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.
- Avengers: Endgame is here — How I survived Marvel's 59-hour movie marathon – CNET
I holed up in a theater this week watching 22 MCU films back to back, culminating with Endgame. The experience can be summed up in one word: awesome.
- Avengers: Endgame's twists and ending — we have spoiler-filled questions – CNET
Endgame is a complicated, bombastic movie filled to the brim with details. But some of it has us scratching our heads.
- Avengers: Endgame spoiler-packed review — so close to being perfect – CNET
It’s the end of an era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Marvel just about pulls it off. Spoilers!
- Galaxy Fold: Living with the screen crease, notch and air gap – CNET
We know about the Fold’s screen problems. Now let’s talk about the screen itself.
- Endgame confirms it: Captain America will always be my favorite Avenger – CNET
Spoiler-filled commentary: In Avengers: Endgame, Steve Rogers reminds us once again that it’s not the star-spangled suit and Vibranium shield that make a hero.
- Avengers: Endgame sees Captain America making the coolest choice possible – CNET
Commentary: Spoilers assemble. Steve Rogers’ decision hints at an exciting future for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Watch Koenigsegg beat the hell out of a $3 million car over and over – Roadshow
The tiny Swedish hypercar manufacturer can’t afford to crash test lots of cars, so it crashes one car a lot.
- Toyota is ditching part of its big V2V initiative for now, report says – Roadshow
The company is going back on its plans to have DSRC-based vehicle-to-vehicle communications in its cars over concerns for the security of the tech.
- Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'
Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance.
- At Google workers' town hall, employees pledge to protect each other from retaliation – CNET
Workers say they’re being targeted by the company after last year’s historic Google walkout.
- Avengers: Endgame's Brie Larson would direct an MCU movie – CNET
The Captain Marvel star also really wants Kamala Khan and the A-Force to get their own films.
- TikTok's quirky videos can nab you your 15 seconds of fame – CNET
The app for super-short videos is creating a new crop of social media stars.
- Tesla's Elon Musk and the SEC have reached an agreement, report says – Roadshow
The two parties were reportedly able to hash out a last-minute agreement that will keep Musk’s social media under scrutiny.
- Sidewalk Labs has four design ideas that could change traffic and the way we use our streets – Roadshow
What if the streets outside your door were packed with pedestrians and cyclists, and cars were less important?
- Protests over plan to change domain pricing
Costs to rent or renew some web domains could go up as net overseer proposes changes to pricing rules.
- Chernobyl disaster remembered in new Ukranian computer game – CNET
Now you don’t need to buy a plane ticket and a Geiger counter to see the mysterious city.
- The best tech you can get for under $30 – CNET
Have some spare gift cards? Just looking to treat yourself? Here are some great ideas that won’t break the bank.
- Amazon plans to launch high-def music streaming service, says report – CNET
There’s a lot of competition out there, from Tidal and Deezer to Spotify and Apple Music.
- This free Chrome extension can 'Simplify' your Gmail – CNET
The changes aren’t big, but they make your inbox look a bit more like mobile Gmail.
