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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.

• Man reportedly paid $11 for a PS4 after pretending it was fruit – CNET
  He was arrested and sentenced to four months in prison.
• Samsung unveils 1TB smartphone storage in 'industry first' – CNET
  No more choosing which photo to delete…
• iRobot's Terra robot lawn mower cuts the grass while you relax – CNET
  The Terra from iRobot will automatically mow your lawn like a Roomba.
• Hyundai's 2019 Super Bowl ad has Jason Bateman running a Hell-evator – Roadshow
  The minute-long spot for Hyundai’s Shopper Assurance program compares traditional car shopping to root canals and jury duty.
• Apple's iPhones hit a wall. Now we know how bad it is – CNET
  The company’s got a lot of problems to fix.
• Facebook paid teens $20 a month to access their browsing history and DMs – CNET
  A TechCrunch report found the social network has been paying teens and adults to install a “Facebook Research” app.
• T-Mobile and Sprint execs to defend merger on Capitol Hill – CNET
  Lawmakers are expected to focus on consumer pricing, competition and jobs, but they may also ask about national security concerns.
• Kingdom Hearts 3 is out: Here's everything you need to know – CNET
  Reviews are in and Kingdom Hearts 3 has our adult-teen hearts beating faster and faster.
• FTC, Qualcomm give closing arguments in trial over mobile chip licenses – CNET
  Now it’s up to Judge Lucy Koh to deliver a verdict in the case that could change the smartphone market.
• Samsung's One UI, which will power the Galaxy S10, makes US debut on the Galaxy S9 – CNET
  Samsung aims to make it easier for people to navigate their phones.
• Google takes aim at imposter websites with new Chrome warning – CNET
  Because most people don’t notice when they’re at the wrong website.
• Apple teams with Aetna on app that rewards users for healthy living – CNET
  People who meet activity goals could score an Apple Watch or gift cards.
• Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall
  Revenue from the tech giant’s signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter.
• Tesla is overhauling pricing and naming for Model S and X – Roadshow
  Tesla is abandoning the kilowatt designations for its models that it’s employed for ages, instead adopting the naming conventions it started with the Model 3.
• Apple's rumored TV service: Everything you need to know – CNET
  Just where is Apple putting that $1 billion investment in TV programming?
• Apple says there are more than 900 million iPhones in the wild – CNET
  It’s the first time Apple has disclosed the number.
• Kingdom Hearts 3 review: Disney's bonkers crossover shouldn't work (but it totally does) – CNET
  Kingdom Hearts 3 doesn’t want to grow up — and that’s perfectly fine.
• Emma Stone and Woody Harrelson return to battle the undead in Zombieland 2 – CNET
  And the original cast just did the weirdest 10-year challenge ever.
• IBM hopes 1 million diverse faces can reduce bias in AI – CNET
  A more diverse data set can help advance fairness in facial recognition tech, says IBM.

