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Verizon will automatically opt Android customers into its anti-robocall app

Verizon rolled out a free version of its spam filter earlier this year in a bid to counteract the tiresome robocalls that so often plague our lives. Now, if you're on Android, you'll get it as standard, so you don't need to do anything to avoid the n… Source: engadget

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'Mr. Mom' is the first Walmart Vudu original

Walmart's Vudu streaming service has released the first trailer for Mr. Mom — its modern adaptation of the 1983 film starring Michael Keaton. Vudu announced its team-up with MGM to develop original family-friendly shows for the platform last year, a… Source: engadget

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80 Bitcoin Ransom Demanded in Alleged DOWN UNDER Kidnapping of Chinese Student

A Chinese student studying in Australia is allegedly being held at ransom with the kidnappers demanding Bitcoin worth over a million Australian dollars before they can release him. According to the Southern Metropolis Daily, the father of the 20-year old student was contacted by the kidnappers on August 24th. The kidnappers demanded 80 Bitcoin within […]

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The BBC is developing its own voice assistant called 'Beeb'

Smart speakers may be getting more and more popular, but there's an issue continuing to hold them back — voice assistants still have problems understanding accents. This is particularly true in Britain, which despite its small geographic size has a… Source: engadget

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The Fairphone 3 packs in features while keeping its green credentials

Fairphone, the company that wants to get ethically-responsible smartphones into the hands of consumers worldwide, has unveiled the third iteration of its modular device. Fairphone 3, launched under the tagline, "The phone that dares to be fair," is a… Source: engadget