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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.

• NASA transformed Halloween pumpkins into fighting robots – CNET
  Normal people don’t make halloween robot pumpkins that fight each other, but NASA does.
• Apple's iOS 12.1 with Group FaceTime, new emoji, dual-SIM hits iPhones Tuesday – CNET
  The update also brings dual SIM support to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
• An Attack on Titan movie, by the director of It, is in the works – CNET
  The wildly popular Japanese anime is getting a Hollywood adaptation, and a high profile director at the helm.
• NASA is still holding out hope for the Mars Opportunity rover – CNET
  This is like the end of WALL-E. Wake up little fella! Wake up!
• Julian Assange loses legal bid to ease Ecuador Embassy's new house rules – CNET
  WikiLeaks founder says new rules are intended to force him to leave the embassy.
• Volkswagen and Mobileye are starting Israel's first autonomous ride-hailing service – Roadshow
  The joint venture will get underway in early 2019 with help from Champion Motors, an Israeli car importer.
• Gab goes offline as GoDaddy, PayPal cut ties after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting – CNET
  Pressure on the social media site intensifies after hatred spills off the web into the real world.
• The 8 best scary video games under $10 for Halloween – CNET
  Dim the lights, grab yourself a blanket and prepare for pure terror. In video game form.
• Teaching kids the magic of coding
  Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.
• Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?
  Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost?
• Walmart launches new line of gaming PCs – CNET
  Designed for specifically for gamers, new machines will be sold only through Walmart.com.
• Amusing bug on Pixel 3 XL displays a second notch – CNET
  Some Pixel 3 XL owners are seeing double notches on their phones. But Google says a fix is coming soon.
• Bitcoin is actually going to ruin the world, climate scientists say – CNET
  Bitcoin requires electricity to exist, lots of it. Here’s why that’s bad news for our planet.
• His Dark Materials TV series: Release date, cast, plot and more – CNET
  The new series will be coming to the BBC and HBO, possibly filling the fantasy void left by Game of Thrones.
• Google employees plan walkout over handling of sexual misconduct claims – CNET
  Workers are upset about the company’s decision to reportedly protect prominent executives.
• Pirelli's Stella Bianca rolls new tire tech into old construction – Roadshow
  The reborn Stella Bianca tire features modern rubber compounds paired with bias-ply construction and Pirelli’s longest-serving tread pattern.
• UK announces new digital tax for tech giants – CNET
  Silicon Valley companies will be expected to put their hands a little deeper in their pockets.
• Five biggest mysteries about Apple's next MacBook – CNET
  If there is indeed a new slim, reasonably priced mainstream Apple laptop coming this week, almost everything about it is going to be a surprise.
• SoundCloud changes the way it pays artists after controversy – CNET
  Some legal language in SoundCloud’s Premier Program made it seem like artists were being given the short end of the stick.

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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.

• Dad creates VR world to help daughter
  Craig Chaytor’s 360° videos were inspired by his daughter’s learning difficulties.
• The boss who tried to kill his business
  Peter Reinhardt was initially unimpressed with the idea behind customer data tech firm Segment.

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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.

