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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.

• SikurPhone packs built-in 'hack-proof' cryptocurrency wallet – CNET
  If you’ve recently amassed a cryptocurrency fortune and need a secure phone to manage it, look no further than the SikurPhone.
• Coinbase tells 13,000 customers their data will go to IRS – CNET
  The bitcoin exchange notifies customers targeted by a tax-avoidance probe their data will go to the tax agency within three weeks.
• An iPhone X clone called the S9 spotted at MWC – CNET
  What the what? Leagoo’s new phone does its best to rip off both Apple and Samsung at the same time.
• A federal appeals court reaffirms FTC as internet cop – CNET
  The decision clears up questions over whether the FTC has the authority to go after broadband providers it believes are treating consumers unfairly.
• Facebook Messenger used to fight extremism
  People posting extreme far-right and Islamist views were contacted in a bid to challenge their views.
• Driverless cars could hit California roads as soon as April – Roadshow
  New DMV regulations mean companies can road test autonomous cars that don’t have a driver behind the wheel.
• Ancient mammoth DNA could help save threatened elephants – CNET
  Could elephant-mammoth hybrids roam the tundra? Researchers analyze the genes of several elephant species, and find genes from their extinct ancestors could help save them.
• Apple’s iCloud gets a boost from erstwhile enemy Google – CNET
  Apple’s Steve Jobs once promised thermonuclear war on Google’s Android. Now, his company appears more willing to do business with its rival.
• Galaxy S9 vs. Nokia 8 Sirocco specs: The two flashiest phones at MWC 2018 – CNET
  With its luxe looks and barely-there bezel, Nokia’s latest marquee phone managed to steal some of the Galaxy S9’s spotlight.
• McDonald's Szechuan sauce burns 'Rick and Morty' fans, again – CNET
  One more time, fans on Twitter are fried over problems getting the “Rick and Morty”-endorsed dipping sauce.
• Chord change
  Technology is helping musicians, bands and artists get a bigger share of the revenues from their work.
• Nissan Altima to take a grip on all-wheel drive – Roadshow
  The next-generation sedan takes to the stage in New York next month, and it sounds like it’ll be packing a surprise.
• Apple welcomes Galaxy S9 with 'switch to iPhone' campaign – CNET
  Commentary: New Cupertino ads claim it’s easy to switch to iPhone and the device is more secure and offers better customer support than its competitors.
• 2019 GMC Sierra will debut on March 1 – Roadshow
  Expect two V8s, a diesel I6 and plenty of chrome.
• Galaxy S9 is $720, but you'll pay more on Verizon and AT&T – CNET
  The Galaxy S9’s prices and discounts are all over the place, depending on where you buy it. Let us help you sort it all out.
• Parkland shooting survivor has more Twitter followers than NRA – CNET
  Emma González, one of the outspoken students who survived a Florida high school shooting, is using Twitter to find an audience.
• Speck's sporty new iPhone case has germaphobes covered – CNET
  With the Presidio Sport, Speck has created its first iPhone case with antimicrobial technology and a soft-to-the-touch finish.
• 'Wreck-It Ralph 2' teaser blames him for breaking the internet – CNET
  Looks like the video game-themed hero is making a much bigger mess in the sequel.
• LED 101: Your cheat sheet for the light bulb aisle – CNET
  Buying light bulbs isn’t as simple as it used to be — but don’t worry, we’re here to help.

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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.

• Morecambe and Wise: Rescuing a 'lost' film
  An old Morecambe and Wise film from 1968 has been restored using a groundbreaking new technique.
• Miniature heart inventor
  Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts.
• Samsung Galaxy S9 focuses on the camera
  New flagship offers super slow-mo videos, less noisy low-light photos and animated selfie emojis.
• Samsung Galaxy S9 gets super slow-mo and AR emojis
  The flagship phone uses AI to slow down key moments of action and turns its owner into an emoji.
• Nokia adds steel flagship Sirocco and banana slider 8110
  Finnish firm’s smartphone line-up gains a tough Android flagship and a curved retro phone.
• Nokia reveals 'unbendable' 8 Sirocco and Matrix 8110
  Nokia’s new handsets include a strong steel-framed flagship and an update to an iconic slider.
• Wearable tech could help stroke patients with recovery
  US scientists are developing wearable sensors to speed up the recovery of stroke patients.

