Mobile Technology News, December 11, 2016
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.
- Faraday Future's still-masked electric vehicle races a Ferrari, Bentley and Tesla – Roadshow
Electric vehicle upstart Faraday Future dribbles out more teasers for its first car, this time with a video showing it racing a Ferrari, a Bentley and a Tesla.
- 6 actors we'd like to see on 'Game of Thrones' – CNET
HBO won’t comment on the rumor about UFC fighter Conor McGregor joining the cast as a mute pirate, but here are six others who’d be worthy of Westeros.
- Nintendo confirms you can't play Super Mario Run offline – CNET
The much-anticipated mobile game may require an always-on internet connection, according to an interview with the game’s producer.
- Your 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' trailer questions, answered – CNET
CNET’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man experts answer the questions you’re asking about the new trailer.
- Airbnb gets lucky, SF mayor vetoes bill with 60-day rental cap – CNET
The city’s board of supervisors passed a bill that cracked down on the number of nights people could rent out their homes. The mayor just tossed it.
- CNET's holiday gift guide videos – CNET
Whether you’re looking for the best fitness tracker, stocking stuffer or smart home device this holiday season, find the perfect tech gift in one of these videos.
- Samsung software update will brick few Note 7s left in the wild – CNET
With 93 percent of all recalled Galaxy Note 7 devices returned in the US, Samsung is taking an even more dramatic step to bring in the rest.
- Verizon won't push Samsung Galaxy Note 7 death update – CNET
The wireless carrier says the update, which would brick the device, could put customers who don’t have another mobile phone in danger.
- Here's why the iPad Mini 2 still makes a great gift – CNET
The iPad Mini 2 has most of the Apple goodies you love, while being the cheapest iPad you can buy.
- Japan tests innovative magnetic tether for slowing space junk
Japan launches a cargo ship carrying a space junk collector designed to gather debris in space.
- AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint willing to kill off Galaxy Note 7 – CNET
The carriers, unlike Verizon Wireless, will release a software update after the holidays to make Samsung’s device unusable.
- Tim Cook to give commencement speech at MIT next summer – CNET
Apple’s CEO will send off the graduating class of 2017 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- The 404 Show 1685: It's all gonna be OK with Jill Schlesinger (podcast) – CNET
Jill Schlesinger was kind enough to spend some of her birthday with us today to give her thoughts on the post-election economy. She also breaks down bond values, the Fitbit acquisition of Pebble and why it’s OK to let your dog sleep in the same bed as you.
- Hulu rolls out user profiles, including one for kids – CNET
Now multiple users on a single account can get tailored viewing preferences.
- Oakland fire victim's heartbroken love recovers treasured photo online – CNET
A luminous memory surfaces through tragedy as a Facebook search reunites a grieving woman with an extraordinary photo of her with her boyfriend.
- Galaxy S7 Edge shines in black pearl – CNET
After adding a cool, blue shade to the S7 Edge’s color scheme, it’s back with another take on black.
- Yessss! Nintendo NES Classic Edition comes back to Best Buy December 20 – CNET
If you act fast, you might be able to snag one of those ‘lil $60 retro consoles.
- My favorite laptops of 2016 – CNET
These are my personal picks for the best, coolest, and most noteworthy laptops of the year.
- At last! A vibrating umbrella that tells you it's about to rain – CNET
Commentary: Developed by former Samsung engineers, the Opus One “smart” umbrella is a fine idea. Or is it?
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