• iPhone XR now in stores, but official Apple cases nowhere to be seen – CNET
  Apple teased clear cases for the colorful iPhone XR, but they’re absent on launch day.
• Copyright Office rules in favor of your right to repair your own phone – CNET
  Now you can get your smartphones, voice assistant devices, home appliances and systems fixed by third-party vendors.
• TwitchCon: Snapchat, Squad Streams and everything else new coming to Twitch – CNET
  Amazon’s game streaming platform is giving viewers more ways to be a part of Twitch Streams. Also: karaoke.
• AT&T successfully tests first 5G hotspot you'll actually be able to buy – CNET
  It’ll go on sale later this year as the carrier starts rolling out its 5G network.
• Microsoft execs defend bid for US military contract – CNET
  The company says despite ethical issues, working in the field gives Microsoft influence over how new technologies are used.
• Game of Thrones: Here's the Stark family reunion we'll never see – CNET
  Arya, Jon Snow and Robb get together in an aww-worthy photo.
• Star Wars TIE silencer wheelchair costume conquers Halloween – CNET
  A young boy has turned to the Dark Side as his wheelchair is transformed into Kylo Ren’s deadly spaceship.
• Twitter suspends account that may be tied to suspected mail bomber – CNET
  Facebook also removed accounts that appear to have been linked to Cesar Sayoc, who was arrested Friday in connection with mail bombs.
• The robot arm made for gentle undersea exploration
  A soft robotic arm which will allow underwater sea life to be studied in greater detail is created.
• VR esports: Is it gaming for sporty people?
  VR esport athlete Tim McGuinness says the technology lets him do things traditional sport competitors cannot.
• New iPad Pro, new MacBook Air, updated Mac Mini and more: What to expect from Apple's Oct. 30 event in Brooklyn – CNET
  New iPad Pros and a redesigned MacBook Air are likely. And we may see some other product updates, too.
• Pixel 3 photos drastically improve with the new night mode – CNET
  We tried the Night Sight mode on the Pixel 3 XL and the results are amazing.
• iPhone XS specs vs. XS Max, XR, X: What's new and different – CNET
  See how Apple’s new 2018 iPhones compare spec-by-spec with last year’s iPhone X.
• Tesla facing criminal investigation over Model 3 production, report says – Roadshow
  The Justice Department is said to be investigating whether Tesla’s statements surrounding its Model 3 production numbers in 2017 could be considered fraud.
• Blizzard launches esports app for Overwatch, Hearthstone and more – CNET
  There’s a new way to follow your favorite competitive Blizzard communities.
• California agrees to not enforce net neutrality law… for now – CNET
  It promised the Justice Department that it won’t enforce the state law until a lawsuit challenging the repeal of the federal regulations is resolved.
• Guardians of the Galaxy 3 officially 'on hold' – CNET
  Marvel boss Kevin Feige confirms the film’s status after James Gunn’s departure.
• Roma is the Netflix movie you should see on the biggest screen – CNET
  Alfonso Cuarón’s masterwork deserves better than a laptop screen.
• Samsung Galaxy S10 will reportedly come in 5G, Plus, budget versions – CNET
  We also get more hints about its first foldable phone.

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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.

• Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment
  The tech giant says it dismissed 48 employees, including 13 senior managers, over the past two years.
• Portrait by AI program sells for $432,000
  The AI-generated portrait of a fictional Frenchman sold for 45 times its original estimate.
• Second hack attack on BA website uncovered
  Details of the attack emerged as BA investigated a ‘sophisticated’ attack it suffered in September.
• Twitter earnings boosted by major sports broadcasts
  Sales leap 30% in the third quarter, partly thanks to broadcasts of major US soccer and baseball games.
• Inside Rockstar: The developer behind Red Dead Redemption 2
  The western-style adventure is the first major release from Rockstar Games for eight years.
• BT appoints Worldpay's Philip Jansen as new chief executive
  Philip Jansen takes the helm next year as Britain’s biggest telecoms provider seeks to revive its fortunes.
• Facebook fined £500,000 for Cambridge Analytica scandal
  The Cambridge Analytica scandal was a “serious breach” of data protection laws, UK regulator says.

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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.

