Research on Kids’ Exposure to Screens and Smartphones Literally Doesn’t Paint a Pretty Picture
By B.N. Frank Research has determined that children’s use of smartphones and other screens as well as their exposure to blue light, cell phone and…
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How US Techno-nationalism Spawned a Global Electronic Kraken
By Mathew Maavak We may have enjoyed a more equitable and decentralized international system today if not for US intervention on behalf of Microsoft. Big…
Replacement Accessories for Electronics and Computers to Buy Now
By Daisy Luther Do you have replacement accessories for electronics and computers? Even though you may not need them now, I strongly suggest that you…
VR Headsets Being Used to Train American Emergency Responders, Gov’t Workers Despite Health Risks, Recall
By B.N. Frank It’s really not surprising that complaints from Virtual Reality (VR) users are increasing. Research has proven that using VR headsets can cause…
Same Story, Different Decade: WSJ Reports “Digital Addictions Are Drowning Us in Dopamine”
By B.N. Frank Over the years, tech insiders (also referred to as “Silicon Valley Parents”) have gone to great lengths to protect their kids’ use…
Researcher on Cybersickness from Screens: Headaches, Nausea, Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Disorientation, Difficulty Concentrating, etc.
By B.N. Frank Warnings about symptoms and long term adverse effects from screen use and exposure pre-date COVID-19 (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,…
The Great Semiconductor Shortage
By Peter C. Earle Silicon is the crude oil of the Digital Age. Millions of metric tons are mined every year in China, Russia, Norway,…
High Severity Security Vulnerabilities in Cisco Security Products
By B.N. Frank According to Cisco, its affordable smart switches “provide security, performance, and ease of use for small and midsize businesses on a restricted…
“This Is Not A Temporary Situation”: The Global Chip Shortage Will Continue To Push Prices Higher
By Tyler Durden The ongoing global semiconductor shortage is causing prices of electronics to rise while at the same time pressuring suppliers and material providers…
“Full Measure” and CBS “60 Minutes” Air Segments about U.S. Chip Shortage Affecting Car Manufacturing and More
By B.N. Frank It wasn’t that long ago when cars and trucks were still being built WITHOUT computers inside them. Many of us remember driving…
Kids and Smartphones: More Warnings about Impact on Sleep Quality, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Development
By B.N. Frank Tech insiders (aka “Silicon Valley Parents”) have gone to great lengths to limit their own kids’ use and exposure to screens. This…
One-Year Delay On Network Router Orders As Chip Shortages Worsens
By Tyler Durden Initially centered in the auto industry, the semiconductor shortage has now spread to a range of other consumer electronics, including computers, smartphones, tablets, headphones, and…
At the Rate We’re Running Out of Semiconductors, We May Not Have to Wait for an EMP to Take Down Almost Everything
By Robert Wheeler The recent warnings of an imminent collapse in the U.S. aren’t paranoia or typical doom saying by writers warning of crashes for…
Teen Awarded for Research Thesis on the Negative Effects of Night-time Tech Use on Adolescents
By B.N. Frank Research has determined that excessive tech use isn’t good for anybody (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) including kids (see 1, 2). …