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.
- Logitech Harmony Express builds in Alexa to simplify TV systems for $250 – CNET
My family and I spent the last week talking (and listening) to the latest Harmony universal clicker. Here’s what we learned.
- Microsoft accelerates goals for reducing carbon footprint – CNET
Software giant will nearly double the internal tax it charges its business divisions on all carbon emissions.
- Sony launches its own taxi-hailer app, S.Ride – CNET
It’s only in Japan for now.
- Netflix and Mark Millar team up for Space Bandits comic – CNET
A new female led comic coming from the creator of Kick Ass.
- Julian Assange isn't the best skateboarder, embassy footage reveals – CNET
The Wikileaks founder spent at least part of his time in the Ecuadorian embassy in London learning new moves but footage shows he has a long way to go.
- 2020 Mini Clubman gets updated style at the Shanghai Motor Show – Roadshow
The stylish little wagon features a revised look, new lighting tech and many more customization options.
- 2020 Mini Clubman debuts new look in Shanghai – Roadshow
The updated Clubman features new headlamp tech and can be outfitted with more “Union Jack” themed bits than ever before.
- Game of Thrones fever reaches Mars – CNET
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter camera team spots a House Stark symbol on the Red Planet.
- All Avengers: Endgame trailers and posters — 'Who hasn't been to space?' – CNET
The remaining Avengers have no room for error in their plan to take down Thanos. See all Endgame movie footage and posters so far.
- Twitter left up tweets threatening Rep. Ilhan Omar's life to aid police probe – CNET
Threats against the Muslim congresswoman have increased since a Trump tweet last week.
- Wormhole travel could be real, but would also be really slow – CNET
More importantly though, we may be able to retrieve information from black holes.
- SpaceX Falcon Heavy core rocket lost after toppling into the ocean – CNET
After sticking the landing for the first time, SpaceX’s center core booster is felled by an Atlantic swell.
- Meet the SpaceX Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful rocket – CNET
The mammoth launch vehicle has 27 engines and can generate over 5 million pounds of thrust.
- 2020 Nissan Sylphy offers likely glimpse of next US Sentra – Roadshow
Revealed at this week’s AutoChina expo in Shanghai, this is almost certainly America’s next Sentra.
- Samsung chips will get faster and easier on your battery in 2020 – CNET
The Korean chipmaker now can build next-gen processors for chipmakers like Qualcomm to test. But rival TSMC is, too.
- Fully electric Aston Martin Rapide E debuts in Shanghai – Roadshow
Aston Martin’s first electric car will also be a very exclusive one, limited to just 155 examples.
- Production Aston Martin Rapide E debuts at 2019 Shanghai Motor Show – Roadshow
The limited-edition electric Aston shakes off its conceptual act, debuting in production ready trim for just 155 lucky buyers.
- Mueller report heads to Congress 'within a week': Everything on the Trump-Russia case – CNET
The 400-page report into President Trump and Russia will soon be in Congress’ hands. It could sharpen the partisan divide.
- Apple v. Qualcomm jury includes pilot, former MLB pitcher, retired nurse – CNET
Most of the jury members are well educated, and a third are women.