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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.

• Apple iCloud security change in China raises privacy questions – CNET
  Apple is moving encryption keys for China-based users’ data from the US to the Asian country. Some say that’s bad for dissidents. Apple says the keys are safe.
• The LG V30S ThinQ phone is the V30 with better memory and AI – CNET
  The smartphone is part of LG’s new strategy of offering more frequent, minor upgrades to flagship devices.
• Samsung Galaxy S9: Launch date, specs, price and everything else we know – CNET
  Samsung unveils its next generation flagship on the eve of Mobile World Congress.
• Did Samsung just accidentally release a Galaxy S9 launch video? – CNET
  Commentary: In what seems like a painful faux pas, the three-minute, business-oriented video is making its way across YouTube.
• Prophet Isaiah's 'signature' may have been found on clay seal – CNET
  But damage to the inscription removes the final letter that would have spelled out “prophet,” so we may never know.
• Dropbox IPO filing shows more than $1B in annual revenue – CNET
  The company, one of the first of the Silicon Valley unicorns, says it has 11 million paying subscribers out of 500 million total registered users.
• 5 Best Picture Oscar winners you can watch on Netflix – CNET
  There’s no better time than awards season to look back on the classics. Check out all the films that have won the Academy Award for Best Picture on Netflix.
• 'Black Panther 2': Kendrick Lamar wants to play a villain – CNET
  Rapper who curated and produced the blockbuster film’s soundtrack says Erik Killmonger was “misunderstood.”
• Ghostbusters World AR game looks like a spirited Pokemon Go – CNET
  If you’ve had a dose of a freaky ghost, baby, you better play… this new ghost-capturing mobile game from Sony. Watch out, Slimer.
• World’s best headphones converge in NYC jamboree – CNET
  The Audiophiliac samples a bevy of uber headphones and comes away with an even greater appreciation of the art of headphone design.
• Samsung Galaxy S9 event: Watch it live here – CNET
  Samsung is revealing its answer to the iPhone X on Sunday in Barcelona. Here’s how you can follow along.
• How to stop worrying about speaker impedance – CNET
  The Audiophiliac and ELAC’s speaker designer Andrew Jones set out to demystify speaker impedance.
• No scruffy nerf-herders allowed in this Star Wars home theater – CNET
  Show Us Yours: Missourians Patrick and Stephanie enjoy witnessing the firepower of their fully armed and operational entertainment station.
• VW inexplicably decides to build a convertible SUV, baffling everyone – Roadshow
  The German giant thinks that the way forward to profitability is to chop the roof off of its smallest SUV.
• These LED bulbs offer 100 watts worth of light: Which is best? – CNET
  100-watt replacement LEDs like these are plenty bright and surprisingly affordable. Let’s put them to the test.
• Doom on the Switch shows motion controls still have a place – CNET
  Or, how I learned to stop flailing and love the Joy-Con.
• How 'Early Man' mixes painstaking puppetry with a little CG – CNET
  Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park talks us through Aardman’s stop-motion creative process.
• This TV sound bar uses phone tech to aim audio at your ears – CNET
  The prototype from the mobile mavens at Qualcomm borrows from Wi-Fi technology to find the sweet spot.

