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.
- Faraday Future files lawsuit against ex-CFO Stefan Krause – Roadshow
The struggling EV company alleges that its former CFO illegally recruited employees and encouraged wanton theft of company secrets.
- How a boy from Belarus makes money from mining cryptocurrency
Meet the teenager making money with a computer on his mum’s balcony
- Man's funny viral obituary has strangers dying of laughter – CNET
He was a fan of “The Blues Brothers,” but not of the Kardashians. You probably would’ve liked Vietnam combat veteran Terry Wayne Ward.
- Bill Gates reveals his new favorite book of all time – CNET
The world’s not all bad, we just hear more about the depressing stuff. Steven Pinker’s “Enlightenment Now” explains why.
- Robo news
More media outlets are using automated algorithms to write news stories.
- Elon Musk's flamethrower makes $5M in sales – CNET
Maybe The Boring Company will give up drilling and become an arms dealer.
- Genesis leaves the nest, plans for 100 new standalone dealerships – Roadshow
Hyundai and Genesis are working to distance themselves from one another in the eyes of US consumers and a new dealer network is instrumental to that plan.
- Apple's iPhone SE sequel reportedly won't be a big revamp – CNET
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo does not believe Apple’s smallest iPhone will be changing much in 2018.
- 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA: More performance for a sport compact icon – Roadshow
A limited edition adds power, sharper handling and aero improvements.
- Microsoft disables Spectre patch after bugs reported – CNET
The patch addressed a critical design flaw in chips made by Intel that could let hackers access information like passwords.
- Facebook will push local stories in news feed – CNET
It’s just the latest change CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making to the way Facebook decides what it’ll show you.
- Mazda plans to make gasoline as clean as electricity – Roadshow
Mazda powertrain chief Mitsuo Hitomi outlines a plan to keep internal combustion relevant in the coming years.
- Facebook to promote local news in drive for 'trusted' content
The company says an update allowing users to select community news will encourage civic engagement.
- The Galaxy S9 may one-up Face ID with this rumored feature – CNET
Intelligent scan is a new biometric authentication feature we may see in the Samsung Galaxy S9.
- VR storytelling beguiles Sundance with new breakthroughs – CNET
The film fest is the year’s first pitstop for virtual-reality storytellers hoping to wow the world. Here’s what impressed a key player in the field.
- Stone Age crayon points to artsy ancestors – CNET
Modern Crayola fans are part of a surprising lineage. Archaeologists discover Mesolithic people probably liked to draw with crayons, too.
- Woz: 'I don't believe anything Elon Musk or Tesla says' – CNET
Commentary: Speaking at the Nordic Business Forum in Sweden, the Apple co-founder sounded a touch disillusioned about Tesla and its CEO.
- Taut 'Search' uncovers internet secrets as child goes missing – CNET
Looking for a smart, suspenseful movie dealing with the internet in a clever, funny way? Your search is over.
- Immortalize the super blue blood moon with these photo tips – CNET
It’s a once in a lifetime lunar occurrence that can live forever in pixels, if you prepare and know what you’re doing.