• Star Wars composer John Williams pulls out of concerts due to illness – CNET
  Musical legend won’t conduct planned concerts in London and Vienna.
• Google Doodle honors Tyrus Wong, long unrecognized Bambi illustrator – CNET
  His true contribution went largely unknown for nearly 60 years.
• Netflix horror Bird Box might be Sandra Bullock’s A Quiet Place – CNET
  The first trailer throws us into a world where looking at monsters might just get you offed.
• Tesla's Q3 earnings call reveal big plans for Autopilot and more – Roadshow
  Autopilot is slated to get a huge boost in processing power, and Model 3 is going abroad.
• Techies, taxes and homelessness converge in battle over San Francisco's Prop. C – CNET
  Salesforce has thrown in nearly $5 million to support a ballot measure that aims to help the homeless. Lyft and Twitter’s CEO have contributed $225,000 to defeat it.
• Netflix makes its first-ever Australian show… and it's about mermaids – CNET
  We get our first look at Tidelands and its dangerous (and beautiful) half-Siren people.
• Chinese spies reportedly eavesdrop on Trump's personal iPhone – CNET
  The president keeps a phone unaltered by the NSA to chat with friends, The New York Times reports.
• Will Kanye West make an appearance on Rick and Morty? – CNET
  Pickle Kanye? The rapper’s tweet of art inspired by the show has fans taking sides about whether he should guest-star.
• Verizon adds Panama City to list of 5G cities after Hurricane Michael – CNET
  The storm-wracked area is among the first to get access to the superspeedy network.
• Smart cities: 'A cyber-attack could stop the country'
  As the internet of things takes off, is security being sacrificed in the quest for higher speeds?
• Cathay Pacific breach leaks personal data on 9.4 million people – CNET
  The Hong Kong airliner first learned of the breach last spring, but just made it public Wednesday.
• ACLU demands DHS disclose its use of facial-recognition tech – CNET
  The civil liberties advocacy group’s request comes after reports that Amazon pitched ICE on using its recognition software.
• Google drops plans for Berlin campus after protests
  The US firm had faced strong local opposition and will now give the space to charities.
• CNET Asks: Do you trust ancestry sites to keep your DNA safe? – CNET
  Finding out your ancestry can be an amazing thing. But is it worth it to sign up for a DNA registry?
• NBC to launch 24/7 news streaming service Signal next year – CNET
  NBC News Signal would be another digital news network from a broadcast giant, after CBS, ABC and Fox.
• The Leica M10-D pretends to be a film camera by ditching the screen – CNET
  There’s even a fake film advance lever to complete the illusion.
• Waymo explains what its self-driving cars should do when pulled over – Roadshow
  A new guide describes how the autonomous vehicles are supposed to react with police vehicles and first responders.
• No single solution to self-driving cars' trolley problem, study says – Roadshow
  Respondents disagree on whom an autonomous car should kill in the event of an unavoidable crash.
• Ahead of Apple event, new Macs spotted in regulatory filing – CNET
  The model numbers could refer to the new Macs being announced on Oct. 30.

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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.

• Rita Ora: 'I was obsessed with online comments'
  Rita Ora says women are often bullied online for the way they look and she too has felt the effects.
• Mobile app data sharing 'out of control'
  Nearly 90% of apps on Google Play share data with Google parent Alphabet, researchers say.
• Elon Musk says Twitter blocked him after Bitcoin tweet
  The entrepreneur says Twitter believed his account had been hacked.
• Linus Torvalds returns to head Linux coding community
  Mr Torvalds took a short break from the Linux world to get help to become more polite to engineers.
• 'Instagram used more than Snapchat' by US teens
  Instagram has overtaken Snapchat as the most used social media app among US teens, says a study.
• London Uber drivers to charge electric car fee
  The 15p fee will be handed to drivers to help them pay for an all-electric car, says ride-hailing firm
• World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens
  The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays.
• Self-driving school bus test halted in US
  The test, which involved transporting schoolchildren, was irresponsible, the NHTSA says.
• John Lewis pulls the plug on DVD players
  Slump in sales sparks move by department store chain, which will continue to sell Blu-ray players.

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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.

