UK residents aggravated by nuisance calls can find some solace at last, as regulator Ofcom has introduced a text-based method for blocking marketing calls. The UK watchdog has introduced the opt-out service with the Telephone Preference Service. By texting “TPS” along with your email address to 78070, your mobile number will be added to the …

GarageBand is getting a host of new Chinese instruments. As of today, Apple’s music-creation app for Macs and iOS devices plays host to a virtual pipa, erhu and Chinese percussion, along with 300 Chinese music loops. “By adding classic Chinese instruments and new Live Loop templates, the new GarageBand app makes it fun and easy to make Chinese-inspired music right …

Uber has expanded its wheelchair-friendly fleet to London, giving disabled customers the power to call a car that features a rear-entry ramp, winch and restraints. The popular cab-calling app, which has proved controversial in the UK, inciting protests from traditional black cabs, has already brought its wheelchair-accessible service, dubbed UberWAV, to more than 10 US cities including Los Angeles, Chicago …

Samsung’s latest batch of TVs have arrived in the UK, marking the South Korean tech giant’s latest attempt to plant one of its SUHD models in your living room. The 2016 SUHD range will play nice with Samsung’s SmartThings home automation system, which is handy for Internet of Things enthusiasts who want to be able to control their whole house …

Tesco Mobile will temporarily scrap European roaming charges in 31 European countries, ahead of EU regulations that order networks to cap fees when customers use their phones abroad. The supermarket says that customers on its network, which runs on O2’s infrastructure, will be able to use data, calls and texts in 31 European countries without fear of incurring extra charges. …

Nobody with a beating human heart wants to see golfers suffering through 18 holes without a snack — and drones are coming to the rescue. Japanese delivery company Rakuten will shortly be launching the Sora Raku drone delivery service to bring extra balls, equipment or snacks to golfers who are halfway through a round. Due to launch on May 9, …

American printer maker Lexmark has agreed to be bought by a consortium of companies, led by Chinese firm Apex Technology and private equity firm PAG Asia Capital. The price has been set at $3.6 billion, which translates to roughly £2.5 billion or AU$4.6 billion, or $40.50 per share, all in cash. Apex Technology makes inkjet and laser cartridge components. Lexmark …

Samsung’s Ultra HD Blu-ray player has arrived in the UK and it’s on sale as of now for £430. The UBD-K8500 (to give it its full title) can handle 4K Blu-ray discs but will also happily wrangle Blu-rays, DVDs or CDs. VHS tapes are a no-no, however. Our US colleagues have already given the player the once-over, and their review …

Now playing: Watch this: Meet the 16-year-old world drone-racing champion 1:43 Drone racers hope their sport could go mainstream. Hit play on the video above to get an inside look at how first-person view (FPV) drone racing works, and what its star pilots hope the future has in store. “I really think the sport’s just going to keep growing and …

Now playing: Watch this: Smartphone gauntlet is oddly compelling concept tech 1:20 Smartwatches are yet to be embraced by the gadget-buying masses — so why not try a full-on smart gauntlet? We spied this curved oddity on show at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. Hit play on the video above to check it out. The bad news is …