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·April 4, 2022·5 min read

No Increased Risk of Brain Tumors for Mobile Phone Users

Study found no increased risk of developing brain tumors regardless of whether a person was a frequent cell phone user or if they had never used a cell phone before.

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Brain Cancer Neurology Neuroscience

·July 9, 2021·11 min read

Cellphone Radiation Is Harmful, but Few Want to Believe It

Cell phone radiation increases the risk for a number of biological and health disorders, including gliomas and acoustic neuroma brain cancer. Researchers discuss how to reduce the risk of cell phone radiation.

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·February 28, 2020·4 min read

‘Surfing attack’ hacks Siri, Google with ultrasonic waves

Ultrasound can propagate through solid surfaces and activate voice recognition systems, allowing the person who initiates the attack to also hear the phone's response. Out of 17 different phone models tested, 15 were vulnerable to ultrasonic wave attacks.

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·September 17, 2019·3 min read

Is there a link between cell phones and brain cancer?

A new study raises questions about the link between cell phone use and an increased risk of developing brain cancer. Researchers found little evidence to suggest the rate of brain cancer incidents has risen in any age group as a result of cell phone usage.

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·July 24, 2019·3 min read

Scientists use phone movement to predict personality types

How you interact with your cell phone may reveal your personality type. Using data from cell phone accelerometers, researchers were able to correlate physical interactions with mobile tech to specific personality traits.

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·July 19, 2018·3 min read

Mobile Phone Radiation May Affect Memory Performance in Adolescents

A new study reports radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure from cell phones over a year may have negative effects of memory performance in teens.