, the new show reminds us about the power of inclusion and diversity at a time when Americans seem more divided than ever.
- Guy stands up to Hurricane Irma, nearly gets blown away – CNET
Most people have left the Florida Keys, but a pair of storm chasers make a stand as Hurricane Irma hits the islands.
- Hurricane Irma weather maps reveal creepy skull-like face – CNET
An unnerving satellite photo of Hurricane Irma reminds some of a similar sinister image of Hurricane Matthew from last year.
- Hurricane Irma forces adorable Florida flamingo evacuation – CNET
It’s more than just homes and humans in the path of the massive storm. The colorful birds of Busch Gardens are also being moved to shelter.
- 'X-Files' turns 24, and Scully and Mulder are still perfect – CNET
On the show’s nearly-quarter-century anniversary, Gillian Anderson thanked co-star David Duchovny on Twitter. He responded. Fans awwwwwwed.
- Police tell Facebook group not to fire guns at hurricane – CNET
Commentary: An 80,000-strong Facebook group bands together to “show Irma that we shoot first.” Florida police take to Twitter to try to stop it.
- Apple suffers 'major iPhone X leak'
The operating system of unreleased iPhones is leaked to two websites, revealing secret details.
- The next step in speaker design: Your room becomes the speaker – CNET
The future of sound reproduction requires bigger speakers. Much bigger.
- iPhone 8 — how late can you tolerate? – CNET
Commentary: With insistent suggestions that the new flagship iPhone may be delayed, how long are customers prepared to wait?
- The 43 best Android games of 2017 – CNET
These are unequivocally the best Android games on the planet and some of the best games on any system right now.
- Best mobile games of 2017 – CNET
Looking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here are our picks of the best mobile games released in 2017 (so far).
- The 47 best iPhone games – CNET
If you’re all about the iPhone, these are some of the best games you can play.
- Sony VPL-VW285ES projector first look: Eyes on 4K for $5K – CNET
We take a quick look at Sony’s just-announced “low” cost 4K projector.
- How Fanatics knows what jersey you want to buy before you do – CNET
The sports gear e-tailer’s intricate analytics platform teases out customer demand.
