T-Mobile’s ‘Scam Shield’ offers free caller ID and spam call blocking features

These features are managed in a Spam Shield app for iPhone and Android devices, which will be available on July 24th. It’s an updated version of the T-Moblie Name ID…

What does the ban mean for you?

Huawei logo The UK’s decision to ban Huawei’s 5G kits from use in mobile networks and to also stop using its equipment in full-fibre broadband networks is not without consequence…

‘UK faces mobile blackouts if Huawei 5G ban imposed by 2023’

Huawei 5G BT and Vodafone have said their UK customers would face mobile phone signal blackouts if they are given three years or less to strip Huawei’s equipment out of…

Tiny dinosaur ancestor the size of a mobile phone found in Madagascar

The tiny dinosaur ancestor is thought to have eaten insects. (Alex Boersma) Most of us think of dinosaurs as frighteningly vast, lumbering beasts, but a fossil find from 237 million…

8 Contactless Payment Apps To Help You Avoid Touching Cash

Even though you probably don’t have to worry about catching the coronavirus from touching cash, it certainly doesn’t hurt to avoid physical currency if possible. The same goes for handling…

Why Singapore turned to wearable contact-tracing tech

Singapore’s TraceTogether Tokens are the latest effort to tackle Covid-19 with tech. But they have also reignited a privacy debate. The wearable devices complement the island’s existing contact-tracing app, to…

Dish’s Acquisition of Boost Mobile

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. With the acquisition of Boost Mobile now complete, the satellite TV company Dish has officially entered the world of…

Nokia (NOK) to Power Taiwan Mobile With Exclusive 5G Deal

Nokia Corporation NOK has leapfrogged its rivals by securing an exclusive 5G deal from Taiwan Mobile worth approximately €400 million. The three-year framework deal entails Nokia to supply essential communications…

Why our laws can’t protect me from my digital stalker

The author of this article shares her experience as a victim of digital and physical harassment. She will remain anonymous for safety reasons. Stalking became a hot topic when Netflix…

With its Sprint merger in the bag, T-Mobile is already backing away from its promises

The wireless companies T-Mobile and Sprint promised regulators essentially that nirvana awaited society if they could only win approval of their $31-billion merger deal. Some of the promises have been…

5 Companies Developing AI Technology to Keep an Eye On

In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, several companies are working to further develop their artificial intelligence technologies, known as AI, to aid in a variety of different fields. These…