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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 turned off group FaceTime after discovery of eavesdropping bug – CNET
  The bug affects calls to iPhones and reportedly impacts calls to Macs, potentially turning any device into a hot mic.
• Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges
  The Chinese telecoms giant said it was “disappointed” by the US charges, which include theft and fraud.
• Fighting With My Family: a wrestling comedy that suplexes your emotions – CNET
  This bittersweet comedy pile-drives you with heartfelt hilarity. The real-life story of WWE superstar Paige is a total knockout.
• How to disable FaceTime (so no one can eavesdrop on your iPhone or Mac) – CNET
  A new Apple FaceTime bug has the potential to let callers hear you and see you, even if you don’t accept the call. Here’s how to protect yourself until there’s a fix.
• Fortnite is back after login issues – CNET
  For two and half hours on Monday, the biggest video game in the world was down.
• I Am the Night: Chris Pine charms in dark mystery based on true events – CNET
  Review: Set in 1965, this miniseries directed by Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins captivates with its rich imagery.
• Scientists say song lyrics are getting angrier over time – CNET
  But which came first: the sad, angry music or the bummer cultural zeitgeist?
• Super Bowl 2019 ads we've seen so far – CNET
  Lebowski’s Dude meets Carrie Bradshaw, Amazon taps Harrison Ford and T-Mobile makes everything magenta.
• Lexus is considering building its first F-branded hot crossover – Roadshow
  Lexus execs have hinted that it could be a breathed-upon UX with a more potent hybrid drivetrain.
• US hammers Huawei with 23 indictments for stolen trade secrets, fraud – CNET
  The charges come amid heightened scrutiny for the world’s largest telecom supplier and No. 2 smartphone maker.
• T-Series closes in on PewDiePie's YouTube subscriber record – CNET
  Two YouTube titans are slugging it out to be No. 1, but PewDiePie continues to hold on.
• We found the toughest iPhone XR case – CNET
  A lot of phones were broken in this drop test to find the toughest iPhone case.
• Facebook's popularity dips with UK children, says Ofcom
  Facebook’s popularity among children fell during 2018, according to the media regulator Ofcom.
• Facebook steps up efforts to moderate content and combat fake news – CNET
  Facebook wants to create an independent board to review content that gets pulled down.
• Elon Musk shows off the shiny SpaceX Starship – CNET
  SpaceX is preparing the stainless-steel Starship for testing as Elon Musk looks ahead at Earth orbit, the moon and then, perhaps someday, Mars.
• Super Bowl 2019's most-searched question on Google: When is it? – CNET
  Don’t know when the big game is happening? You’re not alone.
• Facebook and Google: The data guardians fight back
  Tech giants have become rich on the back of our data. But some tech start-ups are fighting back.
• The PewDiePie Hackers: Could hacking printers ruin your life?
  A popularity contest backing YouTube star, PewDiePie, got out of hand and two teenage hackers are in hiding.
• Just how good are Tesla's Easter egg Atari emulations? – Roadshow
  Norm and Jeremy from Tested run through most of the available games in a Model 3 and even have fun adapting controllers to work with the car.

Thanks for reading our digest. Opinions in the articles above are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Digital Workshed ltd.

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.

• At SAG Awards, actor Geoffrey Owens talks about his Trader Joe's job – CNET
  A photo of The Cosby Show actor’s cashiering job went viral in the fall, sparking a discussion of job-shaming.
• Why SAG winner Black Panther could actually get best picture at the Oscars – CNET
  Commentary: If any superhero movie can take home awards, Black Panther is the one. But should the Academy Awards resist Marvel’s cultural domination?
• WWE Royal Rumble 2019: Start time, how to watch, confirmed entrants, full match card and more – CNET
  The Royal Rumble is this weekend. Here’s every confirmed match and Rumble entrant.
• Star Wars Resistance episode 14: The Doza Dilemma raises the stakes – CNET
  Kidnapping and a big twist bring delicious levels of danger.
• Elon Musk jokes about Rick and Morty defense system for Teslas – Roadshow
  Let’s just say other drivers will think twice before denting your car.
• Bill and Ted sequel 'hilarious,' Steven Soderbergh says at Slamdance – CNET
  The long-awaited Bill and Ted Face the Music could be released at Christmas. No way!
• Nera: The 3D-printed electric motorbike
  The bike, made by BigRep, took three days to print and cost about £2,000 ($2,600) to produce.
• Samsung SmartThings is now in your TV and on your fridge – CNET
  The SmartThings smart home platform has expanded beyond an app to Samsung devices in your house.
• Samsung SmartThings still hasn’t earned my trust in the smart home – CNET
  The SmartThings platform may have expanded, but Samsung’s smart home company still has a lot of kinks to work out.
• At Sundance's New Frontier, VR and AR go epic, weird and theatrical – CNET
  Virtual live improv theater? Karaoke with digital puppets? Synesthetic VR food fests? The tech-driven show lets artists test their limits.
• Oculus' VR time-warping nightclub game with live actors is unlike anything I've tried before – CNET
  The Under Presents is a new kind of VR experience that teleports you from your living room to a sprawling absurdist universe with live actors. Could it finally be VR’s killer app?
• Amazon writes Sundance's first big check for Mindy Kaling movie – CNET
  Amazon Studios, one of the few deep-pocketed studios led by a woman, sealed a reported $13 million deal for Late Night, a movie written and directed by women.
• Mental health: UK could ban social media over suicide images, minister warns
  It comes after the father of 14-year-old Molly Russell blamed Instagram recommendations for her death.
• I Am the Night: Chris Pine charms in dark mystery based on true events – CNET
  Review: Set in 1965, this miniseries directed by Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins captivates with its rich imagery.
• Kali Audio LP-6, a knockout speaker with a surprisingly affordable price – CNET
  Kali Audio may be just one year old, but its very first speaker is a winner!
• Harvey Weinstein documentary Untouchable lets women tell their stories – CNET
  A new documentary at Sundance shows the women allegedly abused by Harvey Weinstein speak directly to us.
• Foldable phones are real. Here's every one we know about – CNET
  Foldable phones are all the rage right now. Here are the companies that are making them, rumored to make them or already selling them.
• Oculus Quest feels like the Nintendo Switch of VR – CNET
  But will that be enough to make a dent?

