Your tech could interfere with medical implants — How to stay safe
Most of us know someone with implanted pacemakers or defibrillators — and I’m willing to bet those people use tech in their everyday lives.
Here’s the scary news: Magnetic fields from everyday tech can cause life-saving devices to malfunction. Yes, iPhones are on the list, but so are iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, Macs, HomePods and Beats.
Don’t think for a minute that this issue is limited to Apple products. Android phones or any brand of earbuds, wireless headphones or smart watches could cause problems, too.
📏 Remember the six-inch rule. Keep this distance between your pacemaker or defib and electronics. Make it eight inches to be on the safe side.
What about your head?
Some studies found a possible link between cellphone use and cancer, especially brain tumors. Other studies say pressing a phone to your head is fine. Nope.
Your phone emits radiofrequency radiation even when you’re not using it because it’s always in contact with the nearest cellphone tower.
While the FCC and FDA say there’s no consistent scientific proof that cellphone radiation causes cancer, they’re basing that decision on data collected 20 years ago. I know, right?!
Some steps to take now
- Never put a cellphone to your ear. Use speakerphone.
- Use your phone only when it has good reception. Radiation levels are higher when the phone works harder to get a signal.
- Bluetooth headphones and earbuds are OK because they use a lower power level.
- Women: Don’t put your phone in your bra. Men: Don’t carry your phone in your pants pocket. Here’s why.
There are other ways to minimize your exposure to cellphone radiation. I’ve got your back here.
❤️ My brother and two friends have pacemakers. I texted them this life-saving information. If you know anyone with a pacemaker or defibrillator, you should share, too.
Hear your TV at whatever volume you want
Watching TV at home is supposed to be an easy stress reliever. But it’s hard to relax when your roommates or family tell you to turn it down. Sometimes, they make you turn it down so low you can barely hear anything.
Windows Patch Tuesday: Security upgrades, Bluetooth fix and more
Microsoft releases updates for various products and services every second Tuesday of the month. September is no exception, and it makes your Windows computer more secure. If you have had an issue with wireless headphones, this patch will fix that too.
25 deals on the best headphones, speakers and other audio tech
You can find sales on just about anything you’re looking for right now, from cheap tech devices to discounted stocking stuffers. You may even find a few deals on the best holiday toys, too.
We get that all of these sales can be a little overwhelming and that’s why we’re here to help. And if you’re shopping for the best deals on audio gadgets like wireless earbuds and Bluetooth speakers, you’ve come to the right place.
Apple trick: How to share audio across two sets of AirPods
Apple’s AirPods cut down on some inconveniences by getting rid of wires and as you might expect, it’s much easier to share what you’re listening to with whoever’s next to you. Today, it only takes a few taps to share audio with two sets of AirPods.