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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 says it 'failed' by presenting VR shooting demo at CPAC – CNET
  Commentary: The social network removes the game and acknowledges it should have reconsidered presenting it at the big conservative conference.
• Tesla installs 300 Powerwalls to give Hawaiian school kids AC – Roadshow
  The governor of Hawaii issued a challenge to the Hawaii State Department of Education to cool its kids without running up energy bills, and Tesla’s Powerwall was the answer.
• Airbnb will expand 'experiences' to 1,000 cities this year – CNET
  The lodgings company added day trips and excursions a year ago. Now it says it’s putting its “foot on the gas.”
• Making is now part of the AirBnB experience – CNET
  Making is now part of the AirBnB experience
• Tesla tax credits will start to phase out once 200,000th car delivered – Roadshow
  The $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers will dry up in phases once automakers cross the 200,000-vehicle mark.
• Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth' returning to theaters for three days – CNET
  Late rocker David Bowie memorably played the Goblin King in the 1986 fantasy cult classic.
• Mobile World Congress: Why do smartphones look so alike?
  Smartphone sales are falling – could the fact they increasingly have similar designs be why?
• MWC 2018: Smell-sensing CAT 61 smartphone sniffs out glue
  A phone that can detect the “smell” of chemicals has been unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2018.
• 'Black Panther' villain lives with his parents: So what? – CNET
  Actor Michael B. Jordan , who plays Killmonger in the blockbuster film, isn’t ashamed of his family ties or his anime fandom.
• Infowars YouTube account is two strikes away from a ban – CNET
  The Alex Jones Channel, Infowars’ biggest YouTube account, has one strike against it for a school shooting conspiracy video, according to a report.
• FCC chairman gets NRA award for repealing net neutrality – CNET
  The NRA bestows its “Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire Award” on Ajit Pai for withstanding criticism over his push to end net neutrality regulations.
• Volvo will expand T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid to other models – Roadshow
  Future electric components will be “pioneered” by Polestar.
• Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer heckles Stephen Curry, fails – CNET
  Commentary: Ballmer thinks he can distract the world’s best NBA shooter. It was reminiscent of his battles with Apple.
• An Instant Pot multicooker is melting — but not the one you think – CNET
  Instant Pot warns its Facebook community that its Gem multicookers could overheat and melt.
• Do people agree with Kylie Jenner on the Snapchat update?
  We asked young people what they thought about the Snapchat after Kylie Jenner said she was no longer a fan.
• Geely to buy $9B Daimler stake, report says – Roadshow
  It would make Volvo’s parent company the largest investor in Mercedes-Benz’s parent company.
• NASA spots Mars' lumpy potato-like moons – CNET
  NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft catches sight of Mars’ weird little moons in a fun animated GIF.
• Samsung Galaxy S9: 2018 launch date, specs, price and everything else we know – CNET
  On Sunday we’ll learn how the Galaxy S9 stacks up against the iPhone X.
• 'The Tick' bites back on Amazon with a solid second half – CNET
  The final six episodes of “The Tick” reboot’s first season are here, and they’re proof even a resistant Tick purist can be converted.

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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.