Thanks for reading our digest. Opinions in the articles above are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Digital Workshed ltd.

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.

• WWE Royal Rumble 2019: Start time, how to watch, confirmed entrants, full match card and more – CNET
  The Royal Rumble is this weekend. Here’s every confirmed match and Rumble entrant.
• In film Share, a video tears teens apart. It's a timely #MeToo parable – CNET
  Review: Premiering at Sundance this week, Share feels like a smartphone-driven, Instagram-era update of the controversial 1995 movie Kids.
• I Am Mother review: Taut sci-fi chiller with a robot that's one bad mama – CNET
  Hillary Swank stars in this tense, strikingly shot film from Sundance 2019. The flick evokes Alien, as daughter and mechanoid mama face off over the future of the human race.
• Get ready for Pika-Two: Detective Pikachu movie sequel on the way – CNET
  The next Pokemon adventure will be penned by 22 Jump Street screenwriter.
• Google's Brain Team: What does it do?
  Tech firms hope better artificial intelligence will mean more compelling products.
• 'I was groomed on Grindr when I was 15'
  Greg wants other vulnerable teenagers to learn from his experience.
• The Infiltrators review: Docudrama breaks into migrant detention centres – CNET
  Combining documentary footage with dramatic reconstructions, this entertaining film reminds us that migrants are real people with real families.
• How does a NASCAR stock car transmission work? – Roadshow
  Racing and drifting legend Steph Papadakis pulls one apart to show us how it works.
• Oculus' VR time-warping nightclub game with live actors is unlike anything I've tried before – CNET
  The Under Presents is a new kind of VR experience that teleports you from your living room to a sprawling absurdist universe with live actors. Could it finally be VR’s killer app?
• Amazon writes Sundance's first big check, for Mindy Kaling movie – CNET
  Amazon sealed a reported $13 million deal for Kaling’s film Late Night, the first big purchase of this year’s film fest and one of the biggest ever.
• Amazon's facial tech shows gender, racial bias, MIT study says – CNET
  The Rekognition​ software struggled to identify gender among females and women with darker skin, according to the study.
• Electrify America is shutting down all its 150-350 kW chargers due to potential cable defects – Roadshow
  The liquid-cooled cables from a third-party manufacturer may have a defect that makes the high rate of charge unsafe.
• Ted Bundy documentary on Netflix turned me into a terrified teen again – CNET
  Commentary: Watching Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes brought me back to high school, when I thought Bundy would escape jail to kill me next.
• Fortnite challenges week 8: How to search between a hatch, a rock lady and a flatbed – CNET
  The Fortnite challenges are officially live and we have maps and tips for getting through them quickly.
• Qualcomm wraps up defense after expert rebuts FTC witness – CNET
  Up next is the FTC’s rebuttal on Monday. Closing arguments from both sides come Tuesday.
• We broke 10 phones to find the toughest iPhone XR case – CNET
  That’s $7,500 worth of phones, if you’re counting.
• Kali Audio LP-6, a knockout speaker with a surprisingly affordable price – CNET
  Kali Audio may be just one year old, but its very first speaker is a winner!
• Are you ready to upgrade to your first really decent turntable? – CNET
  The Fluance RT84 turntable looks, feels and sounds like a winner.
• 9 great reads from CNET this week – CNET
  We learn about a revolutionary gene-editing tool, examine cyberstalkers exploiting dating apps, and consider the possibility of Black Panther winning best picture.

