(Zoey Sky) According to several studies, there is a link between the length of time teenagers spend on social media and isolation. Teenagers can turn to different social media networks to get a ton of likes and follows, but does this really make them feel less alone?
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At&T Announces 5 More U.S. Cities to Receive Sweat Inducing and Risky 5g Radiation Towers and Infrastructure
(B.N. Frank) It doesn’t seem to matter that an increasing number of Americans – including Dr. Naomi Wolf and Dr. Oz – continue voicing concerns and taking action against the mass installation of risky 5G wireless WiFi technology. Exposure to 5G has been determined to cause many undesirable side effects including excessive sweating.
Is My Phone Being Spied On?
From basic phone calls to texting to downloading files and sending sensitive emails, there’s a lot happening on your device. But beyond the dangers of radiation and built-in Wi-Fi, cell phones pose more than health risks. Unfortunately, there are hackers out there with an interest in your personal information. Here’s how to tell whether you’re under surveillance and how you can secure your digital privacy.
Update: Trump Alert System — U.S. Pushes Back National Wireless Alert Test to October 3rd
(Justin Deschamps) It was reported last week that Trump would be sending messages directly to cell phones via the Presidential Emergency Alert system, on Thursday. But the Trump Administration said this morning that these plans will be delayed till the 3rd of October.
Every Cell Phone in America Will Receive a Text Message From Trump on Thursday
(Zero Hedge) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on September 20th.
Announcements Coming? Why Is FEMA Testing a Nation-Wide Emergency Alert?
(Teresa Yanaros) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will send out a phone alert next Thursday, September 20th, 2018, in order to test presidential communications during times of national emergency.
Here’s What Just a Few Days Without Electronic Devices Did for Children Reading Human Emotion
(Marco Torres) Children’s social skills are declining as they have less time for face-to-face interaction due to their increased use of digital media, according to a UCLA psychology study.
“Child, Disrupted” is the Latest in a Long List of Documentary Films Addressing the Adverse Effects of Technology on Children
(B.N. Frank) CBS 60 Minutes, ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning America and other media outlets have aired segments addressing issues about how technology is adversely affecting children. A former Facebook president and executive have also expressed regret in the role they have played in this.
Shocking Study Finds That Mobile Devices Can Zap Your Memory
(Isabelle Z.) When you see teenagers glued to their cell phones while out and about, it’s natural to wonder what this constant use of technology is doing to their health and well-being. Much has been made of the negative effects that heavy social media use can have on young people’s self-esteem, for example, and a new study points to yet another way that cell phones are harming the minds of adolescents.