Worried about your phone’s radiation? Here’s a quick trick to check how much it’s giving off — you’ll be surprised.
Cellphone risks you and your loved ones need to know about
Just carrying around a smartphone puts your security at risk, but there are ways to minimize this. Here’s one common practice that you need to put a stop to.
The dangers don’t stop there. Cellphones can pose a risk to your very health. Here’s how.
Have a medical implant? Be careful
Let’s start with what we know: Your phone contains magnets or components that emit electromagnetic fields that interfere with electronics.
Have you ever heard a buzzing sound coming out of your speakers? Move your cellphone away and it’ll likely stop. But speakers are the least of your worries.
Apple has an official page on magnetic interference with medical implants. You know it’s bad when a company as big as Apple has to warn you about the dangers of its devices.
Magnetic fields can cause implanted pacemakers and defibrillators to malfunction. It isn’t just iPhones you have to worry about, either. Everything from AirPods to MacBooks carries risks:
AirPods and cases
- AirPods and charging case
- AirPods Pro and charging case
- AirPods Max and Smart Case
Apple Watch and accessories
- Apple Watch
- Apple Watch bands with magnets
- Apple Watch magnetic charging accessories
HomePod
I'm using an alarm clock for the first time in over 10 years and it's great
Charging your phone overnight not only shortens battery life over time, but it can also be dangerous. Here’s how to safely charge your phone and avoid disaster.
While the all-in-one nature of your smartphone is great, you may want to stop using it as an alarm clock for waking up in the morning. Here’s why.
🙏 Holy shroud: A blood analysis of the Shroud of Turin might back the biblical story of Jesus’ crucifixion. An engineer used modern tech on samples from the 1970s and found signs of organ failure, trauma, disease and radiation. The blood contained earthen materials typically found in Jerusalem. Isn’t this amazing?!
New research: This beauty product could cause cancer, DNA mutations
Some products are found to be dangerous long after they’ve been put on sale to the public. The risks can range from minor to deadly, and product recalls can often come too late.
Dry shampoo is convenient when you’re on the go, but one popular brand is being recalled for potentially massive health risks. Tap or click here for everything you need to know.
Is 5G hazardous to your health?
Social media is a fertile breeding ground for lies. When misinformation explodes in popularity, it spills into the real world, spreading chaos in the form of fires and toppled cell phone towers. Right now, a dangerous conspiracy is emerging: the idea that 5G cell phone towers cause coronavirus.
The truth about cell phone radiation
The cell phone industry says phone radiation is harmless, but I prefer to play it safe. Here’s how.
Radiation — playing it safe with your smartphone
Is your phone making you sick? Here’s what you need to know.
What you need to know: The latest on cellphone radiation
Did you know your cellphone emits radiation — even when you aren’t using it? Here’s why, in 60 seconds.
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9 Apple AirPods tricks you'll wish you knew before now
AirPods were a holiday season top seller, and if you haven’t already cut the cord on your earbuds, you can expect to do so soon. Small, sleek and Bluetooth-enabled, AirPods have turned regular old earphones into dynamic devices in their own right, and they have only improved with each generation.
The great 5G coronavirus conspiracy
“A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.”
– Mark Twain (and others)