• Apple readying new AirPods with 'Hey, Siri' for 2018 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 120) – CNET
  AirPods will soon get some of Siri’s smarts, new iPads are expected in March and Fast Company names Apple No. 1 of its Most Innovative Companies for 2018.
• Silicon Valley's 'middle class' earns 7 times US average – CNET
  In the suburb home to HP and Tesla, high salaries are the norm. But that doesn’t mean the residents of Palo Alto feel well off.
• ‘Logan Lucky’ and new episodes of ‘The Tick’ come to Amazon – CNET
  The weekend is here and is meant for streaming, not doing activities, silly.
• Genesis outdoes Audi, BMW in Consumer Reports brand rankings – Roadshow
  Korean luxury is legit and giving pause to rivals in Europe and Japan.
• 23 state AGs refile lawsuit challenging net neutrality repeal – CNET
  The lawsuit by a coalition of attorneys general comes as the FCC files notice of its repeal to the Federal Register.
• Snapchat should have never made it this far – CNET
  Commentary: Evan Spiegel doomed his app to fail the second he thought it deserved all the money it received.
• Apple repair center linked to flood of false 911 calls – CNET
  Emergency dispatchers say they’ve received about 1,600 false alarm calls from the California center in the past few months.
• The fashion show with Hollywood visual effects
  Lucasfilm’s ILMxLAB and the London College of Fashion used a virtual avatar to join catwalk models.
• Wot, no signal?
  Billions of people still have no access to mobile services, but nano-satellites could change this.
• German courts weighs potential diesel bans for city centers – Roadshow
  The German court at Leipzig has agreed to hand down a ruling on Feb. 27 on whether Stuttgart and Duesseldorf’s diesel bans are legal.
• Donald Trump says video games, movies may cause violence – CNET
  Commentary: In a meeting with state and local officials in Florida, the president cites violent video games and movies as “shaping young people’s thoughts.”
• Airbnb is getting all fancy – CNET
  A remodel means the lodgings company will start catering to wealthier clients. It’s also adding new rental types, like vacation homes and boutique hotels.
• White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over account ban – CNET
  Taylor and his American Renaissance group say permanently suspending their accounts is “censorship.”
• Kylie Jenner 'sooo over' Snapchat – and Wall Street panics
  Shares in Snapchat’s owner sink after the reality TV star tweets her criticism of the messaging app.
• LG K8 and K10 pack nifty camera tricks into a midrange lineup – CNET
  Days before MWC, LG unveils two new midtier Android Nougat phones.
• Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross arrives in the US with $23,295 price tag – Roadshow
  It’ll go on sale in March, but I suppose you can wait by the port if you want to get near one sooner.
• Samsung Galaxy S9 event: Watch it live here – CNET
  Samsung is revealing its answer to the iPhone X on Sunday in Barcelona. Here’s how you can follow along.
• This fake-news video game turned me into a monster — sad! – CNET
  The online game Bad News lets you build your own fake-news empire. Who knew selling your social media soul could be so grotesquely fulfilling?
• Smartphone sales fall for first time ever, says Gartner – CNET
  A fourth quarter drop is the first year-over-year decline since the researcher started tracking sales. Samsung held the No. 1 position, followed by Apple.

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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.

• New Hyundai Santa Fe to spawn hybrid variant – Roadshow
  Don’t look for an electrified new-generation Santa Fe to hit dealers soon, though.
• 9 'Black Panther' moments I can't stop thinking about – CNET
  Commentary: CNET’s Eric Franklin, a lifelong comics fan, will go back to the theater over and over to relive these parts of “Black Panther.” Warning: Spoilers, and tears, ahead.
• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe goes edgy, gets a diesel – Roadshow
  This popular SUV gains a dramatic new look and a brace of serious new tech — plus a surprise powertrain option.
• Ford's US president departs due to 'inappropriate behavior' – Roadshow
  The long-serving Ford executive has been terminated based on the findings of an internal investigation into his behavior.
• Ex-Google engineer's lawsuit says liberal views got him fired – CNET
  The lawsuit follows a suit filed last month by James Damore, author of the infamous “Google Memo.”
• SEC urges clearer disclosures about cybersecurity risks – CNET
  Updated guidance offers suggestions on how and when public companies should disclose breaches and risks.
• Musk stepping down from OpenAI board to avoid conflict – CNET
  The AI company Elon Musk co-founded two years says the move will “eliminate a potential future conflict.”
• FCC to officially publish net neutrality repeal Thursday – CNET
  Once the agency publishes its order repealing the 2015 rules, it starts the clock for legal challenges and last-ditch congressional action to preserve the old regulation.
• Porsche is letting its diesel past die, killing it even – Roadshow
  The German manufacturer is saying goodbye to its oil-burners and hello to electrons.
• Star Wars star gets star: Mark Hamill makes Walk of Fame – CNET
  Luke Skywalker’s come a long way from Tatooine. The actor who plays him will be honored on a famed L.A. landmark.
• Alto's Odyssey might be the perfect game sequel – CNET
  Snowman’s sequel to the already amazing Alto’s Adventure from 2015 has finally arrived, and new tricks, new scenery and an amazing soundtrack make it worth the wait.
• Broadcom and Qualcomm still jousting over buyout price – CNET
  Qualcomm says a revised acquisition offer from Broadcom makes a bad deal worse. A successful buyout would create a chip behemoth.
• Tim Cook: Apple doesn't follow other companies – CNET
  Commentary: In an interview with Fast Company, Apple’s CEO insists that what other companies do is irrelevant to Cupertino.
• Bill Gates doesn't know how much Rice-A-Roni costs – CNET
  Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres quizzes the Microsoft co-founder on grocery store prices. Man knows his dental floss.
• Signal app for private chats gets $50M boost from WhatsApp VIP – CNET
  WhatsApp co-founder and former Facebooker Brian Acton is putting millions into the encrypted-chat app and will head up a new foundation devoted to furthering privacy.
• BYU's women-in-math session poster features, oh, all men – CNET
  Commentary: A Brigham Young University invitation for women to come and learn more about math has a singular focus. And it gives the math department a good laugh.
• Renault Group uses old batteries and new cars to power a 'smart island' – Roadshow
  The small Atlantic island of Porto Santo is getting a big technological leg up, thanks to a pilot program by the Renault Group.
• Best Netflix sports movies to watch between Olympic events ⚾️ – CNET
  Can’t get enough of watching the 2018 Winter Olympics? Check out this collection of sports movies currently on Netflix.
• Sous vide machine maker Sansaire to shut down – CNET
  The Seattle-based startup, which debuted its sous vide device on Kickstarter, will close over the next 12 months.

