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.
- This is how an Audi drives after the software emissions update – CNET
Commentary: Anyone who’s ever had a phone knows software updates can be volatile things. So what happens when your Audi is subjected to one?
- What do I need to give up for a $1,000 iPhone X? – CNET
In this Ask Maggie, CNET’s Marguerite Reardon explains why she finds it hard to justify spending so much on a new phone.
- Electric skateboard + scooter = Scooterboard (hands-on) – CNET
It’s not the perfect commute companion — but it’s a lot of fun.
- Remembering 'Alien,' 'Twin Peaks' actor Harry Dean Stanton – CNET
Commentary: The famous character actor died Friday at age 91, and he is already dearly missed.
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman talks with Brian about iPhone X (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 101) – CNET
It’s a one-on-one interview with Mark Gurman, talking about everything from Apple’s keynote. Brian gets the skinny from the man behind so many of the major Apple scoops you’ve checked out.
- Wanna peer into Pharma Bro’s mind? Look at his eBay listing – CNET
Martin Shkreli opens up a little in the Q&A section of his eBay auction page for a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album.
- T-Mobile backs down on cap for Apple Watch 3 data speed – CNET
The carrier adjusted it following customer feedback.
- When the Rolling Stones tried to outdo the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' – CNET
The Audiophiliac reviews the Rolling Stones “Their Satanic Majesties Request 50th Anniversary Special Edition” four-disc set.
- Audiophiliac says this sweet little component sounds Schiit – CNET
The astonishingly good Schiit Jotunheim stereo preamp/headphone amplifier won’t break the bank.
- All of our favorite Stephen King movies – CNET
Every week we ask people around the office a question to see what makes them tick. In light of the success of the movie “It,” this week we wanted to know what their favorite Stephen King movie was.
- The US Air Force at 70: From early jets to stealth aircraft – CNET
In 1947, the flyboys broke away from the US Army to establish the Air Force as a separate branch. Here’s a look back at the aircraft of those seven decades.
- Equifax data breach: Credit rating firm replaces key staff
Data on up to 143 million people may have been exposed when hackers hit the credit report giant.
- Facebook gives investigators new details on Russian ads – CNET
The social networking giant has given copies of ads and other information involving what it’s learned from the 2016 election, according to a report in The WSJ.