Thanks for reading our digest. Opinions in the articles above are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Digital Workshed ltd.

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.

• End of shutdown means government tech workers can get back on the job – CNET
  They have a backlog of website security and product safety issues to tackle.
• WWE Royal Rumble 2019: Start time, how to watch, confirmed entrants, full match card and more – CNET
  The Royal Rumble is this weekend. Here’s every confirmed match and Rumble entrant.
• Qualcomm wraps up defense after expert rebuts FTC witness – CNET
  Up next is the FTC’s rebuttal on Monday. Closing arguments from both sides come Tuesday.
• Electrify America is shutting down all its 150-350 kW chargers due to potential cable defects – Roadshow
  The liquid-cooled cables from a third-party manufacturer may have a defect that makes the high rate of charge unsafe.
• Fortnite week 8 challenges and how to search between a hatch, a rock lady and a flatbed – CNET
  Another list of Fortnite challenges is officially live and we have tips for getting through them quickly.
• CNET Asks: Who do you want to win Super Bowl 2019? – CNET
  The big game is finally here! Will you be watching? Who do you think will take the title?
• Amazon's facial tech shows gender, racial bias, MIT study says – CNET
  The Rekognition​ software struggled to identify gender among females and women with darker skin, according to the study.
• Ted Bundy Tapes on Netflix turned me into a terrified teen again – CNET
  Commentary: Watching the documentary series Conversations with a Killer brought me back to high school, when I thought Bundy would escape jail to kill me next.
• 8 great Kindle e-books for under $3 – CNET
  CNET writers pick a handful of favorite e-books that you can score for less than $3.
• Airbnb acquires Gaest, expands into meeting space rentals – CNET
  The company wants to offer more services for companies and professionals.
• Internet solves Google I/O 2019 invite. Answer: May 7-9 – CNET
  The search giant’s biggest event of the year will take place again at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.
• Apple, facing protests, says it'll pay #ShotOniPhone photo contest winners – CNET
  “Apple believes strongly that artists should be compensated for their work,” the company responds.
• CNET Show Us Yours: Show off your setup for the big game – CNET
  Are you ready for the big game on Feb. 3? We want to see your home theater and TV gear for the biggest game of the year and showcase it on our site.
• Every new show and movie on Hulu: February 2019 – CNET
  New seasons of Archer and Legion, Wayne’s World and Three Identical Strangers are all coming to Hulu!
• Facebook to merge WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram messaging – CNET
  The company wants to make it possible to send messages among the services while keeping the brands separate.
• This startup wants to sell you a dirty tissue for $80. Seriously. – CNET
  Vaev is offering other people’s germs so you can “get sick on your terms.”
• The Amazon Fire TV Recast DVR is on sale for $190 – CNET
  That’s within a few bucks of Black Friday pricing, and definitely one of the best deals to date on this cord-cutter’s friend.
• Gatwick Airport will test robot valet for parking cars – Roadshow
  The robot even has an adorable name — Stan.
• Amazon drafts Harrison Ford, NASA twins for Super Bowl ad – CNET
  A set of mysterious teasers hints at Amazon’s Beta Testing Program for celebrities.

Thanks for reading our digest. Opinions in the articles above are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Digital Workshed ltd.

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.

