UK psychologists make link between 5G conspiracy theorists and violence
Psychologists at Northumbria University believe they have provided the first scientific evidence between 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theories and violence towards the telecoms sector. While the results of this experiment could be applied to any conspiracy theory where the harm is directed towards individuals not society at large, the work here specifically examined the impact of the COVID-19 related stories, namely that the coronavirus pandemic is a cover-up for the health consequ
Google to face $5bn privacy lawsuit as consumer craving for secrecy increases
Law firm Boies Schiller Flexner has filed a $5 billion class action lawsuit against Google in the Northern District of California for continuing to collect data while privacy mode is activated. Alleging Google violated the Federal Wiretap Act, the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the Fourth Amendment, the law firm is suing on behalf of millions. Although $5 billion is a significant financial penalty to be fearful of, Google should perhaps be more worried of precedent as
Facebook edges towards digital currency with rebranded wallet
Facebook has renamed its digital wallet Novi as it takes another incremental step forward with its Libra digital currency. Despite there being much criticism and scepticism surrounding the ability of Facebook (or whether it should be allowed) to run a digital currency, the team has been taking tentative steps towards the launch. Announced to much fanfare in 2019, Facebook lead a coalition of companies in an attempt to create a new digital currency which would be anchored to c
What is 5G?
5G is the fifth-generation wireless network that is succeeding the 4G. So far, it has generated a lot of controversies in recent time. Telecom giants have said that the 5G will reduce network congestion and speedup connectivity. There is also a speculation that it might help cars to drive themselves too. Well…let’s wait and see. The two American largest carriers, Verizon and AT&T ignited their 5G networks in some couples of cities. Meanwhile mobile phone makers ditched out on
