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.
- Scientists discover bees stop buzzing during solar eclipses – CNET
They just stopped flying in the darkness.
- 5 post-Crazy Rich Asians TV shows about Asian-Americans – CNET
Their time is now.
- Facebook employee who called company's culture 'intolerant' is leaving – CNET
“I’m not leaving because ‘it’s time for something new,'” he says in a memo seen by Business Insider.
- Men won't talk about mental health and it's literally killing them – CNET
World Mental Health Day 2018: Men are less likely than women to discuss mental health issues and far more likely to attempt suicide. Can mobile apps help men save their own lives?
- Meet Salto, the terrifying robot that hops around like a frog – CNET
It’s called “Salto-1P” and it’s a “monopedal jumping robot capable of continuous high-power hopping”. It’s now playing hopscotch.
- Razer Raiju Mobile is a new gaming controller for Android – CNET
Crack those knuckles and get ready for a lot of PUBG.
- Volvo and Nvidia partner to bring next-generation ADAS to market by 2020 – Roadshow
Volvo will adopt Nvidia’s Drive AGX Xavier AI computing system to power future self-driving ADAS.
- Countdown on for world's longest non-stop flight
Singapore Airlines’ non-stop flight to Newark will cover more than 15,000km and will take about 19 hours.
- James Murdoch tipped to lead Tesla board
Tesla must replace Elon Musk as board chairman as part of a settlement with US financial regulators.
- Razer Phone 2 event: Livestream, start time, what to expect, leak says wireless charging – CNET
A new version of the Razer Phone is imminent.
- Tesla close to finding a new board chair in James Murdoch, report says – Roadshow
The 45-year-old media magnate (and son of Rupert Murdoch) is currently a nonexecutive member of Tesla’s board.
- Hurricane Michael looks like a skull in satellite imagery – CNET
The powerful storm now lashing the Florida Panhandle took on a ghoulish look when seen from space.
- Lenovo tops worldwide PC market in flat quarter – CNET
Lenovo’s market share increases, Apple’s slides a bit.
- How light could help superfast mobile reach even further
Internet connectivity over light waves could help 5G mobile extend into buildings and underground.
- Campaign 2018: These hacking groups could target the 2018 midterm elections – CNET
Nation-states, corporations and hacktivist groups meddle with elections in the US and around the world.
- Virtual lives: Could VR change how we think of others?
Researchers are studying whether controlling a virtual reality body can affect real life behaviour.
- Breaking down the Pixel 3, Pixel Slate and Home Hub (The 3:59, Ep. 471) – CNET
Check out our thoughts on Google’s new flagship lineup.
- Sona is a one-woman space drama that's full of emotion – CNET
Themes of immigration, depression and loneliness mark Sona’s short binge-watch through space.
- Senators ask FTC to investigate disclosure of Google+ vulnerability – CNET
The company knew about the security flaw potentially exposing personal data since March but didn’t disclose it for more than half a year.
