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.
- CNET UK Podcast 550: Robert Rodriguez reveals secrets of Alita Battle Angel – CNET
Director Robert Rodriguez and producer Jon Landau reveal what it’s like working with James Cameron.
- Net neutrality gets its day in court – CNET
Internet companies and state attorneys general take on the FCC and its chairman, Ajit Pai.
- Alita: Battle Angel looks nice but talks too much – CNET
Review: Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron team up for a lacklustre blockbuster whose story can’t match its cutting-edge effects.
- Velvet Buzzsaw: Netflix art snob horror comedy isn't a pretty picture – CNET
Review: The Nightcrawler team’s satire starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo is more of a sketch than a major work.
- Super Bowl 2019 broadcast to include razzle-dazzle for your retinas – CNET
This year’s production will feature some groundbreaking 8K and augmented-reality tech.
- Sprint Super Bowl 2019 ad stars Bo Jackson and a flying horse (of course) – CNET
Jackson, a star of both football and baseball, wants you to know Sprint gives you the best of both worlds.
- Alphabet's Verily is working on smart shoes to track weight and detect falls – CNET
The ultimate step tracker.
- Star Wars Episode 9: Release date, cast, director and theories – CNET
In December 2019, J.J. Abrams will close out the Star Wars trilogy he kicked off with The Force Awakens.
- MIT develops robot that uses AI to play Jenga game
Developed by a team at MIT, the robot uses AI and may be used in industrial automation in the future.
- Microsoft: What went right under Satya Nadella?
How Satya Nadella turned around the tech firm’s fortunes.
- Hypezone: How AI is making game streams more exciting
The software, which runs on streaming site Mixer, picks the most interesting moments to show people.
- How Spatial and augmented reality could change work
The software allows people to chat and share images, videos and 3D models in augmented reality.
- Galaxy S10E leaked photos may reveal Samsung's iPhone XR rival – CNET
This one doesn’t fold, but still looks pretty slick.
- Samsung's foldable phone may have been revealed in leaked teaser – CNET
Its Vietnam branch reportedly posted and removed a conceptual video meant for the Unpacked event.
- Maroon 5 singing SpongeBob at Super Bowl looking more and more likely – CNET
A news anchor catches a glimpse of a SpongeBob clip while Maroon 5 rehearses.
- CNET Asks: Do you use a password manager? – CNET
Password managers are a convenient and secure way to remember all your passwords. Do you trust them to keep them safe?
- Fiji Water calls Golden Globes model's lawsuit 'frivolous' – CNET
Kelleth Cuthbert says she didn’t authorize the use of lifesize cardboard cutouts of her image.
- Super Bowl 2019 ads so far: Watch them here – CNET
Harrison Ford goes to the dogs, Zoe Kravitz gets all ASMR, Steve Carell defends Pepsi, and Jeep crushes one of its classics.
- Alita's Christoph Waltz sets aside acting techniques for FX blockbusters – CNET
The Oscar-winning star of Alita: Battle Angel admits improvisation can be expensive on a movie of this scale.
