Mobile Technology News, November 26, 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.
- 'Mad Shelia' is China's amazing take on 'Mad Max: Fury Road' – CNET
It seems at least a few people in China were really impressed by George Miller’s “Fury Road.”
- The skateboarding helium robot and other tech news
BBC Click’s Lara Lewinigton looks at some of the best of the week’s technology news
- Machine food
The world needs to produce more food to feed a growing population, but is automation and sensor technology the answer?
- CNET Giveaway: The Hunger Games 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack – CNET
Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on the complete collection of “The Hunger Games” in 4K Ultra HD in this week’s giveaway. This promotion ends December 1.
- 'Alien: Covenant' will be unleashed three months early – CNET
The first poster for “Alien: Covenant” features a familiar frightful face and a new release date of May 19.
- New 'Sherlock' images peek at Sherlock and John's family lives – CNET
Suss out clues from these new images of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and their near and dear.
- Video shows e-cigarette explode in man's pants, lawyer says – CNET
Technically Incorrect: In New York’s Grand Central Terminal, there’s smoke and fire coming from a store employee’s trousers.
- Amazon could be eyeing Arab counterpart Souq.com – CNET
The online retail giant is reportedly in talks to acquire Dubai-based Souq.com for about $1 billion.
- Ukrainian Air force jet flies too low, human dives for cover – CNET
Technically Incorrect: For reasons that may only amount to “because it’s fun,” some air force pilots around the globe enjoy scaring people on the ground. Here’s the latest.
- Dreaming up the best toys for the holidays – CNET
We saw the coolest, and weirdest toys on sale this festive season at the Dreamtoys Fair in London.
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Origin PC gaming laptops and desktops – CNET
These high-end gaming machines are getting deep discounts, even before Thanksgiving.
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Five tips for spotting a bargain
Black Friday is now one of the UK’s busiest shopping days, but how can you spot a genuine bargain?
- Turkey fryer warning given by fire chiefs for Thanksgiving
US fire chiefs have released a turkey fryer danger alert video to coincide with Thanksgiving Day.
- Convict-spotting algorithm criticised
An experiment to see whether computers can identify criminals based on their faces has been conducted in China.
- Airbus's newest airliner takes to the skies – CNET
Four months after it rolled out of the factory, the Airbus A350-1000 completed its first flight today over southern France.
- US Navy sailors' data breached
The US Navy is investigating after personal data of more than 130,000 sailors was “compromised”.
- Tony Blair looks to technology sector for best ideas about politics – CNET
The former UK Prime Minister wants to “build a platform” to solve the world’s problems.
- China breaks patent application record
China-based inventors apply for more patents than any country has ever done before in a single year.
- Bletchley Park: 'Codebreakers school' planned for site
Historic codebreaking site Bletchley Park could be turned into a cyberdefence training college.
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