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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.

• Here are the first cities to get AT&T's mobile 5G network – CNET
  Dallas, Atlanta and Waco, Texas, are the first of a dozen markets to get 5G later this year.
• Netflix reveals disturbing new reality show – CNET
  Commentary: “The Push” tries to see if social pressure can convince someone to commit murder.
• Toyota develops new lower-cost, less-resource-intensive magnet for EVs – Roadshow
  Its new magnet technology dramatically reduces the need for expensive rare-earth minerals with little to no drop in performance.
• AT&T loses bid for White House communications in antitrust case – CNET
  AT&T won’t get access to communications between the Justice Department and President Trump it claims influenced the decision to block its merger with Time Warner.
• That's rich: Bill Gates will play himself on 'Big Bang Theory' – CNET
  The show’s geeks will do anything to meet the Microsoft co-founder — even though he’s gotten punchy with Sheldon before.
• All of the Galaxy S9 beans spilled in this latest leak – CNET
  Everything from colors, camera upgrades to internal components are potentially exposed in this German report.
• Toyota is building a miniature Japanese Nürburgring, sorta – Roadshow
  The Japanese automaker is investing heavily in a new test facility in its home prefecture in Japan.
• Netflix: 'Stranger Things' creators aren't leaving the show – CNET
  Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of the supernatural streaming hit, won’t be moving out of Hawkins, Ind.
• The Galaxy S9 looks like this, according to these renders – CNET
  If they’re right, we’re looking forward to the camera most.
• McDonald's Szechuan Sauce is coming back, but it might be a trap – CNET
  Seriously McD’s, stop toying with us. Either release The Sauce, or don’t.
• How SpaceX plans to bring speedy broadband to the whole world – CNET
  The first Starlink satellites are set to launch aboard a Falcon 9 on Wednesday. It could be the start of a whole new way to share Elon Musk memes.
• You can put this adorable Chewie down for a Star Wars nap – CNET
  FurReal Friends Ultimate Co-pilot Chewbacca responds to your voice and touch and looks so cute when sleeping.
• See Boston Dynamics push its door-opening dog robot around – CNET
  Humans are still in charge in a new video showing Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini robo-dog getting yanked around with a hockey stick and a butt leash.
• 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS races into Geneva with 520 hp – Roadshow
  It’s got more of what matters — NACA ducts, mostly.
• Robots may help patients with lung disease stick to treatment – CNET
  A study suggests take-home robots can help patients with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stay on track.
• Life-size Infinity Gauntlet shows how Thanos fights Avengers – CNET
  The powered-up role-playing item includes sounds from “Avengers: Infinity War,” Infinity Stones and articulated fingers.
• Jeff Sessions: Cyber task force will tackle US' tech troubles – CNET
  A week after the indictment of Russian nationals, the US attorney general requests a report on the risks of “the malicious use of technology.”
• Waze rage is coming to a head on crowded streets – Roadshow
  The backlash against the crowdsourced navigation leader is reaching critical mass. Brian Cooley investigates.
• Facebook exec apologizes for tweets about Mueller probe – CNET
  The tweets came Friday. President Trump cited them Saturday. The apology came Monday.

