Mobile Technology News, November 24, 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.
- 'The Lego Batman Movie' minifigures dig deep and get weird – CNET
If you’ve ever wanted a Sexy Lobster Batman Lego minifig, you’re in luck.
- 'Game of Thrones' wine is coming — Tyrion certainly approves – CNET
Slap down your golden dragons or silver stags, it’s time to drink with the dragons.
- Twitter suspends CEO Jack Dorsey's Twitter account #awkward – CNET
In a weird turn of events at Twitter, @jack was suspended briefly before being reinstated with some curiously messed up follower counts.
- iPhone users more dishonest, says study – CNET
Technically Incorrect: A comparison study of Android and iPhone users shows some startling differences between the two.
- Blizzard is working on a new first-person game – CNET
That’s pretty much all we know so far, but… Overwatch 2 with campaign mode please.
- You can get Netflix in 4K on your Windows PC (finally) – CNET
Of course, you’ll need to be running Windows 10, Edge and the latest seventh generation Kaby Lake Intel processor.
- Canva: the poster child of DIY graphic design – CNET
With 10 million users and counting, Australian startup Canva aims to make graphic design easy through a simple and free DIY design template service.
- Don't fear the AI uprising: This robot can't even pass exams – CNET
Torobo, a robot created by the University of Tokyo, has tried and failed to gain entry to the prestigious university four times.
- Facebook reportedly created censorship tool for China – CNET
New software prevents posts from appearing in users’ feeds in specific regions, The New York Times reports.
- Google Translate uses machine learning for its cool new trick – CNET
The method is called “zero-shot” translation and can translate new pairs of languages without the software needing to be taught how to do so.
- Best Black Friday deals from Newegg – CNET
Newegg has posted an 18-page flier filled with Black Friday deals. Here are some that are worth a look.
- Samsung wants you to put on a mask for the holidays – CNET
Technically Incorrect: The holidays won’t be easy this year, so put on some Gear VR and you’ll be fine, says a new Samsung ad.
- Michelle Yeoh joins the cast of 'Star Trek: Discovery' – CNET
Martial arts actress Yeoh is reportedly on board for the new Star Trek series, but will she be cast as the lead female character?
- Top Black Friday deals for fitness tech fanatics – CNET
Looking for a fitness tracker or running watch? Check out these Black Friday deals.
- Pokemon Go tracking finally goes live and actually works – CNET
Niantic Labs just switched on a tracking system for Pokemon Go — just in time for a Thanksgiving weekend bonus XP event and the new arrival of Ditto!
- Apple wins patent for foldable phone with flexible display – CNET
The tech giant’s patent designs envision a device with an OLED screen you could purposely bend.
- Red Skull Beet Salad makes a terrifying Thanksgiving table – CNET
Serve up a slice of Captain America’s nemesis to the relatives you like the least this holiday.
- Deliveroo customers billed for unordered food
Takeaway delivery service Deliveroo has been hacked, a BBC investigation has found.
- Tech firms seek to frustrate internet history log law
Internet firms plan to offer UK users ways to frustrate a law that will cause their internet history to be logged.
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