80% of elderly people have landlines, compared with just 50% of 18- to 29-year-olds. Will the joy of a great conversation lead to a revival? Name: Landlines. Age: 148 years old. Continue reading...

New scambaiting AI technology Apate aims to keep scammers on the line while collecting data that could help disrupt their business model * Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A scammer calls, and asks for a passcode. Malcolm, an elderly man with an English accent, is confused. “What’s this business you’re talking about?” Malcolm asks. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...