Walmart is finally going to start accepting tap-to-pay

Walmart has announced it will finally start adding tap-to-pay options like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay at checkouts. The retailer plans to roll out contactless payment options to all stores by the end of the year. Fuel stations will also have tap-to-pay by mid-2027.

"When we think about convenience, we think about a lot of things, but making shopping feel simpler and more seamless from start to finish is a big part," Walmart said in a press release. "And one of the moments where that matters most is at checkout."

"Whether picking up groceries, gifts or everyday essentials, they can check out using eligible contactless card, phone, or smartwatch," Walmart added. "Customers and members can also add their eligible Walmart, Sam's Club and OnePay cards to their digital wallets, giving them another convenient way to use their cards."

Statham's latest — the verdict is in

Jason Statham is, as our reviewer notes, a "remarkably reliable and consistent action star" and his latest outing is aboard a cargo ship hunting down human traffickers. We sat down to watch the Jean-François Richet-directed "Mutiny", which opens in theaters today, August 21.

Unfortunately, we've seen better from The Stath in the past. The sporadic action sequences in this movie are solid but unremarkable, and they aren’t quite enough to make up for the stretches of dull exposition in between.

• Read the full review: 'Mutiny' review: I wanted to love Jason Statham's new action thriller but it fails him

Google Photos tipped for 'Overnight backup' feature on Android

Google Photos may be on the verge of bringing out a new feature that, frankly, is long overdue. According to a report from Android Authority, the cloud photo app will soon offer an 'Overnight backup' feature that will handle your uploads each night while you're snoozing.

Currently, Android serves up a Doze mode that limits background processes, including backups when you're not using your phone to minimize battery drain. The report says the Overnight feature will require keeping Google Photos open, the device plugged in and unlocked. The screen will dim, but media backup won't be throttled.

This could come in useful when you're away and want to use hotel Wi-Fi to backup all your travel snaps. Sadly, there's no telling when (or if) Google will actually roll this out.