• Huawei confident in uncomfortable times
  The Chinese telecoms company is facing a PR crisis, but its executives say it’s business as usual.
• Microsoft's Bing search engine restored in China
  The firm said its site in China was now accessible after an outage raised concerns it had been censored.
• Trial for valet airport parking robots and other news
  BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology stories of the week.
• Could dancing pandas persuade you to buy sports shoes?
  How retailers are trying to make in-store shopping more exciting and fun with interactive experiences.
• 'Swatting' conspirators charged in US
  Three men are accused of aiding a hoaxer who tricked armed police into attending fake emergencies.
• Far Cry returns with post-nuclear apocalypse in New Dawn
  Marc Cieslak looks at the latest instalment in the first-person shooter series ahead of its release.
• What a goat tells us about tech billionaires
  From slaughtering goats to prepping for the apocalypse, their habits aren’t exactly normal.
• Prince's Trust suspends ties to Huawei
  The youth charity says it will not accept new financial donations from the firm.
• Google Chrome changes could 'destroy' ad-blockers
  Users could be defenceless against intrusive ads if proposed changes to Chrome happen, warn developers
• Amazon Scout robots take to pavements in Washington State
  The online retail giant is latest to experiment with delivery via pavement robot.

Thanks for reading our digest. Opinions in the articles above are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Digital Workshed ltd.

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.

• Olympus OM-D E-M1X goes gonzo on image stabilization – CNET
  With up to seven stops of compensation, Olympus hopes to entice pro action and wildlife photographers who’d like to shed the burden of a tripod or monopod.
• Sundance 2019: Previewing the hard-hitting documentaries, horror chillers – CNET
  Documentaries on Harvey Weinstein and Michael Jackson are among the highlights of this year’s film festival.
• In China, you can now stalk blacklisted debtors on WeChat – CNET
  The country has been testing a mini program in the province of Hebei since last week.
• Xiaomi's double-bending foldable phone just stole Samsung's thunder – CNET
  Commentary: We’ve never seen a foldable phone prototype like this.
• WWE Royal Rumble 2019: How to watch, start time, entrants and full match card – CNET
  The Royal Rumble is this weekend. Here’s every confirmed match and Rumble entrants.
• The singer who hid a beautiful new song in her YouTube videos – CNET
  It feels like I’ve been rickrolled (but in a good way).
• Microsoft's Bing search engine inaccessible in China
  The outage has raised concerns that Bing is the latest foreign website to be blocked by censors.
• Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner has already told her friends the ending – CNET
  Sansa’s spilling secrets.
• Fashion designers put bizarre internet memes on ballgowns – CNET
  All of your dresses are belong to us.
• Japan's mission to asteroid Ryugu becomes its own fairytale – CNET
  A Cinderella story for JAXA’s asteroid-sampling mission.
• Microsoft's Bing search engine blocked in China – CNET
  Search engine is inaccessible by government order, the Financial Times reports.
• John McAfee has recruited 'hundreds' of masked look-alikes for his 2020 presidential bid – CNET
  The crypto-enthusiast is enlisting volunteers to wear masks of his face and hit the campaign trail. Why? Because he’s on a boat on the run from the IRS.
• Twitter's ? emoji record belongs to the Patriots' Tom Brady – CNET
  The social media giant says Tom Brady is the G.O.A.T., no ifs, ands or baas about it.
• Gender-reveal lasagna takes a cheesy trend too far – CNET
  Are you having a blue- or pink-cheese baby?
• Will the Samsung Galaxy S10 come cryptocurrency-ready? – CNET
  Leaked images show a purported Galaxy S10 with a “Blockchain KeyStore.”
• Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey: 7 things you didn't know about the tech mogul – CNET
  Dorsey told Rolling Stone that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg once served him a goat Zuckerberg had killed himself.
• Qualcomm-FTC lawsuit: Everything you need to know – CNET
  The antitrust case could decide how smartphones get made in the future — and what they cost.
• Best Apple AirPods accessories – CNET
  The AirPods are another Apple accessory that’s spurred a cottage industry of more accessories. Here are some of our top picks.
• Google may break ad blockers with upcoming Chrome change – CNET
  It’s an unintended consequence of a security and performance upgrade plan. Google says it doesn’t want to disable content blocking.

Thanks for reading our digest. Opinions in the articles above are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Digital Workshed ltd.

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.

