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.
- US bans Kaspersky software from government agencies – CNET
The Department of Homeland Security says it’s worried the Moscow-based company might be vulnerable to Russian government influence.
- Dave Bautista battles thugs in 'Blade Runner: 2049' short – CNET
Bautista stars as the Replicant called Sapper in “2048: Nowhere to Run,” one of three short films that connect the original “Blade Runner” to the sequel.
- Want to upgrade to new iPhone? Time to unfreeze your credit – CNET
If you want to get finance for that glossy new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X when pre-orders start, you need to unfreeze your credit. Now.
- Alphabet reportedly mulling $1B investment in Lyft – CNET
Meanwhile, Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car division, is in a bitter legal battle with Lyft’s main rival, Uber.
- Lyft said to be eyeing international expansion – CNET
In playing catch-up to Uber, the ride-hailing company is reportedly looking to launch in Canada, Australia and the UK.
- Equifax hackers possibly pilfered 200,000 credit cards at once – CNET
Visa and Mastercard have reportedly warned US financial institutions that hundreds of thousands of credit cards were stolen in the massive breach.
- Ad industry attacks Safari's effort to protect your privacy – CNET
A feature in Apple’s upcoming browser makes it harder for advertisers to track us online. That will “sabotage” the internet, advertisers say.
- Instagram secrets
The Facebook-owned photo app has become an important marketing tool for many small entrepreneurs.
- Facebook let marketers target ads to 'Jew Haters' – CNET
The social network says it has since removed those anti-Semitic advertiser categories.
- Nissan prices 2018 Pathfinder at $30,790 – Roadshow
Nissan’s three-row crossover gets more standard features and expanded Midnight Edition availability.
- 'Game of Thrones' shooting multiple endings is a royal idea – CNET
Commentary: Want Jon on the Iron Throne? Want Daenerys there? Looks like all fans might get their wishes as the show plans out ways to beat leaks and spoilers.
- Crayola kinda blue it with name of newest crayon color – CNET
Commentary: Really? Bluetiful? It’s enough to make you long for the days of Burnt Sienna and Raw Umber.
- iPhone X: How Face ID works – CNET
It’s like a tiny Microsoft Kinect embedded in your phone, plus machine learning.
- Google sued over sex discrimination
Three former employees say Google pays women less than men for comparable work.
- Kaspersky cyber-security chief urges customers to stay
The chief executive of the Russian cyber-security firm says Americans should not distrust his firm.
- A sexbot that jokes with your kids? – CNET
Commentary: The creator of a sex robot appears on British TV and reveals his robot’s dual purposes. Is this change we can believe in?
- 'Stranger Things' posters pay tribute to horror classics – CNET
From “A Nightmare on Elm Street” to “Alien,” the season two marketing for “Stranger Things” brings the horror with loving movie poster spoofs.
- New 'Stranger Things' poster channels 'Jaws' terror – CNET
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in The Upside Down, “Stranger Things” delivers a “Jaws” tribute poster.
- Former Google employees sue for pay discrimination – CNET
The suit follows an investigation by the US Department of Labor, as well as the infamous “Google memo” on gender diversity.
