Mobile Technology News, July 28, 2018
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.
- Lunar eclipse: Skygazers await century's longest 'blood moon'
During this total eclipse, Earth’s natural satellite will turn a striking shade of red or ruddy brown.
- Smartphone economy
From lunch delivery to comics, Myanmar’s start-ups are bouncing back after decades of isolation.
- Blockchain could track cannabis sales and other news
BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s top technology stories.
- Is Rory addicted to his phone?
Rory finds out how much time he is spending on his favourite apps.
- Facebook shares close 19% lower after growth warning
The fall in Facebook’s shares wiped more than $120bn off the company’s market value on Thursday.
- Vote Leave's targeted Brexit ads released by Facebook
The social media ads that helped Vote Leave win the EU referendum are published in full for the first time.
- US warns of supply chain cyber-attacks
National Counterintelligence and Security Center says 2017 was a “watershed” year for such hacks.
- Amazon tool flags Congress members as suspects
The American Civil Liberties Union compared photos of the politicians with a database of arrested people.
- Chinese shipping firm infected by ransomware
Ransomware knocked out communications in the US offices of the shipping and haulage firm.
- Tommy Hilfiger smart clothes track wearers
The new line will provide the brand with information on what happens to clothes when they leave the store.
- YouTube removes 'hate speech' videos from InfoWars
The channel has also been banned from broadcasting live for 90 days for posting “hate speech”.
- Segway electric skates face 'hoverboard ban'
Self-balancing electric skates designed by Segway will not be allowed on the pavement in the UK.
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