• Social media influencers agree to change the way they post
  Vlogger Zoella and pop star Rita Ora must declare if they are paid or sponsored.
• John McAfee plans to run for president 'in exile' using thousands of masked doppelgangers – CNET
  The crypto-enthusiast has donned a wig, jumped on a boat and is now on the run from the IRS. But that won’t stop his 2020 presidential campaign.
• Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption
  The Japanese firm will move its European headquarters to the Netherlands to avoid customs issues.
• LG teases 'goodbye touch' for MWC smartphone reveal – CNET
  Event invite suggests new flagship smartphone will feature a touchless UI.
• WWE Royal Rumble 2019: How to watch, start time, entrants and full match card – CNET
  The Royal Rumble is this weekend. Here’s every confirmed match and Rumble entrants.
• Black Panther's nomination shows the Oscars is changing for the better – CNET
  Commentary: After years of struggling to balance and subvert the idea of “Oscar-worthy” movies, the Academy did OK this year.
• NASA replaces Boeing Starliner astronaut before first crewed launch – CNET
  Astronaut Eric Boe steps aside “due to medical reasons.”
• 2020 GMC Sierra HD can tow 30,000 pounds and see right through its trailer – Roadshow
  GMC’s new premium, heavy-duty pickup boasts a potent 910 pound-feet of torque and smart “Transparent Trailer” camera tech that improves visibility while towing.
• 2020 GMC Sierra HD revealed with new camera tech, off-road AT4 model – Roadshow
  The ‘Heavy Duty’ variant of GMC’s professional-grade work truck debuts with a tough new look and loads of towing-friendly tech.
• Mister Rogers documentary voted biggest Oscars 2019 snub – CNET
  Please won’t you be, please won’t you be … my Academy Award nomination?
• Viacom to buy video streaming service Pluto TV for $340M – CNET
  Move comes as several rivals are reportedly exploring expansion into streaming.
• Google Hangouts to begin heading into the sunset in October – CNET
  Chat and Meet will take its place.
• Oracle accused of underpaying women, minorities by $400 million – CNET
  Labor Department says the company “channeled” women and people of color into lower-paying careers at the software maker.
• Huawei CFO may face formal extradition to US, says report – CNET
  Canada’s ambassador to the US tells the Globe and Mail about the upcoming request.
• Netflix lets you use Instagram Stories to share what you're watching – CNET
  Feed the addiction.
• Hacked Nest Cam convinces family that US is being attacked by North Korea – CNET
  Nest says its systems weren’t breached.
• Qualcomm didn't have enough power to hurt chip competition, expert testifies – CNET
  And another expert says the success or failure of rivals had to do with their foresight, investment and execution — not Qualcomm’s practices.
• How virtual reality can help you manage pain
  A company in Israel is using virtual reality computer games to help patients deal with chronic pain.
• Aston Martin reveals AMR Track pack, Q options for the Valkyrie – Roadshow
  The AMR Track Performance package cuts lap times by 8 percent.

