Mobile Technology News, February 7, 2019
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.
- Tech missing from Trump's State of the Union speech – CNET
Trump said nothing about rural broadband, net neutrality, or data privacy.
- Disney admits it isn't very good at video games – CNET
It’s never demonstrated “much skill” in the video game area, says CEO Bob Iger.
- Ram's Multifunction Tailgate can open like French doors – Roadshow
This is what Ram alluded to on social media during the Super Bowl.
- Facebook ties employee bonuses to progress on social issues – CNET
Bonuses will now be linked to how well the company tackles issues such as hate speech on the platform.
- House Democrats get down to business on tech issues – CNET
Net neutrality, FCC oversight, T-Moible-Sprint merger, and Apple’s FaceTime debacle are all getting attention from Democratic leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
- State of the Union: How to watch Trump's address online – CNET
President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress, and here’s how you can follow along live.
- Aston Martin is bringing a Lagonda All-Terrain Concept to Geneva – Roadshow
The high-riding concept previews an electric SUV for 2021.
- Facebook pulls down 22 pages tied to InfoWars' Alex Jones – CNET
The removed pages are connected to ones Facebook removed in August.
- Every Avengers: Endgame character flash at the start of that Super Bowl trailer – CNET
At the very start of the Super Bowl TV Spot, we see several quick shots of most of the dead heroes. Here’s who you missed.
- Chinese satellite captures moon and Earth like you've never seen them – CNET
A Chinese lunar orbiter grabbed an epic shot of our planet and its natural satellite, as seen from behind the moon.
- Aliens vs comet junk: NASA scientist weighs in on Oumuamua debate – CNET
Please be aliens, please be aliens.
- New 2019 emojis include gender inclusive couple, people with disabilities, garlic and more – CNET
There’s also an otter.
- Serial fans, watch the HBO trailer for new Adnan Syed documentary – CNET
The murder case that inspired the first season of the hit Serial podcast is getting a fresh look.
- Scientists discovered a flying pink squirrel – CNET
These squirrels can not only fly but turn pink? Some creatures have all the fun.
- Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts is leaving the company in April – CNET
The former Burberry CEO, who joined the iPhone maker in 2014, is leaving “for new personal and professional pursuits.”
- Lawmakers have questions for Apple about FaceTime eavesdropping bug – CNET
Congress members say they’re “deeply troubled” by reports about the vulnerability.
- Snap's earnings show that users aren't disappearing anymore – CNET
Revenue rose. Users stayed. Shares go through the roof.
- Virgin Media tests 8Gbps broadband
A Cambridgeshire village is trying out ultra-fast broadband in a limited trial.
- I'm A Celebrity app's gambling ads criticised
The UK’s advertising watchdog says steps should have been taken to hide them from under-18s.
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