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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.

• Erich Bloch, IBM mainframe pioneer, dies at 91 – CNET
  Mainframe computers he helped to develop ushered in the modern computing era.
• Nikola One, America's first hydrogen-powered semi, is straight outta the future – Roadshow
  With a claimed range of 1,200 miles and massive amounts of emissions-free power, could the Nikola One revolutionize trucking?
• Robots make better salespeople than humans, study says – CNET
  Technically Incorrect: A study performed on human salespeople by an artificial intelligence company shows that humans just don’t have the stamina.
• Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg donates $100M to charity – CNET
  The donation will be used to fund initiatives on women’s empowerment and building resilience after experiencing loss.
• Woman jailed after setting up fake Facebook account to frame ex-love – CNET
  Technically Incorrect: A California woman accuses her ex-boyfriend of stalking, kidnapping and beating her, and says his Facebook account proves it.
• Reddit's r/photoshopbattles took on a giant robot panda – CNET
  Social Studies: The creativity over at Reddit strikes again with a Photoshop battle using a giant statue in Shenyang, China.
• Monkey See, Monkey Don't – CNET
  For our first #ThrowbackThursday episode, we talk about the ’90s and the shows that inspired us. Plus, Netflix finally gets downloading, and who else already has “Rogue One” tickets??
• Petition to make Clinton president largest in Change.org history – CNET
  More than 4.6 million people sign an online petition calling for the Electoral College to vote for Hillary Clinton instead of Donald Trump.
• Smart money?
  As global student loan debt reaches crisis levels, can tech start-ups help cut costs?
• Partially-sighted Paralympian gets to see boyfriend clearly
  Partially-sighted Paralympian Libby Clegg gets to see her boyfriend’s face more clearly thanks to hi-tech goggles.
• Fake Apple chargers fail safety tests
  Investigators warn of potentially fatal risks after 99% of fake Apple chargers fail safety tests.
• Presidents have the power to text all Americans. Will Trump? – CNET
  Donald Trump, US president-elect and Twitter aficionado, will be able to send unblockable mobile alerts to all Americans starting Jan. 20.
• 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' play coming to Broadway – CNET
  Magical news, American Muggles. The theater production about the next generation of Hogwarts is on its way to New York.
• Republic Wireless offers 6 months of free service – CNET
  The Wi-Fi first wireless operator is celebrating its spinoff from its parent company by offering six months of free service to customers buying a Moto Z Play or Huawei Ascend 5W .
• This may be the most unfortunate tweet ever sent – CNET
  Technically Incorrect: AdAge sends out a tweet about a new ad campaign, but the accompanying image is… oh, you decide.
• Black hole paints stunning picture with galaxy it's about to destroy – CNET
  The Hubble Space Telescope captures a distant supermassive black hole playing with its food and the results are spectacular.
• Taco Bell melting hearts with a Cheetos quesadlla – CNET
  Junk food junkies, rejoice. Even if your local Taco Bell isn’t offering this wacky menu item, it can surely be made at home.
• 4 of the hottest videos on YouTube right now – CNET
  Social Studies: I decided to surf over to YouTube to see what’s trending. Check out this mixed bag of videos that include everything from Elf on a Shelf to riding a skateboard made of concrete.
• HBO and Cinemax now available through Amazon Prime – CNET
  Missing out on what John Oliver and Bill Maher have been saying about Donald Trump? Now’s your chance to catch up.

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