• AI painting to go under the hammer
  A painting created by artificial intelligence will be auctioned by Christie’s this week.
• World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens
  The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays.
• Is blockchain living up to the hype?
  Despite the grand claims made for this distributed ledger tech, few companies are actually using it.
• US teen is new Tetris world champion
  A 16-year-old boy from California has won the grand final of the Classic Tetris World Championship
• YouTube pours money into how-to videos
  The video site will spend $20million (£15m) developing educational and how-to content.
• Netflix denies changing posters based on viewers' race
  The site responds to claims it’s “misleading” users with the choices of promotional shots it offers.
• Five things to know about Red Dead Redemption 2
  The hotly anticipated video game is released this week.
• New York police body-worn cameras recalled after explosion
  Police in New York are told to stop using some body-worn cameras out of “an abundance of caution”.

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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.

• Asteroid pioneers: The team who put rovers on a space rock
  Japan’s space agency Hayabusa-2 spacecraft is the first one to place robot rovers on an asteroid’s surface.
• Watch NASA release 450,000 gallons of water in 1 minute – CNET
  That is a lot of water.
• 'Robots for everyone' in 5 years, says Japan's most valuable tech startup – CNET
  A robot that picks up your dirty underpants. Sign me up.
• Watching the world's best Tetris players will make your brain melt – CNET
  These people aren’t human.
• NASA named new constellations after The Incredible Hulk and Godzilla – CNET
  There are also new constellations named after the Tardis and Thor’s Hammer, Mjolnir!
• Addison Lee plans self-driving taxis by 2021
  The taxi firm is pitting itself against rival Uber in a race to offer self-driving car services.
• Star Wars Resistance episode 4: Fuel for the Fire shows dangers of the Colossus – CNET
  One character’s rebel past is revealed and Kaz makes some questionable friends.
• Elon Musk's superfast LA underground 'loop' is coming sooner than you think – CNET
  The Boring Company is almost ready to show off its first tunnel under LA, designed to be the ultimate hack for commuters.
• 'Headless chicken monster' filmed near Antarctica for the first time – CNET
  Australian scientists spotted the extremely rare creature in the Southern Ocean, putting on its best face for the camera.
• iPhone XR camera: Just how good will it be? – CNET
  It’s only got one lens, while the iPhone XS has two. But what else is different?
• Facebook reportedly shopping for a cybersecurity company – CNET
  Acquisition would aim to shore up security following the largest hack in the company’s history.
• Yosemite: Photographer searches for Taft Point proposal couple
  Freelance photographer Matthew Dippel is hunting for the pair who he caught on camera earlier this month.
• OnePlus 6T: Every detail and rumor so far – CNET
  It’ll definitely have an in-display fingerprint scanner — and we know lots more.
• This artist's home theater and movie museum will freak you out – CNET
  Show Us Yours: Artist Paul Snyder’s home houses not only his movie theater, but also a museum filled with homemade statues of famous Hollywood characters you have to see to believe.
• Marvel's Daredevil season 3 big bad talks about donning the iconic white suit – CNET
  Actors Vincent D’Onofrio, Jay Ali and Wilson Bethel reveal the dangers of becoming Wilson Fisk’s puppets in the Netflix show.
• Game of Thrones shot a reunion special with Conan O'Brien – CNET
  Sean Bean says the comedian hosted a farewell show of some kind in Northern Ireland.
• George Lucas and Jon Favreau get together in … a cantina? – CNET
  The Star Wars creator apparently paid a visit to the set of The Mandalorian.
• Elon Musk trolls 'virgin' Fortnite players, game fights back – CNET
  The billionaire businessman and the hit game had a brief but entertaining Twitter fight.
• iPhone XR hands-on: Colorful phones make a great first impression – CNET
  We take an early look at what sets the iPhone XR apart from the XS.

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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.