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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.

• Plans drawn up for world's tallest wooden skyscraper
  The 70-storey tower would be 90% wood and have trees and other foliage on every level.
• Bringing solar power to a remote community in the Himalayas
  A team of engineers trek into the remote region to bring a community electricity for the first time.
• Fin tech
  Fish farming is big business and producers are adopting new technologies to expand and cut costs.
• Dark web paedophile Matthew Falder jailed for 32 years
  Matthew Falder blackmailed victims into sending sexual images that he then shared on the dark web.
• Probe after 'drone made helicopter crash'
  Investigations are launched after a helicopter reportedly crashed after swerving to avoid a consumer drone.
• Facebook to seek verification by post for election ads
  People wishing to take out ads naming political candidates will be sent a verification code in the post.

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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.

• Rent-a-church spire plan to boost mobile phone coverage
  The government invites churches to let their spires be rented to improve the UK’s mobile coverage.

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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.

• First SpaceX internet satellites now set to launch Wednesday – CNET
  Elon Musk’s rocket company has been working on getting satellite broadband off the ground for years. Now the Falcon 9 is set to launch the first test.
• 8 Oscar-nominated movies you can watch on Netflix 🎬 – CNET
  Will you finish them all before the Academy Awards on March 4?
• Google's firing of James Damore was legal, labor board says – CNET
  The US National Labor Relations Board says Google fired the author of a controversial diversity memo not to silence a dissenter, but over “unprotected discriminatory statements.”
• Sennheiser’s ultimate ‘ear bud’ – CNET
  The Sennheiser IE800 S throws a party for your ears.
• Magical interactive Harry Potter wands swing into toy fair – CNET
  Unleash your inner wizard with these Wizard Training Wands from Jakks Pacific that use motion sensors to track your movements.
• New Star Wars Mighty Muggs force their way into NY Toy Fair – CNET
  New Mighty Muggs toys of C-3PO, Captain Phasma and Maz Kanata debut at Toy Fair 2018.
• The past, present and Afrofuturism of 'Black Panther' – CNET
  Commentary: Art like “Black Panther” overturns stereotypes to reclaim the past and reimagine the future. To understand the film’s power, you need to understand Afrofuturism.
• Hot Wheels Augmoto puts AR lightning, missiles in your race – CNET
  Vrooom! Car racing gets spiced up with augmented-reality effects shown off at Toy Fair 2018.
• Schiit’s tiny gizmo breaks a cardinal audiophile rule – CNET
  Schiit Loki is a four-band equalizer that lets you easily tweak the sound of your speakers, headphones and music.
• Genesis will show a new concept car in New York – Roadshow
  And it sounds like it’ll be a doozy.
• Unlocked phones vs. locked phones: Why you should care – CNET
  In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET’s Marguerite Reardon breaks down what you need to know about the carrier practice of locking phones.
• Google Auto Trends report says we're all dog-obsessed dashcam buyers – Roadshow
  In an attempt to better understand the changing automotive landscape, Google crunched a bunch of its data to find out what it is we all care care about, when it comes to cars.
• This brand-new, factory-fresh Aston Martin is 60 years old – Roadshow
  What might look like a gorgeous classic Aston is in fact, a brand-spanking-new car. Made from the ground up to the original specification of the 1959 Le Mans competitor, the DB4 GT Continuation is the closest you could get to automotive time travel.
• This airbag helps protect Olympic skiers from crashes – CNET
  It automatically inflates when it senses a crash. The technology was originally designed to protect motorcycle riders, but is now used by downhill skiers like Lindsey Vonn.
• Lego Hulkbuster's big, buildable suit is ready to smash – CNET
  Exclusive: Tony Stark’s big suit from “Avengers: Age of Ultron” comes in Lego form this March.
• No scruffy nerf-herders allowed in this Star Wars home theater – CNET
  Show Us Yours: Missourians Patrick and Stephanie enjoy witnessing the firepower of their fully armed and operational entertainment station.

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