(B.N. Frank) So far, for the most part, 5G service has received bad reviews (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), including being described as a “complete hot mess.” Additionally, opposition to 5G is worldwide due to various significant safety issues associated with it. In fact, since 2017 doctors and scientists have asked for 5G moratoriums on Earth and in space (see 1, 2) and the majority of scientists oppose deployment. Since 2018 there have been reports of people and animals experiencing symptoms and illnesses after it was activated (see 1, 2. 3, 4, 5). Some researchers have also claimed that activation may be contributing to COVID-19 infections as well as hundreds of thousands if not millions of bird deaths. In the U.S., experts also continue to warn about aviation safety risks associated with activation. All of this and more has limited, slowed, and/or stopped deployment in some locations; however, the controversial “Race for 5G” continues to speed up anyway.
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The 10 Best Emergency Water Filters
(Tim Makay) Water is absolutely essential for survival. there are very few preppers who need reminding of that fact, but I fear that there are quite a few who truly understand just how bad things can get, and how fast if you do not have reliable access to clean drinking water.
Robotic Crab Tinier Than a Flea Becomes the Smallest-Ever Remote-Controlled Robot
(Activist Post) A miniature robotic crab tinier than a flea has become the smallest-ever remote-controlled robot. Measuring just a half-millimeter wide, it can walk, bend, twist, turn, and even jump.
New Report: Autonomous Public Transit Buses and Vans Will Likely “Require the Presence of a Qualified Human Operator”
(B.N. Frank) Over the years, there have been numerous safety issues as well as a few deadly accidents associated with autonomous vehicles (AVs) (see 1, 2, 3), particularly Tesla models (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13). Additionally, some environmental activists are concerned that widespread AV deployment could actually increase pollution rather than decrease it. Health experts continue to warn about biologically and environmentally harmful electromagnetic radiation emissions from AV technology as well (see 1, 2, 3, 4). Nevertheless, so far, AV manufacturers, “smart city” proponents and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are still promoting their use. Will a new report citing that it’s “highly likely” that AVs will always requires human operators make any difference to them?
3D Printing Manufacturing Hubs Could Transform Cities
(Virgilio Marin) Imagine a city that doesn’t have to rely on factories several hundreds of miles away to supply the needs of its residents. This self-sufficient city could become its own manufacturing hub. Now, researchers from Cardiff University have found a way to make that happen.
Despite Opposition and Well-Documented Risks, 5G Activated in Nearly 2,000 Cities Worldwide (Chart Included)
(B.N. Frank) Worldwide opposition to 5G has been ongoing for years. This has limited, slowed and/or stopped deployment in some places but obviously not others. Since 2017 doctors and scientists have asked for moratoriums on Earth and in space (see 1, 2) and the majority of scientists oppose deployment. Since 2018 there have been reports of people and animals experiencing symptoms and illnesses after it was activated (see 1, 2, 3, 4).
Company Turns Off Servers Without Warning Customers in “One of the Most Notorious Smart Home Shutdowns Ever”
(B.N. Frank) Risks associated with “Smart Home” appliances and technology include
The Inconvenient Truth About Electric Vehicles
(Jerry Korth) America may be headed for a new type of energy crisis. While fracking technology still gives us relative energy independence, there is a distinct possibility that an electricity energy crisis awaits us. What if the demand for electricity significantly exceeds the supply over the next decade? We’d have soaring prices and rolling brownouts. That crisis could easily be triggered by the electric vehicles (EVs) Biden’s administration is pushing.
U.S. Army’s Augmented Reality Headset Program Now “A Potentially Multibillion-Dollar Production Deal with Microsoft”
(B.N. Frank) Research has indicated that wearing Virtual Reality (VR) headsets can cause behavioral changes, balance issues, cognitive problems, eye problems (soreness, vision changes), headaches, and other discomforts. In fact, last summer Facebook recalled millions of VR face liners due to skin irritation complaints. Nevertheless, VR, AR (Augmented Reality), and now Mixed Reality (MR) headsets are increasingly being promoted and used for a variety of purposes including educational (see 1, 2), medical (see 1, 2, 3), employee and military training. Given its high price tag, we can only hope that the Army has figured out a way to make their AR headsets safe for its staff.
Report: Critics Sound Alarm on IRS Move to Use Facial Recognition Tech
(Katherine Hamilton) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin requiring taxpayers to use facial recognition to check their account online or get a transcript online — a move critics warn “without sufficient guardrails” could lead to information being “easily reused in other way,” Axiosreported Monday.
Creators ‘Freak Out’ At Humanoid Robot’s Lifelike Reaction
(NWO Report) Its creators say they were ‘freaked out’ after the world’s most advanced humanoid robot reacted with visible irritation and grabbed the hand of a researcher who got into its “personal space.”
Apple CEO Tim Cook Reportedly Made a $275 Billion Deal with China in 2016 to Improve China’s Economy and Technology
(Joe Hoft) Global elites have no shame or common sense. It’s all about money.
In Major Shift, Apple will Sell Parts for Users to Perform Repairs on its Equipment
(Just the News staff) Technology giant Apple this week announced that it is launching a self-repair program for experienced users, a major shift for a company that has famously been antipathetic toward user-led technical undertakings on its products.
A Distributed Capacity for Violence: A Brief History of Weapons Technology and Political Power
(Sam Jacobs) The Constitution contains a powerful set of ideals and a wise system of governance, based on a deep reading of classical and medieval history as well as Renaissance philosophy. However, none of this matters if no system of force is in place to keep and defend the Constitution.
Robot Dogs Are Now Being Equipped with Assault Rifles for Military Use
(Mary Villareal) Ghost Robotics, maker of four-legged robots for the military, has teamed up with SWORD International to build a mechanical dog that is capable of carrying a remote-controlled rifle on its back.