• Twitter employee may have spied on users for Saudis, says report – CNET
  Intelligence officials alerted the social network in 2015, and it fired the worker, reports The New York Times.
• The two Venom post-credits scenes, explained – CNET
  The most clunky sequel-bait imaginable and a surprise from another world. What does it all mean? Warning: spoilers ahead.
• Mixing John Lennon's Imagine: We meet engineer Rob Stevens – CNET
  It’s a dream job for an engineer. Rob Stevens tells us how he brings out the best in John Lennon’s solo work.
• Lynk & Co is partnering with Cyan to go racing – Roadshow
  The Chinese mobility startup will enter the 2019 World Touring Car Championship with the racing version of its 03 sedan.
• Anonymous Pro-Brexit ads on Facebook say 'bin Chequers'
  A senior MP questions how a pro-Brexit website can run adverts without saying who has paid for them.
• This $33 Bluetooth speaker sounds better than it has any right to – CNET
  Incredibly enough, the Audiophiliac is smitten with the Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth speaker!
• iPhone XR early presale demand and the next Apple event is Oct. 30th – CNET
  Which iPhone XR models are showing shipment delays and what we’re expecting at Apple’s next launch event. Catch up on all your iPhone news for the week.
• Luke Cage cancelled by Netflix and Marvel – CNET
  Sweet Christmas! First Iron Fist is gone, now Luke Cage. Are Jessica Jones, Daredevil and the Punisher next on the chopping block?
• 2 movies for $5: Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman Extended Cut – CNET
  Wonder Woman alone — you know, the good one — would cost you $10 from most streaming services.
• iPhone XS specs vs. XS Max, XR, X: What's new and different – CNET
  See how Apple’s new 2018 iPhones compare spec-by-spec with last year’s iPhone X.
• iPhone XR camera: Here’s how good we think it'll be – CNET
  It’s only got one lens, while the iPhone XS has two. But what else is different?
• 9 great reads from CNET this week – CNET
  We look at how superfast 5G could rock your world; consider how your DNA will sell you out; and preview Netflix’s new witch series.
• Best mobile games of 2018 – CNET
  Looking for a new game to play on your phone or tablet? Here are our picks of the best mobile games.
• iPhone XR hands-on: Colorful phones make a great first impression – CNET
  We take an early look at what sets the iPhone XR apart from the XS.
• The 50 best iPhone games – CNET
  If you’re all about the iPhone, these are some of the best games you can play.
• OnePlus 6T: Every detail and rumor so far – CNET
  It’ll definitely have an in-display fingerprint scanner — and we know lots more.
• The 44 best Android games of 2018 – CNET
  These are unequivocally the best Android games on the planet.
• Samsung may add in-screen camera and fingerprint sensor to future phones – CNET
  The new features could eliminate the need for a bezel, thereby increasing screen size, according to several rumors.

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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.

• Hi-tech glasses offer alternative to bifocals
  The regular prescription lenses can change to bifocals and back again at the touch of a button.
• Best Medical Apps for Android This Week (October 19, 2018)

  Hundreds of new apps hit the Android and iOS app stores every week. We’ve sorted through them to pick the best medical apps for medical professionals. And check out our Best Medical Apps of 2018 … So Far. Indextra The Indextra Android application gives users access to over 500 medical texts and guides on- and offline. […]

  The post Best Medical Apps for Android This Week (October 19, 2018) appeared first on iMedicalApps.

• Facebook hires former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg
  The former Liberal Democrat leader will head Facebook’s global affairs and communications team.
• Facebook job not lobbying, says Sir Nick Clegg
  Sir Nick Clegg talks about how he got his new Facebook job and what he will be doing for the social media giant.
• Google takes down travel visa ads
  Many sites have been charging high rates since 2010 but Google has finally taken some of the ads down.
• eBay revs up to take on Auto Trader in car ads
  The online marketplace is acquiring Motors.co.uk, making it a “leading alternative” to Auto Trader.
• Facebook sued over video viewing figures
  Legal action brought by advertisers claims the social network knew about problems in metrics in 2015.
• The story behind your PlayStation username
  PlayStation’s long-awaited new feature means weird and embarrassing names will be no more.

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