Learn about the effects of the main social networks on young people
Effects of social media on the young are decidedly mixed
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Cheap Oximeters Removed from Online Sites after Accuracy Questioned
Amazon and eBay are among companies that removed a number of blood oxygen testing devices from their sites after the British consumer group Which? raised questions about whether the devices could be legally sold in the UK.
The consumer champion found 11 out of 15 cheap pulse oximeters bought from
Weight Watchers App Illegally Collected Kids' Info
Many parents don’t think twice about letting their kids use apps specifically designed for children. After all, what could possibly go wrong?
Unfortunately, quite a bit can go wrong. There is a fairly lengthy history of children’s apps collecting personal information, effectively spying on the kids and their
The Joker Returns and He's After Your Money
The Joker virus is back, infesting various Android apps in the Google Play Store. It’s a revival of the infamous malware that, back in 2017, attacked its victims by hiding in their computer apps.
Among its other nasty tricks, the virus can sign you up for online payment services
FCC Building A Case Against Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission is building a file on robocallers, in hopes of eradicating them. The agency today launched its Robocall Mitigation Database, which requires phone companies to document their efforts to stamp out illegal robocalls.
After a September 28, 2021, deadline, phone companies will have to refuse traffic from