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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 fined $57 million under new European data privacy law – CNET
  The fine is the biggest imposed under the General Data Protection Regulation.
• Mysterious Planet Nine hiding beyond Neptune might not be a planet at all – CNET
  “Planet Nine” is a long-theorized super-Earth at the edges of the solar system. New research suggests it’s not a planet but a gigantic disk of small bodies.
• Super blood wolf moon lunar eclipse dazzles in striking photos – CNET
  The moon turned red during a rare eclipse and photographers pro and amateur around the world snapped its portrait.
• Scientists teach a robot dog to get back up after they kick it down – CNET
  Researchers teach their robot canine to “roll over”, which is both terrifying and adorable.
• Marvel to show Avengers: Endgame early to man with terminal illness – CNET
  Thanks to social media and a phone call to Chris Hemsworth, the man may receive his dying wish.
• Disability hate crime: Katie Price backed over online abuse by MPs
  MPs have backed demands led by model Katie Price for changes to the law.
• Elon Musk says he could build new particle accelerator tunnel for cheap – CNET
  Need a new particle accelerator tunnel? Musk might be your guy.
• Why your replacement heart could be made in space one day
  Microgravity is ideal for making a range of materials, but will space manufacture ever be cost effective?
• Galaxy S10: 7 things it needs to stay ahead of top rival Huawei – CNET
  Samsung’s next flagship can take a tip from the iPhone XS and Pixel 3, too.
• WhatsApp limits message forwarding to fight fake news – CNET
  Global limit imposed after violence in India was blamed on misinformation that spread across the social network.
• Gene-edited babies are unethical and unlawful, says Chinese investigation – CNET
  Investigations into He Jiankui’s gene-editing experiments reveal he breached ethical and regulatory principles seeking “personal fame and gain”.
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drops in on Twitch stream, says Nintendo 64 is the best console – CNET
  Aaron Sorkin told democrats like AOC to stop acting like “young people”, so she went on a Donkey Kong livestream and talked about Pokemon Snap and why the N64 is the best console.
• Hotel fires half its robot staff for sucking at their jobs – CNET
  Bye bye, bots. Henn na Hotel in Japan laid off droids that annoyed customers by failing to perform simple tasks.
• Ancient 'Galagadon' shark sported teeth shaped like Galaga spaceship – CNET
  Move over, Megalodon. A tiny terror of a dinosaur shark earns a high score for its weird teeth.
• Best dating apps of 2019 – CNET
  Ready to jump into the world of online dating apps? Here’s the best place to start.
• Russia opens civil case against Facebook, Twitter over data laws – CNET
  A watchdog wants them to outline plans for storing Russians’ personal data in the country.
• Prince Philip crash: Debris for sale on eBay
  The seller says the parts “may even have Phil’s DNA on it, if you wanted to clone him”.
• Google hit with £44m GDPR fine over ads
  Google has been fined 50 million euros (£44m) by the French data regulator CNIL.
• Google Doodle salutes Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day – CNET
  The Doodle shows the civil rights icon preparing for an event.

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• SNL pits Trump against Congress on Deal or No Deal: Shutdown Edition – CNET
  Maybe the president’s game-show past will let him end the shutdown this way
• Netflix or Hulu: Which Fyre Festival documentary you should watch – CNET
  Get a healthy dose of internet schadenfreude with competing Hulu and Netflix documentaries on the doomed music festival.
• DNC says Russian hackers hit it with phishing effort after midterms – CNET
  The Democratic National Committee apparently hasn’t lost its allure for Russia-linked hacking groups like Cozy Bear.
• Girl Scouts of America offer badge in cybersecurity
  It’s part of a drive to get more girls involved in science, technology engineering and mathematics from a young age.
• Boo, the 'world's cutest dog,' has died, and family is 'heartbroken' – CNET
  The fluffy social-media celeb was the star of a calendar and a book and appeared on national talk shows.
• Prize-winning underwater photos will make you want to learn to dive – CNET
  Move over, Aquaman: These astonishing ocean images rule the seas.
• Paddle through 16 breathtaking and prize-winning underwater photos – CNET
  From curious seals to graceful devil rays, the creatures of the sea posed for some spectacular shots.
• Star Trek: Discovery season 2 starts off faster and funnier – CNET
  Action, wit and color are the latest additions to the crew as Discovery returns to CBS All Access and Netflix.
• How to make your audio system sound better for free – CNET
  Move your speakers into the middle of the room, and listen to them from 4 or 5 feet away.
• Euro style and high-end sound in an apartment-friendly speaker – CNET
  Trenner & Friedl’s Osiris speakers produce amazing sound without taking over the room.
• Here's every iPhone ever made from 2007 to today – CNET
  Apple’s 21 iPhones never looked this good.
• Chevy's full-scale Lego Silverado opens Detroit Auto Show public days – Roadshow
  Even though it has 334,544 bricks, it weighs less than the real truck.
• Whirlpool, GE and the dozens of cooking apps crowding the smart kitchen – CNET
  Commentary: The connected kitchen is getting complicated. And this is just the beginning.
• 9 great reads from CNET this week – CNET
  We learned how Facebook is still key to the pet rescue world, stepped out in Nike’s new self-lacing sneakers and took a ride on the most high-tech chairlift.
• Every upcoming Marvel movie and TV show – CNET
  If it’s confirmed or rumored, it’s on this list.

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