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.
- Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejects Trump bias claims
Mark Zuckerberg hits back on Facebook after the US president calls the site “anti-Trump”.
- Russian-linked Twitter accounts stoked NFL anthem debate – CNET
Researchers find 600 accounts linked to Russian influence operations pushing both sides of the debate, The New York Times reports.
- Zuckerberg defends Facebook after Trump takes a swipe – CNET
The CEO also said he regrets calling the idea that Facebook influenced the election “pretty crazy.”
- Facebook, Google invited to Senate hearing on election meddling – CNET
Hearing details emerge as Twitter accounts linked to Russia are found pushing both sides of the NFL national anthem debate.
- Roku prices IPO shares at $14, raises $219 million – CNET
The maker of set-top streaming boxes prices its shares at the high end of its expected range.
- Amazon's new $100 Echo promises to do everything better – CNET
Amazon’s second-gen Echo speaker is here, and it’s nearly half the price of the original.
- Amazon Fire TV drops price on 4K HDR streaming to $70 – CNET
The new Fire TV, a tiny box that hangs off the back of your actual TV, serves up the highest-quality streaming video for a low price. Your move, Roku.
- Self-driving car guru forms God-bot religion, report says – CNET
Commentary: Anthony Levandowski, the engineer at the center of the Waymo-Uber lawsuit, is said to be looking toward celestial times when AI creates God. Or perhaps gods.
- New $100 Amazon Echo, $35 Echo Connect lead giant Alexa update – CNET
The e-commerce giant reveals a newly designed Echo, the Echo Connect, Echo Plus, Echo Spot and even Echo Buttons.
- Sprint turns drones into mini cell towers – CNET
The No. 4 wireless carrier has put its Magic Box signal boosting technology on a drone to provide temporary wireless phone service.
- Amazon's Echo Connect could get you to make phone calls again – CNET
The $35 device works with your landline so Alexa can make phone calls for you, including to 911.
- Amazon Echo Spot is kind of like an Echo Dot with a screen – CNET
Can’t afford the Echo Show? Come December, Amazon will have a smaller, cheaper speaker with a built-in display for $130.
- Amazon Echo Plus packs in better sound and a smart home hub – CNET
It may look like the old Echo, but the Echo Plus will help connect your smart home to the cloud.
- Apple working on fix for iPhone 8 'crackling' sound issue – CNET
Some iPhone 8 users have reported experiencing a disruptive sound during phone calls, according to The Verge.
- New gravitational wave reaches Earth, three detectors notice – CNET
Three’s a charm as a trio of gravitational-wave detectors make their first joint observations of a ripple sent through space-time by merging black holes.
- Amazon has an army of new Echo devices coming your way (The 3:59, Ep. 290) – CNET
Introducing the new Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Spot and many, many others. Try to keep up.
- Just look at all of Amazon's new Alexa devices – CNET
Amazon unloaded several brand-new Alexa gadgets and announcements today in Seattle — here’s a look at what’s new.
- Google Home 'Max': Is Home getting supersized, stereo-ized? – CNET
Google is developing a larger, premium, stereo-speaker-equipped version of its smart Home gadget, says a report.
- AK-47 maker whips up giant drone you can ride on – CNET
Russian manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern joins the crowded airspace around the idea of smallish pilotable drones.
